Here are two photos of our sweetie enjoying spaghetti and graham crackers.....yummy!
Thursday, January 11, 2007
The question is......................
Do we own a bib?
Here are two photos of our sweetie enjoying spaghetti and graham crackers.....yummy!
Here are two photos of our sweetie enjoying spaghetti and graham crackers.....yummy!
Saturday, January 06, 2007
100 things you might not know about me.
I loved everyone else's list and decided to go for it. Enjoy!
1. I am an only child.
2. Although I love many colors, I always go back to blue.
3. I am NOT a morning person, which is pretty difficult with 5 early morning risers in the house.
4. I have lived in New York, Florida, North Carolina and Arizona.
5. I sang "Sad song blue" by Neil Diamond when I was 2 years old.
6. I make delicious french toast.
7. I was on my high school volleyball team.
8. I won the Citizen of the Year award when I was in 5th grade.
9. I once saw President Reagan speak at a convention in Georgia. I think I was in 4th or 5th grade.
10. While I was pregnant with Lindsey, I would eat tomatoes constantly. Whole tomatoes. I don't think my parents could believe it, because I hated, hated, tomatoes while growing up.
11. I love comedy.
12. Calvin and Hobbes was the best cartoon strip ever.
13. I still have a best friend. Christine has been in my life for over 19 years and I can still talk to her about ANYTHING.
14. In my book, DisneyWorld is way better than Disneyland.
15. I love manatees. They are so gentle. While living in Ft. Pierce, we had to do a science project on manatees and I never enjoyed science as much as I did that year!
16. I am an introvert until I get to know you, then you can't shut me up! Just ask Stacy:)
17. I struggle daily with my mothering skills.....it is a real challenge!
18. I met my husband through my boss and his coworkers matchmaking!
19. Our planned honeymoon was ruined due to September 11th, so my husband improvised and threw it together in one afternoon. It was wonderful!
20. My birthday is December 27th.
21. My eldest son has Asperger's Syndrome.
22. I graduated high school at 17.
23. I miss the east coast terribly.
24. I love the smell of grass just after it is mowed.
25. I really love all types of music. The only type I really have a hard time listening to is Opera. I would love to see it in action, but not listening to it on cd.
26. I had tubes and my adnoids(spelling?) taken out when I was 5.
27. I love concerts, but never get to do that much anymore.
28. I am heavier than I have EVER been.
29. I love board games, especially Scrabble.
30. I love reading!!!
31. I love when hardback books have the plastic covers, something comforting about it. I think it reminds me of going to my favorite library in my hometown.
32. I loved going crabbing with my Dad. Chicken as bait to get crabs, who knew?
33. Although I lived in Florida most of my life. I don't really like seafood except crabs.
34. I have always wanted to be a social worker.
35. I am a shoe and purse fanatic, but lucky for us, no budget for it!
36. I have never been outside of the USA.
37. I love to sing along with the radio, but have a horrible voice.
38. I want to take better pictures.
39. I miss working sometimes. I love being with the kids, but once in awhile, I need some adult conversation!!!
40. I have never been to a professional sporting event, even though I would love it! Especially basketball or hockey.
41. We have no pets, but I want a Golden retriever.
42. I used to have a Basset hound named Bogart and a calico cat named Bacall.
43. My first car was a 66 Dodge Coronet. You could fit 8 people in it. Perfect for going to the beach!
44. My favorite summers were the 2 summers I spent with my grandparents in upstate New York. I swam in creeks, picked blackberries, rode a tractor, learned how to drive a pick-up, got to know my grandparents and my many, many cousins, and just enjoyed a simpler way of life.
45. I love a good joke, but can never tell one without ruining it by laughing or saying the punch line too soon!
46. I am loyal.
47.My husband looked just like John Travolta when he was in high school. No lie. Now he reminds me of John Travolta and Alec Baldwin. Those eyes of his are amazing. The smile isn't too bad either:)
48. I have been bit by a dog. A chow. Now, I have a really hard time being around dogs that I don't know.
49. I don't add salt to my food.
50. I don't like artificial trees.
51. Land o'lakes butter is the only way to go.
52. My Mom picking me up from school early, buying me a shake from In & Out Burger and singing "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield at the top of our lungs together is one of my favorite memories!
