T-ball Tryouts

Bubby had tryouts tonight. It was so cute to see my little boy out there on the field being such a big boy. I know I have a hard time letting go and letting him grow up. But it is going to happen regardless if I'm ready. I was so proud of him and can't wait until the season starts. I think it is going to be full of laughter as we watch this little boys try to be ball players.

Valentine's day surprise!!

Hubs surprised me with 18 red roses at school on Friday! I was really shocked. Not the fact that he sent them to me because he has always been sweet about bringing home flowers. I guess shocked because I was totally surprised. I had no idea...he was a sneaky pete.
Thank you honey...I love you!!!

Valentine's Day

I've never been a big fan of Valentine's Day. Mainly because Hubs birthday is the day before and I would rather focus the attention towards that. Also I think Valentine's day is just a marketing/merchandising scam to get poor sad husbands/boyfriends to buy their women gobs of unnecessary chocolate that she will later be regretful for eating. And in turn resent him for buying it. Therefore I say boycott this ridiculous holiday... unless you are under the age of 10.

I have to admit kids are so cute at Valentine's day. I have always enjoyed buying my kids a little something. I don't make a big deal out of it like Easter but it is just a little something to let them know they are my special little valentine. And of course they get all into it because they get to take valentines to their classmates and teachers. We spent about an hour last night making their teachers' v-day gifts. I found some great little crafts on makelearningfun.com. They turned out really cute. We made a total of 4 since each kid has 2 teachers. Hopefully they will be something the teachers will appreciate since the kids made them. I know as a teacher I always appreciated the little handmade notes and cards kids made me. And of course to give each teacher their needed chocolate fix we attached them to a bag of truffles.

We will spend tomorrow night fixing up the 44 valentines for their classmates!!! Too bad they both don't know how to write their names. Bubby does but don't think he has the stamina to write it 22 times in a small confined space.

So to all you sappy love hungry valentine's day lovers...Happy Valentine's Day!!

Girls Rule...Boys Drool!!!

Well we tried to wait until the baby was born before we found out what the baby is. Oh well the pressure got to us and we opened the envelope. The ultrasound technician wrote the sex of the baby on a piece of paper and sealed it in an envelope. We waited until Hubs got home then sat down with the kids and opened the envelope. Not to much surprise...it said "It's a girl!!" We were excited to know that this last baby that is going to complete our family will be a little girl. Hubs and I both suspected that it was a girl. I have been sick and nauseous just like I was with Buggers. It is going to be alot of fun having a little girl around again. Also having a girl makes Buggers not seem like the middle child. She is more like the older of the two girls. And of course it will always be special for Bubby since he will be the only boy. Oh boy!!! I can see all the torture he is going to give the girls!!

I know it is going to be really tough at the beginning with a new baby and two toddlers. I can already forsee many sleepless nights and many days that I want to pull my hair out strand by strand. I can see the mountain of clothes that I will never get to the bottom of. I can already see the endless stack of dishes filled with sippy cups and bottles. I can envision the mass amount of time two toddlers will spend in timeout for waking the baby or for fighting with each other. Oh my just thinking of in makes me want to crawl in a hole and never come out. But I need to remind myself that all that is physical stress and physical work. That will be nothing that we will endure in 13 years when Bubby is a senior, Buggers is a junior and Little One is 13!!! Oh my...will we have our work cut out for us!!!

BFF=Best Friends Forever!!!

We met up with an "old" friend last weekend. We haven't seen her in about 4 or 5 years. We keep in touch through facebook and texting. So it was so great to sit down to dinner and catch up. Hubs and I became friends with Jenny in high school. She was one of the 4 girls in the "group". Us four girls were inseparatable our junior and senior years. We spend every weekend together at one of our houses. I have so many fond memories hanging out together and doing all kind of crazy things together.

It was so great to see her. Hopefully we will be able to see her more often since we only live about an hour and half away from each other. Here's to lasting friendships!!

Tried and True Creamy Jalapeno!!

