Ringing in 2012

What a year it has been for myself.. As you all know I have been sick since May and still struggle daily with being sick and trying to figure out how to have some sort of "Normal" in my life! But I am also SO Blessed!!! I have such a wonderful Family and 2 of the most Beautiful Girls! I just love them to pieces! We had so much fun as we rang in the New Year...playing games (Connect 4 Launcher is a new Favorite)...eating Meatballs, wings, chips and salsa, Shrimp and Olives! We Skyped with the Aunts and Uncles which was a lot of Fun !! Greg and I even made it to the Ball drop which hasn't happened in Years! I am so Thankful for everyone in my life and for all the Blessings in my Life.. May 2012 Bring Health and Happiness to All!!

Christmas 2011

The girls in their Christmas Dresses... Love Haylees.. and of course my Kaitlyn is thinking she has to look like a Teenager already !!

Mommy making Christmas Eve Dinner in my cute Apron !! Greg had bought a dinner made at the store , but when I went to pick it up it was all uncooked and I still had to come home and make it all including the ham and rolls , the girls love to eat a big meal and fancy dishes.. So it was a fun night !!

I had way to many Christmas Pictures so I just gave a few of the highlights! Haylee got a Real Baby that looks like a newborn and even smells like one to, with a stroller and all the accesories. Kaitlyn got Monster High dolls which has been a huge hit. Than between the two they got wii games, ds games, and board games .. and yes there are 2 things Santa should never have purchased which are Flufflings and Doggie Doo.. so if you have a reqest for them Just say NO!!!! Christmas is such a Fun time of year and I loved seeing their Smiling Faces as the Opened all their Gifts!!! Until Next Year!!!

A Real Tree

After putting away my artificial tree last year.. I knew that I did not want to get it out again after 12 years it was looking pretty sad! So I convinced my husband that I wanted a Real Tree!!! So when I went to work on Saturday .... and I came home from work I had my Tree .. I wanted!!! The only hesitation was the next morning I saw a news story about people having found snakes in their trees so I was nervous for a few days, but no creatures ever came out!!! YaY! It was beautiful and I am so happy I dont have to put away my tree this year.. just throw it out!!!!

Christian our Elf

We started a new tradition this year and had so much fun with our Elf .. .Christian ! For any that haven't heard of The Elf on the Shelf Book, it is such a cute idea for kids. The elf comes to your house and he watches over the kids and goes to Santa every night and reports on how the kids are behaving!! During his time here.. he made snow angels, opened presents, went fishing , and enjoyed lots of our Christmas Decorations! Haylee absolutly loved Him and is going to miss him as he is away for a whole year .. she has woke up at 4 am or early to find him all month long!!!

Jack the Puppy

So we have talked for awhile about getting another Jack Russell dog, since we already have Russell! Of course my Hubby thought that right in the middle of me being Sick would be a perfect time to get one... So let me introduce Jack the Puppy!!! I was hesitant at first but it is unbelievable to me how Theraputic a puppy can be.. they really can be a humans best friend. Now for some of you that are not animal lovers you may not understand, but this little guy cuddles with me and loves me all the time! He lays with me all the time and when I walk in the house to see how happy he can be it melts me everytime!! Now don't get me wrong we have had a few puppy moments, but overall he has been pretty darn good and him and Russell are really starting to get a long and become buddies which is what I wanted!!! I just hope in a few months that I am saying the same thing since I know it seems to good to be true!! Love you Jack!

First Day of School 2011

Just can't believe its that time again...School started today! Kaitlyn is going into 4th grade and Haylee into 1st...were does the time go? They were sooo excited...woke up at 6 am and were ready to go to early..but I am glad that they Love school and its not a fight!

Fluttery Friends

Since I have been home sick I have found a Love for our Hummingbirds!! They are such cool little birds and so Fun to watch, but they are so fast that it is hard to get a good picture of them!! We have 2 that visit us daily ..we have named them Flutter and Lilly! We act like they are a pet of ours, but really its just cool to see them each day!!