53. I drove to Southern Arizona from South Florida with my Mom, Tyler and a very full Saturn.
54. I cannot handle styrofoam. It hurts my ears.
55. I over-analyze things.
56. I have a wrapping paper problem. I love it, stationery, ribbon.
57. I have not had a hair-cut in a year. No kidding!
58. My new year resolution is to take time for myself.
59. My husband makes me laugh everyday.
60. I HATE ironing.
61. I love thrifting..........never have the time though.
62.I love flowers, but my favorite has always been tulips. Since our wedding, my second favorite is blue delphiniums(spelling?)
63. Princess Bride still makes me laugh.
64. I am a good cook, but not the best baker. I am working on it!
65. The last movie I saw at the theatre was Finding Nemo. I can't believe that, we are such homebodies.
66. I wish my house was cleaner.
67. I always swore I would never own a mini-van. No way, not me. We have a Honda Odyssey. Never say never!
68. I don't mind doing laundry. Folding is fine by me, it's the putting away I dislike.
69.When I swim, I HAVE to get my head/hair wet. It is so necessary for me.
70. I got chicken pox on Halloween night when I was 6.
71. I believe in having integrity.
72. I was a tomboy. Sometimes I am now.
73. I used to carry a JJ doll around that said "Dyno-mite".
74. I really can't stand it when you hold the door for someone and they don't thank you, smile or take it from you.
75. I am clumsy.
76. My name was going to be Tea. Can you imagine?
77. I have never dyed my hair. Although it appears I may need too.
78. I have always wanted blue eyes.
79. I LOVE air hockey and get very competitive.
80. I am super ticklish by my ears.
81. I used to hate my smile, but have since realized it's one of my best features.
82. I worry too much.
83. I say "I'm sorry" WAAY too much.
84. I love getting mail.
85. Reading to my children makes me so happy.
86. Bubble baths are the best, but I don't seem to have the time for it.
87. I lived in South Florida during Hurricane Andrew. Wild is an understatement.
88. Speaking of weather, I was in a small twister on my schoolbus when I lived in Gainesville,Florida. One of the scariest moments of my life.
89. Rollercoasters are so fun.
90. I would love to travel around the United States.
91. I don't like chocolate ice cream.
92. I don't drink coffee.
93. I love plantains.
94. I don't have photographic memory totally, but I can usually see the page, remember where it is on the page, that sort of thing.
95. I am a t-shirt and jean kind of girl.
96. I want to be more creative.
97. I want to be more involved with the church.
98. I want my children to grow up learning the value of manners, honesty, and hard work.
99. I love to color. It is very relaxing.
100. I want to step out of my box and embrace my life.
1. I am an only child.
2. Although I love many colors, I always go back to blue.
3. I am NOT a morning person, which is pretty difficult with 5 early morning risers in the house.
4. I have lived in New York, Florida, North Carolina and Arizona.
5. I sang "Sad song blue" by Neil Diamond when I was 2 years old.
6. I make delicious french toast.
7. I was on my high school volleyball team.
8. I won the Citizen of the Year award when I was in 5th grade.
9. I once saw President Reagan speak at a convention in Georgia. I think I was in 4th or 5th grade.
10. While I was pregnant with Lindsey, I would eat tomatoes constantly. Whole tomatoes. I don't think my parents could believe it, because I hated, hated, tomatoes while growing up.
11. I love comedy.
12. Calvin and Hobbes was the best cartoon strip ever.
13. I still have a best friend. Christine has been in my life for over 19 years and I can still talk to her about ANYTHING.
14. In my book, DisneyWorld is way better than Disneyland.
15. I love manatees. They are so gentle. While living in Ft. Pierce, we had to do a science project on manatees and I never enjoyed science as much as I did that year!
16. I am an introvert until I get to know you, then you can't shut me up! Just ask Stacy:)
17. I struggle daily with my mothering skills.....it is a real challenge!
18. I met my husband through my boss and his coworkers matchmaking!
19. Our planned honeymoon was ruined due to September 11th, so my husband improvised and threw it together in one afternoon. It was wonderful!
20. My birthday is December 27th.
21. My eldest son has Asperger's Syndrome.
22. I graduated high school at 17.
23. I miss the east coast terribly.
24. I love the smell of grass just after it is mowed.
25. I really love all types of music. The only type I really have a hard time listening to is Opera. I would love to see it in action, but not listening to it on cd.
26. I had tubes and my adnoids(spelling?) taken out when I was 5.
27. I love concerts, but never get to do that much anymore.
28. I am heavier than I have EVER been.
29. I love board games, especially Scrabble.
30. I love reading!!!
31. I love when hardback books have the plastic covers, something comforting about it. I think it reminds me of going to my favorite library in my hometown.
