Crazy Mom With Four Boys

Training and training and training......

2010-03-21T08:17:00.000-07:00

Just a quick note to my blogging friends! As most of you know, I am running in the Fifth Third River Bank run again......even though I said last year that I was NEVER going to run it again!! I must love the torture!! Anyway, I know I haven't been good about updating this thing but I have been busy with all the training on top of living my "normal" life! I promise to update it every once in awhile.....so don't give up on me!!!! It will be over after May 8th.....so stay tuned!! Hopefully I will have pics of it this year!! And prayers that there will not be any rain this year would be greatly appreciated....thanks!!

Happy Birthday, Eli!!

2010-03-21T07:56:00.000-07:00

In honor of Eli's 8th birthday.....looking back at how much he has grown!!

One year.....

Six Months......

Guess who's 8 years old??? Elijah Roger!!!

2010-03-20T16:42:00.000-07:00

Basketball time......

2010-03-20T16:15:00.000-07:00

Christmas 2009

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Fall 2009

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Christmas tree hunting......

2009-12-16T06:11:00.000-08:00

Halloween

2009-12-16T05:54:00.001-08:00

Halloween was fun and exciting this year. Eli went as Frankenstein. Zachary went as an alien. Aidan was Darth Vader. We went with some good friends and had lots of fun!!! Eli got to go with his good buddy Chase this year and he and Johnny took turns pushing him in his wheelchair. Of course, we loaded up on tons of candy and by the end of the night the kids and us were exhausted!!

Happy 12th Birthday, Jacob!!!

2009-10-06T18:59:00.000-07:00

I can't believe we have a 12 year old!! Almost a TEENAGER!!! I do have to say he is such a good boy! He does not have the teenager attitude...yet. I hope he continues to be the sweet, caring, responsible and good boy that he is. He is such a great role model for his little brothers and we tell him that all the time!! We are so proud of you, Jacob!! Happy Birthday big man!!! We love you!!Jacob at 13 months....

Jacob at 5 months old.... my, he was chubby baby... I love the baby fat!!!

It's football time in Montague!!!!!

2009-09-13T17:52:00.000-07:00

Well, as the caption says it is football time in Montague! The boys are having a great time!! Zachary has been filling in as QB until Luke is healed. He did very well for his first game. He was so nervous!!

Jacob is doing very well too. His team is undefeated so far this season. They have a really good team. He had a 55 yard touchdown run on Saturday against Oakridge. They ended up winning 46 to 6. Great game!!

Eli is doing well too! He is running the ball and playing a lot of defense. He loves to tackle! He's having a ball!!

Eli running the ball...

Happy 10th Birthday Zachary Paul

2009-08-01T15:14:00.001-07:00

Zachary at 3 months.......At 6 months.....

At 1 year..... At 10 years old....

He has grown up so much! I just can't believe my little peanut is 10 years old already!! He was such a sweet and cute baby! I still can't believe how much he's changed over the years! He is grown into such a sweet, funny, handsome, athletic, caring and smart boy! We are so proud of him!! We love you very much!!! Happy 10th Birthday Zachary!!

Little League Michigan State Tournament 2009

2009-08-01T13:58:00.000-07:00

Yogi Bear Campground 2009

2009-08-01T13:07:00.001-07:00

Zachary 8-9 year old County All-Stars

2009-08-01T12:24:00.001-07:00

Zachary had a great tournament! They ended up taking 4th in the county losing to Roosevelt Park. He had a great time and did really well. He pitched, played at short and 2nd base. I love to watch him play! We are very proud of you, Zachary!!!

State Bound......

2009-07-12T18:39:00.000-07:00

They did it!!! White Lake All-Star team is going to the State Tournament!!!!! How excited we are!! Jacob had a great tournament!! He did great on defense and offense. He made some great plays starting short stop!! He hit the ball very well, too! This team is very good this year! They play so well together! It will be fun watching them in a few weeks! Stay tuned for more pics!!!

Home Run!!!!

2009-07-12T18:29:00.000-07:00

On Saturday Jacob had his first home run! How excited we were for him!! He had a 2 run homer!! I had my camera there but do you think I got a picture of him? No, instead I was jumping up and down and yelling and taking it all in!! Kevin was jumping and yelling too! It was quite funny! How proud we are of him!! His teammates were so excited for him, too! We ended up winning 12-0. What a great game!!

Great Job Legion!!

2009-07-12T18:24:00.000-07:00

American Legion took 3rd place in the league! It was a fun year!

League Champs!! Good Job Morden Construction!!!

