Sleepy

We had a wonderful weekend and now, it's time for Work and School. Sigh...
But it's OK. We had our own little Super Bowl party at home. I picked up a couple groceries from the store for meals this week and some goodies. We had some yummy pork barbecue sandwiches for Dinner with Orange Julius for Dessert. We had fun playing and the kids flaked out pretty quick. I LOVE to see them sleep. Here's Hunter, snuggling with Shaggy from Scooby Doo. That's his favorite this week..

Hannah looks SO chunky, and is finally eating solids! She's doing well, considering what she went through the beginning of LAST month. We are so lucky she is better now!! Thank God for all the prayers for her!I didn't get to reorganize my scrapbook area as much as I wanted. I was just tired! But Mike did put together my cube. He sat at the kitchen table while he listened to his IPOD. What a man! Anyway, I really appreciated it. I can usually put stuff together but that was a little more complex so he said he didn't mind doing it for me. Maybe by the end of the week, I'll have more done on my room.My first, but probably not my last, cube!When I ran to the store, I stopped by Picture To Page to pick up a couple things and just shop. They're in a new location and I love it. They have some cute things on my wish list. I'd like to do some of the chipboard books but I have one I HAVE to finish before I buy another one. One of my resolutions is to finish the projects I have started. I want to try some new things. So, we'll see. I'll post some goodies I picked up later, as well as the eight layouts I did Saturday at the crop.

I hope you all have a great Monday. Tonite, we're headed to Piccadilly for Dinner to celebrate my cousin Caleb's birthday. (It was last week but this is the first chance we've had to get together)
God Bless!

Looking At The Positive

These are Cheerios on my floor that may have saved me from having a meltdown on Saturday.

Do you ever have days where you have a schedule but NOTHING goes according to plan? Something falls, you slept too late, you're a little more tired than normal? Well, that's me. I work full time, have two kids, do a pretty good job with Mike's help to keep the house clean and make a lot of time to do stuff with the family. Can we say OVERWHELMED sometimes? I don't usually complain or worry about it. But Saturday, I was convinced I was going to my crop at Church. I really needed some adult time and I needed to get some done in my books. Mike found out he had to work Saturday so he left pretty early. I needed to get up, get the kids bathed, dressed and fed, as well as myself and then, I still needed to pack up everything. (then, pick up Lunch and drop them off at my parent's house until Mike picked them up after work) I had gotten them ready and my stuff packed up. I just needed to eat, feed Hunter and get ready myself. I didn't even touch the box of Cheerios, which were on the top shelf of my pantry. They just fell over. I didn't freak out. I just looked at them all over my floor and stated WHAT A MESS. Hunter just looked, and repeated what I had said. I thought this would be the meltdown for sure. But as I swept them up, this shape is what I found. Hunter said, "Look, Mom. It's a FISH". He's right. It DOES look like a fish. I was thinking, there are people starving and I'm going to throw all of these away. Mike called to check up on us and I told him what happened. He had a great idea. I bagged them up and we're feeding them to the birds today at the Park. It's supposed to be warmer than the last couple days.

SO, I missed having a meltdown and had a good laugh with Hunter. I DID make it to the crop and got EIGHT pages done. WOO HOO!

After Church, visiting and lunch at home, we'll probably go to the park before a nap. I think I might get a couple goodies to eat while watching the game. I'm cleaning out our den to make more room for my scrapbook area and for us to play Wii. I'm selling my coffee tables too, which are great looking but way too big for our area. I'm planning to get the natural wood tables from Michael's. It will be so nice when all is done. I'm looking forward to our new room.

Have a great Sunday and enjoy the game!

Friday!!

I'm so glad it's Friday!! Not sure what tonite holds for us, but we usually do something fun with the family. (even if it's staying home and playing Wii)

After the kids go to bed, I'll be getting some layouts planned and some scrapbook stuff packed up. My mother in law is going to a crop with me at my Church Saturday. Can't wait!!

Have a great Friday and weekend whatever you do!! God Bless!

A New Day

Today, is a new day. We're hoping for a better year, since it's been a rough one already in 2009.

