You look Marvelous Darling

I would tell you how old she turned today but I don't think you would believe me. Happy Birthday Mom and I hope you feel better!

Happy V-Day

Happy Valentine's Day! The kids woke up extra early to see their V-day gifts. Gabe and Colin had to sing for school in early church so we asked the kids to be dressed and ready for church before they came downstairs. It gave me enough time to blow up some balloons. The kids loved their gifts, balloons and cake. We had a wonderful day together.

Colin loved his book. He likes the series of books called Diary of the Wimpy Kid.

Noah loves cars.

Gabe loves dogs and really wants a real one.

Lily got a magnetic doll that you change her clothes.

I got a chocolate cake for the kids and a lemon cake for Brandon.

Getting Ready for Valentine's Day

A fun little project the kids and I did a couple of weeks ago. We had a great time and who doesn't love hearts in February!

I love this man When I was a little girl I remember laying on a hill with a friend looking up at the stars wondering if my future husband was looking up at the sky and wondering what he was doing at that very moment. I was such a dreamer as a young child that sometimes I would drift off to sleep dreaming of my future. I often think of that young girl and if I would see her now I would tell her it turned out better then I ever could have imaged it. He is the most loving, kindest and supportive husband. He's a great listener which is great because I'm a talker(periodically I do quiz him). He truly is amazing. There's nothing he wouldn't do for me or the kids. If he had to he would walk to hell and back for anyone of us even barefoot. I could not have picked out a better father for my children. Sometimes I just watch him with our children when he doesn't think I looking and I get all teary watching how wonderful he is with them. He makes time with each of them doing things they love doing. He'd give them a million kisses and hugs in a day if he could. I look forward growing old with him counting our wrinkles and laughing. Remembering all the wonderful memories we made together. The years are going fast already watching our beautiful babies grow into children and soon they'll adults. I truly am blessed to have him by my side.

After so many years you still give me butterflies. Happy Anniversary xoxo Nicole

Sex In The City 2

I'm so looking forward to see this movie. I got chills watching the trailer. I saw the first one with my mom and grandma. We had a blast but a couple times I cringed in my seat when some risque scenes came on.LOL I going to have my mom and grandma mark their calender May 28th it's a date.

Gabe

My little guy started off having a great day at school. Learned the letter Rr, show and tell, a classmate made him a picture of her and him holding hands with a birthday cake and she gave him a bracelet (actually a pony tail holder). He was happy boy when I picked him up from school. After lunch Gabe threw Lily's headband downstairs in the basement. Lily was yelling at him and told him to get it. Gabe said no and ran into the living room. Lily was fuming. She then ran after him and throw him into the chair. He came into the kitchen crying telling me his nose hurt. Then his nose started bleeding. After 5 minutes and a lot of paper towel later I called the on call nurse to see how to stop the bleeding. I told her I never had a bloody nose and was tipping his head back but I wasn't sure if the was correct ( you see it in the movies). Wrong. I got it to stop. She asked me what happened so I told her and she started laughing at how a 3 year old girl kicked a 5 years old butt. She then made a note to give to the doctor to let him know. I thought great Gabe just got his cast off 3 weeks ago and now he may have a broken nose. He has all the luck.

Enjoying Family

If you have a few minutes you should watch this. After watching this it made it a little bit easier to leave a job I loved to be spend Saturdays with my family. Enjoy!

Move Over Martha

Lily loves her jewelry and purse she got from Uncle Clint and Aunt Karen. She loves getting all glammed up!

Lily was so excited to finally us her Easy Bake Oven. She made Sugar Cookies for her and the boys. The kids thought they were yummy. Brandon and I declined to try them and decided to take the kids word for it. Move over Martha....

Gabe Gets His Cast Off

Gabe has been looking forward to Dec. 29th for the past 4 weeks. He was a bit nervous on how they were going to take it off. He did amazing. I gave Brandon the camera and told him to take pictures for his memory box. But instead we got the pictures and his cast. So we wrapped up his cast in plastic and put it in his box. He is so proud of his cast.

Christmas Visit To Fredonia 12/27

We went to Fredonia to see Brandon's family after the visit with my mom. We went to see Papa and visited with him for a while. It was great to see him and spend sometime with him. We received an awesome video camera (it's the size of a blackberry). After we got it I started video taping so I have Papa on video with the kids. We all loved our gifts we received. The kids are looking forward to Papa coming down to see us real soon.

After our visit with Papa we got the chance to see Clint, Karen and Joshua (plus Roxy and Riley their adorable dogs). The kids got some wonderful gifts from both Clint's family and Tami's family. The kids had fun with Joshua and his huge dinosaur collection. It's always fun to see Clint and Karen. They're a fun couple to be around and a lot of laughs!

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Christmas 2009 With William & Paige 12/27

My mom and Big Colin had a little Christmas Party with some of the grand kids. The kids were so excited to see their cousins. Lily got Paige a Baby Alive doll and the boys picked out cars for William. Lily really misses Paige and kept following her around the house. Very nice to see everyone.

Nana bought Paige a new outfit and bought the girls sparkle shoes.

Christmas 2009 With Mom & Colin

My mom and Big Colin came over to celebrate Christmas with our family. We had a wonderful time with them.

We had a great time playing Bop It (Gabe got it for Christmas).