2009-07-12T18:19:00.000-07:00

Gus Macker fun!!

2009-06-28T18:11:00.001-07:00

Gus Macker was an experience for Jacob. The boy who is all about being fair really learned the hard way what "street ball" was all about!! I can't believe how physical this game is! Jacob kept waiting for the ref to call some fouls but they pretty much let you play however you want!! Their first game they lost only by 4 points, which is great considering they were down by 7 at one point! They finally got the hang of it half way thru the game! The second game they won 14-4 so they were in their game!!! Then Sunday came- they lost 14-11 and it was a tough loss! He had so much fun for his first experience with Gus Macker! They are already talking about next year and what plays they are going to do! In fact, Zachary and Eli already have their team picked out to play next year! So, it looks like it's going to be an annual event for us!!!

Jacob and Zachary All-Star bound.....

2009-06-28T18:07:00.000-07:00

Jacob and Zachary are having a great year at baseball. They both made the All-Star team again this year. They both have been pitching, playing short and Jacob has been catching a little bit this year too. They are so fun to watch!! Stay tuned for more pics from the All-Star teams!!!

Living, breathing, watching baseball..........

2009-06-28T17:54:00.000-07:00

Elijah and Aidan doing what they love!!!

Eli and Aidan had so much fun playing T-Ball and Coach Pitch baseball. They did so well!! Eli only lost one game the whole season! And, according to Aidan and Tate they did not lose any games! They both kept track of the scores- they are too funny!!! What a fun year for both of them!!!

Happy 6th Birthday Big Boy Aidan!!!

2009-06-28T17:41:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR LITTLE MAN!!!!
WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

Six years old!!! Oh my.... we had a birthday party for Aidan at Silver Creek when we were camping over Memorial Day weekend. Most of his friends were there anyway so we thought we might as well have it there. Aidan did invite a few other friends from T-ball so he was so excited!! I can't believe how old he is getting. My baby is six!!! Do I feel old!!!

Memorial Day weekend........

2009-06-28T17:30:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful weekend camping with great friends!! We had wonderful weather, food and fun!! Here are just a few pictures.... I was having too much fun to get my camera out at times!! The kids had a blast!! On Sunday there were about 40 kids there! They had a great game of whiffle ball going! What a blast for the kids and adults! Can't wait for next year!!

Where did the month of May go????

2009-06-28T16:35:00.001-07:00

Here are the boys at the school picnic- what a beautiful day! I can't believe another school year has come and gone!! I do feel a little sad about that! I think come August I will be ready for it to begin all over again, though! I can't believe Jacob is going to be in the Middle School!! I feel so sad about that! I know that he will be fine but it's still so scary! I am very proud of him! Mr. E, hands out awards at the end of the year and he recieved the most in his class. The first one is The Michael Jordan award-for showing great athletic promise, the Math Brainiac award-for understanding math concepts well beyond his time (takes after his dad- Thank God!!) The
Behind the Scene award- for quietly doing things right the first time without ever being asked-The George Washington award - for being a leader others want to follow. I am so proud of this boy!! I can not tell you how amazed we are that he is the way he is! He is such a good boy and we are so lucky for him!! He is a great example for his younger brothers!! Zachary had a great year, also! He loved both of his teachers this year. He does so well with school- I don't think we will have to ever worry about him and his grades. He's a very bright boy. Mrs. B & B told us that he would finish his work and they would then have him take a few kids out in the hall that were struggling and he would help them with their work. He loves to do that! He thinks he would like to be a teacher when he gets older- I think he would be great at that!! So proud of little Z man!! Elijah finished 1st grade with all 4's too. He too, was actually chosen to be in an accelerated reading group this year along with Jacob and Zachary- He did very well in school, too. He made a lot of new friends and was very quiet in school. We couldn't believe what Mrs. Wolffis was telling us about Eli- she couldn't believe when we told her he has a temper and he's so strong willed. I am so glad that he knows when the appropriate time to behave in that manner. But, we love him for who he is!! Way to go, Pete!! Then there is Aidan! He will be going into Kindergarten next year. He loved school!! He has really become so much more confident this past year. Young 5's has been a great thing for him!! He had a wonderful teacher, too!! We are so blessed to have such smart and wonderful boys!! I wish my dad was here to see the boys and how they are growing up and becoming such wonderful kids!! I know he would be very proud!!!!!!

Zachary and his good friend Sam.

The boys on the last day of school- our traditional "ride our bike to school day" What a fun day!!! Aidan made it all the way there- but whining for most of the way!! Luckily, I still had the bike seat on the back of my bike and he rode in that on the way home from school. Last year for that with Jacob- Sniff Sniff :(
I love you boys with all my heart and soul!!!!!!!