It started just four days after Christmas when we spent several days in the hospital with our six month little girl, Hannah. My grandmother made a turn for the worst while we were there, recovering from Pneumonia and passed away several days later. Friday, Mike's grandfather, passed away suddenly, after some other health conditions had him in the Nursing Home. Both of our grandparents were in their 90's and they lived a long, happy life. We don't mean to seem selfish when we say we miss them so much. I'd easily say it's the hardest thing I've had to deal with. We're so happy they're free from pain and they're in Heaven now but it's hard. It's very, very hard. I know that God will give us peace, help us to get past the pain and be able to treasure our memories for a lifetime. Someday, we will see them again.

SO, I'm drinking my morning coffee this morning and thinking positive. I'm thinking about all I have to be thankful for. My family, my kids, my friends, my house that love made a home and my Church.

I'm thinking I'm glad that it's Thursday and this week is almost over. I'm also thankful for my job, which I love, but I'm human. I still LOVE my weekends more so I can spend time with my family. This Saturday, I'm going to a crop at my Church and I'll be able to have a little me time. (mostly, during the kid's nap time) I'm sure, when I get home, Hunter will want me to play Wii Bowling, Boxing or Mario Kart with him. He LOVES it, and so do we.

So, here's wishing you a happy day, positive thoughts and good wishes. God Bless!

Saying Goodbye

Tonight was the Visitation for Our Pa Pa and it was very difficult. It's hard to believe he's gone. I miss him already. I miss his beautiful smile. I miss his laugh. I miss so much about him. It's amazing that your heart really physically hurts when you lose someone you love so much. Wednesday is the funeral and I know it will be another hard day. Our Aunt and Granny have been through so much. They are truly heartbroken. We all are. So, we will have to pray for God to give us all strength and patience as we heal. It will take time but we will heal. We will remember the wonderful times we shared and smile. God bless you, Our Precious Pa Pa. We will never forget you, and we will always love you.

In Memory Of Our Pa Pa

We lost our Pa Pa on Friday. We lost a wonderful father, a grandfather, a great grandfather and a friend to many. Heaven gained an angel. I know he is in Heaven today, rejoicing to be with our Lord. What a reunion he must be having with his loved ones that have passed before him. We will miss him, so much of him.

We look forward to every Sunday because that's the day we visit our grandparents. If we don't mention it to Hunter, then he does to us. He says "Today we go see my Granny, Pa Pa and Ellen." (His wife and their daughter, who they live with so she can care for them)

I don't think I'll ever be able to forget the way Hunter called Pa Pa, as he walked up the steps to the front door. He loved his hat. He usually had it sitting beside him and Hunter always put it on him, as soon as we got there. Hunter loved to see Pa Pa in that hat too. It made him smile, and I'm sure that's the way he will remember him.

I loved Pa Pa's smile, which could light up the darkest room. I loved the way his face lit up when we brought the children over. He loved it when Hunter would come give him a hug and a kiss. When he saw our Hannah, there was a special look on his face. It seems hard to believe we just saw him, looking great, last Sunday when we came to see him. He laughed in pure joy when he saw Hannah in her Dedication Dress and as Hunter nudged his way beside him on the bed to kiss him, telling him he loved him so much. He told us he loved us too and I'm so glad that's the last words we spoke. I wish he could have known Hannah longer but I'm so glad he was able to meet her. He looked forward to seeing his great grandchildren. He always thanked us for coming to see them because he said we made their day. But they really made ours.

He was a quiet, gentle man. He loved everyone and he loved to tell stories, telling you how life used to be. We will never forget our Pa Pa. Our hearts are breaking but we're happy he's free from pain and sickness. He's in his new home, in Heaven and we have to rejoice with him. Please remember our family during these difficult times..

Thank God It's Friday!!

I'm so glad it's Friday. It's been a LONG week and that's with Monday off. Not much planned for the weekend. I'm staying HOME on Saturday. We'll be cleaning out our den, making me some more scrap room, and organizing. I'm hoping to be working on some layouts by the afternoon in my newly cleaned room. Ya!! I also have a couple cards to make and some altered plaques for the kid's rooms. I just can't wait to spend the weekend with my family!
(Well, I may get a, much needed, relaxing pedicure while the kids are asleep. I have a gift certificate from my wonderful hubby!)

