Dress code for Christmas

Hectic times, that's the way I describe life now a days. People are running everywhere. Schedules are so tightly packed that going from one appointment to another. Life can seem like a NASCAR race on the highway. Instead of slowing down and relaxing we seem to be speeding up and stressing.
Well at least I think most people do. I am guilty ... Ex specially this time of year.

I wise man told me once that stress is very high from Thanksgiving to the first of the year, then you have a year to look forward to it all over again.

So with all that being said...

A Christmas eve tradition in my family for as long as I can remember,
was to get new Christmas pajamas to wear to bed. So you be ready and wake up in them on Christmas morning and spend Christmas day in them.

So this Christmas this was going to be I little different, I was going to share my tradition. We had company this Christmas and who better to pass this tradittion on to.Ralph, WOR, DOR, SOR, SILOR, myself, our 15 year old and our 8 year old all received Christmas pajamas(AKA The Christmas Uniforms).

I explained to them all the reason behind this, and they all seem to go along with it. At least at first. Then a member of the family said we need to wear our Christmas uniforms to the mall for our family portrait.... Then there was allot of ohs ums and ahhs.

The option of wearing pajamas in public didn't exist just a short time ago. To do so was considered crass and unacceptable. Times have changed and with that so has the dress code...

Dress code is used loosely as that type of talk usually only applies to work atmospheres and court. If you are heading out you don't necessarily need to check the mirror. You can do a quick once over and make sure nothing indecent is showing and shuffle off to do your business. If you want to leave your curlers in, go ahead. Hair sticking up, who cares? Just be yourself unless you got someone to impress. If that's the case then you are probably reading the wrong blog.

Basically you need to use discretion when wearing these ultra comfy pants. Be tasteful yet be relaxed. There's no need to grab a pair of jeans and polo shirt to head over to the grocery store or take family portraits on the weekend. Just for Pete's sake don't wear anything revealing or trashy.Even if it makes for a good post. This is abusing your pajama wearing rights.

Pajamas are not going to become the norm in wear (although sometimes you'd swear that was the case). If done tastefully there should be nothing wrong with sporting a little flannel on a chilly day after Christmas morning. When you venture out, you'll be surprised to find you aren't the only...OK Maybe for family portraits...

I did not mention that the new pajamas had not been washed since they were put on. So two and a half days and then to the mall ....

This is truly been a tradition that will live on for life times.

Happy Holidays from our family to yours !

A Different Kind Of Christmas

Sometimes Christmas is just overwhelming, it seems,
As we rush around buying up stuff.
We spend without end, and we rack up those bills,
But it feels like it's never enough.


So this Christmas, let's all take a different approach:
Let's try to be more in accord
With God's Christmas gift, the best one of all
Our sweet Jesus, our Savior, our Lord.


We'll be gentle and patient, and loving and kind,
And we'll keep our priorities straight;
The gifts of the Spirit, the gifts of the heart
Are the ones that we'll all celebrate.


And our stress will decrease, and we'll feel more at peace,
As we decorate, package, and trim;
Our new Christmas will be a pure joy and delight,
As we try to be much more like Him.

We're wishing you a Christmas
Full of laughter, love and light,
With delicious holiday foods
To excite your appetite.

We're hoping you receive
Delightful gifts to make you smile,
With family and friends
To love you all the while.


We wish you a Merry Christmas;
May your Christmas dreams come true,
And when Christmas is over,
Happy New Year, too!

Nathan, Desiree, Shannel, & Bubba

Skating anyone ?

Temperatures were climbing and the freezing rain was diminishing, but the National Weather Service reported that it could take several hours for all the this ice to melt !

Our school district along with every other one in a 50 mile radius gave students an early start to their winter break by canceling school today.

Ice accumulation reports were still coming in, but 1.4” of ice was reported in the Bloomington Normal area.

The biggest problems appeared to be power outages and roadways obstructed with downed tree limbs and utility lines. Thankfully we still have power and all of our trees are still in the upright position.

It has been all over the news that people were out in force late last night befor it was to bad stocking up. Buying kerosene, ice melters, deicer for cars and locks, ice scrapers — and I heard they are selling out of generators.

I am beginning to wounder if these people are from Florida or something...