Some pics of the last day of school and the school picnic. Where did the time go? I guess when you are busy with life it just passes you buy!!

Double Take.....

2009-06-03T16:40:00.001-07:00

I didn't think that Jacob looked like Kevin but when I came across this picture of Kevin when he was 12 years old I was amazed!! Jacob does look like his dad!! Not only does he look like him he acts just like him!!! Just had to post it!!

RUNNING...RUNNING....AND MORE RUNNING!!!

2009-04-29T07:54:00.000-07:00

Well, in case if anyone doesn't know - I am training for the 5/3 River Bank Run in Grand Rapids. It's a well known 15 mile road race here. So I'm sorry for not updating my blog - I have been literally running....driving the boys to and from baseball practice.... and running (throw in there making dinner, laundry, working and house cleaning, homework)- you get the picture!! Ughhhhh!!! With Kevin not around during the week because of his baseball team- it's up to me to get each boy to their designated practices. So, I promise I will get to this blog thing soon!! I need to dust off my camera and get it ready for some baseball pics too! So stay tuned- don't give up on me yet!!! Also, the race is May 9th- almost done on the running- THANK GOD!!!!!!

Elijah Roger is 7 years old!!!

2009-02-22T15:29:00.000-08:00

Can you believe it??? Eli is 7! I know I can't! What can I say about Elijah. I can say he is truely the most passionate and loving little boy I know! He has so much of the Ream traits that I sometimes say he is my brother and dad all in one!! But, I can surely say he loves us with all his heart!!! He will probably be the only one of the boys that will take care of us when we get old and all the traits that he has now will certainly get him through the tough times ahead as a teenager and young adult. No one is going to tell him to do something- he will be a leader not a follower. He is so strong willed and stubborn that I could see him successfully doing anything that he sets out to do! We are so lucky to have a son like him! He keeps us on our toes and without him I don't know what we would talk about!! He certainly makes life interesting and we love him very much!!! We are so proud of him! Happy Birthday Pete!!! Eli had five of his friends over to spend the night. It was fun! At times, crazy! At times, maddening!! Like one of the mom's of the little boy said "you are crazy!" Eli hardly ever gets to have anyone of his friends over to spend the night so I thought he needs to have this! I know he had a blast and thought he was pretty cool!! His friends all to himself!! There was not much sleep that night. Last I checked around 1:00 Am they were still awake! Then they were all up before 6 AM! I'm getting too old for this!!

Shipshewana here we come!!!

2009-02-22T15:07:00.001-08:00

We had a fun Mid-Winter Break in Shipshewana, Indiana. We took the boys to an indoor water park and they had a blast. Here is Zachary on the lazy river.

Elijah is also enjoying the lazy river.
Aidan loved it!!

Here is Aidan coming down one of the body slides.

Eli going down another body slide.

If you notice - no pics of Jacob. He only went on the big slides and I could never catch up to him to get his picture. It was a fun place but it's definately not as big as Great Wolf or Double JJ. By far Doule JJ is the boys' favorite place. But it was a welcome break from the business in our lives. We then went on to stay a few days with Dustie and Adam and had a great time! It was a nice, relaxing and family bonding trip! I think Kevin and I have as much fun as the boys going down the slides!! We love it!!!
Just a little funny story. If anyone knows Shipshewana they know it is primarily Amish country. The boys were amazed by them- they have been there alot of times but we never stopped and really seen them. Well, after seeing all the horse and buggies Eli speaks up and says "hey dad, it's like the 1970's huh!" We just laughed! Boy, did we feel old since we were born in the 1970's!!!

Basketball time.....

2009-02-22T14:51:00.001-08:00

Well, another Basketball season has started and it's been exciting! The boys are loving it and I really enjoy it! I think Basketball by far is my favorite sport to watch! Jacob is playing for the 4th-5th Grade Montague team. Zachary is playing for the White Lake 3rd and 4th grade team. Kevin and I were surprised to see Zachary play. He is quite the scrapper! He handles the ball really well. I guess him playing against Jacob has really helped him! He is so fun to watch. He's very confident playing and it's good to see him really enjoy the game! Jacob is doing really well too. He's fun to watch- he's so aggressive on the court. I can't help be proud of my boys! Just a little bragging right- both Zachary and Jacob made it to the semi-finals in a Free Throw contest. They ended up both in 4th place out of 7 boys. Jacob had a shoot-off for 3rd but lost out by one basket to take 4th place! They only take the top three places to the finals. I'm glad they both ended up in the same place - they even made the same amount of baskets- to funny!!!