We're also going to be setting our budget for the year so we have some money saved up for Christmas and our Disney Cruise in December. Between the Excursions we have planned, our Passports and Air/Driving plans, it all adds up. (we're undecided on which way just yet)

Hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoy it! Be Safe and God Bless!!

It's Official!

We're cruising in December! We made the final decision on The Disney Cruise Line and dropped off the deposit Wednesday afternoon. We're celebrating Ten Years of Marriage and we can't wait to spend the time together. Of course, Hunter and Hannah are going with us. They're our WORLD and we couldn't imagine going anywhere without them. (at least not until they're grown and don't want to hang out with us anymore...OH NO!) Anyway, hope you all have a wonderful Thursday. I'm so glad the week is almost over! Take care and God bless!

Game Day

Sunday, we had Game day at Mike's sister's house. We ate some lunch out first before heading home to play some board games and then Wii. We had a lot of fun, especially the kids!

DNK and Hunter's turn

Hunter and Mike watch everyone play, while taking a little rest.

While the adults played for a little while, the kids played in DNK's room. I helped clean up and sat Hannah on her bed so I could watch her. She was MORE than happy to sit by some new friends, pretty close to her own size.

She almost fell over a couple times but we caught her. She thought it was funny:)

She really liked the dog!

She took a little break to suck her thumb...of course!

DNK with her cousin!

Maw Maw enjoyed holding her but she was a MOMMY'S GIRL! If I was in sight, she wanted me to hold her. It was sweet but a little hard sometimes..LOL:)

A slight temper tantrum...she could see me and I wasn't holding her yet

OK, I'm off to get ready for work. I was up a little later, watching the Inauguration I had DVR'ed and then the Celebrations. I pray that God will bless our new President and keep him safe as he works to watch over and protect our country. Have a great day and God Bless!

More Dedication and Family Pictures

Hannah, with Mom and Dad on Dedication Day Our Family

Our Family with Mike's Parents

My Parents

My Grandparents

Uncle Jeff

She's never far from her thumb

Sweet Face

good grip

Happy Baby

My Precious Love Bug

Happy Child

Happy Girl

Covered in Fluff
Her Pretty Dress

The Cars Afghan Maw Maw made for Hunter..Beautiful!

A Beautiful Day

These are some pictures of Hannah, before her Dedication. It was a beautiful service and she did wonderful. We met Mike's family for Dinner and then headed to his sister's house for Game Night. We had a great time but I'm exhausted. More pictures to come but I'm headed to bed. Monday, we're off for the Holiday and we're looking forward to fun at home. It's Family Day! Goodnight and God Bless!

Dedication Day

Just a Sneak Peak...Her bib for her drool...

Today is Hannah's Dedication at Church and we can hardly wait! It's a very special and symbolic time for us, as Hunter was dedicated when he was a baby too. We ask God to bless our family as we try to live each day as he would see fit. We are just so thankful for today, for our Church and for a place to go each week to worship.
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Saturday was a wonderful day with the family. We were gone a little longer than we thought but we had a lot of things to do. Hunter used his Christmas money and got Mario Kart for the Wii. We played it when we got home and he was squealing with delight. I love to see him smile. Hannah had some money also and we got a cover that goes over restaurant high chairs or shopping carts. It also serves as a mat for tummy time. It's a picnic theme, with shapes for her to chew on and a big watermelon pillow. It even folds up so you can carry it easily. I love it and so does she! We had an early dinner at Ruby Tuesday with one of our gift cards and it was so yummy!
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We also stopped by the Travel Agent and were pleasantly surprised by the prices of the Disney Cruise. We're 99.9% sure we're going to be booking in the next week or so. We just need to look at our budget and finances. It was such a good price for the time we would be going (December 09) and are really getting excited already! Now, we just have to lose some weight and save save save!! I'm so grateful for our careers, and the ability to even go on a trip like this. It's hard sometimes but it's so worth what we do to make those goals happen. Our kids are our life and we love spending every minute with them.

