Thursday, December 31, 2009
New Years Eve... Highlights from 2009
1. Loving life with my little princess!! Finally, Mommy to a girl (:
2. Planting our Japanese Maple tree in memory of Brayden, and having it grow and bloom beautifully!
3. My new nephew Avery Dillon joining the family!
4. DISNEY!!!! Our first true family vaction!
5. More family moving closer... Auntie Em, Uncle Gregg, and Paulie (:
6. Spending 3 weeks with a bestie and making a fun trip up north.
7. Finding an incredible person (and family) to care for our children, who have become great friends!
8. Getting a job (and contract!) with the school district
9. Nathaniel starting Kindergarten!
10. Thanksgiving with the Zieg's/Sniffens
11. My princess turning a year old!! (and having 2 wonderful parties!)
12. Christmas with my parents, all 5 of my siblings and our families!! Lots of laughs, and memories made!
I could ceratinly go on and on. This year was a tough one, but we made it through. New memories were made, and we were blessed with many things. My hopes are that things are only better for 2010 for all!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Monday, December 28, 2009
NOT ME! Monday
It's been awhile (too long!) since I took part in a Not Me! Monday so today I decided to take the time to post one! It has been a busy, crazy, fun few weeks and I'm sure I could go on and on about all the silly, embarressing, and
Confession is good for the soul...So here it goes...
I did not allow my daughter to have so much cake, icing, and mini colorful fruit flavored marshmellows at her first birthday party that she threw it all up the next morning! I watch what my children eat and care about their health and well being more than that! Nope, Not Me!
For Christmas, I did not buy myself presents then hand them to my husband to wrap up and place under the tree for me. That would be selfish and greedy..and I am not those things. Nope, Not me!
Also, I certainly did not wear a maternity top for Christmas eve service since I
When so excited about my daughters independant steps she began taking this week, I did not repeatedly pick her up (to her frustration) to continue the (attemps at) walking... just so I could catch it on video and get a photo of the exciting moments! I wouldn't want to cause my precious little one to be frustrated, and would always have patience to wait until she is ready to try her new tricks. I am not that worried about pictures and video's... Nope, Not me!
**This is the best video I got... since of course, lil miss didn't want to "perform" once I got the camera out!! She was doing much better though! Promise (: **
While cleaning my closet, I did not find a bag of gifts purchased months ago for my son that I forgot about and excitedly wrap them all up for this years' christmas gifts. I don't forget important things like that and I surely wouldn't keep my closet so messy that I wouldn't even notice the bag sitting there! Nope, Not me!
Lastly, I did not spend several hours yesterday blogging.. trying to catch up with things I have intended to get posted but have procrastinated about. I am more on top of things than that and would never procrastinate about things. Nope, Not me!
Sigh! Wow, I really could go on and on this week! So Blessed and thankful that I am so loved despite all my imperfections. How about you? What have you not been up to?
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Birthday Party # 2
Play time with Nana
Grandpop and 2 of his joys (:
Auntie Lauren and Ellie
Elliana tore up these presents like a pro!
She had no doubts what to do!
Even took a moment to check out the cards (:
Over the River, and through the Woods....
Elliana (1), Isabelle (2), Nathaniel (5), and Alyson (7)
Our visit was filled with tons of playing and fun,
such as "Potato Sack" Rides with Papa!
...and of course tickle/wrestling time!
The Kitchen seemed to be the hangout for the men...
Cousin Love... Alyson and Elliana
Aunt Jessica and Ellie
Papa and Ellie snoozing... so sweet!
A marshmellow in the microwave...
A box of graham crackers, a bag of marshmellows, and a package of Hershey bars.
The ingredients were stacked up... and placed in the microwave! That's right. We made
Birthday Party # 1
The Boys...