Daughters and Daddy's

It is amazing how much Katie loves her daddy.

She loves me, I know that. But not like she loves her Daddy.

The other day she said "Dad, I wish you weren't in my family!"

His heart sank, I was shocked.

Then she adds "So I can marry you"

Doesn't that just melt your heart?

**Take note.....she doesn't say that to me!***

Just a Few More Days!

I just realized that Christmas is in a few days and I need to finish a few things. I have no idea when I will do it!

Today we have dentist appointments, a lunch at our Realtor's office, dance class, just to name a few.

I think I will play Bad Mom and not let Katie know she has dance today. It is the only time I can see heading to the dreaded mall to get my MIL's gift. There is no way I am going to try to go a night this week. I am sure it will be packed.

I am hoping I can get Katie to sit with Santa while there too. However, she is afraid.
I asked her "How will Santa know what you want for Christmas?"
Her response was a typical sassy one....
"I will just wait in line and then yell it to him from there!"
I have a feeling seeing Santa won't go over to well.

OK, OK.......I Really Will Be Back!

I have decided I really would like to get back into blogging. There are so many things I want to share or even things I want to post about my kids so I will remember! Plus, my oldest, Sami, told me last week I need to start doing it again! I took it as a sign!

So........it will begin here!

We, like everyone else, are getting ready for the holidays! It is such a busy time.

Katie, 4, is soooooo excited this year! She truly can't contain herself! She is now going to a Christian Montessori preschool. She is learning the true meaning of Christmas. We are not "church goers" but this is making me want to be. They excitement and love in her eyes when she talks about Baby Jesus is amazing.

Last week her school went to a local place called the "Fatima Shrine". Every year they have tons of lights and you learn about Jesus and Christmas when you walk around. The families walked around on our own then went into the the Hall and had a little skit, sang songs and had birthday cake for Baby Jesus. Katie just loved it.


Kate and her best friend Kate.


Tommy took the camera and took pictures.



He then tried to copy his big sisters by holding the camera up to take a picture if he and Katie.



Part of the family....we are missing the big kids!

My week.

It has been so crazy! Funerals, Doctors and Holidays. You will see why I haven't posted much. Here is the mini explaination.....later I will post the Christmas pics.

Monday we had to attend a funeral for Chris's cousin, 2 hours away. Adam tragically passed away in a car accident last week. He was only 27. It was so terribly sad. It was the saddest funeral I have been to. His 90 year old grandmother got up to speak about him. Granny has lived on the same property, different house, his whole life. How sad to out live your grandchild. My heart breaks for Auntie Pam and Uncle Rob. They were so close. Their other son lives across the country. =(

Tuesday- You all know we were at the allergist at Children's Hospital. This is the update on that, in case you missed it. He is still hacking away and even had an asthma attack Christmas Eve night. While trying to get him settled, He kept telling me to leave so Santa could come. Maybe he didn't care that he couldn't breathe and was vomiting? He just wanted to make sure Santa stopped at our house!

Wednesday- Luncheon for the guys who work for us. That night my husbands parents, bother and sister in law came over for our Christmas together. We had some yummy appetizers and Sushi. Then exchanged gifts. I think the big hit was Lyndse (sister in law) giving Sam a real genuine Tiffany's bracelet.

Thurday- Christmas. No need to say anymore!

Friday- Once again bringing Tommy to the doctor. They think he has a sinus infection of something going on. Lots of fluid in the ears and nose. Since he is on Zyrtec and Nasonex, his nose should be somewhat dry. Of course it isn't. They put his on Ammoxicilion. I have never seen the kid so happy to be on meds. He was saying "ya ya ya! I love pink medicine!" The DR was cracking up.

Today we are headed to my Dad's for our Christmas with him.

AHHHHHHHHH...........so there is is, somewhat, in a nutshell!

Virtual Santa for your kids!

This is FABULOUS! You have to do it for your kids! Tommy and Katie were in awww of Santa speaking to them! Man, how did he know how old they were AND have their picture!

Portable North Pole


Merry Christmas!

What Christmas are you?

Your Christmas is Classic

Your wish for the New Year is good health. For you, Christmas is secular holiday. Religion doesn't play a big part in it. You are patient when it comes to Christmas. You don't celebrate too early, and you don't like seeing holiday decorations in October. You like to have an authentic, traditional Christmas. Doing it the old fashioned way is important to you. You have some preferred ways of celebrating Christmas, but you're open to compromise. You love Christmas. You enjoy almost every aspect and tradition of the holidays. You give a big during the holidays but nowhere near as much as you'd like to.

What Does Your Christmas Say About You?

Dinner and Shopping

What is better than food and shopping? NOTHING!

I went out with my Mother in Law last night. We did this last year and are going to make it our tradition.

We went to a yummy Chinese place called PF Changs. It was so yummy! Then we shopped until the mall was closing!

I picked up a few gifts for the girls. I will not divulge the info because I know Sam reads this!

I did pick up a gift for Chris from the kids. Every weekend they make pancakes. It is their thing to do. I saw this pan and could not resist! I added this syrup for fun.

I also got a cool scarf for myself at Anthropology. I needed one. No one will buy one......so I did. To: me- From: Me! This store is so cool. They have just some fun, neat things. I got my mom her gift **Again not divulging because I know she read this!**

Almost done with my shopping. Are you?

Christmas anyone?

I am getting in the holiday spirit. The past few years, for some reason, I haven't felt "into it". Maybe because all the kids are older now and can enjoy it?

It is just after 9:00 am and I have already been in the attic to bring my decorations down.

I am hosting Thanksgiving dinner, so I want to have my village up. But I am debating......do I put more decorations up? Will I get sick of seeing them up after a few weeks if I do? What should I do?