Oovoo with Ashely

So i was on OoVoo with Ashley and skylar while my mom and sisters were at walmart. Ashley has been waning an ipod touch for a while now and has asked for one for Christmas. 


Ashley asked me if i knew if my mom was buying her one for Christmas. i said "no". Then Ashley looks over and at Sky and asks her if she knows what she is getting for Christmas and Sky yells "IPOD!!!!" lol.

Thanks for ruining the surprise, SKYLAR!!! lol.
So then i ask Sky "what are you getting for Christmas?" and what is her response? "EVERYTHING!". lol

Well since she is an only child and spoiled rotten, i wouldn't doubt that santa is bringing her a little of everything!
Skylar is soooo funny. i swear she is just like my sisters. she says the funniest things all the time. Amanda needs to write down some of the things she says. she always has us laughing.

Tuesday's Little Things

I actually had to look at the calendar on my phone to see what day it was. Is it Tuesday already?? really? 
 1. Watching Little Man chase the light reflections all over the house.
2. Frozen Yogurt from Twistee Treat.
3. A visit from Mrs. Christine. And her taking Emma for "girls day" with Molly. Mrs. Christine is so wonderful. We are all thankful for her, especially Emma.
4. Jordan following the rules.
5. Medical insurance! Got some medical stuff in the mail from my delivery. total charges for the hospital (not including my OB care at my Dr. )were over 23 grand.) yikes! i am so thankful that i have medical insurance and only owe 600.00 of it.
6. Jacob asking me for a hug out of the blue. (now if you know Jacob, he is a very "keep to himself" kind of kid.) it's very rare for him to just come and ask for a hug. he said "i don't know why, i just felt like i needed a hug from you". my heart smiled, he sure did make my day!
7. Hand-made Christmas ornaments from the kids. Emma made the cutest ornament!
8. The Tango App. check it out!
9. Gabe coming home tonight. i feel like i haven't seen him in forever!!!! 
10. Bare, clean counters.

Day 1 of Christmas Vacation

So, Jordan thought it would be fun to slide down the stairs in a Rubbermaid tub (like the one seen here) today, and even talked Jacob into giving him a little push. Only I don't think it worked out like Jordan had planned. As i am in Emma's room helping her clean i hear a continuous crash, bang, bang, crash proceeded by laugh, laugh, laugh, CRY. I ran out to see what all the noise was and there Jordan is, at the bottom of the stairs holding his head standing next to a broken Rubbermaid tub. I am sure he won't be trying that again anytime soon!
Jacob felt bad since he did "push him", and gave him a dose of motrin for his headache.


So here are a couple things I heard today that I couldn't help but smile...

"Mommy, we can kinda see our floor now!!"-- Jacob

"Emma, you have to have a sandwich before you eat another bag of chips." --Me
"Well then Mommy, can i have an ice cream SANDWICH?? cuz that's a SANDWICH you know...."--Emma.

So the baby's "stuffiness" cleared up for a few days but now its back and it's bad :(  also, Jacob woke up with a headache and stomach ache. I sure hope everyone is well on Christmas.


Here a few quick "little things" for today since i didnt post any yesterday either.
1. Chilis. YUM! i have always loved that place.
2. Shopping with my mom and sisters.
3. My kids coming home on Sunday night and running straight to their brother, and Jordan begging to hold him. 
4. Emma's CLEAN room. I am sure it won't stay that way once Emy and Isa get here.
5. The sun shining, listening to birds chirp and noticing a beautiful bright red bird.  (i know nothing about birds, so dont ask what kind it was... lol all i know is it was BRIGHT red.) lol.
6. Staying in my PJ's all day, hanging out with the kids. It doesn't happen many times a year when that i spend the whole day with ALL of my kids at home.
7. Calling my disability insurance and getting good news. i HOPE to have a check this week. It's been a long four weeks with no pay check! I am keeping my fingers crossed that they mailed  it out on Friday.
8. My baby being one month old yesterday. He's grown so much already..
9. The words "yes, Ma'am" when my kids are told to do something.
10. Ending the day with a scorching hot bath.
11. Jacob taking meds without throwing up. WOOHOO Jacob!

Saturday's Little Things

1. Hearing about my kids' day on the phone. They had a blast at the Christmas party they went to. They always love seeing their Gigi. :)
2. Getting all of the kids' Christmas presents wrapped. (and realizing that I bought two of the same size items for the boys...oops I guess I have a couple more gifts to buy :p )  == i have to be careful what i write on here since Jacob reads my blog lol.
3. Having a great nephew, Jose who is always willing to help. Thanks, Jose!
4. Listening to Pandora (Nelly station) and hearing songs that I haven't heard in YEARS! Brings back many memories!!
5. Baby Gabriel fitting into more outifts.
6. Fighting my brownie batter craving. I want to give in SO bad... but I haven't yet.. lol
7. Baby Gabriel's chubby cheeks.
8. The excitement of looking at pictures just picked up from Walgreens. Even though I already know what they look like, i still get excited when i pick up prints.
9. Sleeping in till 10:00.
10. Random calls through out the day from Gabe.
11. Baby Gabriel sleeping all night till 5am last night. 
12. Waking up and hearing the rain. So relaxing.
13. Play time with the baby, trying to capture his smiles in a picture.... lol I think it's impossible!

