Tuesday, December 29, 2009

The concerts.

First, let me thank anyone who is still reading my blog for sticking around. I haven't been the most dedicated blogger these past few months. This month, I was on track, but sickness got the better of our house. After I went through my 6.5 days of illness, Tyler was and is the lucky recipient of that same type of flu. He is on day 5 of this and thankfully, feeling a bit better than he was. I will try to fill you all in on our busy month of December....

I give you the concerts:
Michael was so happy to be with his friends at night....not at school!! Here he is with his friend, Jacob. Jacob's twin older brothers were in the same kindergarten class with Tyler, as these two boys are. Crazy, no?
Lindsey found a few of her friends to hang out with before the show....
Can you find Michael? I did my best from the back of the auditorium.....

And I know you can find Lindsey...love for that sweet smile.
After the show.....I wanted this to be our Christmas card. It shows their personalities perfectly.


A few days later, it was our little Natalie's turn!
Please let Mommy take one?
And these were the best we could do.
A little anxious before the show began.


She sang her little heart out though. It was adorable. All of the children did a great job!




Thursday, December 24, 2009

Merry Christmas.

I haven't been posting because I finally came out of my strep/flu fog that lasted 6.5 days. Still tired, but I survived! I will have to catch you all up over the next week...but, until then have a wonderful holiday! Merry Christmas!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Freddy...we've missed you.

We found him under our Christmas tree.....napping, of course.

Along with a letter from the big guy, he brought 4 ornaments to hang on our tree....how did he know we got a tree?
The next day, we couldn't find him in the living room. He was in the dining room reporting back to Santa on OUR phone.
He must have heard Lindsey & Michael talking about the snowmen he made last year.....so this year, he made two!
This morning, they were pretty shocked to find Freddy in their bathroom!!! Complete with a letter from Freddy & elf soap!!!! Be good and Be nice soap....Freddy is pretty smart.
They even came in elf soap boxes, but Freddy opened them for us~

Wonder what he will be up to tonight?

Thursday, December 10, 2009

It wasn't Christmas.

Until I bought Grandpa his Old Fashioned Candy. I automatically picked some up the other day at the store. He really loved it. When we played games he would pass the can around the table and everyone would grab a few. You have to eat a couple at a time, ya know. Gosh, how much I miss him. So, when I popped opened the can yesterday, I felt he was little closer to us. A part of him was here. Smiling, his beautiful smile.....telling me you need more than one and squeezing me tight.

Wednesday, December 09, 2009

One can never be too careful.



when cooking your family a meal:) I have been trying to have one child help me prepare a meal from beginning to end each night. Here Lindsey helped make Tilapia, rice and peppers w/olives and onions. She did a great job, guess those onion goggles I bought are a fun added bonus!

Monday, December 07, 2009

Hello???


anyone out there? I am still here, just a bit out of the blogging loop. I still read & occasionally comment on many of your blogs, but I have to make a confession. Facebook has sucked me in...with it's virtual farms, fish tanks, and bejeweled blitz. Games....i am hooked on the games. It is fun to find old friends(I actually found one from middle school that I have been trying to find for forever!), but the games...i can't seem to stop. So please forgive me, my 5 loyal readers! I strayed and now I am back. I know you all have been going through photo withdrawal. Especially from this cutie.

and the rest of the crew.....

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Perfect card....found.

Charles' birthday is today and I found a card that says it all perfectly. Am I the only one who gets excited when the "perfect card" is found...

To My Wonderful Husband


It gets me every time,
Seeing you with the kids.
Watching you around the house.
Feeling your kiss on my cheek.

I've got a heart full
of these little everyday moments
that remind me
I'm married to a man
who's anything but ordinary.

Only you
can make being dependable
look sexy
and tenderness
feel like
incredible strength.

I love
that you're my husband
my partner, and my friend.
But most of all.....

I love that you're you.

Happy Birthday Charles....hope you have a wonderful birthday!

Friday, October 23, 2009

At our house.







Can't wait until the sickies are all gone....not fun.