32. I loved going crabbing with my Dad. Chicken as bait to get crabs, who knew?
33. Although I lived in Florida most of my life. I don't really like seafood except crabs.
34. I have always wanted to be a social worker.
35. I am a shoe and purse fanatic, but lucky for us, no budget for it!
36. I have never been outside of the USA.
37. I love to sing along with the radio, but have a horrible voice.
38. I want to take better pictures.
39. I miss working sometimes. I love being with the kids, but once in awhile, I need some adult conversation!!!
40. I have never been to a professional sporting event, even though I would love it! Especially basketball or hockey.
41. We have no pets, but I want a Golden retriever.
42. I used to have a Basset hound named Bogart and a calico cat named Bacall.
43. My first car was a 66 Dodge Coronet. You could fit 8 people in it. Perfect for going to the beach!
44. My favorite summers were the 2 summers I spent with my grandparents in upstate New York. I swam in creeks, picked blackberries, rode a tractor, learned how to drive a pick-up, got to know my grandparents and my many, many cousins, and just enjoyed a simpler way of life.
45. I love a good joke, but can never tell one without ruining it by laughing or saying the punch line too soon!
46. I am loyal.
47.My husband looked just like John Travolta when he was in high school. No lie. Now he reminds me of John Travolta and Alec Baldwin. Those eyes of his are amazing. The smile isn't too bad either:)
48. I have been bit by a dog. A chow. Now, I have a really hard time being around dogs that I don't know.
49. I don't add salt to my food.
50. I don't like artificial trees.
51. Land o'lakes butter is the only way to go.
52. My Mom picking me up from school early, buying me a shake from In & Out Burger and singing "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield at the top of our lungs together is one of my favorite memories!
53. I drove to Southern Arizona from South Florida with my Mom, Tyler and a very full Saturn.
54. I cannot handle styrofoam. It hurts my ears.
55. I over-analyze things.
56. I have a wrapping paper problem. I love it, stationery, ribbon.
57. I have not had a hair-cut in a year. No kidding!
58. My new year resolution is to take time for myself.
59. My husband makes me laugh everyday.
60. I HATE ironing.
61. I love thrifting..........never have the time though.
62.I love flowers, but my favorite has always been tulips. Since our wedding, my second favorite is blue delphiniums(spelling?)
63. Princess Bride still makes me laugh.
64. I am a good cook, but not the best baker. I am working on it!
65. The last movie I saw at the theatre was Finding Nemo. I can't believe that, we are such homebodies.
66. I wish my house was cleaner.
67. I always swore I would never own a mini-van. No way, not me. We have a Honda Odyssey. Never say never!
68. I don't mind doing laundry. Folding is fine by me, it's the putting away I dislike.
69.When I swim, I HAVE to get my head/hair wet. It is so necessary for me.
70. I got chicken pox on Halloween night when I was 6.
71. I believe in having integrity.
72. I was a tomboy. Sometimes I am now.
73. I used to carry a JJ doll around that said "Dyno-mite".
74. I really can't stand it when you hold the door for someone and they don't thank you, smile or take it from you.
75. I am clumsy.
76. My name was going to be Tea. Can you imagine?
77. I have never dyed my hair. Although it appears I may need too.
78. I have always wanted blue eyes.
79. I LOVE air hockey and get very competitive.
80. I am super ticklish by my ears.
81. I used to hate my smile, but have since realized it's one of my best features.
82. I worry too much.
83. I say "I'm sorry" WAAY too much.
84. I love getting mail.
85. Reading to my children makes me so happy.
86. Bubble baths are the best, but I don't seem to have the time for it.
87. I lived in South Florida during Hurricane Andrew. Wild is an understatement.
88. Speaking of weather, I was in a small twister on my schoolbus when I lived in Gainesville,Florida. One of the scariest moments of my life.
89. Rollercoasters are so fun.
90. I would love to travel around the United States.
91. I don't like chocolate ice cream.
92. I don't drink coffee.
93. I love plantains.
94. I don't have photographic memory totally, but I can usually see the page, remember where it is on the page, that sort of thing.
95. I am a t-shirt and jean kind of girl.
96. I want to be more creative.
97. I want to be more involved with the church.
98. I want my children to grow up learning the value of manners, honesty, and hard work.
99. I love to color. It is very relaxing.
100. I want to step out of my box and embrace my life.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
A forgotten treat.