Sunday School Christmas Program

2009-02-22T14:31:00.000-08:00

It was time for the annual Sunday School Christmas program and it was so nice to be able to just sit and watch. For the past, oh, 6 years or maybe even more Kevin and I helped out with it and this year we decided to not participate. It was fun. I do have to say it was not as entertaining as it was last year but it was fine. Here are the kings... Zachary was King Herod. Now, they nailed Eli's personality and made him an Angel. He was such a cute Angel!!!
Aidan was a sheep- the costumes were adorable!
Jacob had a really big part this year- he was a boy that could talk to animals. They all did a great job! They had all their lines memorized with no mistakes. It was fun!

A day in the life of the Buchbergers....

2009-01-21T09:47:00.001-08:00

Well, I am going to try to something a little different with this whole blogging thing. I have noticed that some of my blogging friends just journal without pictures and I really enjoy reading these. I haven't been able to do that but I think it's time. I decided to give everyone a little glimpse of what it's like in the Buchberger household. My morning started off like this.....

5:00 AM A piercing buzzer going off- after about one minute of this Kevin finally finds the snooze button.
5:05AM Annoying buzzer again- Kevin's time is getting better -this time takes him about 30 seconds to find snooze.

Buzzing continues on and off for about another half hour- finally he gets out of bed. Great- a good half hour of blissful sleep- then 6:30 AM- I hear a noise coming from Eli and Aidan's room- Aidan is yelling at someone to get off of him?!? Let me tell you when the boys go to bed they are all snug in their own beds in their own room then somehow during the night they either end up in Jacob and Zachary's room or the other all snug together -sometimes all four in one bed!?!?!? They tell us they are not sure how they all end up there- maybe the snuggle fairy perhaps???? Anyway- that ends my peaceful slumber- soon they are all up and ready to go. Usually Aidan will come in and want to snuggle with me before we get up - but this morning both he and Jacob ended up in bed with me. I love these moments!!! After a little tickle monster it was time to get up! All the boys know the rules- wake up, make their beds, get dressed, eat breakfast and if time allows they can play the Wii or DS. Well, every morning of course, there is a competition on who can do all of this the fastest so they can be the one to play the Wii first. Well, anyone who knows my house with four boys- let me tell you everything is a competition!!! Who can get their shoes on the fastest- who can drink their milk the fastest and so forth. Well, usually I spend the next half hour getting breakfast, making sure lunches are packed and library books are in the right back packs and they are all set for school. (also refereeing any fights that usually break out over some kind of electronic device) Then upstairs to finish getting myself ready for the day. Then I hear some arguing going on in the basement. Apparently, Zachary beat Jacob in basketball and Jacob, of course, is not happy and according to Zachary whipped the ball at him. Well, as Zachary is coming upstairs to get ready to go out to the bus he slams the basement door on Jacob and his hand was in the door and as you can guess he was not happy. In the meantime Eli and Aidan are in the living room fighting over some car that they both wanted and next thing I know the car goes flying across the room knocking my breakable snowman off the shelf! Aidan and his throwing is driving me to drink!! Anyway, as the boys go upstairs to brush their teeth I can hear yelling and running, doors slamming the whole time!! After a few expletives from me they all come grudgingly downstairs. I finally get their coats, hats, gloves, boots on and out the door they go. I turn around and let out a huge sigh of relief to find the dog getting on the counter and eating my toast. And it's only 8 AM!!!! Well, I look out the window to find they boys walking out to the bus stop and to my suprise-(not really)- I see Eli whipping his backpack at Zachary- Lord only knows what that's about- I'm sure I will hear about it when they get home!! The funny thing about this is that my boys are actually pretty good boys. They are pretty well behaved outside of the home- I guess I should be happy that they do not act that way for other people. Sure, there are some times when they all get along and I try to really praise them when they do. I know they love each other and I guess because they are so close in age they are going to have these moments- I have to remember it's ok for them to get sick of each other- because they are always together!!! So, that was my morning- now with just Aidan here I can really enjoy him and the quiet. Then I turn around to see Aidan (still in his pajamas) feeding the dog whatever was left of his cereal out of the bowl! Lord help us!!

2009-01-11T13:58:00.001-08:00

State in '08

2009-01-11T13:25:00.001-08:00

In case if your wondering... Molly is giving Eli a big kiss- which as you can see - he really enjoys!!
Congratulations to the 2008 State Champs Montague Wildcat Football team! We had a great time cheering them on at Ford Field!! Go CATS!!!

