MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

This thing still suprizes me! I just spent a half hour recapping the past couple of days. I am not a very good writer so it always takes me longer. NOW, I realize that I did it in the wrong spot!!! All those lines are my life. Now that I have gotten it out of my system I don't know if I could write it again. At least I am smart enough to write a little under the pictures but that doesn't do justice to all my hard work. Oh, well they say life is a lesson and I just learned one. When there are unexplained lines under what you are writing don't write much. Hope you enjoy the pictures at least.

Only Six more days till Christmas!!!

The cookies are baked (and eaten). The school program has come and gone. We cleaned out old toys to make way for new. I think we are almost ready.

This has been a busy week! Just when I think we have it all together I remember that I forgot something. It is a good thing that we live and work close. I am home room mom for Levi's second grade class. Today they had their complement party. Tomorrow will be the Christmas party. So... I'm in charge of pulling this thing off. I never like to be in front of lots of people no matter what their age. I call other parent as instructed by the teacher to get help. Slow response, now what to do. As usual I try and wait it out to see if they come through. Last minute the calls come in. Now, craft or game, craft or game. Now, I love crafts but I've seen a few come through the door the last couple of days and the thought of me trying to do this by myself was not to promising. So, game it is. Now remember these are second graders, smart but need a little direction. Pin the nose on Rudolph and charades it is! I have to work so I am frantic to get there on time then I remember I have to pick Naomi up in less than an hour! I go in, give it my best. One other parent is there to help and it is a huge success!!! The kids loved the games, we laughed really hard at everyone trying to pin the nose on Rudolph and I was able to get Naomi in time.

I looked back at my opening sentence. This has been a busy week. Today is only Tuesday!!! I am glad that I have this blog so I can keep up with myself. Hopefully Christmas vacation things will slow down and I can relax. I have truly enjoyed myself these last couple of weeks but I could use a break. At least to sleep in would be sooo nice. We'll see, I'm sure I will blog about it!

Christmas program, Levi in the back.
Naomi's new and improved room. She has quite a few dolls and has taken up playing with my old ones.
Out to eat with Joe's parents after a trip to the farm. Crab legs!!!
Levi's new and improved room. As you can tell I let my kids have there own style with a little help from me.
It wasn't as bad a Joe makes it look. I can't believe how much time it takes to make so few cookies! They were gone in minutes. Fun, but I can wait till next year to do them again. Unless, of course someone talks me into it. I'm such a sucker for a sweet face and good attitude.

Happy Holidays to all and God Bless

Up close and personal!!! As you can tell Naomi likes to have her picture made. This is the way she likes to look (lip gloss and posing)! MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!!
We have been trying to get a moment to take a picture in front of the tree. This is not quite what I had envisioned but it showes what our kids are really like. They each have their own personal style and I try not to discourage it! (That may change in the future). We are so blessed to have a nice warm home with lots of room. I really enjoy putting up the tree, especially now that the kids are older and really want to help. We spent one whole day putting the tree together and putting the ornaments on it! My clients come in with stories of the new trees with 3 parts and the lights already on them. I can't imagine but I think it would be nice... But, who likes to break tradition? Growing up we did the same thing as I do now with our tree only we had icicles !!! Lots and lots of icicels!!! I know they were a pain and I'm sure that's why we don't have them now but they bring back such good memories. I hope my kids will look back and remember the good times we had and keep the traditions alive!
Levi showing off his new grown up coat (like his brothers) and pokemon. He wants everyone to know what his favorite is.

I know that it's winter and almost Christmas but I miss warm weather!!! It has felt like a heat wave the last day or two after being in the teens!!! Spring can't get here soon enough for me! Really, I was wanting to post some pics by the Christmas tree but I cant seem to get the kids together all at once. I hate to go very long without posting anything and I vowed not to write anything that wasn't positive so that narrows things down. I will work on the pics this next week!

These were made this summer at Lake Cumberland. We have a good friend that owns a house and boat or two that invited us down. We love the water and would spend more time there if we could afford it. Until then we will just have to enjoy what we can. Here's to sunny days and warmer weather!!!

Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Mom, happy birthday to you!!! And many more! This is what she looks like after spending some time with her grandchildren. Naomi picked out her dress and put make-up on her. Katherine had the idea for her to wear the had. My family has style!!!
Of course Katherine doesn't want Meme to have all the fun. Still more pics from the Thanksgiving weekend. Did I say we had fun? I looove being with my family!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEME (MOM)!!!

You have been a great Meme for the past 8 year's.Every body loves you extra special!!! LOVE, LEVI

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Love, Naomi

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Love, Elijah

You are very special to us, you have been a great role model, and we look forward to many more years in our lives, I hope you feel better, and have a great birthday!
Love, Kathy

Dear Meme,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I wish you were feeling better. Ditto from Kathy above, you are a wonderful role model and an inspiration for us all.

Peace Be With You.
Love, Joe

P.S.I'm a peace keeper; are you?

HAPPY DECEMBER !!!

This is a busy time for all of us. The days are short and it seems there is more than enough to do. Please remember to be thankful for all that we have. Take time to enjoy the peace in our lives and remember what life is all about. I know we all work hard to acomplish our goals and for that we will be rewarded.

I want to tell you about my hard working friend Kimberly. For over the past year she has been has been working harder than anyone I know to start her own buisness. It is called Inner Trinsix and is now up and running. She has a web site www.spiritualtoolbox.net/ and it is still in the beginning stages but I was very impressed!!! PLEASE check it out. The boxes are beautiful, the artwork is unique and everyone could use one (or two). I had a hard time picking my favorite and I know you will to. Let me know what you think of her idea and what your favorites are! I look forward to hearing from you.