The big guy

We went to the mall for some pre-Thanksgiving shopping/browsing this afternoon. Santa just so happened to be there so we stood in the surprisingly short line and let the boys ham it up for the camera. I was not really prepared for Santa pictures, mainly because Jacob is having them done at school next month. That might explain Williams totally random, not Christmasy outfit!

Enjoy!

more thanks

BLAH! I want to post more often. I want to have time to sit. think. type.

But golly gee, I am a busy woman of two precious boys and a doting husband who keep me on my toes! No time for thinking!

and so this week, I am especially thankful for being busy. For having a family and a home and a job that keep me busy.

I am thankful that our Saints are kicking some you know what this season and are thus far undefeated!!!!

I am beyond thankful that my sister (in law) and her family are coming home (or as close as they may get) for good this Christmas!

I am thankful for early Christmas music putting us all in the Christmas spirit just a wee bit early.

I am thankful for good friends.

Since I will be busy (so thankful) for the rest of this week, look for some picture only posts of the boys in their Sunday best. Oh, and have yourself a wonderful thanksgiving!

Kisses from our family to yours....HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

pre- Thanksgiving pictures

Gearing up for Thanksgiving....just a little photo thats easy on the eyes...

a few things

Since I have a bit of free time tonight, I thought I would do my Thanksgiving 'thankful' post a wee bit early....since I only blog every other week or so....

I have SO MANY things to be thankful for, but here are the top 15 on my list for 2009


15.) having the job flexibility to stay at home with my guys and an awesome husband who supports it!

14.) the ability to workout for two hours at the gym...getting my sweat on is AWESOME

13.) Mint chocolate chip ice cream...piled high...seriously...ask Mike how high...

12.) random 'I love you mommy' 's

11.) My boys big brown eyes, they get me every time

10.) Survivor. I love it. It is that simple. Don't judge.

9.) baby breath...sweet sweet baby breath. Oh, and an awesome toothless grin.

8.) crisp fall air and clear blue skies

7.) sitting on the floor playing with my boys, without a care in the world.

6.) open mouthed baby kisses (slobber included - why, it's the icing on the cake)

5.) Saints football, and oh what a season we are having!!!

4.) sweet sleepy kisses from my man every morning

3.) my AWESOME family, precious niece and nephew, and the best in laws a girl could hope for

2.) my three guys...the best gifts God could ever bless me with

and the number one thing that I am thankful for this holiday season....my Lord and Savior...who will always be number one in my heart!!!

What are YOU thankful for?

(sidenote, make sure to scroll down a few posts for the Disney entry many of you were looking for!)

Happy belated Halloween

These are late going up, but I have a good reason. Right after Halloween we hit Disney for 8 days=)

Here are our boys on all Hallows eve...


baby bear


Cap'n Jack


Jacob and Logan


sleepy boy sucking his thumb! (random picture that has nothing to do with Halloween, but one I thought was so cute!)


The Halloween cake I made for the neighbors party

Disney or bust!

I know I have been on a blogging hiatus, but I have a good reason...we went to Disneyworld!!!

These picture don't really do our recent trip to Disney much justice, but I am NOT having much patience with blogger right now, so they will have to do!

Jacob did AWESOME the whole time we were there. He went from sun up until (way past) sun down without complaining or whining once. He had an absolute blast and is totally ready to go back!

William did great with the grandparents, but we missed him SOOO much!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Enjoy these few pictures (I took many more!)