Fall Fun!!

2009-01-11T13:22:00.001-08:00

Who turned 11 years old??????

2009-01-11T12:07:00.000-08:00

I still can't believe I have an eleven year old! It's amazing how fast time goes by! We have been watching old movies of when Jacob and Zachary were little and it really hits you... they do grow up so fast- in a blink of an eye in fact! We are quite amazed at how Jacob has turned out to be such a responsible and caring boy. When he was a toddler and preschooler he was, what do I call it, quite hyper. He was a happy boy but very curious and quite active. If anyone of my friends and family can remember I'm sure they could attest to that. So, when I look at him and watch him- I am amazed! He has turned out more than Kevin and I could ever hoped for as our oldest son. Sure, he is not perfect- he still can't keep still even if his life depended on it, but I would not ask for a better son than him!! We love him with all our hearts and he is a wonderful role model for his little brothers to look up to! We pray that he will continue to amaze us as he enters the tumultuous years ahead- amaze us in good ways, that is!!

A day at the beach.....

2008-10-17T12:18:00.000-07:00

Big Man Jacob

2008-09-28T12:40:00.000-07:00

Getting ready to throw to Keenan.

Well, Jacob's team is doing very well this year. They are undefeated and have not been scored on yet. I can't help but be proud of all my boys- sometimes I feel like I am bragging about how well they do. I try to not talk about it - but sometimes I just have to!! Not that they have to be good athletes to get my approval because we all know what is more important -that they grow up to be polite, hard working and all around good men!! But I still can't help but brag and be proud of them!!

"ZACH ATTACK"

2008-09-28T12:28:00.000-07:00

Zachary has by far been the most improved player this season. He started out being quite timid and not wanting to get hurt blocking or getting tackled to running the ball up the middle, doing spin moves and juking players and scoring his first touchdown!!! He is amazing how confident he has become! I still get quite nervous when he has the ball- he is so little- one of the littlest on the team! He has blocked some kids that are a full head taller and he gets leveled but he jumps back up and starts blocking again! He sure loves it! Hopefully I will have some pics of him making his touchdown soon- since I didn't bring my camera to that game, of course!

Eli- aka: The Big E

2008-09-28T12:11:00.000-07:00

He tackled this poor boy in the backfield! It was great!!

We are having so much fun watching "E" play football. He thinks - "I can finally tackle someone and not get into trouble"!! He is pretty aggressive playing defense and he is running the ball quite well! He actually ran the ball at his last game for about 35 yards and almost got a touchdown! He was funny- the first thing he told Coach Collins was that he made two first downs! Coach Troy says he will make a touchdown before the end of the season- so stay tuned!!

Go Montague Wildcats!!

2008-09-11T19:22:00.000-07:00

Jacob running the ball.
Zachary in the huddle.
Zachary gets a high five from his favorite coach- dad!
Eli running the ball. ALMOST a touchdown!!
Eli trying to get the runner down!!

Well, it's football season and we are living, breathing and watching lots and lots of football!! It is Jacob's fifth year playing and Eli and Zachary's first year. They all love it!! It is so much fun to watch!!

The big young fiver!!!!

2008-09-11T19:03:00.001-07:00

I just had to post some pics of my baby starting at the "big school"! How he so enjoys school so far! He thinks he's quite the man! Time is going by so fast!! I know I always heard that once they are in school time will fly by faster than ever! I believe it more every day! I am really trying to slow down and enjoy them! Some days are better than others!!

School is in session!

2008-09-11T18:26:00.000-07:00

My big 5th grader!!
First grader!!!
Third grader!!

I had mixed emotions while watching my boys go off to school! It's really neat because this will be the only year that all four are in the same school. They seem to all really enjoy it! They get up and are really excited about going- we shall see if that lasts! Aidan wants to ride the bus in the morning and also wants to go to school all day! I am really enjoying spending the one on one time with him in the morning! I still can't believe I have a fifth grader! Feeling a little old!r

Summertime!!

