Archive for December, 2008

a Christmas whirlwind…

December 26, 2008

I have the pictures in the wrong order, so therefore I will do it backwards…LOL
Because on Christmas Eve we went to Josh’s parents and Christmas Day we were at my parents.
This is 7:30am on Christmas morning, Ethan first seeing the tree. He really didn’t care all he wanted was milk. hahaha that kids LOVES his milk.
Christmas at my parents
He opened his stocking first. There was just cars and stuff in there. But he loved it. He stopped after he opened those and wouldn’t open anymore. It was funny. We would put a present in front of him and he would say “No present.” Eventually he started to open up more.
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He was too cute with these blocks. I got these block from http://www.oompa.com/. I got them for a really great deal. And I love how the edges are rounded and not sharp.
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He loved touching all the ornaments on the tree. Nana let him….they were not breakable ones so it was okay. Except when he comes home he thinks he can touch ours. Not the case. Ours are breakable. Got an idea off of another blogger, forgive me I don’t recall where, but a great idea to have 2 trees…one for my theme and one for other things (kids tree), like homemade ornaments and non breakable ones. I will definately be doing that in the future.
Christmas at my parents
Josh looking so happy to get his picture taken. I got an awesome gift from him and my parents, Studio lights. I am so excited. The picture s above and below are taken while one of them was set up. We just wanted to see how much light it put out….and it was alot for one. They are continuous lights. (Meaning they are on all the time, as to where strobes flash only when a picture is taken). I think I am going to love these new lights. I will take pictures this weekend and show more.
Christmas at my parents
This is Christmas Eve at Josh’s Parents house. Josh’s mom wanted to get a picture of all of us together. I knew this would be coming….I was alittle nervous on how it would work out…because I totally for to bring my tripod. Would have been really helpful! But we rigged it up so it would work. I set the timer and ran to my place. We took several pictures, and I had to move some heads from one picture to another, just to get it so everyone was looking and not making a silly face. I love photoshop. I think I did pretty well with it.
Christmas Eve at Josh's Parents
Having fun opening and playing with their presents. You can see Ethan in the background playing with Ayden’s Hummer….Ethan palyed with it just about the whole night…he loved that!
Christmas Eve at Josh's Parents
Ethan got a Speed Racer car from Me-maw!
Christmas Eve at Josh's Parents
Sylas being silly!
Christmas Eve at Josh's Parents
Ayden and his reindeer ears. He is too cute!
Christmas Eve at Josh's Parents

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

December 24, 2008

Wordless Wednesday

December 24, 2008

cutie pie

a foot of snow and now more…

December 20, 2008

Friday we got a heck of a snow storm. We got about a foot of snow out of it. Police sent out an alert for everyone to stay OFF the roads. Thank goodness I had the day off and didn’t have to work. I stayed in all day….wasn’t my plan for the day but no choice…I couldn’t get my car out.
Josh came home early and snow blowed the driveway and then helped 4 of the neighbors. One of which only had shovels….this was really wet and heavy snow….you would be there for ever with a shovel. We got this big bad snowblower from my parents and it is awesome. Thank goodness we had it.

And now look at this (below). Another storm is here. How much more are we supposed to get? I hope not to much more….We shall see when we wake in the morning….Who else is getting hit with a ton of snow?

Christmas Card Carousel

December 20, 2008

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I joined in on the Christmas Card Carousel…..so fun to see all the Christmas cards. I love getting them in the mail.

I have been Tagged….

December 19, 2008

Sarah Tagged me…….I know I am just now getting to this…sorry….

The Rules:
*Link to the person who tagged you.
*Share 7 random/wierd facts about you.
*Tag 7 people at the end of the post, and include links to their blogs.

1. I do not drink caffiene. I just started that in Jan 2008. Best thing I could have ever done.

2. I like silly kids movies on the Disney channel.

3. I love getting things in the mail. I can hardly wait sometimes.

4. I am obsessed with checking my email…LOL

5. This is the first time I have lived in one spot over 5 years. Going on 14 years here in Michigan. I get the itch to move sometimes.

6. I was born in North Carolina.

7. I met my husband Josh, in a local AOL chat room. Love ya babe.

There you have it! 7 things you never knew about me, or maybe didn’t want to know!

I am going to tag: Shelley, Andrea, Drea, Rosjuane, Brittany, Bethany and Jenn.

so glad…

December 18, 2008

So glad I have tomorrow off….
So glad I don’t have alot planned…
So glad I get to sleep alittle longer tomorrow…
So glad I am almost done with christmas shopping….

Just so glad…

randomness…

December 14, 2008

I think my eyes are kind of cool here.I know I haven’t blogged in a while. Not much to tell really. I am sick…what’s new!?!??!
Let’s just say I have been sick since the middle of September. I had bronchitis for 5 weeks. (Who could forget my complaining about that.) And now I don’t really know what I have. I have been sick since my birthday, 11.18. I did go to the doctor’s on Friday to see if there was anything I should do. She gave me an antibiotic. But she wasn’t really convinced that I actually have an infection. I am not so sure either. I just hate feeling this way. One day I am okay and then next day I am sicker then ever. What could be wrong? STRESS? Some sort of virus? An infection? Who knows? But I bet it has alot to do with stress. Alot going on at work…many changes are happening…many people don’t like change. But that’s something we can’t control. I have thrown around the thought of looking for another job….but I hate interviews. I am just not good with those types of things. I have been at this job for 8 years now. I really do not want to leave but I jsut can’t handle it anymore. Enough about that makes me crazy to think that I have to wake up and go there tomorrow.

I finally started my Christmas shopping. I am quite excited about it because I didn’t have to go anywhere. I did it online. We are only getting Ethan 3 gifts. Andrea told me that’s what she does with her boys, and I think it is a fantastic idea. I think it gets to be too much if it is any more then that. Plus we don’t need any more toys. LOL And it isn’t all about the presents anyways. I want Ethan to know that Christmas isn’t all about getting presents.
I found some really great deals at FAO Schwarz. Josh grew up with Lincoln Logs and he has been looking around wanting to get some for Ethan. All he has found were the fake ones that are plastic. While searching on Schwarz, I found some Lincoln Logs that were like 70% off.
kay I will write more later….i can’t type…LOL

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAMAY!!!

December 14, 2008
Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday! I can’t wait to see you all!!

Ethan loves to dance. He is so silly. This is what we did after dinner tonight. We always play music while we eat and he dances in his seat. So we wen tto the living room and he wanted us to dance with him…had to get it on video. I think he got some rythmn…hehhe