A Trip for Two - June 2010

Paul & Heather anxiously waited for their first flight away from the kids to Denver. Heather surprised Paul at Valentines Day with two tickets to Denver while the Red Sox were playing the Rockies.


Paul's Dad, Jack, just happens to LOVE the Rockies. He met up with us in Denver to enjoy a couple games at Coors Field.
Pedroia & Poppy played great. The games were intense......


The Rockies won the game, but Paul & Heather are the biggest winners. They had a fun filled couple of days to see and enjoy each other!

A Night w/ the BEE's - June 2010

Paul & I met up at the Bee's game on a warm summer night. Mitchell seemed CRAZY about the game and any fly ball!
Mason ate every last kernel of popcorn.
Paul was just thrilled to be out of the house and at ANY game! Baseball FEVER!
We had an enjoyable time and the kids had a blast! I'm not sure who won the game. Hmmm...

Summer Fun?

I can't believe the month of August is here!
I have been dreading downloading my photos from the summer.
It took over an hour to download nearly 900 photos!
But now I can recall what we have enjoyed as a family
...and nothing is better than seeing my children's smiling faces!

The photo above and Lil' Miss Madilynne, enjoying a summer swim in the backyard with cousins and mom on Lifeguard duty!

I am going to try and play catch up in reverse order starting with the oldest and see how I do.
Hope you enjoy!

APRIL

We celebrated Mitchell's 7th Birthday in true Mitchell style....
LEGO, LEGO, LEGO!

Did I mention LEGO. We had a lego party!
We had a lego building contest and a scavenger hunt!
Mitchell had a blast.
It's hard to believe my 1st baby is seven.
He is so inquisitive and none stop! Lord, give me the patience to keep going!

I made his personalized Lego cake from scratch! It was chocolious! And mind you my batteries died on my camera right after this photo was taken, bummer. I think my dad snagged extra pictures form me, I just need to find them.

After the official birthday time and friends went home, we had a family Easter Egg hunt in our front yard. The kids had a great time and it was over in lickedy split record time.

The 2nd Birthday we celebrated in April was Paul's. He turned 33! That is really hard to type....where has all the time gone. I remember being courted by a very young 21 year old, not to long ago, and enjoying warm summer nights and early mornings.....before kids...before a house....before many other worries of these times!
How time has kept on going, yet I still feel young at heart. I love my dear sweet heart and everything he does for me and our family. May the years be as kind to me as they have been to you! Happy Birthday Paul!
Paul's brother Adam, also celebrated his birthday in April, just 2 days after Paul. Happy Birthday Adam!

MAY

How do throw a Princess Pedicure & Tea Party?
Sanity goes out the window, tarps go down, and let the little giggles begin!

Madilynne turned 4 in May and she lives in a Princess World!

She is the girliest girl I know!
Dresses. . .Pink.
Shoes. . . Sparkles.
Lip Gloss. . . in every accessory bag she owns.
Skirts. . . for every hour of the day, to change at least 3 times.
Frills. Fluff. & Drama!
Purple. . . accents pink nicely.
Ruffles. . .
Pink. . . . and more pink.
Painted finger/toe nails. . . at least every other day.
Pink.
Dolls. . . . bottles. baby blankets. rocker. cradle. stroller.
Pink.
Barbie. clothes. shoes. accessories.
Pink.
Dress Up. crowns. tiara. ear rings. gloves. rings. necklaces. bracelets. jewels. purses. lip gloss. Mom's high heels
Pink. Did I mention PINK?

I love the little world of sweetness she lives in! Her smile is PURE sunshine each and every day!

PRESCHOOL GRADUATION

One year older and wiser too.....
Madilynne just beamed at Preschool graduation.
Ms. Jennifer was a delight to work with and Madilynne just loved her!

Madilynne loved all her little friends
But one stands out the most.....Dear Bella!


Allergic Reaction!

Have you ever seen an allergic reaction to Novocaine or peanuts?

Not sure which this was, but it looks painful, none the less!
Benadryl 50mg anyone? STAT!

She's Back!

It seems like an eternity since I last worked on my own blog and vented through the written language for many unknown readers to hear my plea! Well, I hope to share more for my own benefit and sanity, hopefully!

Much has transpired since I last posted and I will try and do a little update, but life is a dramatic, difficult roller coaster to ride. And sometimes you just have to hold on, with all your might, and pray your seat belt holds you in. And to those few friends and God, I thank you! I have had SO, SO many ups and many, many downs. And been spun all around, I was quite disoriented. I think I have started to face forward now, but my coarse is still a little wobbly. Nothing shakes you more then having to question who you are as a person, what your purpose is, and what you will stand for. And then even more challenging is to stand! I have both feet planted and try to step, ever so lightly forward, with more determination and confidence each day. Simple, subtle prayers are answered with each waking moment, I am a testimant to that!