2008-08-27T10:36:00.000-07:00

Camping Summer 2008

2008-08-05T20:19:00.001-07:00

Family Night at Lambeau

2008-08-05T19:06:00.000-07:00

Here are the kids looking out the window of Kevin's cousin's hotel room across from Lambeau field.
Here we are in front of the stadium. Notice that we are missing one. Zachary went back to Kelli's house because it was storming. He missed everything. But he did have more fun with Grandma and Grandpa playing games and watching the scrimmage on TV.
Mom and her boys!
Eli and Aidan doing the wave. They loved it!!
At the end of the scrimmage they shot off fireworks from the top of the stadium. It was awesome! Notice how Aidan has his ticket in his right hand. He didn't let go of that ticket through the whole scrimmage and fireworks. He wouldn't even let Kevin's niece Shari look at it after the game. He slept with it. All the way home he held on to it. All 10 hours in the car he held on to it. Kevin held it for him while he went to the bathroom but otherwise he had it. He finally fell asleep and must have dropped it- when I found it- it was not in the best of shape! At one point on our way home I looked back at him and he had his headphones on and in one hand was the ticket and in the other was a pancake from McDonalds. He was asleep with his mouth wide open. It would have been a great picture but my camera was in the trunk!! The kids had a blast! Even though, Aidan was upset that Brett Favre was not there. He kept asking me where he was. I had to explain to him that Brett Favre might not play for Green Bay again. He told me he has to play for them because he only has a Green Bay jersey and helmet. If he doesn't play for Green Bay he will be surely missed by his number one fan- that is for sure!!!

9-10 Year Old All-Stars

2008-08-05T17:25:00.000-07:00

First of all, I really don't have a lot of pictures of Jacob playing because I went to all of Zachary's games and most of the time they were on the same day. This was the Championship game that they lost. They did well! They ended up Runners Up in the District!
Playing one of his favorite positions-- first base. His "very favorite" is pitching.
Here they are watching Roosevelt Park get their Championship award. The look of disappointment!
They played a hard fought game! They should be very proud! They did AWESOME!! Congratulations White Lake!!

8-9 Yr. Old All-Stars

2008-08-05T16:55:00.000-07:00

Zachary had a great time playing baseball. They did very well. They ended up Runners Up for the County tournament.
Now that's a face of determination!!!
This was after they beat Oakridge 10-0. Coach Todd told him that he made the play of the game. He threw a runner out at home from left field. I didn't realize it was him that threw it! It kept them from scoring!
This was the championship game and they were losing. His face says it all!
Good Job White Lake!!!

Fourth of July Trip

2008-07-09T13:14:00.001-07:00

Baseball...baseball...and more baseball!!!

2008-07-09T09:21:00.001-07:00

Well, it's been a long baseball season but it's been so much fun! Actually, baseball is not over yet! Both Jacob and Zachary have made it on the All-Star teams so we have a few more weeks of it. Jacob's team did awesome. No one would have guessed that they would be playing for the championship at the end of the season! They played a great game! They ended up losing by one run into extra innings! It was sad but they played strong! Second place is not too bad!!

Zachary's team ended up in 3rd place which was great being that they are such a young team!! They were excited and also ready for the game to end! They had scored 27 runs! The last inning was unlimited so it was a long game (especially since it was raining and cold!) Elijah and Aidan had a great year at T-ball! It's hard to believe Eli will be playing with the minors next year!! Aidan will tell you he loves the National Anthem before the game. He can't wait to stand there with his hat on his heart and sing. That and batting are his favorite things about T-ball!! My boys are growing up to be quite the athletes!! I should have known, they are a Buchberger after all!!!

The Jackson Wedding

2008-06-04T19:04:00.000-07:00

End of the school year fun!!

2008-05-20T20:19:00.001-07:00

BASEBALL SEASON 2008.....

2008-05-20T19:02:00.000-07:00

Well, another baseball season under way and I have to tell you it is so much fun! Both boys are doing exactly what they love to do!! Zachary has been pitching for Legion and he loves it!! He does pretty well! He definitely can fill his big brother's shoes! Jacob is now in the Major's and he's having a great time. He has been pitching also and having some great at bats!

Go American Legion!!! Go Northstar Cinema!!!

Happy Mother's Day!

2008-05-11T17:08:00.000-07:00

Whoever invented Mother's Day is my hero. What a wonderful day to thank all our moms and be taken care of by our husbands and children. My boys were absolutely wonderful. I surely did feel like a queen all day. They got me breakfast and made me a lot of pictures and cards. I got so many kisses and I even got a foot rub-maybe just for a few minutes but still it was very sweet! I see how my boys treat me and I think they are going to be very nurturing and loving husbands and fathers! I am trying my best to raise them to be that way! I love them so so so much!! So to all you mom's out there- enjoy your children and good job on doing the hardest job ever!!!!

Go WinBerg!!!

2008-05-11T16:27:00.000-07:00

It is Aidan's first year at T-Ball and I do have to say he is a Buchberger! He has taken to the sport as if it is his life! I know it is the genetics- not from my side but from his dad's! With all four boys in baseball now that is pretty much all we talk about, watch and do!! But I truely do enjoy baseball season! I love the last picture, he is in the middle cheering on his teammate!