I was going through some stuff for Natalie's room.....yay, we should be done this weekend, and I came across something I forgot I bought. 
Talk about a nice surprise!!! I bought it from Pottery Barn Kids on clearance for about $4 and that included the personalization! It is the small pleasures that make me happy.
Talk about a nice surprise!!! I bought it from Pottery Barn Kids on clearance for about $4 and that included the personalization! It is the small pleasures that make me happy.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
I have some cute pics of Lindsey, the poser.
Unfortunately, I don't know anything about the camera I used! I was able to transfer the pictures, but I cannot figure out how to change the image size. Maybe it is an overload of manuals(Camera, point & shoot camcorder Charles got me for my birthday, Tyler's video thing-a-ma-jig). The pictures are coming out so huge....beautiful, crisp, and wonderful....but HUGE! Until I have figured everything out, I will have to use my trusty ol' cybershot. The pictures I tried to post were of Lindsey having a great time posing for me in her clean room. Yes, you heard that right. We can actually see the floor! We found a place for all of her Christmas gifts. Note that there is no mention of Michael's or Tyler's room. Those pics would frighten you. One room at a time is all I can do. I can't believe Michael's birthday is only 3 weeks away. Where will we put everything?
Monday, January 01, 2007
Happy 2007!
I decided to take Amanda's blog challenge for a change.
Top 100 favorites of 2006. In no particular order.
1. Natalie's birth 3/11/06
2. My family
3. Tyler's winning the role of "Genie" in the 6th grade class play, Aladdin.
4. Seeing Tyler perform said role in a piece for his school's winter concert.
5. Lindsey starting preschool and mastering it within 3 days!
6. Grey's Anatomy
7. Picking apples at the orchard with my family.
8. Grandma Duryea visiting from upstate New York.
9. Celebrating our 5th anniversary.
10. Medium
11. The end to my lurking....led to many new blogging friends.
12. My faith in God.
13. Tyler's continued effort in his social skills group.
14. Watching each one of my children smile.
15. Long distance talks.
16. My new camera!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
17. My husband sweeping me off my feet.....often!
18. Jumperoo----Natalie loves that thing.
19. Michael keeping me in stitches with his actions. Honestly, he's funny!
20. Old friends.
21. Lindsey making new friends and fast!
22. Charles & my Dad building a room for Natalie.
23. Pink Christmas Exchange
24. Chicken Parmesan.
25. White cherry blossom lotion/spray/shower gel from Bath & Body Works.
26. Williams-Sonoma............I want it all:)
27. E.R. still watching it after all this time.
28. Our early morning talks over hot cocoa & coffee.
29. Wrapping Christmas presents.
30. Tyler raising his grades in math......great job!
31. Swimming with the kids.
32. Our around town vacation.
33. Our mountain views.
34. Many visits/lunches/shopping trips with my Grandma Russell.
35. Trick-or-treating with the kids.
36. Michael's Wiggly 2nd birthday party.
37. My new camera cell phone.....you have no idea how ancient the one I had was!
38. Snow Patrol
39. Memoir of a Geisha......I am so behind everyone else!
40. Having fun at the annual Easter egg hunt.
41. Origins
42. Cards.....given or received.
43. Natalie's first word....mama.
44. Playing monopoly with Tyler.
45. Making Christmas cookies with the kids.
46. Tyler turning 12.
47. Dancing with Charles while cooking dinner....the kids think it's so funny.
48. Fourth of July fireworks....hilarious.
49. Seeing out of town friends.
50. Giving and receiving good mail.
51. Keane
52. Scrapbooking supplies.
53. Finding money that I "put in a safe place". So safe I couldn't even find it!
54. Discovering how to make rum balls.
55. Fun park days with the family.
56. Lindsey & Michael getting to know & love Cheech, the turtle.
57. Charles and I going to the casino and actually winning!!!!
58. Chicken burros from Sanchez.
59. Dixie Chicks new album.
60. Everyday Food.
61. Michael being a great big brother.
62. Tyler understanding Aspergers a little more.
63. That the breast cancer was caught in time.
64. My cousin winning the lottery! $85K.......wow, still can't believe it!
65. My new, beautiful gleaming Kenmore Elite dishwasher.
66.Breastfeeding my baby girl since birth and still.