Our 15 year old will have a couple of exams to take in January after school was canceled. A day off today means the semester continues for one day in January, when the last couple of tests will be taken. That might mean studying over the holiday break. OH WELL !!!!

Here are a few snap shots from our place this morning....









Yeah, Yeah I forgot to take down the humming bird feeder...









Well we are off to warm up the house with some Christmas baking!
Enjoy your day.
Have a great weekend and God Bless!

Top Notch Party

Yep, it is time for another song to be sang and another slice of cake.
It is a birthday party for a top notch father.

MY DAD !


Happy Birthday To You
Happy Birthday To You
Happy Birthday Dear Dad
Happy Birthday To You





Not many can have a father
Who’s half as great as you.
Others might try, but they fall shy
You’re a top-notch father, it’s true.


So that’s why on your birthday,
I want to make sure you know,
I admire your sincerely and love you dearly,
And those feelings continue to grow.

Happy Birthday Dad !

Party Tradition

Today is a very special day for two very important women in my life.

My mother Michele and her mother (my grandmother) Donna share birthday's today. I still find this to be amazing, what better gift to recive on your birthday then life.

So come on all bloger's and join me in a cyber party tradition and have a slice of cake and let's sing them a little a tune.


Happy Birthday To You
Happy Birthday To You
Happy Birthday Dear Mom and Grandma
Happy Birthday To You !





You're a wonderful mother/grandmother,
So gentle, yet so strong.
The many ways you show you care
Always make me feel I belong.


You're patient when I'm foolish;
You give guidance when I ask;
It seems you can do most anything;
You're the master of every task.


You're a dependable source of comfort;
You're my cushion when I fall.
You help in times of trouble;
You support me whenever I call.


I love you both more than I can express;
You have my total respect.
If I had my choice of mothers or grandmothers,
You'd be the one's I'd select.

Happy Birthday !

Thanksgiving.

T urkeys, tablespreads, being together.
H appiness and homes to protect us from all weather.
A unts and uncles, a reunion in Fall.
N ieces and nephews, family members all!
K ind-hearted kin coming over for dinner.
S urely you'll have fun but you won't be thinner!
G ounds and pumpkins, mouths open wide.
I ndians and Pilgrims we remember in pride.
V ery speical-there could even be snow.
I magine what it was like at Plymouth long ago.
N ever forget how the settlers led the way.
G iving thanks and blessing this special day.





Happy Thanksgiving!
We hope you all have a safe & happy Thanksgiving with your families.

Bees in the BBQ

We have some family coming in for the upcoming holidays, so I asked Nathan to get the BBQ ready because we haven't used it in a while. We have recently noticed a few bee's coming from under the cover so Nathan thought it would be best to kill them.

Here is the BBQ in question (for those of you who haven't seen it)



Nathan went to Home Depot and the man at the store warned Nathan the "bomb" he was purchasing was not for bees. If you know Nathan, you know he didn't let that stop him. He was convinced that suffocating and smoking the bees out was the best option.

Below is the "weapon" he constructed.



He thought he was pretty smart (almost genius) designing it to be easily maneuverable under what we call, "the cover of darkness".

We decided it was best for him to put his plan into action when no one else was home, but I wanted to make sure we were close in case something happened.

As I was picking Bubba up at school I heard an incredible sound. Please keep in mind Bubba's school is over a mile from the house, so I didn't even think it could be coming from the house.

I returned home shortly after to Nathan "hiding" in the house. He explained that he ignited the bomb, heard the bees moving around, and was waiting for our arrival to check out the BBQ.

The bomb accomplished exactly what Nathan wanted, and the death toll was astronomical. There was a pile of bees measuring over 2" in depth.









Nathan went to lite the BBQ to start the cleaning and noticed some fattly looking substance on the top of the side shelf. He called me out to investigate....

We removed the rest of the cover only to find the headquarters.......

























On another note, BEWARE, we think the queen flew away. Either that or one of Bubba's friends grew wings and has been living in the hive because that thing was huge!!!

Just a few words.

It is funny to me how someone so far can be so close.
How someone can effect your heart so strong. How things sometimes just don't make since.

....God works in ways we will just never understand. Just truly amazing !