Today's Little Things

1. Got another hat  in the mail, that I bought from Ebay, today. I cant wait to try it on him.
2. A yummy lunch at Ocoee Cafe with Gabe. And you know we go there to see my Momma too! :)
3. Coming across a great deal on something that i have been wanting to buy! And buying it. (cant pass up something that is 50% off)
4. Kind compliments from a friend.
5. Gabe's days off.
6. Baby Gabriel's awake times. He loves to be read to.
7. PJ day at the kids school.
8. Christmas vacation officially starting today at 3pm. Looking forward to full days w all four of my kids.
9. The little "oink oink" noises the baby makes when he's hungry.
10. My addiction to buying the baby hats, (just like when Emma was little and my addiction of buying her shoes... lol.)
11. Great conversation and catching up with a friend at lunch! :)
12. People looking forward (and reading) my little things. Thanks guys!

Christmas Over the Years

  I was looking at some pictures that i have on my computer (i have over 11k on my computer now and more on an external hard drive!!) and was reminiscing.. I thought I would post the past  years of Christmas pics that i have of all of my kids. They have grown up so much. Why can't they stay little forever?

2005

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

2009

2010

Baby Bear

I was so excited today when my door bell rang. I knew it would  be the mail man delivering the baby's hats that I ordered from my friend, Melissa. I customized both of the hats, and I absolutely love them! The dino hat is a little bit big for him but he will definitely grow into it. I definitely recommend these hats to everyone. In the next few weeks I think I am going to order Gabe one. He loves all kinds of hats.

 the dino hat

My Christmas Babies

 3.5 weeks old

A big thank you to Christine for Gabriel's Christmas outfit. I love it. Thanks Christine!

 Jacob 10 years old

 Jordan, 8 years old

 

Emma, 6 years old

 All four of my little blessings

Todays Little things:

1. Getting the babys Social Security card in the mail. 

2. A gift from Devon Pawless for Baby G. Thank you, Devon!!!

3. My mom being so kind and picking the kids up from school for me.

4. A new picture with all four of my kids.

5. Attempting to take a picture of all four of the kids WITH the two dogs... lets just say we will try again some other time.. the dogs did not cooperate. lol. 

6. "What-ever-you-can-find-for-dinner" nights.

7.  Turning the heater just a little bit warmer.

8.  Jacob asking to hold the baby for the first time ever.  And he even fed him! So cute sitting back and watching him be such a great big brother.

9. Lindor Truffles - Coffee from Roz.

10.  Emma continuously trying to give me hints (even tho i already know what it is but,  pretend i don't) for the gift that Jordan bought me for Christmas. Of course she doesn't try to spoil the surprise on the gift SHE bought me.. lol

Where has the time gone??

So the last time I posted to this blog was in 2006....??!! Where has the time gone? I thought I would start posting on this blog again for friends and family who do not have Facebook.

So many changes have happened in our lives since 2006 but one thing has stayed the same..... i still have the most amazing children!!

I will start posting my "Little Things" here, as well as some pictures for you all to see.

So, here are my little things for today..

1. Today was Gabe and I's Anniversary (two years). We had a nice dinner at Carrabbas (a fave of both of ours!) last night.
2. The anticipation to see my kids every Monday after school.
3. Shopping with Gabe for Amanda's gift. Gabe always gets people the best gifts! I am sure she is going to LOVE it! I know i do!!!
4. Baby Gabriel quietly sitting on my lap while i blog. :)
5. A hot bath on a cold night.
6. Emma still wanting to help with the baby every single night. (it never gets old for her)
7. Starbucks Caramel Brulee Latte
8. A later than normal dispatch time for Gabe.
9. Only having 15 pounds to loose to get back to my "pre pregnancy weight".
10. Watching Gabe with the baby.
11. More well deserved straight A's on my kids progress reports.
12. Hand-me-down baby clothes.
13. Packages (Christmas presents) on my door step when i get home. (this one was Bill's bat warmer. i am still trying to figure out why you would need to warm a bat?? lol)
14. Seeing my Papa for a few minutes the other day. He always brings a smile to everyone's face, whether they know him or not.. he is a riot!
15. Being a (temporary) stay at home mom.
16. Catching Emma on video when she has no idea i am taping her. (she was looking up Just dance 2 videos on Youtube and copying the moves)

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i took some pics of my sister today.
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Georgia kit by Vera Lim of Vera Lim Designs
staple is by Vicki Stegall
Brush is by Michelle Coleman
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Some like it hot by Vicki Stegall of PDW
cardboard and note card by Jen Wilson
paper by Gina Miller
brush by Rhonna Farrer
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this is my ds and his teacher on the first day of kindergarten!


Kit is kimberly giarrusso's smartypants kit @ pure scrapability.


i also used a paint smudge by Kimberly's Eclectic Connection kit.
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Playful kit by Vera Lim @ ACOT.
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WOW look at these!

wow, i took a little break from scrapping and what do i come back to find? these AMAZING kits by Vera Lim!!! wow!!!! i am blown away by her creativity.













Here is the link to her store just incase you see anything you like... Vera Lim Designs. i just downloaded the Playful kit last night, i cant wait to work with it. so watch my blog for Lo's to be posted soon!!!

Fruit Tea Infusion #6 in the Kewl Beans Series by Jasbeanie.
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just a thanks to a good friend of mine.


kit is A Midsummer Night's Dream by Vicki Stegall @ Oscraps.
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i love ya sista! credits: kit by Vera Lim (kit is called having fun)
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