Happy Turkey Day!

Just wanted to say Happy Turkey Day to everyone! We took the boys for their Christmas pictures yesterday! What an event that was! They had a really cute idea for the pictures - one employee would put on a white glove and a Santa sleeve and shake the child's hand for the picture - It looked really cute - like the kid was meeting Santa -but you couldn't actually see Santa - well let me just start by saying that we bypassed that all together! Drew saw another kid so it - and freaked out and no longer wanted his picture taken! We finally talked him into taking a few - it was the easiest decision making I've ever had when it comes to pictures - I don't think the poor girl got to take more than 40 total! But there were a couple of cute ones - which we purchased!

Anyway - I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and let the holiday season begin!

Just some pics...

This week was really pretty uneventful! So here are some pics...until I can find something more interesting to say...We're off to a birthday party - so maybe we'll have more after that!

All I Want For Christmas...

I am so ready for the holidays!!!! I think this Christmas will be so much fun with Drew!!! Today we went to the mall - and Drew suggested that we go talk to Ho Ho....kinda surprised me and my mom - but I'm not one to discourage his suggestions. So we got to Santa's area - and there was only a couple of kids in line - so we got in line...I was waiting for Drew to change his mind...but he didn't....it was our turn....and we walked up to Ho Ho....Drew wouldn't sit with Ho Ho...but...we did talk to him...Drew told him he wants and Escalade (so does Mommy - but I want a real one not that Power Wheels kind!) and some Thomas and Percy toys...After visiting with Ho Ho Drew and Gran Gran had to stop for a funny photo op! And Colt decided that rather than visiting Ho Ho - he would dress up like him! Enjoy!

It's Been a While!

Well - my first week back at work is almost over!!! YIPPEE!!! And I am exhausted! Thankfully Colt is a pretty good sleeper - but I forgot how hectic work weeks are! I get up get Drew to school (luckily we have a couple of weeks before we throw Colt in to that equation), then get to work...but the time I get home...it's not too late, like 5:30 - but everything after that is such a blur! It's like cook dinner, clean up, get everyone ready for bed, exercise (yes - I've started to exercise - as if running after a 2 year old and taking care of the 3 month old isn't exercise enough!) And then suddenly it's 8:00 - and I didn't even do a load of laundry...All I know is that tomorrow I will wake up thinking TGIF! And I will savor every moment of my weekend with my family!

I think I'll start playing the lottery in hopes that I can win lots of money and stay home! Don't laugh - it could happen!

My Last Day!

Well - today is my first official day of maternity leave! SAD! While I really do like my job - I don't want to go back! I would much rather work from home and spend more time with the boys! Colt doesn't officially start daycare until December 1st. Daddy will be home with him next week - and then Nana is going to keep him on her days off...for about a week and a half there will be a day here or there that I'll probably have to take PTO - can't say I'm too sad about that! I'll enjoy the extra time at home! The only good thing about going back to work is that I'll be making money again! Thank goodness the holidays are coming up - I'm gonna need my fill of family time!!!

what's gonna happen to the girls???

I don't know how many of you watch the Girl's Next Door - I must admit - that while not an avid follower I do indulge when I see it on...Well - I just read that Kendra is engaged to a football player...and Holly and Hef split??? What in the world??? What will become of the show???

First of all I'm a little confused about how Kendra got to know someone else well enough to become engaged to him while being one of Hef's girlfriends and living under his roof??? Who knew Hef allowed that?

Second - Holly???? I so thought she and Hef would be 2gether 4 ever! :)

Lastly -what will become of Bridget???

Sorry for the rant - I was just wondering if anyone else heard all of this and wondered what would happen to the show???

Our weekend - minus Halloween

Since Halloween has it's own post - here's the rest of our weekend! Yesterday the boys and I went to my parents house for the day to hang out - and Drew and their cousin Ethan spent the night with Gran Gran and Papa! I wanted to take a pic of all three boys together - the older two weren't having it- so I bribed them with lollipops and got a super cute picture! Check it out!

Daddy, Colt and I went to Nana and Pop's house for Nana's birthday dinner - I didn't take any pics sorry!

Today - we went to the fair with my mom and my aunt Phyllis and my cousin's two little girls, Brooke and Linda...Drew had a blast!!! And Colt - well - he was the perfect little baby and slept the entire time we were there!!!

Trick-Or-Treat

This was our first year officially trick-or-treating!!! And Drew did an amazing job - and might I note that he was the most polite trick-or treater ever!!! He told everyone Happy Halloween and thanks - before telling me that he was ready to go to the next house! :)

First Drew had a party at school - which Colt and I went to - they got to trick-or-treat there - so he did have a little practice before the real thing! ;) Then we went to my mom's office where he also practiced trick-or-treating! Colt - just hung out in his sweet pea costume! They were the cutest!!! Drew & I went trick-or-treating to about 10 houses in our neighborhood while Daddy & Colt handed out candy! Then we ended the night at Nana's house! Here are some pics!

OH - and you will notice Drew with a soda can in his hand in some pics...I don't typically let my child drink soda - but when we got to my mom's office he threw up for no apparent reason - I figured ginger ale eases my tummy - so it might help him too - it seemed to - he perked right up!!! Hey and little caffeine free ginger ale on Halloween never hurt anyone - and he thought he was really cool!