Welcome Home
Michael J. Wachsmuth
Garrison Fire Department
Born into this world on July 16, 1985
He left this world on Wednesday, November 12, 2008


“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.”

Thank you Michael, for helping me remember what my focus is.
Your story will be shared.

To read Michael story copy and paste this link into your web browser.
http://www.messynewsgirl.blogspot.com/

Have a great weekend.
God Bless you all.

Engineering of an 8 year old

As most of you all ready know my 28 year old travels for a living. He is the regional sales manager for the leading snow plow manufacturer.

This company truly understands that in order to remain a leader in the industry, new product innovation must remain a central focus. They continually pushes the snow and ice control industry forward with new products that customers demand; products that focus on efficiency, productivity, and reliability.

Hummm I must have heard this once or twice befor....

It got me thinking about how lucky were are to have a company the works so hard to be a leader not only in they industry but they work hard to make family the central focus as well. It dawned on me the other day how they do the business and family thing so well. When my 28 year old and 8 year old were in the garage all day watching football, drinking(root)beer and eating pretzels and the rhythmic sounds of power tools filled the air that this could only mean one thing...

Engineering
Just what could it be this time?


The last time this happened my parents received a beautiful bird house that had a roof with Oh let's just say it had a few to many sky lights.



When I peeked out the door I could not believe what I was looking at .


Our 8 year old sanding...













Sheer strapping two boards together...













Attaching allot of wheels just in the right place...
(Notice the big yellow thing in the back ground)






Then you would not believe what was next .....




They put and 850 lbs snow plow on this T frame rack that and 8 year old engineered with my 28 year old. They had a couple of minor details to work out, but it worked. We can roll this the plow out of the way and we can roll in right under the truck when it is time to go to work.

I tell ya what a great way for this company remain a leader in the industry, with new innovation engineered by and 8 year old and family truly has remained a central focus on the project.

I just hope it holds together longer then the bird house.

History

It's cool isn't it, that we are making history. Both parties are a historical first.

It's really exciting, it’s been a long haul and I am anxious for it to be over with.


Join me in our very first cyber rally.
Join me and sing or National Song.


Oh, say can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming
Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched,
were so gallantly streaming
And the rockets red glare,
the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night,
That our flag was still there,

Oh say, does that Star Spangled Banner yet wave,
O'er the land of the free
and the home of the brave.

Happy Halloween

I always loved this song when I was a kid.
Today I had was a kid with my eight year old,we sang this song
on our car ride to school.

Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate.
First one said, "Oh my, it's getting late."
Second one said, "There are witches in the air."
Third one said, "Oh, we don't care."
Fourth one said, "Let's run and run and run."
Fifth one said, "It's Halloween fun."

WOOOOOO! went the wind.
And out went the light!

The five little pumpkins rolled out of sight.






Have a happy and safe Halloween.

Common Since ?

On October 8Th our 15 year old was asked to go to the 2008 Homecoming dance.

When she asked us if she could go, my stomach decided to due a few cartwheels.
I responded with a quick "we will see" answer. This is a standard answer at least in my case.This buys me sometime to think and make sure I cover all the bases that I need to.

Nathan and I talked about it and we decided to surprise our 15 year old with a new dress, jewelery and I hair clip. We told her this was for us to go out for a family dinner on the 18Th. OK OK this is how we do things in the family(Nathan thinks it is so funny) she new it was her's to attend the dance.

We asked to me meet her dates parents. Not to mention I offered to drive them to the dance. Now for those who know me, this is completely out of my character.

Thew this whole process, I found out that things are just not as traditional as they used to be(I don't like that much). We found ourselves in the position of explaining to our 15 year old how a gentlemen should treat their date. She honestly thought we were crazy. Maybe we are....I just could not get it out of my head how she would not know this. To me, something like this I thought was common since. We will get back to this later.


So on October 18Th we all piled in the restroom to get ready for her first "BIG GIRL" dance. When I say we all piled in that means, the 28 year old, 8 year old, our dog's Joe and Tubby, the 15 years old and myself. The 28 years old and the 8 year old sat in a chair they haled in and we trying on her jewelery and asking all kinds of questions. I was helping her with her hair. The dogs well they just looked at us and thought we were all nuts(I can't disagree with the dog's that is for sure).
She was finally ready. She looked in the mirror tired up a bit. No words were said but you could tell she felt as beautiful on the inside as she look on the outside.