Well, I've got to run and pack up for today. We're having pictures taken after Church, Visiting the grandparents and then, playing games with family. Take care and God Bless!

Super Cold Saturday

Just a quick post to say hello and say I'M SO GLAD IT'S SATURDAY!

We haven't had breakfast yet..I'm headed down now to make waffles for everyone now. Not sure what we're doing but we're headed out for a little while. We're thinking about taking Hunter Ice Skating but not sure yet. We may go to Ruby Tuesday for lunch and then home for some Homemade Chili and fun together. I'm actually excited about possibly getting some work done in my scrap area. YA! I'm sure we'll be watching a Disney movie or playing some Wii too. Hope everyone has a great Saturday, no matter what you do! I'm headed downstairs so we can go out and get home early!! See ya later!!

Happy Birthday, Granny!

Yesterday was our Granny's birthday and I forgot to mention it here. We went and saw her last night and had a nice visit. I didn't bring my camera, which is rare, so these are some taken a while ago. She looks just as good. I try to take the camera every time because I know what a joy my pictures have been since my grandmother passed away. Pictures mean The World to me!

Granny with my "Love Bug"Mike bought me these flowers and surprised me when I got home. He's so sweet, he said he knows it's been a tough time since Nanny passed away. They brightened my day!

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I am so glad today is Friday, and we have Monday off!! I'd like to make some Chili and stay home for the most part Saturday. Any running around I have to do will hopefully, be in the morning. Hannah needs a toy box for her room. I want to finish up my cleaning around the house and have some fun. We usually clean on Thursday nights unless we've done it another night. This week, we were so tired. So, we just have a little picking up and then, some organizing. I want to tidy up my craft area and get some work done in my scrapbooks. I also have a couple cards to make and I'd like to play with my Cricut. I'm sure Hunter will want to "knock me out" in Wii Boxing. He's so cute, he tells me he would only knock someone out in a game and NOT in real life. How funny! Hannah has her Dedication at Church on Sunday and a friend of ours is taking some family pictures of us afterwards. I'm looking forward to it and I'll have pictures on Monday.

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Hope you have a wonderful weekend whatever you do. God Bless!

Saying Goodbye is Never Easy

These are my grandmother's wedding rings and they were given to me after she passed away. The stone is gone but the metal/gold and diamond aren't what's important to me. It means so much to me to have something that belonged to her. Something that she wore for many years of her life. I'm not sure exactly what I'm going to do with them but I think I'm definitely going to replace the stone. This December, Mike and I will be married for ten years so maybe I'll get a new stone and it serve as a special wedding set for me. I know it's hard to tell here but it's so dainty. It's very delicate on the sides and it means so much to me.

This last week has been very hard. I know my Nanny Puckette isn't hurting anymore. I'm sure she's rejoicing and wouldn't want to HEAR of us being sad. She'd want me to remember all the wonderful times that we shared, which we've all been doing since she got sick. We just miss her so much. She was such a special person and I know that we will think of her for years. It just seems so strange to not be able to go see her. Hunter has asked about her several times. I know he seems fine. He asked last weekend if we could call her on the phone. I let him know he could pray and God would relay the message to Nanny. How sweet. That child ADORES all his family. I think I'm going to make a special album in memory of her.

On a lighter note, it looks like we may get some Winter Weather but not sure if we'll actually get some snow. I'm just glad it's Thursday and we're close to the week's end. This weekend, I'm hoping to make a big pot of Chili Saturday and have some Wii fun at home. We've had a blast lately playing Wii Sports with Hunter. We might run out for just a little bit for a little shopping. We're thinking about taking a Disney Cruise at the end of the year for our ten year anniversary so we may try to stop by a Travel Agency. No definite plans yet. Sunday, Hannah is being dedicated at Church. We're looking forward to it since we're going to try to get some Family Pictures afterwards.

Have a good Thursday and PRAY we get some snow. COLD COLD temps coming. God Bless!