Leona Divide 50

Karl did it! He completed his first ultra race! He finished the 50 mile trail run in 8 hours and 55 minutes. Karl's groupies (aka Andi, Matt, Micah, Louise, Luke, Don, Bill, Dawn, Myra, Max, and Vivian) hiked out the the 30 mile aide station to see Karl come through. Karl will post details of the run on his blog so check it out in a day or so. It was a long day for all of us! The boys and I came home for about an hour after seeing Karl at 30 miles then went out to to see him finish. It is 7:30pm and Karl is in bed with a fever and very tight/fatigued legs. The boys and I are chilling out watching "The Jungle Book." Good Night!!

Clay also completed the run! I'm glad they both finished healthy.

30 mile/Turn Around

Sod

BEFORE.....

AFTER!

Karl and Matt went to pick up the first load of sod around 7:30 Saturday morning. The fun began! It was (big surprise) REALLY windy so the boys didn't want to play outside. They got to chill inside while Karl and I got to work. We worked all day and the result is fairly satisfying! Karl and I decided to name our backyard "Elmer." Do you know the children's book about Elmer the patchwork elephant? I think that explains it! Once the new grass takes and it all grows and blends it should look good!

Matt and the Horse!

Okay, so 4 year olds crack me up too!
Today we walked the boys down the street from my sister's house to see some horses. Matt wanted to put his hand through the fence and pet one of the horses. I told him couldn't do that because we didn't know the horse and the horse didn't know us and I didn't want the horse to bite him. I could see the wheels turning in Matt's head...he then told me he thought the horse's name was Cinnamon. Then he turned to the horse and said, "Hi Cinnamon. I'm Matthew Stutelberg." He then turned to me and said, "So Mom, now the horse knows me and I know the horse, so can I pet him now?" I said "No, that was very clever but even though you and the horse are friends he may think your fingers are food. So, no you can't pet him."
What a goofy and clever kiddo!

Happy Easter

Micah Man!

Two year olds crack me up!!
Around 2:00am on Sunday morning a little boy, aka Micah, came waddling into our room saying "I have a yittle pee pee on me." The kid was soaked in urine! I could have wrung his pants out! I changed him and tossed him into bed with Karl and I because I was too lazy to strip and change his bed at 2:00am. A few hours later I was awakened by a little voice, aka Micah, in my face saying, "Mommy, Mommy, MOMMY, what do you want to be for Halloween?" Are kidding me Micah Man???!!! I love you little guy!

Trip to the Beach

For Andi and Louise's birthday they, along with Jonathan, took the boys to the beach in Santa Monica. As you can see they all had a great time!

Matt turns 4!

Matt turned 4 on Monday and had a great birthday. He woke up and went directly to the mirror in our bathroom, looked at himself and said, "I got bigger!" I think he was a little disappointed when the scale still read 39 pounds. Matt, Micah, and Luke all got to go to the airport to see Andi's uncle Ray take off in his airplane, then go to a bakery, and see Andi's grandmother who is also in town.
The party was in the evening. The boys played baseball with Karl and Jon before dinner. We had hamburgers, carrots with humus, and soup. Afterward we opened presents and and had cake and ice cream. The highlight was a Lightning McQueen pinata filled with "goodies" from Louise and Jon.

Nutty Runners

This morning was the first Nutty Runners race put on by a good running buddy of Karl and I. If we weren't friends with the race coordinator we probably would have stayed home! It was, in true Antelope Valley fashion, WINDY!! Not just windy but a cold wind! Karl and his boss/running buddy dressed as the Planter's peanut guy. The race was called "Nutty Runners" because the annual Almond Blossom Festival is this weekend. Get it...almonds...nuts...peanuts??
Anyway, Karl and Clay looked pretty funny and were quite a hit with the other runners and crowd. My sister came and pushed Luke in the jogging stroller, I pushed the boys, and Karl (aka Daddy Peanut) won the race! Matt and Karl stuck around to help with the kid's 1K race. Karl said Matt did a great job handing out medals to the kids. Micah was not a fan of the cold and kept asking to be held and cuddled and was crying, "keep me warm." The boys were so proud of their Daddy Peanut and truly knew they have the coolest dad ever!!

We took Micah for his two year old pictures a few weeks ago. I know I am a little biased, but is he not adorable? Wow...what a cutie!Daddy gave the kids a bath tonight. That can get a little silly! The boys love taking baths in "mommy and daddy's bathroom." At least the bathtub get some use this way!

Fireflies

To Infinity and Beyond...

So, I have been a little hesitant to blog on our latest "big family happening." That is what this blog is for though so here it goes...I'll get over my embarrassment! The news is...Matt has given up his binky (aka pacifier)!!!
Yes, my almost 4 year old was going to bed each night and napping with a pacifier. Am I a lazy parent for letting this go on for almost 4 years? Maybe, but I prefer to think of it as being more of a tired parent to needs to sleep at night and clean during nap time!
Matt has been wanting a Buzz Lightyear toy for a few months. His buddy Max got one for Christmas and Matt thought it was the coolest thing ever! So, Karl and I made a deal with him. If he gave up the binky for one week he could go out on a special trip with daddy to the toy store and pick out a Buzz.
Matt did such a great job! The first few nights were rough. In the middle of the first night without the binky Matt called to me and when I went into his room he said in the saddest little voice, "Sleeping without Binky is so hard Mommy." He never cried or asked for it though! The second night was filled with night terrors because he was over tired from not sleeping well the previous night. Now we are good...Matt and Buzz are cool!
I'm so proud of Matt. This event was similar to potty training. Once he put his mind to it and decided it was something he was ready for he did it!

Today is my dad's birthday...HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PO!!!!!

Baby Jesus

The boys have become parents!
Here is the story:

Matt came up with this totally on his own!

He started taking care of this doll this morning. He asked me to get the baby bouncer and some cloths out of the garage. He then came up with naming the doll "Baby Jesus." He told me he and Micah got married and had a baby. Matt and Micah have been feeding the baby, rocking the baby, giving him baby toys (which I also dug out of the garage), changing diapers and putting the baby to sleep. I was just told, by Matt, that God left Baby Jesus here for the night. He will be back to get him in the morning and if he doesn't come we can write "To God" on the baby's forehead and put him in the mailbox!
I guess if we ever have another baby we will have lots of help!! Yeah, right!!

Side note: Micah's face is not hurt or scratched. We had spaghetti for dinner!!