The BIG 6-0

My fabulous dad turns 60 tomorrow. He is one of the funniest people I know. He is one of the most kind hearted, easy going, compassionate person who puts his family first. There are so many "dad-isms" that he says and does that I need to write them all down so I can look at them anytime I need a good laugh. I was at my parent's house over the weekend and was rummaging through pics. I found this one of his big 50th birthday.

Happy Birthday Dad!! I love you!! Have a great day tomorrow!

Hopeful New Year

Instead of doing a year in review today (since 2008 wasn't that great) I have decided to put hopefuls for the new year. These are not really resolutions since resolutions are meant to be broken. They are things that I hope happen or come true for me, my family, and other people in our lives.

I hope...
1. My kids adjust well to daycare which they start on Monday.
2. My mom is able to lessen the stresses in her life. She has been a true angel the past 8 months and taking on the weight of alot of problems. I just hope she finds some rest in 2009.
3. Hubs and I are hoping to get a better handle on our finances so we can move forward with some thigs.
4. I'm hoping some things change for me at my job particularly location. I really need to get closer to the house and not work as many hours. In all honestly I hope that I don't even have to work next year. I really want to stay at home with the kids.
5. I really want to lose the last 15 pounds this year. Weigh in is Monday and Biggest Loser runs until after Spring Break.
6. I can clean out the house and declutter just in case the moving van decides to come our way.
7. Most of all I hope that our lives are filled with love and happiness and our trials are few. My focus of the year is my family and making them happy.

I hope everyone has a great year and is filled with all those things that make you smile.

My first...

flower picked by my son and given to me. We were on a walk and he was riding his Hummer. He pulled over and jumped out and picked this flower. He yelled to me "Mommy I got this flower for you." He put it in the passenger seat and drove it over to me. It is moments like this that make my heart skip a beat and long for things to never change.

Are you kidding me?!?!?!

I nearly drove off the road as I passed by this school sign today. I turned the car around just to verify what I saw. I am embarassed to say that I work for the district that this school is in. And they wonder why our kids can't write in complete sentences with correct spelling? This tech language!!!! I can't believe this!!!!
Does this bother anyone else or just the teacher in me???

Dishwasher Safe

My sore cracked red dishwater hands are rejoicing. As of December 24th I have a dishwasher that works...in works I mean runs, drains, and dries dishes. I have been without a dishwasher for a year now. Ours stopped draining and the handle broke. We got a used one from my sister but it wouldn't drain either. After my dad, brother in law and hubs all worked on it in between christmas dinner and presents we found the culprit. It is not bigger than an inch in diameter and 1/8 of an inch in width. A small plastic circle that was never punched out when the new disposal that I got last Christmas was installed. That could be the handywork of my dad and hubs from a year ago. But all has graciously been forgiven. The main thing I wanted for Christmas was a working dishwasher. And Santa delivered via he Three Elves.

Holly Jolly Good Time

Merry Christmas!!!

Hope everyone has a great Christmas Eve and Day!! We are going to have my family over today then we will head to Nederland tomorrow to be with Hubs family. I will post pics soon of the kids and presents!! Enjoy the day with family!

First day of Christmas Break

The kids and I thoroughly enjoyed our first day of break. We took our neighbors some goodies. Bubby was so cute delivering them to the doors. Buggers was saying "we are making deliberies". Then we rode down to the pond to see the ducks. Bubby rode his Hummer and Buggers and I rode my bike. Bubby still has a difficult time driving in a straight line and tends to ride up into people's yards. And he even got spooked while crossing the street and hopped out of the hummer in the middle of the crosswalk. I'm sure it was a sight watching me on a bike with a 2 year old in the bike carrier trying to pull a hummer across the street. I was finally able to convince Bubby to get back in a drive it. The cars waiting were very patient and I sensed from them that they knew the feeling. We made it home safe and sound finally.
Bubby was the photographer...he took about 10 more of the neighbors houses.

Flower Girl

Buggers has been asked to be a flower girl in Hub's cousin's wedding in February. Yesterday her dress arrived in the mail. It was so cute because the box was addressed to her. She was so excited to have received something just for her.