Now back to the traditional thing. We did not meet the parents, We did meet the date the day be for at the Homecoming football game. I took our beautiful young lady's photograph and took her to the dance. Let her out of the vehicle and she made her way to the front door to buy her ticket. While her date waited for her arrival inside. This just made me fell sad inside, this just was not the full experience that I wanted her to have.

As Nathan said that is OK then we don't have to call this a DATE.... I was OK with that, was she?

Nathan stayed awake to see how things went and this never happens. He is in bed at 8:30 every night. Not that night. I went and picked her up at 10:30. She came out all alone. I felt the funny feeling inside again, but she had a beaming smile on her face and she had a great time!





She got home and told us all about it and thanked us for allowing her to go and she was off to bed. She was happy that is all the mattered.

While we were going thew this process I realised this is not common since.

I only post this for all you wonderful gentleman out their that may read this.
Today I challenge you while you are out an about with your wife, girlfriend, mother, daughter lady friend whatever you call her, open the car door for her or pull out her chair, help her with her coat.

Maybe if we continue to do this this in public places this will help teach our younger generation.

Maybe one day it will be just common since.

Punkin Chuckin '08

In Morton, IL they love to throw pumpkins. This is a contest for distance. But they also have a lot of time to throw for fun. They have cars in the middle of a corn field to use for targets, and they pick about 500 pumpkins for the 2 days of throwing. Here is how it works.

On Friday teams may arrive and set up their machines, but most come on Saturday morning at 6 A.M. and begin put their machines together. About 8 am they begin to check in at registration and they can then choose their 3 pumpkins they need for their official distance tosses. The youth team’s pumpkins must weigh between 5 and 8 lbs. the adult teams must weigh between 8 and 10 lbs.




There machines are made with all different materials. Some are air driven, Some man powered.




Each team is given a color for their pumpkins to be spray painted so they can tell them apart in the field when they are in piece.

Starting at the youth end of the field and working toward the adult machines each takes 1 shot. Depending on how many machines they have, they will either go back to the front of the line and let everyone take another shot or take a short break so they can throw for fun. By the end of the day the youth machines will have thrown 3 competition shots and the adult machines will have thrown 3 as well.

Some of the pumpkins flew to the next county.... Some of them were pumpkin poop.


The Chuckin excitement went on. There was also great food, pumpkin chili, pumpkin funnel cakes, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin doughnuts.... it was all so good.




This was an experience that we will make a tradition.



Come join us next year .

Fall is here

Fall is here
Acorns gathered by the squirrels
Lovely red, yellow and orange trees
Leaves racked into a pile

I love fall
Sunflowers drooping down

Halloween is coming
Everything is changing
Ripe Pumpkins on the front porch
Every animal getting ready for the winter (Dam mice are in my garage...)

Fall is here and we just love it .
We had fun decorating the front of our perfect little palace.



Just wait for Christmas decorations.....

Yeah Yeah I know but it is only

69 Days

2 Hours

and

14 Minutes

But whos counting !

Take two & three of the big dunk.

You might remember on June 29th my good pal Ralph did a post about the Big Dunk.
(If you don't remember, you might check it out at homespunheadlines.blogspot.com under his archives in June 2009).

This was a great post, so good that I had to continue it on my blog.

I am honored to share with each and every one of you, that our daughter Shannel was baptized this pass Sunday.





Tears of joy filled the auditorium, I can't describe how peaceful I felt to witness this step in our daughters life.It was a day that will be remembered for a life time.We are so very honored that we have had the pleasure to walk this journey with her.


I am also honored to share with each and every one of you, that our son was dunked this pass Monday as well......





OK, maybe he is just practising for his big day!
He did start swimming lessons this pass week and he seems to be getting the dunk part down quite well.

Homework 8 year old style

We have homework each day one day it is
math then reading and science then spelling.

I would have never guessed that a second grader would have so much (@#!) homework.
Today our eight year old came up with a new way to do his homework. I decided to give it a chance.

I have to say, I kind of like this idea.