67. The bond between Lindsey, Michael and Tyler getting stronger.
68. Beautiful clear skies.
69. Beck.
70. Laffy Taffy
71. Desperate Housewives.......hey, Lynette has our last name!
72. Playdates for Lindsey and me!
73. Daily talks with close friends.
74. My mom babysitting.
75. Being able to celebrate Ian's birthday before the Harty's moved to Oregon.
76. My husband putting sod in our backyard.
77. My husband buying a large, super fun, inflatable pool for the kids....so I didn't have to go in our pool alone with all four of them. So thoughtful.
78. VBS
79. Popsicles all summer.
80. Live Theatre Workshop
81. Carvel ice cream....specifically vanilla soft serve:)
82. Turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
83. Easter egg coloring!
84. Perfect world creme.
85. Lindsey turning 4 and celebrating with a circus party.
86. Pink/orange sunsets.
87. Lindsey overcoming her fear of the doctor!
88. www.ibelievedesigns.wordpress.com
89. Mary J. Blige
90. Michael finally eating more and eating more often!
91. Polka dots
92. Making dinner with Tyler.
93. Watching the boys wrestle and Michael running and jumping on top.
94. I love Wheel of Fortune!
95. Playing peekaboo with Natalie. Her smile is magical.
96. Tony Roma's Babyback ribs.
97. Magic Eraser
98. Comfy pjs
99. Pink perfume
100. My wonderful family and friends.
I did it!!! Try it out.
One of my most important resolutions, goals whatever you want to call it is........
to take time for myself....What is yours?
Top 100 favorites of 2006. In no particular order.
1. Natalie's birth 3/11/06
2. My family
3. Tyler's winning the role of "Genie" in the 6th grade class play, Aladdin.
4. Seeing Tyler perform said role in a piece for his school's winter concert.
5. Lindsey starting preschool and mastering it within 3 days!
6. Grey's Anatomy
7. Picking apples at the orchard with my family.
8. Grandma Duryea visiting from upstate New York.
9. Celebrating our 5th anniversary.
10. Medium
11. The end to my lurking....led to many new blogging friends.
12. My faith in God.
13. Tyler's continued effort in his social skills group.
14. Watching each one of my children smile.
15. Long distance talks.
16. My new camera!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
17. My husband sweeping me off my feet.....often!
18. Jumperoo----Natalie loves that thing.
19. Michael keeping me in stitches with his actions. Honestly, he's funny!
20. Old friends.
21. Lindsey making new friends and fast!
22. Charles & my Dad building a room for Natalie.
23. Pink Christmas Exchange
24. Chicken Parmesan.
25. White cherry blossom lotion/spray/shower gel from Bath & Body Works.
26. Williams-Sonoma............I want it all:)
27. E.R. still watching it after all this time.
28. Our early morning talks over hot cocoa & coffee.
29. Wrapping Christmas presents.
30. Tyler raising his grades in math......great job!
31. Swimming with the kids.
32. Our around town vacation.
33. Our mountain views.
34. Many visits/lunches/shopping trips with my Grandma Russell.
35. Trick-or-treating with the kids.
36. Michael's Wiggly 2nd birthday party.
37. My new camera cell phone.....you have no idea how ancient the one I had was!
38. Snow Patrol
39. Memoir of a Geisha......I am so behind everyone else!
40. Having fun at the annual Easter egg hunt.
41. Origins
42. Cards.....given or received.
43. Natalie's first word....mama.
44. Playing monopoly with Tyler.
45. Making Christmas cookies with the kids.
46. Tyler turning 12.
47. Dancing with Charles while cooking dinner....the kids think it's so funny.
48. Fourth of July fireworks....hilarious.
49. Seeing out of town friends.
50. Giving and receiving good mail.
51. Keane
52. Scrapbooking supplies.
53. Finding money that I "put in a safe place". So safe I couldn't even find it!
54. Discovering how to make rum balls.
55. Fun park days with the family.
56. Lindsey & Michael getting to know & love Cheech, the turtle.
57. Charles and I going to the casino and actually winning!!!!
58. Chicken burros from Sanchez.
59. Dixie Chicks new album.
60. Everyday Food.
61. Michael being a great big brother.
62. Tyler understanding Aspergers a little more.
63. That the breast cancer was caught in time.
64. My cousin winning the lottery! $85K.......wow, still can't believe it!
65. My new, beautiful gleaming Kenmore Elite dishwasher.
66.Breastfeeding my baby girl since birth and still.