I have been searching for the true Chuy's creamy jalapeno dip. I looked all over the Internet but found so many that claimed they were the true one but they all had different ingredients. A friend of mine had a recipe and she is a big Chuy's fan and she said it was as close to it as you could get. So I attempted it tonight...and it was just about on target. I bet it will be even better tomorrow after the flavors meld together.
So here you go...guard it, protect it, eat it!!

1 packet of ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup of milk (little more little less)
1 cup of mayo
1 - 4 oz can of green chiles
3 Tablespoons of cilantro
1 clove of garlic
1/3 cup of pickled jalapenos

Mix and Dip!!!

What position do you play?

Holy cow...I have a son old enough to play t-ball. Are you kidding me? It just boggles my mind that he is old enough to play on a little league team. We skipped the whole YMCA team thing and went straight for the "real" ballpark. He has tryouts in 3 weeks which I find very funny. Really how do you do tryouts for 5 and 6 year olds??

"Ummm let's see I'll take that kid he isn't playing in the dirt."
"I'll take #398, he hit the ball farther than the tee."
"We will take that kid he isn't wearing his mitt as a hat."

I think it will be hilarious!!

I do have to admit we are going to have to start educating Bubby on the logistics of baseball. When we were registering him, the guy asked him what position he played. Bubby replied, "Thirteen!" Of course Hubs and I just laughed. The guy replied, "Looks like he will be a good outfielder."

I'm so looking forward to all the funny times of t-ball!! I will definitely be filming just in case I capture my $10,000 bank roll!!!

Play Ball!!!

Due date...three weeks

Library card...check...more time on my hands...check.

I have really been sticking to one of goals for the year. I wanted to become a better reader. Not meaning being able to read better...more along the lines of reading more. Becoming a more avid reader. I think I have read about 6 or 7 books since living in Waco. I have started reading some different authors than who I usually read. James Patterson, Kristen Hannah and Nicholas Sparks are some of the favored. I think I have read 5 James Patterson books. I have read his two romance novels and 3 thrillers. His thrillers are soooo good. Real page turners. But nothing compares to his book Suzanne's diary for Nicholas. That was a phenomenal book. I look forward to reading it again.

Reading is such a stress relief. Plus I ready for bed rest...just in case :)

Anyone out there in blogland that has a favorite author or book that you think I may like? I would love any suggestions.

Sweet 16!!

It feels good to finally reach 16 weeks in this pregnancy. I know every one always looks forward to getting to 12 weeks. But for me 16 makes me feel so much better. I've got the cute little belly bump going on so it actually looks like I'm pregnany and not just getting a beer gut. It may just be my imagination but I have felt those sweet little flutters that resemble baby movement. It is such a great feeling to finally feel that baby kick and squirm.
I had a good doctor's appointment this week. I have gained 7 pounds so far. My blood pressure was 137/80 which is borderline high. Doctor said she its not high enough to treat yet. But she would just watch it. I have been having a lot of headaches lately. Not sure if they are associated with my blood pressure or not.
I have to say that the night after I went to the doctor I did the worse thing I could have...googled complications of hypertension. I soooo should not have done that. I knew the possible complications with my other two but it just really scares me this time. I guess since I already have two it scares me for anything to happen to me or the baby. I just hope that things will be ok and all will be fine with the baby. I knew this was a risk with this baby but I trust that all will be fine and my doctor will take all precautions to keep us safe.
I will have my ultrasound in a few weeks. We are sticking to our guns about not finding out the sex of the baby. I think it will be so exciting to be surprised. The baby's heart rate has consistently been in the 150s and according to the old wives' tale it looks to be a girl. If that is the case we better decide on a name!!

The Big 3-0

Well the day has finally come...I am now a full fledge member of the 30 Club. Suprisingly enough I am not crying into my pillow about hitting the 30 wall. I am embracing it since well it's about time. I've been married for 8 years, have 2 kids, and a turd...I mean third on the way.

This birthday was the best birthday ever!! Hubs and I went out to dinner with a large group of people on Friday. I felt really special that so many people wanted to celebrate my birthday with me...however they could have just wanted a night out and dinner at Ninfas. Oh well...I'll believe the former. Then on Saturday my sisters suprised me with a prenatal massage at a fabulous spa in town. Yes Waco has fancy-smancy places like this that aren't in the back room of a convenient store. It was so divine!! I can't wait to have another one closer to my due date. Afterwards my parents and sister took me to lunch. Then it was off to Hubs big surprise for me.