I do have one question, what will he come up with this winter ?

Odd Birthday

Time to Celabrate an odd birthday....

Another Year


We are wishing you another year
Of laughter, joy and fun,
Surprises, love and happiness,
And when your birthday’s done,


We hope you feel deep in your heart,
As your birthdays come and go,
How very much you mean to us,
More than you can know.


From all of us to you







HAPPY BIRTHDAY RALPH !!!! Hmmm that is an ODD picture...

9/11

9-11, emergency some will say,
but no one will forget that September day.

When the strongest people and the bravest souls
risked their lives to go below.

The crashing towers falling down
spreading saddness all around.

We felt bravery for those who knew the cost,
and we felt saddness for all the ones we lost.

But out of the rubble rose wings of Hope

For our answers we look to the heavans
and remember September 11th.

I'm back with a vengeance...

OK , it has been way to long since I have put up a post.

Don't worry(blogger friends)I think Ralph still loves me.
At least I hope so...

I am going to ease back slowly, I have so many great stories to share.
I will get into them stories soon, but for this post we are going
to start off with a cyber party.

So take a piece of cake and stand up and clap your hands and sing !







Celebrate good times, come on! (Let's celebrate)
Celebrate good times, come on! (Let's celebrate)

There's a party going' on right here
A celebration to last throughout the years
So bring your good times, and your laughter too
We gonna celebrate your party with you

Happy 15Th Birthday Shannel!


Ahh my Daughter Shannel,

A special little girl was given to us one day, you were placed into our arms for us to lead your way.

The love we had for you right from the very start has grown so much and now it completely fills our hearts.

Our lives have had some laughter, We've had our share of tears, And each has had their place, With the passing of the years.

You stand before us now,as a beautiful 15 year old young lady. It’s hard for us to realize you’re not that little girl we carried.

How about we make you a deal you stop growing the next few years,no drives~ed, no dating, no drives~ed...

Ummm OK, I will wake up from that dream now !


Have a wonderful Birthday Shannel.
We love you .

Last Day of School: Saying 'Bye for the Summer

The last day of school can seem like such a waste of time. I often think, "Why can't we just skip it?" But, the truth of the matter is that there always has to be a last day of school. It's the only way to get to summer.


For 61 million schoolchildren, it is one of the biggest days of the year: the last day of school. To include my 14 year old and 7 year old.

The eight graders at Chiddix Jr. High School won't be coming back in the fall: They'll be heading to high school(I have only about 80 days to mentally prepare my self for this). They all were ready for autograph day. Year books in one hand, a pen in the other, these kids spend their last day saying "have a nice summer" -- again and again -- in writing.


In first-grade at Colene Hoose Elementary field day is the last-day-of-school tradition. What a great time they all had fun playing Steal the Beacon, Boom Blaster and many many more activity's. What a way to say have a great summer!

The last day of school means the beginning of so many different adventures.

For us that means we have allot of packing to do,yep we are moving in two weeks.
Then the 14 year old and the 7 year old will be off on vacation to Minnesota then Colorado for the summer.The 27 year old and I will be unpacking and taking in one or two mini vacations. Then more unpacking,so if you need to get away please feel free to join us for the summer party of a life time at our place unpacking !!!

I have no doubts that the rest of the summer will be incredibly insane and I will need a real vacation when it is all over.

Ahhh let's just have fun,live well & laugh often.

To our Mothers as we look back.

As we look back on our life's
We find ourselfs wondering.....

Did we remember to thank you
for all that you have done for us?

For all of the times you were by our side
to help us celebrate our successes
and accept our defeats?

Or for teaching us the value of hard work,
good judgement, courage, and honesty?

We wonder if we've ever thanked you for the simple things...
The laughter, smiles, and quiet times we've shared?

If we have forgotten to express our gratitude
For any of these things,
We are thanking you now....
and we are hoping that you've known all along,
how very much you are loved and appreciated.


Happy Mothers Day !

Before and After

The before shot :




As most of you are already aware,my 27 year old an I were engaged over this past weekend.
It was a day that we will cherish for a life time.