67. The bond between Lindsey, Michael and Tyler getting stronger.
68. Beautiful clear skies.
69. Beck.
70. Laffy Taffy
71. Desperate Housewives.......hey, Lynette has our last name!
72. Playdates for Lindsey and me!
73. Daily talks with close friends.
74. My mom babysitting.
75. Being able to celebrate Ian's birthday before the Harty's moved to Oregon.
76. My husband putting sod in our backyard.
77. My husband buying a large, super fun, inflatable pool for the kids....so I didn't have to go in our pool alone with all four of them. So thoughtful.
78. VBS
79. Popsicles all summer.
80. Live Theatre Workshop
81. Carvel ice cream....specifically vanilla soft serve:)
82. Turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
83. Easter egg coloring!
84. Perfect world creme.
85. Lindsey turning 4 and celebrating with a circus party.
86. Pink/orange sunsets.
87. Lindsey overcoming her fear of the doctor!
88. www.ibelievedesigns.wordpress.com
89. Mary J. Blige
90. Michael finally eating more and eating more often!
91. Polka dots
92. Making dinner with Tyler.
93. Watching the boys wrestle and Michael running and jumping on top.
94. I love Wheel of Fortune!
95. Playing peekaboo with Natalie. Her smile is magical.
96. Tony Roma's Babyback ribs.
97. Magic Eraser
98. Comfy pjs
99. Pink perfume
100. My wonderful family and friends.
I did it!!! Try it out.
One of my most important resolutions, goals whatever you want to call it is........
to take time for myself....What is yours?
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Happy Birthday to me!
I love her expression.......two candy canes and they are all mine!
34......when did this happen? The kids and Daddy made our traditional cinnamon roll birthday breakfast. YUM! They took me to my in-laws for lunch, which was nice. After some fun take-out, my parents & grandmother came over for cake and coffee. A Carvel cake......they just opened one here. Oh, how I have missed you Carvel. Lucky for us though, it is on the other side of town. My parents gave me an exciting gift.....a telephoto lens for my new camera!!!! Okay, they may be expecting a little too much from this amateur. So generous. Thank you!
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Breaking in a couple new toys.
She really likes her new playdome from Grandma & Grandpa. We still have to set up her new Leapfrog table from Grandma & Grandpa Scavo. She is sure to love it too!
Okay, these aren't the clearest pics or in order, but I wanted you to see our little girl trying out softball. She connected with the ball most of the time! We are checking out t-ball this year!
Monday, December 25, 2006
Merry Christmas!
This is what greeted us on Christmas morning. Do you see the cool Santa bag with our family name on it? There were only Santa presents in that bag. Is that how Santa keeps all his presents straight? 
After staying up until 5 am(I forgot to make the bread and pies), the photographer in me was not quite awake for all the mayhem that took place.
Michael really got the hang of it this year. He was so cute. His favorite gift? Animal planet T-Rex and elephant. Lindsey enjoyed herself. She surprised me with how patient she was. Her best gift? Dress and dance Dora, the ONLY gift she asked Santa for. Natalie was not in her best form that early, but she did get some fun gifts.
Tyler, the ol' pro, had lots of fun. He loved getting some new Monopoly games. He got 4.....I think his collection total is now 12 or 13.
After staying up until 5 am(I forgot to make the bread and pies), the photographer in me was not quite awake for all the mayhem that took place.
Michael really got the hang of it this year. He was so cute. His favorite gift? Animal planet T-Rex and elephant. Lindsey enjoyed herself. She surprised me with how patient she was. Her best gift? Dress and dance Dora, the ONLY gift she asked Santa for. Natalie was not in her best form that early, but she did get some fun gifts.
Tyler, the ol' pro, had lots of fun. He loved getting some new Monopoly games. He got 4.....I think his collection total is now 12 or 13.
Natalie after dining on sweet potatoes, turkey and "real" mashed potatoes.
Getting her ZZZ's with a little help from Grandma.Oh yeah, I got 3 gifts for Christmas, which was fine by me. I got a Canon Rebel Xti, a bag for it and a new memory stick. I am sooooo excited about it. My husband loves me, unfortunately, so does Best Buy:) I can't wait to use it. Boy, do I have alot to learn about it.
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Christmas eve at Grandma's
These photos are a little mixed up.....blogger is not cooperating today. We tried something a little different this year. We went to my Mom and Dad's for Christmas Eve. It was nice to change things up a little. We had a great time!
