Natalie's looong birthday post...aka the year she didn't look at the camera.

My last shot of her as a 2 year old. Two years of such joy......
When I came out to wish her a happy birthday, I caught the girls having a special snuggle.

Seeing them being loving to each other always makes my heart happy.

She was very excited to have her cinnamon rolls....we were running late, so that was it for photos.
After dropping off the oldest 3 at school, we came back to the house for her birthday play date.
Charles set up the bounce house, so we could at least get

proof that they were near each other!

After their bouncing fun, we had cupcakes and presents! They were so sweet to give her 3 new potty books(progress in that area has stalled). She talked about her friend for the rest of the day.
The only photo I have of her birthday dinner & cake.....the only one that turned out anyway. She had a good time. She was happy with her new raincoat(cause it rains so much here, ha), a wubbzy bath toy, a wubbzy plush toy, and a new Dora scooter. She is still at that great age where she is happy with what she gets and doesn't look for more.

Her family party was on Sunday. We had decorations,

Banner made especially for Natalie by Lindsey. PERFECT decoration made by my Mom & Dad. Wubbzy

is made out of wood for her to keep in room. Thanks again,

she loves it!

We had games...

We had cake....

Made by Janice(of course). Do you believe

how cute it is? She made the tail, arms &

feet out of yellow chocolate! Thank you

so much!

We had party hats

We had coloring....

There she is, Janice(our own Marth Stewart)

We had tickle time.....

And we had presents!
Yay! She got Widget! What was she so excited about?

Her doll creation....she loves her doll,

Mom! Thanks.

****And we had one tuckered out partier!

Happy St. Patty's Day to you!

Today, the girls were ready to go green....Lindsey wore green, but I don't know, do you think it was ENOUGH? I had to stop her at the green shorts and green shirt!

Natalie loved her shamrock shirt, but was more worried about the paparazzi(me)
It is all the rage...upside down sunglasses.

Here she is cracking up at me wearing them upside down too.

I am behind on posting, but it will be worth the wait.

~Natalie's birthday & birthday party

~Playdates galore(ok just 3)

& lots more!

Happy St. Patrick's Day to you(needs to be pronounced...yew)

Off to make shepherd's pie for dinner!

Goodbye 2........

you went by so fast

Up, up, and away.

Confession Survey

My friend, Lori tagged me...so here goes!

Confession Survey
1)What is your blogger name? the6scavos
2)When is your birthday? December 27
3) How long have you been blogging? Since June 2005
4) Who tagged you? Lori
5) Tell me your 5 most favorite body parts? On me? Eyes, hair, lips, calves and that's all I can come up with!
6) What do you wish most for your birthday? a mac.
7) What color are your nails now? au natural
8) Any depressing thoughts lately? No
9) What's your next 1 month's plan? Plan our vacation, exercise more, eat healthier, continue my no soda challenge, and just DO more.
10) At what age did you have your first crush? 5- His name was Adam.
11) Did you attend any school reunion after you graduated? No.
12) Are you a clean freak? I wish I was.
13) Which era do you wish you were born in? Mine was just fine.
14) Are you a vegetarian? No.
15) How many pillows do you sleep with at night? 2 or 3.
16) Are you a light sleeper or I-don't-care-if-there's-a bomb sleeper? I am a heavy sleeper! And I can pretty much sleep anywhere.
17) Do you secretly wear comfortable grandma panties when your husband is not around? Uh, no.
18) What is your ultimate dream job? I always wanted to be a social worker. I would love to open a non-profit school for children & adults with autism.
19) What is it your hubby does that annoys you the most? Oh there are so many to choose from...just kidding. Charles' need to watch the news every night drives me crazy! Not really an annoying act, but when he falls asleep 2 minutes into the broadcast and then gets cranky because I changed it....is what drives me crazy!
20) What is your dream car? I don't really have a dream car, but wouldn't mind a new one...midnight blue.
21) Do you easily wake up in the morning? No!!!!!!
22) Do you like hairy men? goateed men? No! and No!
23) What would you prefer? two hour spa, two hour foot massage, or 2 hour Thai massage? I'll go with the spa.
24) Have you ever wished you had a different name? No.
25) What is the most extreme sport you have ever done? I am so lame....volleyball is mymost extreme sport, pretty pitiful.
26) Do you prefer traveling in Europe or Asia? I have never been to either.
27) What is your favorite food? Mashed potatoes or pumpkin pie...it's a toss-up!
28) What is the most embarrasing moment you had on a date? I can't think of anything, I must have blocked it out....it was that bad:)

If you are reading this, consider yourself tagged and try it.

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day by Lindsey.

Wondering where I have been?

7 days and only 2 success stories. Enough said.

Sisterly love.

It reads:

Dear Michael,

I harte(hate) you because its not fair if Natalie plays in (your) room.

Love Lindsey

Hysterical. Write a mean letter, but in the end tell him how much you love him.

Last night..

While I was making dinner, I noticed a pink glow coming from the backyard. I went outside and look what I saw. Simply beautiful.

Creative ways to pass time...

Today, I was the chauffeur for Michael & 3 of his preschool buddies(and our little Natalie). They went to a performance of Pippi Longstocking...lucky kids. Anyhoo, Natalie was not allowed to join the field trip, so I drove and had to find something to kill 1 1/2 hours before I had to go back and pick them up.
We took a scenic drive near the performance center(it is on the other side of town). How you like those blue skies?

We stopped at Target because I had a $15 gift card burning a hole in my pocket and let me just tell you, this store is now my new favorite...I wish I lived closer to it. But, before we go in we always have to take care of something very important. We have to count the red balls in front of the store.

and slide down every single one. Also, we HAD to pull our socks up as high as they could go...it had to be done.

Then after I survived the longest 25 minutes in the store(remember she is almost 3 and VERY independent!) I noticed a Starbucks drive-thru(you know, cause there are not many around...hee). And ordered my new favorite drink, thanks to Lori, Shaken Iced Tea Lemonade. YUM!
Then we played can you put your foot on top of your head,
Really we did.
And she really did.

After some rousing games of itsy-bitsy spider, pat-a-cake, and numerous Laurie Berkner songs...we played

Can you put your foot on your head AGAIN!