Faith Hill - Where Are You Christmas

For my Sister. Eight weeks to go enjoy!

Found a couple of pictures of Gina

I found these pictures last night as I was going through my web albums. Its rare these days that I can get a good shot of Gina, because she now hates the camera.

Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone has a great Halloween, whether you are heading to a party, or taking your kids out trick or treating or just watching a scary movie. Enjoy!! I will have Halloween pictures of the kids to share next week!

I am Ernie

For fun and a little mental health break, I took an online quiz to figure out which Sesame Street Character I am. Check it out - if you have time. http://quizfarm.com/quizzes/new/Calixta/which-sesame-street-character-are-you-many-outcomes/

Here is what the quiz said about me:

You Scored as Ernie
Ernie is a dreamer with a strong imagination. He's always thinking, imagining, and playing word games. He's mischievous and a bit of a trickster. He's good natured, bubbly, wise, playful, naturally outgoing, very affectionate, and spontaneous. He always has a good time and he knows he is funny. This crafty free-spirit always finds a way to come out on top!

What is funny is Ernie is one of my favorite characters next to cookie monster who was my all time favorite growing up. Secretly, I still love Sesame Street and watch it with the kids when ever its on.

Sometimes you just can't win.....

My week started out like any other really, get up , get dressed, get the kids up, and off to work. Wednesday, the kids were sound asleep, didn't even wake up when I was using the hair dryer, which is usual because it lets off an echo in the bathroom. So I got dressed -poked my head into their room and I gave them each a kiss and off I went to work.

Boy, was I in trouble when I got home! Gina was mad and she made it known that she was not happy I left her without waking her up and saying good buy. So, I explained - partially annoyed that I am getting berated by a three year old! That she was a sleep and I didn't want to wake her, BUT if she would like me to wake her tomorrow morning then I would be happy too.

Gina, satisfied with the explanation and proposed solution toddled off to watch Little Bear while waiting for dinner.

So this morning ever mindful of the events yesterday I woke Gina up and said - "Sweetie time to get up, lets go down stairs". What did I get in turn?, "OH, MAN I am still tired and its dark out!"
With that she walked down the stairs and lied on the couch with the blanket over her head.

Sometimes you just can't win no matter how hard you try!

Its been almost three weeks! Yeek!

Sorry guys, I didn't realize how much time had pasted. Wow, I am totally off track. Well, a lot has been going on. I will discuss in further detail, as soon as I have all the information. But, I can at least tell you it will be a life changing adventure.

The kids are doing great we hit a rough patch there for a week or two where everyone stopped listening doing what they were told. But they both seem like they are back on track.

Halloween is this week - I can't believe its the end of the month! Amazing! I have a ton of pictures to down load from my camera that I hope to share shortly. Bare with me I will get back on track soon!

Have a Terrific Tuesday!

Fabulous Friday

Ahhh, Friday and a long weekend! Could you ask for anymore than that. I hope everyone had a chance to register for the free handbag give away! What a great way to promote a new business. I look forward to checking out this new website when its up and running.

So, plans for the weekend will involve getting outside with kids (expecting beautiful weather), hanging out with my sister, baking, cleaning and working on my web photo album, which I hope to share on this blog soon. What is everyone else doing? Ok, I know people are reading my blog I can see the counter. But, no one leaves me any comments other my sister(thanks Beck)....So come on people - share let me know what you are doing for the weekend, if you like the blog or hate the blog, or suggestions for the blog...post any comment you want. If would make my Friday, pretty please!

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and if you are off for Columbus Day enjoy!

Happy Birthday Dad!! See you when you get back from your trip!

Calling all handbag lovers!

Yup you guessed it. I love handbags - I am a handbag junkie. Well, I came across this contest while reading another blog this morning and decided to go check out the contest. A company called Handbag Planet is giving away the bag posted above. But, if you don't like that one you can pick from 24 other styles!!! Pretty cool! Just enter your first name and email address that's it!! Go to

http://www.handbagplanet.com/ and enter there is no catch and nothing to buy!

Good luck!! I would love to win a new bag!!

Happy Wednesday! Oops!! I don't know what day it is anymore!!

Happy Thursday!

Chair Rail Design by Gina

I came home from work and noticed on the chair rail in the dinning room - this lovely set of blocks lined up the length of the chair rail. When it came time to clean up for dinner I started to remove them and I got a "Don't take down my decoration mommy, please." I look down at her face and she was smiling a big smile and asked, "Don't you like my decoration", I said, "Of course its beautiful you did a terrific job." So I decided -hey why not leave it. Here are a couple of pictures .