Hubs planned a surprise party for me in Houston with all our friends. We ate at Chuy's (my fav of all favs). My bestie Leeza brought decorations and a rockin' cake reminding me that I turned the dirty 30!! Afterwards we went bowling. I was so much fun. Especially the fact that me and Leeza didn't care how many pins we knocked down but only how fast we threw the ball. We stayed at "the to be marrieds" down in Clear Lake. I feel so blessed to have such great friends to spend my birthday with. But in all honesty I am so blessed to have such a great husband and family who made me feel like a queen on my special day.

The Ins and Outs of Prego World...so far

Indigestion, constipation, pimples, mood swings, ligament pains, and frustration finding something to wear is all the lovely side effects of being pregnant. I have been extremely lucky this go around my morning sickness did not cause me to be Mount Eruptus. The nausea just lingered with me from about noon until bedtime. At this time my nausea has all but gone away unless I'm riding in the car. The main thing that I have to complain about is INDIGESTION!!! However with the discovery of a little pill called Zantac my esophagus is finally feeling some relief. The other thing that happens to me when preggers is I develop teenage pimples. It is so annoying being as how I never had to deal with that embarassment as a teenage. And let me tell ya it is great trying to deal with it as an almost 30 year old!! I guess the pimples are an effect of all the hormones coursing through my body. I can blame the hormones on my mood swings too. I have not been Preggerzilla...I just become a Grouchy Grinch. I know it must drive Hubs crazy but he remains patient with me and seems to know when to give me my space. It amazes me how sometimes I feel like the hormones just take over my body and I'm essentially possessed with the Female Demon Estrogen. Another thing is that I'm showing now but it really just looks like I'm showing off a beer gut. I'm in that weird spot of actually being pregnant and just looking like I have a spare tire. I get so frustrated trying to find things to wear. I want to show off my little bump but instead it looks like I'm showing off my tub of love. Doesn't help that I'm already showing quite a bit already at only 14 weeks. Guess that is what happens when this is your 3rd time to saddle up.

You know amidst all these complaints there is nothing better than knowing the amazing feat your body is doing. You are nourishing a baby and protecting it until it arrives in this big bad world. It is an amazing feeling when you feel the baby move in your belly for the first time. Even though the journey getting there is not pretty nor glamourous it is definitely worth every moment.


Jan 3rd
14 weeks

Knowles knows best...on resolutions

He who breaks a resolution is a weakling;
He who makes one is a fool.
~F.M. Knowles

I think I may have to agree with Knowles on this one. Therefore I am going to keep last year's tradition of making "hopefuls" for the new year. In looking back at my hopefuls of last year I have to say most if not all came through for me. Therefore if it ain't broke don't fix it...

2010 "Hopefuls"
1. I hope for an easy as can be birth of a healthy baby.
2. I hope for a smooth transition of welcoming a new baby into our family especially with our other two kids. I hope they adjust to the new baby well without too much kicking and screaming.
3. I hope to be in a position (whereever it may be) that I can stay home next year with the new one.
4. I hope to continue my quest to becoming a better cook...turning my attention to more classic southern dishes.
5. I hope that hubs and I's happiness and love continues to grow and our trials few so that we may become a stronger couple to take on three children.
6. I hope we can find a church home that we can worship the Lord and fellowship with other Christians.
7. I hope to become a better parent for my children so that they grow into productive, successful, and caring little people.
8. I hope once cleared I can start training again for the half marathon.
9. I hope I ease gracefully into 30 and do so without too much kicking and screaming.

Well there we have it...my hopefuls for 2010!!! Here's to a new year, new decade and new adventures.

Christmas Time is Here!!!

We had a great Christmas filled with family. This year was especially fun for the kids since they were so into Santa and all the beliefs that surround Christmas. It worked in our favor as a discipline tactic too. "Better not do that cause Santa is watching."
My sister and her family came down from Illinois for several days. It was so nice having them around. My kids just loved their cousins. I wish we lived closer.