Everyone that is near and dear to our hearts had a hand in making this a perfect moment. We all shared many tears of happiness from Colorado to Minnesota all the way to Florida. After along day of celebrations of my birthday right into our engagement.
We were ready to turn in for the evening,but I was very eager to hear all the stories of how the day transpired. So as the story goes my 27 year old ,14 year old ,7 year old and my sister in law Lisa all went shopping for my gorgeous ring. They traveled to several different stores.It is neat to think that every time I look at this spectacular ring it has a part of each of them.All that shopping tuckered our 7 year old right out!




I was dieing to hear all about the conversation between my Dad and my 27 year old.
By the looks of this photo. I would say it went quite well. Picture perfect !





Then a few phone calls had to take place.My mom and my 27 year olds parents.
Once again each of them approved. I think...

Then then big moment. He asked me... I said yes ! We had quite a family moment!





Now the after shot:
By the looks for this photo do you think I am still engaged?

Midwest 5.2 magnitude earthquake ? Maybe.

As I am sure most of you have head.If not let me tell you all about it.

Our 7 year old was up off and all night last night.He was suffering from a cold that his Mom gave him. Our 7 year old is a bit different then most kids ,he also has asthma so when he has a "normal" cold he is just a mess. So about 4am he was in need of a nebulizer treatment.I was a bit sleepy and still suffering from that pesky cold myself however I got our 7 year old all fixed and back into bed.

Just then a large ruckus took place... This was a sound that we have never heard before.It almost felt like it shook the house.

I received a call from my 27 year old this morning.He called to see if everyone was OK. I responded with a quick yes.He told me that an earth quake hit just before 4:37 a.m. it was centered six miles from West Salem, Ill.(I have no clue), and 66 miles from Evansville, Indiana (again no clue).

Oh, yeah, we felt it.Thinking he was telling another story.I then told him that must have been what shook our house. A long silents on the other end of the phone,I continued to tell him we thought the windows were rattling, and you could hear our back deck creak.This must have been a fairly large quake? He then said go look at the Map on-line and see for yourself how far the quake traveled.At this time I am about 50/50 a story(we get them all the time)or for once is this real deal going on.

So I did he was right ! (Don't ever tell a Campbell man they are right)!
I got back on the phone and told him we had no damage. He said what? It must have just been that damn squirrel that knocked our new flower pot over on the deck.


We are all safe a bit far from us here in Normal IL. The news said there was no immediate reports of damage. Thank God !

When you step in it .....

As most of you already know we had the opportunity to take a trip to the Morrow farm over spring break. What an adventure.

However being city folk I was asked(by my 27 year old)what are the necessities you need to bring to the farm?I said pj's ,coats ,t-shirts ,jeans ,sweatshirts ,under garments ,shoes all the day to stuff plus and extra just encase.

I decided to pack for myself ,our fourteen and seven year old and the dogs.
I left my 27year old to fend for himself.




When out exploring on the farm my 27 year old says to me ,I guess we should have brought two pairs of shoes so we don't have to scrape all this mud off.








Well he was working so hard to get that mud off of our seven year old boots I just did not see the need to tell him that we have a extra pair of sneaker inside ...

When you step in it some of us can get a laugh !
City folk on the farm I tell ya !

Cliff Said ...

Spring break and family reunion Tekamah, Nebraska style.
What an adventure !

We made it home on the evening of Saturday March 30Th.On our journey back home we had all shared different stories about our excellent adventures on the Morrow farm.

I had ideas pouring out of my head on what my next post would be about...

Once we made it home and we all settled down and got our things on packed, I told the kids that it is late, get your clothes ready for church and get to bed.

The next morning my fourteen year old(Shannel)came up stairs,I was about to ask her why she had her crocks on and befor I could say anything she cut me off and said
Cliff said that I had to wear my crocks to church today because they are holy !






I just looked at her with laughter ready to pour out of my mouth...
Can't argue with that.


Thank you Morrow family for hosting
spring break and our family reunion.

We all had a great time and look forward to come back soon.

I also look forward to hearing what else Cliff has said.

More adventures of us on the Morrow Farm to come soon.

'Twas the day before Easter

'Twas the day before Easter
..and all through the woods,
The bunnies were busy
packing their goods.
The eggs were all colored
so pretty and bright,
All things were "go"
for the big, special night.