Elijah loves T-ball too. He swings the bat as if he's aiming for the fences. It's pretty funny- he hits the ball with all his might! I love it!

Fellow Bloggers please stay tuned!!

2008-05-08T20:23:00.000-07:00

I PROMISE I will have something on my blog soon!! I have been CRAZY busy with four boys in baseball. I need to get my camera out and dust it off and get some pics of the boys doing their thing!! STAY TUNED:)

I hope you had the time of your life.....

2008-03-28T17:39:00.001-07:00

A hard day.....

2008-03-28T15:34:00.000-07:00

Well, I'm sorry fellow bloggers that I haven't been very committed to updating my blog because we have been busy following Jacob's basketball team. They played in the tournaments the past two weeks and they were doing very well. They played last night and they ended up losing after playing a very emotional and tough game. It is so funny how as a parent you get so into the game and no matter how rational you are you could easily end up becoming completely belligerent!!! Jacob did well. They had only lost one game and it was by one point but he cried for an hour straight! This time he didn't cry-he was just mad! He felt bad for his teammates that they couldn't win the championship! That was his own words! I am so proud of him! How even though he isn't the "star" player he plays with everything that is in him!! He is so determined and driven that he amazes not only me but especially Kevin. Kevin, who was a pretty good athlete as a kid, has always said that he never was as serious and focused as Jacob is! We tell Jacob it's good to lose games- it just makes you stronger and makes you try harder next time!

Every once in a while......

2008-03-28T15:06:00.000-07:00

So... every once in a while my boys manage to put on "church" clothes, comb their hair, make sure their face is clean and put a smile on their faces just to make mom happy. When they do this I need to take every opportunity to savor it! I think they look so handsome! There are times when I wish I had a little girl to dress up all fancy but then I look at my boys and I wouldn't change a thing! They are so sweet and loving and I wouldn't know what to do if I had a girl anyway! I am so used to the boy thing- the rough housing, the ball playing, the dirt finding that I would be lost without it!! I am truly blessed to have healthy and happy boys!!

Hippie Day!

2008-03-28T14:46:00.001-07:00

So, for March is Reading month every Friday they dress up in different eras. Well, this Friday was hippie day! Elijah was the only one of the boys all for dressing up! I found a wig, a funky shirt and belt and the huge sunglasses (thanks Junxion!) That is one thing about Eli - he is up for anything!!

Double JJ Fun!!

2008-02-06T13:34:00.001-08:00

We had a great weekend at Double JJ!! We ended up just staying the night there - it wasn't much more money to do that and the kids loved it!! The room was "Awesome" as my kids put it! It had a loft with bunkbeds. Jacob and Zachary like Double JJ better than Great Wolf! It is so nice to have something like that so close. It can be expensive but it was well worth the money and we got to spend some family time together!!!

Winter Fun!!

2008-02-06T13:02:00.001-08:00

Sad day for Packer fans!!

2008-02-06T12:35:00.000-08:00

It was a sad day in our house when the Giants beat the Packers!! We were all dressed for the BIG game but it didn't help them!! Even Sampson got into the game!! The boys didn't make it the whole game. The next day they wanted to know who won. Their hearts were broken. Elijah said "that's so sad!" Jacob of course was the most upset. All he could say was how could they lose!! What's the saying go "You win some- you lose some." We just didn't realize how hard that loss was going to be for all of us. That's ok- we will be here cheering them on to the Super Bowl next year!!! GO PACKERS!!!

"Professional" Snowboarder!

2008-02-06T12:21:00.000-08:00

Elijah is becoming quite the snowboarder! He does pretty well. He can make it almost down the hill without falling, unless he wants to "dig" it. We've had some great snowy days for sledding! It's so much fun!!

Take a look at our Christmas' Past

2008-01-04T17:19:00.001-08:00

GO PACKERS!!!!!

2008-01-01T10:16:00.001-08:00

We bought the boys new Green Bay Packer Jerseys for Christmas- when I say boys I mean all five of them - including dad!! Needless to say, they love them!! It has been an exciting time here with the Packers making the playoffs. All we can say is "GO PACK"!!!!