We traveled over to Nederland on Christmas day to celebrate with Hubs family. We had a good time visiting. The kids love seeing their cousins on that side. It is funny because they are the oldest on that side and the youngest on my side.

All dolled up for Christmas

The kids got all gussied up for their Christmas pics at my mom's house. Aren't they adorable? I know I am biased being their mom but there is no denying that these little smiles and sweet faces aren't adorable. I hope everyone had a great Christmas!!

The stork is coming this summer

Well it's official we are expecting baby number three this summer (July 3rd to be exact). I am almost 14 weeks right now. This baby was more planned than our other two which weren't planned at all. We are looking forward to the arrival of this one but I have to be honest I am little worried. This new baby is going to change the whole dynamics of our family. Bubby and Buggers are so independent right now and are becoming so easy to take places and "deal with". I have heard that going from 2 to 3 was a whole new ball game...going man to man to now playing a zone defense. Hubs and I will officially become out numbered. But in all honesty now that this little one is on its way I feel like our family will be more complete.
We have decided to not find out the sex of the baby until its born. I feel like it is going to be so exciting to hear the doctor say "it's a boy... it's a girl". We found out with the other two so this will be something special with this one. It is driving my family nuts not being able to find out. They are such planners that it doesn't surprise me that it is driving them bonkers. My dad has even said he is going to call the doctor and make her tell him.
We are pretty set on a name if it's a boy...Jansen Paul. Hubs picked it out actually before we got pregnant. He read a book a few months ago whose main character was Paul Jansen. And he really liked the name Jansen. We decided to stick with Paul as the middle since that is Hubs and Bubby's middle names. The girl name is posing more difficulty. We haven't really decided on a name that both of us like. We have Natalie Haley, Brooke Haley, Addie Suzanne, Adelyn Haley, and Macy Suzanne all in the pot. Out of all of them I like Macy the best. I don't know why it is so much harder to come up with a girl name this time. Buggers was so easy since it was a family name that I had wanted since I was a little girl.
Well here's to a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby!!! And to not gaining too much weight that will take me forever to lose... :)

Imagine....

The kids had their annual music program on December 18th. It was absolutely fabulous. They had 88 Pre-K kids on stage singing and dancing for 30 minutes. They did such a great job. The entire school was involved Pre-K3 to 8th grade in the program. The older kids produced all the music for each song by playing drums, triangles, bells, xylophones, and other cool instruments. It was really the neatest program I have ever seen. I can't wait until next year!!

Bubby lost his first tooth on Dec 10th

Before with all his sweet baby teeth


After...Snaggle tooth


It's he adorable!!! I can't help by smile at his beautiful face!!

Terrible Blogger

I have seriously neglected my blog. Not really sure why...might be the fact that I'm addicted to Facebook. Also I get so frustrated with Blogger when I try to post pics. They really need to change their upload feature. It is such a pain in the rear to try and upload pics especially when they are all out of order. Anyway New Year's Resolution...to blog more even if it is for two reasons...so one day I can order a book of my blog and to give Leeza something to do at work. :)

Fill your tanks for Tanksgiving

We headed over to Big Ned for Thanksgiving. We arrived on Wednesday and headed back on Saturday. It takes us about 5 hours to get there now which really stinks since we were only 2 hours before. I'm sure Hubs was cussing me on the drive over for us moving farther away. We decided to go over early on Wednesday to help his mom. She fell on Tuesday and broke her wrist. Therefore cooking Thanksgiving was not going to be possible for her. My SIL and I came to the rescue and checked off everything on her to do list and prepared dinner for her. We had a great dinner and had a great time with family. I wish I would have counted all the games of chess that took place of the 4 days. Here's one holiday down and 2 more to go!!

Baby Graclyn!!! We love us some baby Graclyn...especially Buggers.

New Exhibit at the Zoo

The Waco Zoo opened a new exhibit recently. I've been wanting to take the kids to the zoo to see the new orangatans and komodo dragon. It is such a beautiful exhibit. You can tell alot of thought and money was put into its creation. I love the zoo here in Waco. It kicks the Houston Zoo's arse!! It is all shaded and you get more of an upclose view of the animals than in Houston.