Now less on the drama and more on the puzzles and fun of money, or lack there over. Over the last 6 months I have tried to understand the world of "COUPONS" and how to work the system better and smarter. Thanks to a great sister-in-law and trial and error. I feel like I am finally starting to get the hang of it. At least I am on the edge of the ice berg.....

This was my trip to Walgreens this week.

I came home with:
6 Soft scrubs @ $4.19/each
2 Soft Scrub Total Bath & Bowl cleaners @ $4.19/each
3 Hydro 3 blade Schick Razors $7.99/each
2 Johnsons Body Care Washes $5.49/each - found on clearance for $2.99/each
4 John Frieda Root Awakening Hair spray $6.99/each
2 John Frieda Root Awakening Detangler $6.99/each
4 EOS Shave Gels $2.99/each
1 Kitchen Scissors $3.99/each - found on clearance for $.99/each
2 Cutters bug spray wipes $5.49/each - found on clearnce for 1.59/each
1 Bite Kids, after bug bite cream $3.99/each - found on clearance for $1.14

I paid $12.47 out of pocket after all said and done!

If you are interested I love the web site Hip2Save.blogspot.com
It takes a little time but worth the original price of $141.43!

Hope all is well with everyone! I'd love to hear your feedback!

The Canyons

Paul & I went to the Canyons to ski on Saturday & Wednesday this past week. The powder was great and we had an awesome time.
Paul's brother joined us for his second time ever on a snow board. He ate a little bit of snow but overall did a great job!
Heather's little brother Nathan skipped out on a day of school and came to hang with his big Sis on the slopes. He seemed to enjoy himself as well.
Paul, Adam, Heather, & Nathan at the top of the Tombstone lift at The Canyons.

Inquiring Minds Want to Know...

A friend of mine recently asked Mom's to write what a typical day is like. So here is my typical day when I am not a work.

0700 - Wake up...Oh my goodness, Mason actually slept in until 0700,
instead of 0530. What a blessing.
Everyone up. Mitchell gets dressed w/ a lot of coaxing.
Dress Madi & Mason.
Mom puts on work out clothes in hopes of relieving
some stress.
Breakfast for all & clean up.
Laundry In & Out
Make lunches.
Unload the dishwasher.

0810 - Everyone wants honey toast to eat on the road. Toast for 3 coming up!

0815 - Load all 3 little ones & off to school for Mitchell.

0840 - Unload 2 little ones and off to the Elliptical.
Ran 4 1/2 miles in 32 mins, feeling good.

0920 - Load 2 little ones, pick up an extra, & off to Preschool.

0940 - Quick pick up in living room.

0945 - Laundry In & laundry Out

0950 - Put on Diego for Mason while I worked on organizing the Misc. drop-off counter.

0957 - Realized I had a meeting @ 1000 at Mitchell's school for the upcoming Book Fair.
Loaded 1 little body & headed to the school.

1100 - Volunteered in Mitchell's class.

1130 - @ Home, Lunch made.

1145 - Lunch Time

1215 - Put on a show for Madi & Mason.
Laundry In/Out
Thaw out chicken for dinner.
Shower for MOM

1315 - Nap time for Mason in Mom's bed.
Oops, mom enjoyed a 20 min nap her self.

1345 - Computer time - Bills, budget, e-mails, organize mail.
Laundry In & Out

1450 - Load 2 little bodies to pick Mitchell up from school.
Bank
DI - to unload the back of the car that had been loaded for a week.
Sports Chalet - to rent boots and ski poles for a Ski Date w/ Paul on Wednesday.

1630 - Unload 3 bodies, SNACK TIME, Homework, Dinner Prep.
Laundry In & Out.

1745 - Dinner w/ the entire Family. (I love those nights!)

1815 - Clean up: dishes, table, counters, & little hands.

1830 - Fold 8 loads of laundry from today and the day before.
Where does the sock monster live?
Paul helped to put it away too.

1930 - 3 Little ones dressed in P.J.'s and story time.

2000 - 3 Little bodies in bed and quiet!
Mom & Dad time!

Well, that's a typical day if I am not working at the Hospital. A lot to cram in to prepare for the following day, and we start all over tomorrow.

Memory Loss

Yesterday Paul & I got to spend a wonderful day @ the Canyons.
Paul snowboarded while I skied.
There was a ton of new powder, lots of places to go,
and no checking of head gear into the ground or Paul by Heather.

Mitchell, Madi, & Mason spent the morning w/ Nana & Papa Lewis,

Heaven sent time away from the kids!

We got back to pick up the kids and Nana was explaining to Mitchell that her dog,
Toby, had a girlfriend.
Mitchell was very curious and asked
"Does that mean they are going to make puppies?"
Nana then explained that Toby had been "fixed"
and couldn't make puppies any more.
Mitchell smiled and said,
"Oh, I get it. Being fixed is like having memory loss!"

So, to all of you who have been "fixed" I hope you find your mind soon!