Jesus..

Let us never forget what yesterday was really all about...~e

Christmas is so close...

It's so close, a little girl at my house is really getting excited!!!!

Just a Note...

This post will not make sense to many who read it....

hey S, we were at the mall with so many rude people(esp in the parking lot when trying to leave), and I thought to myself as someone rolled down the window and said something to my 11 y/o CHILD.....

Some people will never see a polar bear!~e(amen)

Taking inventory...is exhausting!

Oh boy, I'm exhausted! Today I met my mom & her twin sis(my aunt D) for some lunch and shopping! We had a great time, we always do! I am now going over what gifts I have purchased, and what still needs to be done, and laundry-never ending!!!! I think I've wrapped about 6 gifts, and it makes my back hurt, seriously! I'm not good at gift wrapping, and I do not enjoy it either- bc I'm not a good 'wrapper'! So, my night consists of more wrapping, and you guessed it--more wrapping, with laundry mixed in as well!~e

K's class party

Yesterday afternoon I went to K's school for the last hour to help out at her classes Christmas(Winter) party. I was SO TIRED...I worked Thursday pm, and only slept for about 3 hrs & 15 min!!!!!! Wow. K has a really good friend in her class, who is also our neighbor, so these girls are close girlfriends, and they love Mrs. C their teacher.~e

A little Angel~

Here is a picture I snapped of my little nephew B! He is a little angel!~e

Is it terrible...

Good Morning!!! I feel SO MUCH BETTER today, Thank God! I am actually glad to go to work tonight(wow, what's up w/ that?!). So, today is Dec 18th, and I have not even ordered my Christmas cards, so, they are not happening this year...maybe I will send out 'happy new year' photo cards instead...maybe.Is it terrible of me to not send out cards? I feel bad about it, I enjoy sending them out just as much as I enjoy receiving them. I'm proud to share my latest photo of my family, but I still have gifts to purchase, and need to put my $$ towards that more than spending it on pics and an expedited order(that's the way I'd have to do in order to get them out in time!). Anyway, I'm going to take a nap, then get up and bake cupcakes for K's class for Friday, brownies for C's FCA club party for Friday, and oh yeah, tonight is my works Christmas feast so, I gotta cook up something for that as well! Tis' the season to be...busy!~e

Pics from Disney!

We had an absolute blast at Disney, and I now have a cold...hummm....maybe a 'Disney Cold'?...Anywho, the pics as promised. Also, my new obsession----FACEBOOK!~e

What Fun!

Here's a hint of where we went last night...pics to follow soon!~e

OH MY!...

Good Morning. Y'all must be wondering, why in the hell am I posting at 3:50ish in the am? Well, let me tell you...the Christmas tree fell over this am, about 30 min ago, and I've been cleaning it up. Yes, that is right. I did end up getting a tree(you know, the tree I didn't want this year). I awoke to a huge,scary noise at about 3:30 something this morning. So, for the first 15 min I just stood there supporting the tree in my arms and stared at all of my broken ornaments! I am heart broken over what I found. I have at least 30 + hallmark ornaments, ,some are now broken...but the worst is that I found a few of my homemade ornaments that I've collected from the kids in preschool and up. I wanted to cry, but I think I was(still) am in such disbelief...My mom was over Monday, and we noticed that my tree was crooked, so we rigged it up, and I don't know if that's to blame for this mishap or not. So, after my 15 min assessment, I started to pick up the ornaments(broken & intact), loaded it all up on the coffee table, and drug the tree outside to my front porch. No small task, I can promise you...it still has some ornaments on it. I don't care. I'm tired, and I still need to sweep-some more. I cannot promise that I will even put this tree back up...but I also know that that would upset my kids greatly...sometimes it really sucks to be alone. Alone as in no husband...hell at this point I wish this had happened when R was at least spending the night, although I'm not sure he would have helped...

GO GATORS!

How 'bout them Gators!

Shopping!

Well, this evening I went out and got a few more Christmas gifts! It feels great to know that with each trip I get a closer to being done with the shopping madness! :) I have a few more gifts I'd like to purchase tomorrow. I have 4 really adorable nephews to buy for(well, I don't think they want to be referred to as "adorable", but it's okay for today:). I've got 1 nephew done, 2 partial, 1 not at all. I have work to do!(No nieces, my K is the only girl). I also hope to get the tree at some point tomorrow...if I don't do it soon, I'm afraid C & K will be worried that we might not get 1 at all!~e

Oh Christmas Tree!

So, we need to get our tree this weekend. My kids are with their dad, but I'm thinking I'll go ahead and get the tree, get it in the stand(with my brothers help), and have the lights on it, so all we will have left is to decorate it when they get home Sunday night. I know it will make them happy, and once the tree is lit-up at night, I will enjoy it too. This wknd we have a lot going on...whats new? K has her all-star game she is cheering for, I have my work Christmas party that I think I'm going to, and you know, a list load of gifts to buy!! I'll keep y'all posted.~e

Love me some...