I know, her ears are sticking out.....but isn't she adorable?
Michael helping pull off the paper to his train table from Grandma & Papa.
I like this photo of my Grandmother. She looks so happy to be giving her gift to my Mom. Nice to see her smile like that.
Natalie excited over her gift~
I love, love, love this picture. So sweet.
I know, her ears are sticking out.....but isn't she adorable?
Michael helping pull off the paper to his train table from Grandma & Papa.
I like this photo of my Grandmother. She looks so happy to be giving her gift to my Mom. Nice to see her smile like that.
Natalie excited over her gift~
I love, love, love this picture. So sweet.
Lindsey excited/shocked/shy about her new Loving family dollhouse. I don't know who was more anxious to play with it, Lindsey, me, or my Mom. It has so many cool pieces. Fun, fun.
Michael, A.K.A Major Bedhead was having a grand ol' time at Grandma and Grandpa's.
Natalie thought she would try something new, an apple! She has no teeth yet, but she tried!
Cookies for Santa, made by the kids. They really made some delicious cookies! Wonder what Santa has in store for us?
Saturday, December 23, 2006
I sure do love those Christmas Cookies, sugar.
One of my favorite Christmas songs.....Christmas Cookies sung by George Strait. Anything he sings sounds good doesn't it? The kids had a terrific time making the cookies from scratch, cutting the cookies out, and decorating them. The flour was one of the highlights, that's for sure.
Christmas fun by Candi.
Per Candi's request, we opened her presents early. She wanted the kids to know what Aunt Candi, Brad, and Ariel had sent to them. Boy, they had a good time. She sent them each a fun piggy bank to paint themselves.
Thank you so much for all of your gifts. It was really thoughtful of you. We loved the tower of snacks and the Nick Christmas DVD. Thanks for making our Christmas special. We love you!
Thank you so much for all of your gifts. It was really thoughtful of you. We loved the tower of snacks and the Nick Christmas DVD. Thanks for making our Christmas special. We love you!
Friday, December 22, 2006
Those generous Little Harmons.
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The 3 Little Harmons, our blogging friends, sent a fun box of Christmas presents to us. Lindsey was so excited that Kyra sent her mail. We didn't wait until Christmas, sorry Rachel. I wanted them to enjoy what you all sent without all the other presents being around to distract. Elijah sent Michael his favorite thing, A Cars car and a Cars book. Also, he was really happy with the Kidsongs truck DVD and Superman DVD. He thought it all was so cool! Kyra sent Lindsey two cute Pet Shop kitties, whom she named Cutie and Kyra. She also is enjoying her Kidsongs animal DVD. The big hit was watching Natalie with her new stuffed Octopus. The cutest thing ever. She was squealing and snuggling with it. Here she is napping with her new favorite toy. Don't worry, I moved it away from her face.
The 3 Little Harmons, our blogging friends, sent a fun box of Christmas presents to us. Lindsey was so excited that Kyra sent her mail. We didn't wait until Christmas, sorry Rachel. I wanted them to enjoy what you all sent without all the other presents being around to distract. Elijah sent Michael his favorite thing, A Cars car and a Cars book. Also, he was really happy with the Kidsongs truck DVD and Superman DVD. He thought it all was so cool! Kyra sent Lindsey two cute Pet Shop kitties, whom she named Cutie and Kyra. She also is enjoying her Kidsongs animal DVD. The big hit was watching Natalie with her new stuffed Octopus. The cutest thing ever. She was squealing and snuggling with it. Here she is napping with her new favorite toy. Don't worry, I moved it away from her face.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Lindsey on stage!
Lindsey's Preschool had their Christmas program and she was one of the butterfly angels. We couldn't get a real close pic of her. She did a great job! This is a picture of her and her little friend, Kristina. They have become fast friends. Aren't they cute? Lindsey really stood out with her ornament dress.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Oliver is at it again!
There is some good ol' elf magic going on at the Darwin's! Check it out.....you may have just found a new tradition for next year!
Sunday, December 17, 2006
It seems I have done it again.
A couple of things I have failed to mention.
Happy Birthday Robert~ Hope it was a happy one.
Janice celebrated her, what is it now?, oh yeah, her 29th birthday! Happy Birthday, friend!
Happy Birthday Robert~ Hope it was a happy one.
Janice celebrated her, what is it now?, oh yeah, her 29th birthday! Happy Birthday, friend!
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