The baskets were waiting,
all decorated with care,
In hopes that the Bunny
soon would be there.
My family were all asleep in their beds,
While visions of Easter eggs
rolled round in there head.

And I in my pajamas
with the dog near my lap,
I had just settled down
for a quick little nap.
When outside the window
I heard a great noise,
I sprang from my chair
and jumped over some toys.

As quick as a flash
to the window I flew,
I pulled up the shade
and, OH, what a view.
The moon on the meadow
cast a bright golden glow
And the wind blew the flowers
to and then fro.

Then all of a sudden
from out of nowhere,
Came some lively bunnies,
hopping here, hopping there!
Leading the group
with ears long and funny
Was a plump, all-white rabbit...


That's right...the EASTER BUNNY was here!
I have proof this year!






Happy, Happy Easter
from our home to yours!

WHO GAVE ME THE FLU ?

I have been exposed ....


I have a 7 year old that has his hands in just about every place you could imagine,a 14 year old that I hope is NOT kissing all the boys,a 27 year old that travels and is in contact with god knows how may people each day,and the mail seems to be a new addition(Ralph).

WHO GAVE ME THE FLU ?????

My temperature is rising
I feel my body ache
cold sweat is forming on my brow
my body starts to shake
my mind seems in a muddle
I wonder what to do
I hate this seasons
when I'm lumbered with the flu

NyQuil rattles round my tonsils
and hot drinks scorch my throat
I'm housebound in my bedroom
which ain't good in a town called Normal
I like to see the sun and stars
and trees with lovely views
I hate this seasons
when I'm lumbered with the flu

I'm sure the sky's still out there
although my shades are drawn
I'm sure the grass is still brown
and birds still sing the same old songs
I'll try to be more positive
I'm sure that I'll pull through
but I hate this seasons
when I'm lumbered with the flu. ERRRR !

I guess this is what happens.... I nursed three of the four sick'o back to health last week.That must mean I was exposed by the mail...Hmmmm

Now I have no one to take care of me or to complain to or make me chicken soup...

Well I guess this is one way to get a mini vacation to myself !

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

Top o' the mornin' to you.

Once again it's time to paint yourself green and hunt for the pot of gold .Don't let go of a leprechaun if you happen to come across one ,as who can tell you might get lucky this time around 'cause St. Patrick's Day has come with a promise to fulfill all your wishes if you have the faith.

I have posted a cyber shamrock ,for each petal on the shamrock will brings a wish your way.


Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.






Happy St.Patrick's Day !

How much will you pay?

It was 1981, I lost my first tooth at the fault of a hockey stick.
The tooth fairy was still able to make it to my house that night.
I remember jumping out of the bed that next morning with a bit of concern,would that tooth fairy came for a tooth that fell out with a bit of help ?

To my surprise I found two shiny quarter's.

Our seven year old's third tooth was loose.Boy this tooth was loose for three weeks.It was driving everyone crazy.We had everyone down to the local bug inspector offering alliterative ways on how to get that pesky tooth out!

Remember the string on the door nob,the pliers,an apple,this one was new to me but he was told we will go to Chuckey Cheese(a pizza place for kids) if I can pull it(that was my 27 year old),even money was offered.


Our seven year old lost his third tooth on the night of Febuary 27th.







That night he carefully placed his tooth in his special tooth box. As I tucked him in for bed that night,he looks up to me. Mom do you think I could have had someone pull my tooth out for more money then the tooth fairy might give me ?

How the heck do I get smarted out by a seven year old so much ?

When he came and told me the next morning he received $3.50 for that tooth, before I could say a thing the next thing out of his mouth was Mom I will let you pull this tooth for $5.00...

Times have changed.
Word of advice,just let the tooth come out when it is ready.

P.S
Mr.Tooth fairy you might stop by the ATM before you make your next stop to our home.

Your presence is requested .

Your presence is requested to a Cyber Party...

It's a day to Celebrate !
It is Jason's Birthday !

Take a slice of boston cream cyber cake and join us in singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY.




Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday Jaaaaaason.
Happy Birthday to you!

And many more !!!!!!!

All our love !

P.S
Jason don't forget to put your Cool Kid pin on.