I thought that for my post today, I'd share with y'all my love for Paula Deen! I love her show(I tivo every episode), and I've even tried a few recipes. I must admit, I get a little overwhelmed at some ideas she cooks up, but I've tried a few of the "easy" dishes. I have a few of her cook books, and would love to get more! So, moving on...I have to work tonight, and I haven't worked since last Wed!!! I'm dreading it...wish me luck.~e

The 'list' continues to grow...

So, I've asked both C & K to please make a 'list' of items they would love to unwrap on Christmas morning. Well, 1 kids list is done, and it was given to me and that is that. The other kid on the other hand...the list just keeps growing!!!!!!! I mean seriously...every time it's given to me, it is kindly requested back, b/c, 'oh, 1 more thing I "need" '.... I'll give you all 1 and only 1 guess who this might be. They both have listed clothing from the same store, this is a first for our family, oh, it's already starting...~e (I've put a glimpse of something from each list, and their new 'store' clothing request.

baby, It's COLD outside!

BRRRR...might be time to break some of these babies out!~e

Christmas Time!

So, my fave time of year is Christmas Time!(even though I'm seriously thinking of only putting up a tree & not all of the other decor)!!! I think what I really look forward to are all of the Christmas specials on t.v.! It reminds me of kids(me being a kid & my own kids). I love all of the 'claymation' specials especially! So, as the kiddies and I are wandering around the house tonight, I'm debating only putting up a tree, and no extras. I don't really feel like dealing w/ all of the hassle honestly. My house is just way too small for even a tree, let alone any other decor.We are busting at the seams here, and I just cannot imagine bringing it all out & setting it all up. I'll have to think about it, and if it's worth the work for only 25 days?!~e

HSM

Today K and I went to see High School Musical 3! I think we are the last few people to finally go and see it, and it was great!!! We loved it! I of course, got a little misty eyed(which is not hard to do w/ me), it was just really fun to see K get so excited and smile throughout most of the movie. Tonight we plan on going to Justice so K can spend her gc's she received for her bday! More posts to come.~e

Shopping begins...

So, as Black Friday comes to an end(it's actually Saturday AM), I realize I was lucky enough not to even attempt to enter a mall or shopping area!! Sweet victory! :) I don't think I saw a single sale add on Thursday that made me want to attempt the madness! I've already started my shopping for my kiddies, so I am pleased about that..but I gotta get a move on, I mean really Christmas is only a month away!~e

Turkey Day!

I'm STUFFED!!!!~e

Happy (early) Thanksgiving!

" I will praise God's name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving." -Psalms 69:30

(Just in case I don't get to post this turkey day!~e)

Where has the time gone?

So sorry I've been away so long...life just seems to be taking over! So, a quick update: C's team made it the Super Bowl, but I'm sad to report we lost the game 6-0. He was upset, but has gotten over it and moved on. I am a very HAPPY MOMMA to report that this means the kids cheer & fb season is OVER!!!!! It is fun for them, and I enjoy it b/c they enjoy it, it does however takes it's toll on you(you being me!). K is participating in cheer all-stars, but that began last pm and will finish in 2 wks(Thank You LORD!). We have a new addition to our family...a puppy! His name is Oliver, and he is adorable & a lot of work...just what I needed. It's a long story of how and why we have him, and I frankly just don't feel like going there. So, bottom line is we have another dog. I will not be posting for a while, I have way too much coming up w/ Christmas time and all(like all of you). I will pop in from time to time I'm sure. ~e

We have TONS going on at our home this weekend...FB playoffs, yard sale, working both Saturday & Sunday night!!!!! Yeah, it's gonna be rough, I pray that I am able to survive it all while I am pulled in 18 different directions!:) ~e

Epcot

Every year R & I go to the food and wine festival at Disney's Epcot. This year was our 5th year going(wow) and the 3rd year that our good friends L & P go. We had so,so much fun. After Epcot closed at 9pm, we walked over to Disney's Boardwalk and went into a few shops, and then the Dance Hall where L got her groove on...to say the least. That girl was breakin' it down to some Rob Bass----90's hit for those of you who might remember...I have never laughed so hard in my life! Not at her by any means, but just at the fact that she didn't give a damn! It was so fun. A long day, but it really flew by at the same time.~e

He's HERE!!!

So, my friend J in TN has had her baby BOY !!!!!! How exciting! She told no one(except strangers) what the sex of the baby was...I'm really so very happy that she now has one of each!!(can't wait to hold him either). Also, I had to post a pic of his big sister, little princess E!~e

Recap

Just a few pics of our Halloween fun@! C, of course, is way TOO COOL to dress up these days...~e