Christmas 2007

2008-01-01T09:14:00.001-08:00

Well, Santa has come through once again!! Even with many threats of Santa not coming and we will take all your presents back we still managed to have a wonderful and blessed Christmas!! The boys ,I would say, had a great time!! They seem to be happy with what they received. Santa is still very real even though with Jacob I think the time is ticking. The boys were so sweet this year. They wanted to let everyone open their presents one at a time that way they could all see what they each got. Jacob didn't want to open his presents until I opened mine- which he picked out especially for me. (a heart shaped pendant necklace, by the way!) It's so funny how you spend so much time and energy to make sure everything is just right and the day goes by so fast that I wish I could just freeze that time and make it last forever!! There is nothing like waking up Christmas morning and seeing the excitement and joy in the boys' eyes! I hope you had a joyous Christmas, too!!

Christmas Tree Hunting 2007

2007-12-06T18:04:00.001-08:00

Well, it's that time of year when we are so busy and the days go by so fast! This year I am trying to enjoy every day and really appreciate what Christmas is all about! I am getting started so late this year that the "old" me would get stressed out but I am really proud of myself! I will get all the shopping and baking done! The presents will get wrapped and my Christmas cards will go out before too long! This year I am looking at all that I have to be thankful for. I have faith in Christ Jesus! My boys are healthy and happy! I have a wonderful husband - even though I may be hard to live with sometimes- hence the "new" me! I have wonderful friends and family! What else could I ask for?!?! I hope you take time to enjoy all your many blessings and have a wonderful holiday season!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

2007-11-07T10:45:00.000-08:00

Another Halloween come and gone! What a beautiful night!! The kids did pretty well! Jacob is getting to the age where he really could care less if he was dressed up or not! The other boys were really into it!! They have a real sweet tooth so of course they were all about it!! We had a lot of fun and already talking about next year - who is going to be what! I'm sure it will be here before we know it!!

Fall Fest 2007

2007-11-02T05:53:00.000-07:00

Here are the boys at our Annual Fall Fest through our church. It was a beautiful day and the boys had a lot of fun! They got to bob for apples, run through an obstacle course, paint pumpkins and dress two baby goats! They also got to go on a hay ride. It was a wonderful day to thank God for our many blessings with friends and fellowship!

Look at Jacob's pics, too!

2007-10-21T12:52:00.000-07:00

Check Out Zachary's pics!!!

2007-10-21T11:25:00.001-07:00

Our baby Aidan!

2007-10-21T10:39:00.001-07:00

All-Star State Championship!

2007-10-20T17:20:00.001-07:00

Jacob was chosen to be on the 9-10 year old All-Star team which was an honor for him since he was the youngest on the team. He held his own with the big boys!! The team ended up losing their first game but then went on to win the next two. They lost in the quarter finals. They ended up taking fifth place in the whole state!!!!! I think that is a pretty awesome for a little league like White Lake!! They were going against kids that played all year together and from bigger cities like Grand Rapids and Detroit!! Go White Lake All-Stars!!!

Beautiful Fall Day Picking Pumpkins!

2007-10-20T16:45:00.001-07:00

It was such a beautiful fall day! We went to Scholls Farms to look for pumpkins. We also got to play in the hay bales and BIG slide. Mom made us pose for photo ops (which Eli hated - as you can see!!) If only all days could be as beautiful as today!!

Camping Memorial Day Weekend!

2007-10-20T16:41:00.001-07:00

We went on our Annual Memorial Day Weekend camping trip to Silver Creek in Silver Lake, MI. We had a lot of our friends there camping with us! There were about 10 different families there with us camping along with a few friends visiting. We had wonderful weather again this year! The kids have so much fun with their friends while the parents get some adult time together too!

Elijah having fun!!

2007-10-20T16:22:00.001-07:00

Elijah started Kindergarten this year and absolutely loves it! He loves his teacher Ms. Verner. He is making new friends everyday! He loves to ride the bus and gets very upset with us if we pick him up or take him to school! He is a very passionate little boy. He is growing up to be a sweet and loving boy!!

2007-10-20T09:14:00.000-07:00

Elijah played T-Ball for the first time this year and loved it!! It is finally his turn to play ball! He did very well! He started Kindergarten and loves it!! He doesn't understand why he can't go to school all day like the big boys, though. He had a fun summer, too. Aidan started Pre-school this year, too. He loves it!! He thinks he is such a big boy! He is still a very happy kid. Kevin and I have been blessed with these healthy and beautiful boys!!!

Jacob's Football Season

2007-10-20T07:50:00.000-07:00

Jacob had a great year playing football. He's had a lot of fun and made a lot of new friends! He loves it! He averages about two touchdowns per game and switches between playing Running Back and Quarterback. He also started as a linebacker on Defense and loved it! He had a fun year!

This is the Battle of the Bridge game- Montague Vs. Whitehall. They won 34-0!!!! Go Wildcats!!