HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAL PALS

These two girls have had birthdays this month and these two girls are reeeeaaaal special to me. And not just cause they're my best friends, but also because we're all headed to the geriatric unit together. How old are we??? Both of these gals...
1. Love Jesus
2. are smart and gorgeous
3. have 3 boys
4. are fabulous chefs
5. live to serve me (well, maybe only in my dreams)
6. understand that gifts are my love language
7. are funnier than all get out.

I love you girls TONS!!! Sorry you had to share a post. That's what you get for having your birthday in the same month.

THE WORD ON THE STREET

Let's see, something to blog about. Ummm well, I've been sick for what seems like my whole entire life and this cough is just not so glamorous anymore (you don't want to know). The boys have had to entertain themselves even more than normal so here is what they've been up to.
I found Jaydie outside like this a couple times. He says, "it's just so nice out." He's got ALOT to contemplate.

The twins wanted to take a stroll down memory lane and have a room time "with the baby gate." And since my philosophy tends to be, whatever my babies want, I indulged them. (indulged? not sure if that's good English)
Lastly, they have been playing FAR too many video games for my liking. All in the name of, whatever it takes to get through the day. Donkey Kong is educational, right??

P.S. Hallie and Momma have been indispensable during my time of need. Thank you girls sooo much. And Sweetie slept on the couch so I could cough all over the whole bed. You all are such a blessin'!!

GOODBYE DADDY

Daddy had the privilege of going to the Philippines for a short missions trip. Not sure who was more blessed by it, the team or the people there.
While Daddy was away working with the poorest of the poor, Yenner was here stealing newspapers from our neighbors' houses...go figure. No worries, I made him put them back. Not sure they went back to the correct houses, but it's always fun to shake things up a little, right?? Sooooo good to have our Daddy back!!!

A SWEET LITTLE CHANT

Dead man,

dead man,
come alive,

Come alive,


on the count of five. Sweet!!

THE SB

Went to the SB (you know, Santa Barbara, only I'm trying to be all cool and say it like the OC. I guess you had to be there) for a couple days as a little family vacay. Now THAT was a hoot!! It's nice there.
There's Yenner with his typical face plant. Despite the fact that it was -12 degrees my boys were like, "a heated pool?? Yep, sign us up."
Doesn't this little contraption look cute and innocent? It's NOT!! After 10 min Rob's legs fell off, but we had to make it last an hour. I promise I was doing my part.

Some might say Rob looks creepy here, I say it's ADORABLE!! That's a framer.

This park was totally cool and large and free. We spent alot of time here.
I thought this was pretty clever. There were lots of these by the pier.

SNOW!!!!!

If I promise to only do one snow picture post will you look at the one million pics I'm putting up now? Sorry about the quantity.

Yenner is completely INSANE with the face plants. No really, he likes it!!
Can't resist my camouflage/onesie wearing Sweetie. Ruggedly Handsome!!
Right after the face plant if you couldn't tell.

His 153rd time going down the hill.

Well yes I DID save my snowboarding ensemble from 1992. See, it pays to save stuff (or everything).
Noel was kind enough to take Momma on her one and only sled ride down the hill. Mommy's heart almost stopped.

Now if this doesn't make your day a little brighter, I don't know what will. Thank you Grandpa sooooo much for hanging on to the blue snow suit all these years for the world to see.

LET'S WRAP IT UP!!

One of his new favorites, plus it counts for PE time. They're jumping all over the place with this game. It makes me tired just watching them.
I've got silly bands coming out of my ears. Here are just some of Jaydie's beloved collection along with Toothless and Hiccup.
Does this give you any idea how spoiled the children are/were?
They all three got a razor spark scooters. Now they can ride AND start fires. Anything for my little pyro's.
This is as good as it gets for a family picture on Christmas morn. At least I didn't have to figure out how to use my camera timer.
All in all, a totally blessed Christmas!!! Hope yours was too. See you next year!!

CHRISTmas!!!

I suppose the feet post was a little anti-Christmas, so here's some of what we've been up to. This lavender wrap represents me growing up. Typically I'm a little particular (and by particular I mean a control freak) about the type of wrap that goes under the tree. See, I'm a big girl now!!

Here's what my tree looks like. I know, you wish yours could look as awesome.
Sweetie, being as particular as I am, puts my favorite kind of lights up with a staple on EACH side of EACH light. That's commitment folks!!
Here's Jayden's "get out of my picture" face.
These were super fun!! We each got to do one of our own.
Oh Disneyland, how we will miss you. Unless one of you wants to buy us season passes.
Can you see all the ornaments on the bottom? It's like, have I taught them nothing about the proper placement of ornaments? You know I didn't even move them. Is this growth...I think so!! Hope you have such a great CHRISTmas. Happy Birthday Jesus!!!

SPEAKING OF FEET...

As seen on tv strikes again!! You remember this fabulous product, don't you? Well, I've struck gold again. I'm telling you, my feet are not near as cracky as they were before this ginormous lip balm for feet came along. (There's a sentence I never thought I'd say.) I thought I would spare you the proof. (Besides, I forgot to take a before picture.) You're welcome!!!

IT'S OFFICIAL...

I've lost my mind. I've actually lost it. I went to three different stores today wearing these and didn't realize till I got to the last one that this was my get-up. I did think a couple times that I was walking a little weird, but didn't look down. Always look down, Cari, ALWAYS. That's gonna be my new rule.

ALL BOXED UP

"Uh, could I get a little help getting out of here please?"
Ahhhh, freedom. Just another fun-filled day in a box. You, of course, remember this. I think we have a slight box fetish here.