Just an Update

Hello! long time no post. I went on a retreat this weekend so I wasn't able to post.
It was a great weekend. I am back in the throws of motherhood. It was great to see the girls and they were glad to see mama.
This is a picture of the group.
Thanks to everyone for such a fun weekend and putting up with me (the loud one.)

Move Over

This will be a short post. I have not been feeling well. I went to the ER on Sat. evening and was dignosed with Diverticulitis. I am seeing a specialist tomorrow. This is the second time in 8 months to have this issue. Not good for me.
The girls are really starting to have their own little personalities and that means becoming little toots. But they are still just as cute as ever.
We had family pictures on Saturday and they were so cute.
I am off to bed.

Pumpkin Patch

We went to the Hall's Pumpkin Patch on Saturday. It was a last minute decision. I didn't even change the girls clothes to somethng more festive. Gary promised me we would go again so I can dress them appropriately and take more pictures. I got a few pics but still need that one good one. The girls were adorable loading small pumpkins nto the wagon and as they were loading them Gary was taking them out. It was too cute. They never even wondered where the pumpkins were going they just kept bringing them over. We went through the corn maze and let me tell you with two toddlers it took a long time to get through that maze. They had to pick stuff up, sit in the dirt, and just play. I think it added an extra 20 minutes to our maze time. But it was all worth it because after all what else did we have to do but spend it with our wonderful children. It was a great day. When we got home we played outside and got our pumpkins out of the car and as you can see from the picture Bailey was lioving the pumpkins as well. The girls thought that was so funny when he carried one of the pumpkins away. We had to put a stop to that really quick so he didn't ruin any of the pumpkins with teeth marks and he definitely came close.
I have been so busy making the girls invitations that I haven't had time to blog.I have spent every night since my last blog entry holed up in my craft room being creative. After spending so much time in my room I have realized I really need to paint and fix it up more so it looks like a craft room. I have it organized but need to decorate it.
I went to see Tim Holtz at Michaels on Sat. and I have to say I love him. I want to be a female Tim but I know I will never be as good as him but I sure can copy his work and add my own flare. That will be good enough for me right now.
I must get to bed the girls are out of school tomorrow. Goodnight!

Cuties

Whew, I can breathe. The girls are feeling much better. I have been a busy caretaker.
I have also been doing Defensive Driving online so my evenings have been taken up with a lot of reading and watching videos. It took a lot longer than I had thought. I took the test today and boy am I glad it is over.
I have also been working on the girls invitations and if I do say so myself they are quite cute. I will post a picture when I am finished.
We are having an issue with the girls waking up several times in the night. I don't understand why but all I know is Gary and I are planning a day on the weekend to resolve the issue and let them cry it out. It is really hard because they don't wake up at the same time all the time so when one wakes up I rush in there so the other child doesn't wake up. By the time it is said and done they have both woken up from 4-6 times in the night. I am sleep deprived again and I have forgotten how much I love my sleep. I have got to get a handle on this issue and fast.
I love these pictures the girls were so cute and happy. I am the luckiest person in the world to have such adorable kids.

Watch Out Stevie Wonder

We had such a fun time with Aleck and Beebee. The girls loved the Piano especially Presley. Beebee made us lunch an can I tell you how nice it was to have a break from making lunch. We decided we would trade out making lunch for playdates. It's a small break but such a special one. Thanks Beebee!
The girls are sick. I went to Creative Buffet this morning and was there for 45 minutes when I recieved a phone call from the girls school. Brooke had a rash but no fever. I went to pick her up and when I arrived they let me know she had vomitted. We went straight to the doctors office. They said there is a virus going around but they also tested her for strep (neg). We went to the pharmacy to pick up her medicine and went home.Brooke got sick one more time when we got home. We were home for 45 min and the school called and said Presley had vomitted also. When I picked Brooke up she was fine so I thought it would be much easier on me to only take one child to the doctors office and man it was easier. So we headed to the school to get Presley. We arrived home and they both fell asleep on the couch. They slept for a couple of hours. They woke up played for a little bit, I fed them something bland and gave them a bath and they went back to bed with not one tear or any fuss. Bless there little hearts. I hate when they are sick.
we got some good news today at the girls school because of the economy the school has gone down on their tuition. We will be saving $171.00. Yahoo! Can you believe the goodness in people even in these times. God is good!
Well off to shower and bed I have a feeling I will be up alot tonight.

Dot Dot

I bought the girls these dauber inks for a new craft project we could do at home. They used them this summer in school and loved them so I knew it would be a hit at home. They call it "Dot Dot" and let me tell you when it is time to put them up they both cry big crocodile tears. They also get warnings quite often becasue Presley will put them in her mouth and other body parts. Brooke will daub it on the table and chairs. I will give both of them warnings and then when I take them away you would think the world came to an end. It is so sad to watch them be so upset but maybe someday they will understand the consequences. They will go and sit at there table and say Dot Dot when they want to play. They are just the cutest to girls right now. I am so loving this stage.

Double Trouble

We had a fun Sat. evening because Clay and Josh came over and the girls really had a fun time. I love the first picture because it looks like they are "The Queens of the Sandbox." That isn't at all the real story but if you didn't know it the picture tells the story. Brooke and Presley like to stand on the sandbox right before I remove the lid and Clay and Josh were just watching what they were doing. I love to watch kids play, it is so interesting and especially to capture it on film. They were all so dirty and we decided it would be easier if we gave them a bath together and they had a blast. Of course, we won't be able to do that when they are older but love that we can take advantage of it now. They will hate that picture some day.

Miss Photogenic

My little Brookie was so cute today as you can see from the photos. She was so excited Aleck was over to play. Presley on the other hand was a little clingy. I have come to realize she gets that way when daddy is gone. He will be back tonight late. She will be so happy to see him in the morning. We had a great day today.

Little Cowgirls

We bought the girls pink cowboy hats at the balloon festival. I think they are so adorable and of course Brooke wouldn't leave her hat on her head. Presley on the other hand was a little ham.
I have not felt well all day long, I have been nautious. It reminds me of when I was pregnant and I am not liking this feeling. I just started on some different pills and I think that is the reason because I am so sensitive to new meds.
I am off to bed early because I know the girls will wake up because that is the norm lately.

Not Me Monday

MckMama from My Charming Kids has started this Not Me Monday. If you haven't been to her blog, I encourage you to do so. But please don't be mad at me when you stay up late because you are reading her blog. Please, before you go check it out say a much needed prayer for Stellan.



Okay, peeps bare with me on this little fun game.
I am totally addicted to this blog and thought I would play along.

I did not just scroll down on McMama's blog to find Brenda's name to read her post because I knew she would be playing this game. Thanks Brenda for showing me this wonderful blog. Thanks MckMama for always keeping it real. I love you for that.

I did not take two, yes TWO naps today while my kids were in Mother's Day Out today.
Just to clarify my girls kept me up all night last night. Whew, I feel better by telling you that so you all wouldn't think I was a lazy bum.

I did not leave the house earlier than usual this morning just so I could have my children confined while I drove through Starbucks to get another much needed cup of coffee.

I did not put my children in bed with me last night. How do I stop the madness?

I did not eat 10 oreo cookies today. But while doing it enjoyed every minute of it. Can you say weakness?

I did not, I repeat did not stay up late just to play this silly fun loving game. Of course, I had to read other comments so I could get my brain to thinking.