Valentines Fun

Cupid came!
Addy's new favorite doll!

*Snow Days*

Addy and Kaitlin made a snowwoman yesturday.
It wasn't as bitting cold so they could go outside. Its only the second time they have been able to go out and play in the snow because it has been so cold!

Mini Me

Who's, who???

Doll Face & Dad

Our little Arya, isn't so little anymore! She is now in 6 month clothes and chatting up a storm. She is determined to get what she wants and needs and loves attention, yet not whinny. She has the most amazingly long dark eye lashes and brightest eyes anywhere! She absolutely loves getting set on the changing table because of what could be happening next, (diaper or clothes change) and you can change her mood in an instant into happines just by putting her on there. Arya, we love YOU!!!

The Joy of Motherhood

-I dedicate this to my mom, who always has been and continues to be my wonderful motherly example. Thank you, Mom!

It’s the calm before the storm, that I never see
Everything is good until the challenge faces me

The lunch is cooking and kids almost in place
Mmm, I’m so hungry with yummy smells near my face

“Go get in your chair, and sit down quick.”
We rush to our places, and I almost get a lick

But before the bite, the baby lets out a cry
“Oh no,” I think, “Please, just one try!”

Then I hear it, that thunderous roar
I better hurry before…

Oh no, I’m too late! It’s already leaked out!
Now it’s up the stairs to get the stains out

Eww, the smell is so different than the food right before
“It’s not fair.” I say, as I scrub even more

Okay, fresh clothes, and the laundry is in
Now down the stairs I go, to bite right in…

Ahhhh!!!
Come on!!!

No, this can’t be
I was just up there for a minute or three

What a mess, and look at that smile on your face
You’d think I never cleaned this place

What is the right thing to do?
Do I just laugh or yell at you?

“Okay, just keep your cool.” I sigh to myself
Now it’s off to the kitchen for the rag on the shelf

At the sink I notice, staring me in the face
A message from God, in just the right place

“Joy!” It screams, and whispers too
See the joy in being you

That old soap bottle had a message for me
Find joy in the trials and toils that be

It’s God who cultivates the strength in mothers
For the times ahead, when she needs to lift others

I thank thee God, for strengthening me
Little by little, until the day that I am with thee

My Little Ham

Every child needs at least one of these pictures during the fun bath time years!!!

Playdough Fun

"Check out my Alligator!!!""I don't see what all this fun is about?""The ceiling fan is much cooler!"

What's the Moral of the Story?

A. Don't turn your back for 2 seconds and put on your own make-up.

B. Don't buy your 2 year old make-up.

The Top 10 Countdown...How you know it's Laundry Day

How you really know when it's laundry day...




10. If all you have left in your closet to wear is your High School clothes.

9. If you have to use an old work towel to dry off in the morning.








8. If your child is wearing PJ's that are six months too small because her drawers are completely empty.

7. If you've had to tell your child that she gets "special" Hello Kitty "sheets" because she is such a special girl.

6. If your bedroom looks like this.

5. If you finally use the new sweater you've been saving for picture day so your child doesn't freeze at night from lack of clothing.
4. If it's been a...

4 underwear

3 onesie

3 pant

&

2 shirt

...kind of potty training day.

3. If your husband actually gets up to do his own laundry before school so he'll have something to wear.
2. If you used the last pair of underwear out of your drawer this morning.
1. If the clock says it's 9:37 at night and tomorrow is coming soon...

YOU SHOULD REALLY KNOW IT'S LAUNDRY DAY!!!

Happy 20th Birthday Cameron

I don't know what makes me feel older, the thought of turning 25 this April or having my younger brother Cameron turn 20! I thought it might be fun to do a little Cameron re-cap of my use-to-be little brother who has turned into my BiG BrO!!!

Christmas 1993 Cameron is almost 6,

sadly I don't have possession of any embarrassing baby pictures.

Two adorable pumpkins and a what??? Yes, I was a bunch of grapes! Probably one of my most unfavorate Halloween costumes. I always blamed it on my mom, but truth be told I couldn't decide what I wanted to be and it's the only thing my mom could come up with last minute. Sooo, I should have followed suit and been a pumpkin I guess. Anyways, back to Cameron...Keaton, I'm trusting you to hold Cameron at gun point this year too, without me. And heavy, heavy hang over.Here we are at Sea World in California. Probably the only family vacation we ever had! In case you are wondering what I'm doing, don't and just pay attention to Cameron (11 yrs). No, that is not a 40 year old candle on my mother's birthday cake! She's not a day past 39! Cameron is starting his "Skater" phase or should I say "Blader" phase. He was pretty good too.

My High School Graduation, not Cameron's, although I bet he wishes it had been him. You see, Cameron always just loved school. (13 yrs).
The last of Cam's baseball days. He was pretty good, I'll say. Wish I could have been to more of your games Cam. That's the part of life that stinks, when you have to move away from the ones you love and miss seeing them grow up. I got married and moved and each time I'd come home you were different and bigger and well I don't know if I can say more mature (j/k), but grown up. I'm sorry I missed it and I miss you everyday!!! I miss playing Ninja Turtles, sneaking treats and you being the only one to get caught, and I miss talking and hanging out! Love You Forever Bro! Happy 20th Birthday!!!

-You sister Kaleena