"Abbie don't touch it"

Playhouse Disney Live

The kids' aunt and uncle bought them tickets to see Playhouse Disney Live yesterday. It was a really cute show with all the main shows and characters. The Little Einsteins, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny, and Winnie the Pooh and friends all showed up. Buggers loved it!! She was dancing and following all the instructions by the characters. She was so into it. Bubby had a good time too. The funniest part was when the Little Einsteins came out. They were not in costume like Mickey Mouse. They were just dressed up like them. He wasn't so convinced. But he loved it when a huge rocket rolled on stage. We really appreciate Lee and Amanda doing this for our kiddos.

For your listening pleasure..

I have added a playlist to the right. If you want to listen to some of my favorite Christmas songs while grazing in our paradise, press play. I hope everyone is getting ready for the holidays with love in their hearts and joy in their eyes. Enjoy the memories you will create this Christmas with your families. There is nothing more beautiful than see the Christmas spirit in the eyes of your children.

In love...

with my matching hat and gloves from Target!!! Two pair of gloves for 1.50 and hat for 1.50. My scarf is an oldie but an absolute favorite. I find excuses to wear it. One of my students gave me matching gloves, hat, and scarf in the most devine fabric and in my favorite color...pink. I'm wearing it tomorrow hot or not!!! I love love love dressing for the cold. Just wish the weather would make up its mind...either be 30 or 80. Totally screwing with my wardrobe!!

Be trippin'

I must have been crazy to take two toddlers to the mall on a Saturday afternoon during the height of Christmas shopping. But to see their eyes light up when they saw Santa was worth the trip. Of course being the cheapskate that I am I didn't not let them go up to him. The cheapest package was $25!!! That is ridiculous. That is more than I pay at Target and I get a ton of pics. I know I am going to break down and let them go see him up close and personal. However I'm sure their pic will be of them with terrified look and them in mid escape. For those of you who know my kids really well...know their look of pure terror. Oh the happy memories we create. The highlight of their day was the carousel. They had so much fun riding up and down. I am such a party pooper when it comes to the carousel. The whole time I'm contemplating throwing up or passing out. The up and down and round and round motion is way too much for me. Give me a gut wrenching, pants wetting rollercoaster but I will pass on the weenie "even slobbery infants and diaper wearing grannies" ride with glee. But I do those things that I don't care for anyway for the joy and smiles it gives my kids. Too bad Daddy wasn't there...next time it is his turn.

Little Suzy

Buggers was my little Martha on Saturday while I baked cookies. Isn't she adorable?!?!



Don't mind the half broke-half fixed dishwasher in the background. When hubs get some time he is going to fix it. God love him for working so hard for us.

My Puddin and Pie

This fishy is smokin'

Buggers did so good taking her breathing treatments this past week. It really seemed to help her. She is doing alot better and hasn't had a treatment in a few days.

Holy Snow

It actually snowed here on Wednesday!! Can you believe it snowing in Texas?!?!?! In Houston for that fact!! Bubby was lovin it. He was licking everything in the backyard...deck, tricycle, swing.


Too bad it didn't last...it was in the 70s today

Poor Baby Buggers

Buggers started running a fever on Thursday. It spiked to 104 during the night. So I took her to the doctor on Friday. After 3 hours of waiting for a 2 year old to pee in a bag, we left with no diagnosis. He thought she had a UTI since she had no other symptoms except fever. However, on Friday night she was struggling to breathe and was pretty labored in breathing just while sleeping. This continued on through Saturday. On Sunday I called to on call service. The on call doctor called in a prescription for her for breathing treatments and steriods. She has had 6 breathing treatments so far and is doing a little better. My mom is driving down today to help out and watch them. She may take them back with her to Waco. I'm gonna take her back to the doctor today at 4 just to make sure we are on the right track. You know it really irritates me that we spent so long in the doctor's office on Thursday and walked out empty handed. Just to finally get what we needed from an on call doc who did not physically see her. I seriously wanted to ask for my copay back since we got nothing.
Buggers in her "fever bath"

Bubby got a scratch on his elbow and needed a "cold". He was laughing the whole time it was on there. It was hilarious!!

Jingle all the Way

My decorating is officially complete. Here are some more of my christmas pretties.