Little Miss Disappear

So... Well... Umm... Yeah...

All I have to say for myself is that I have been otherwise occupied. With what you may ask? Well, I got this little gift for Christmas, and as it happens they are books. Yes in the plural, books. All four Twilight books to be specific. I know, I know, I caved, but to my credit it wasn't my fault. They were a gift, and it would be rude to not use them.

I have to admit I did not see the appeal looking on and I didn't know I would get so sucked in to this world of Vampires. I have to admit, I really, really, really love these books! Shh! It's a secret, don't tell anyone, I have read all the books twice and am on the third round. I Know! Shh!! I also have seen the movie three times, just this month.

I wonder if I'll ever get over it? Or if I'll keep sneaking back to them over and over? I know they aren't for everyone, but they certainly are for me :)

I'll go back to my book now, if you don't mind. Shh!

Bah-Humbug!

So I'm almost to the point of "scrooge-ing" gift giving. My reasons are, too much to do and not enough time to do it. I usually have everything ready by Thanksgiving, but this year, not so. Bringing one extra child into the mix definitely makes things harder. I don't like feeling so rushed and frantic, I like to enjoy the season, I love to give, but for some reason this year, I'm having a hard time with it. I am over my head. I have very little time to myself, and that time is spent trying to catch up. Hopefully all will turn out, it may not be as planned but, it Will get done and sent out to everyone, but it may get to you after Christmas.

(my impromptu holiday poem)

I need to make a list, yes and check it twice!

There is so much to do, and I can't "put it on ice".

There's cards to send out, and gifts to make,

My house to clean, and treats to take.

To parties we go, babysitters to find,

Kinda getting hectic, it's time to unwind!

What's the reason for giving? I need to remember,

Is it that day? The 25th of December?

No, it's more than a day, it's a season of giving.

It's how we remember the Lord is still living.

From His humble birth, to His humble end.

He gave His life, to us, my friend.

So, I will continue, not just for a day,

To keep on giving, I will find a way.

I'll get my list done, but I won't hurry,

I want to remember, and to not scurry.

It is a season for giving, and a season is long.

So, what I'm saying is, and don't get me wrong,

You'll get your gifts, and cards, and treats,

But you might not get them until the spring bird tweets!

Merry Christmas!

Kaleb's Party

So on the 1st we threw a "boo"-day party for Kaleb's 3rd birthday. I am not the best party thrower/organizer, so aside from a bit of dissarray, I think it went pretty well. Kaleb, most of all had a lot of fun. We invited families to come dressed up in their halloween garb and come and ride the lingering wave of the sugar high. We had pizza, cupcakes, and watched the b-day boy open his presents. We made masks and enjoyed eachothers company. Thanks to all who came and made this day great for Kaleb.

The Guests

The b-day boy and the cupcake tower

Opening the gifts

Your Vote

I've been thinking alot lately about the candidates and their running mates, and I'd like to hear your views as well. So who are you voting for and why?

Photo Tag

This is the fourth photo in the fourth folder

This pic was taken in December before Christmas of 2007. Looks like I'm peeling potatoes and there is an embarrassing mess on the counter top. Anyway, I tag Carla, Alisha, Brianne, Candace, and Nadine. Just post the fourth photo in your fourth folder (in your "my photos" folder) and give us a little background on it.

Picture time!

Well here they are!

They turned out okay, considering the craziness the photographer had to deal with, but she seemed well equipped. These are some I was able to download from their site so they may be hard to see clearly, they are low resolution. They are good enough for me!

Here are the boys in the autumn themed background, aren't they cute!

I love this one of all three.

This shows a little of their playfulness.

(Zach is stepping on Kaleb's foot)

We have to go back again for Raeleigh, she didn't want to cooperate. She really had had enough by the time we got to her individual pics. So hopefully soon I'll have some cute pics of her to post.

Enjoy!

FHE Night at the Park

Here we Gooooooooo!!!

I just Love the looks on their faces as they go down the slide!

Pure Exhilaration!

I also love that we were able to get all three to look at the camera all at the same time. The boys just love, love, love the park, any chance they get to go is sweet happiness. Unfortunately for them their mom is unsure how to handle two super active boys and a cranky teething baby girl, all by herself. In the heat. The solution, we go when its cooler, when daddy gets home. That's why it's so dark.

one of the favorite things to do is go up the slide and then back down. I'm not quite sure what the things in the middle are but they had fun on them anyway.

Zach climbing up the slide.

I am glad it's cooling off, I love the freedom of going outside to play instead of being cooped up inside all day. We just need to get our back yard in good order now.

I've been Tagged

Here goes nuttin'


8 T.V. Shows I Love To Watch

1. Heroes
2. The Biggest Loser
3. Supernanny
4. Ace of Cakes
5. Glenn Beck
6. Dancing with the Stars
7. America's Got Talent
8. American Idol

8 Things that Happened Yesterday

1. Watched Conference
2. Went to In-Laws
3. Ate roast and potatoes
4. Visited with Family
5. Came home
6. Watched Pocahantes
7. Ate popcorn
8. Rocked my daughter to sleep (twice)

8 Favorite Places to Eat

1. Ramano's Macaroni Grill
2. Chili's
3. Gardunios
4. Wildflower Bread Company
5. El Paso BBQ Co.
6. Panda Express
7. Chipoltle
8. Claim Jumper

8 Things I Look Forward To:

1. Spending time with my family
2. Going to Luna
3. Having my Hubby home
4. Having our house paid off
5. Bedtime
6. Going to the temple (and having one just a little closer!)
7. Girls' night out
8. Getting our Family Pictures taken

8 Things on My Wish List

1. A sink in my laundry room
2. A soft water system
3. A weekly massage
4. To loose my baby fat
5. To have zero debt
6. To take the whole family to Disney Land
7. To help my parents make-over their house
8. To be a "have-it-together mom"

8 People I tag (in case you don't know what "tagged" means it indicates that you will post a blog with your own list of all these '8 things':

1. Carla
2. Candace
3. Brianne
4. Alisha
5. Nadine
6. Koe
7. Stephanie
8. Carolyn

Thank You

Thank you, everyone for all the tips and advice you've given. It means a lot to me to know I have a support group out there, near and far. I'll keep you posted on the progress. John and I agree that it probably stems from not enough individual attention, of the good sort. He usually is the one that is getting into trouble, i.e. my couch. Just calling out for attention in anyway he can get it. Sometimes it takes others observations to help see the root of the problem.

So Thank You.

HELP!

Please help! I need advice. Kaleb is biting. Not just little nibbles, but almost blood drawing bites. It seems to happen when there's a struggle over a toy or something, and moms are out of the room. This is not good. He is a strong willed kid, very active, and a bit possesive(maybe cause he is now the middle child). Anyway, I don't know how to deal with it and any advise would be helpful. So thank you.