It’s almost 2011

I’m still trying to get used to writing 2010 and now I have to train my brain to write 2011.  Not cool.

But as you know, time flies when you are having fun – or not, cause it’s flying with or without you.

Have you started to think yet about goals or dreams for 2011 yet?  I have.  Not going to call them resolutions because I think then you are just doomed to fail. 

Goals is a better word…Dreams is catchy.

1- I want to work at getting organized around the house again.  I used to keep a very organized and clean house.  Somewhere towards the end of 2008 that went to hell in a hand basket.

2- I want to clean out all the riff raff in the closets and etc.  Doesn’t that always need to be done? 

3- I want to stick to my cooking and planning meals.  I truly think that my family is happier and more functional when I know what we are eating each day before dinner time.  Ok, I’m happier and more functional. 

4- I want to stay on an exercise routine.  I was doing really well for the fall.  Started to feel good, clothes were fitting that hadn’t fit since oh, somewhere around the end of 2008 (sounds like I blame a lot on the end of 2008 huh, I don’t, it’s just that’s when my life took a 180)  The cold weather has really thrown a wrench in the walking everyday first thing in the morning….which is a lame excuse since I have an elliptical INSIDE. 

5- I want to continue to make time for me and my hubby.  I enjoy hanging out with him.  There are only a few times that I want to smack him upside his head :-) Just kidding (Not really)  Love ya honey. 

6- I want to have more fun with the kids.  These are such neat ages for all of them…and Pootie is growing up right before my eyes.   In a couple of years, he’ll be off at college.  God Help Me!!! 

 

So that’s my list so far……

Happy Almost 2011!!!!

SNOW…….

So for those of you that have been living in a cave without TV or internet access, North Carolina got snow.  Some new record for this day or something like that. 

For those of you who don’t know, I hate snow.  Truly, I do.  And please don’t do the whole “but it’s so pretty deal with me”.  I remain true to my “I hate snow” status. 

But, as I always do, I sucked it up and went outside for some pictures, it was after all, the babes first time “in the snow”.  (Last winter it was more ice and he was so little, so it doesn’t count)

I want sunshine and 80 degrees if anyone cares!!!!

On a side not, the big kids are not in the pictures because 1- the biggest of the bigs didn’t want to go outside. 2- Crash took off to be with his buddies and 3- Lola stuck around for 2.4 seconds before she took off….leaving the babe to be the “lone” subject.

Headed out the door with Daddy’s help – we kept waiting for him to say he couldn’t put his arms down…

Lola’s little snowman

 

       and Lola making bunny ears on her snowman.  (I still don’t get why kids do that…)

Sissy helping….yep he calls her Sissy… 

 

          No, the pictures is not upside down, he fell over..and couldn’t get up! 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Ok, so my brother did get to come home from Fort Benning for Christmas.  He will be home until January 9th ish, I believe.  The guys in charge gave them extended time off because they will not have leave again before they are deployed sometime by the end of January.  As always, we are not sure where he is going or exactly when…but please continue to pray for him.  As you can see, he needs it.  This is from “Army Training sir”.   That’s our story and we are sticking to it.

last night at Ninni and Poppa’s house…

Sitting in Poppa’s (or as he calls him, BOAT) lap trying to help them play Ace-y Duece-y. 

Two Ace-y Duece-y games going at the same time….we’re serious. 

 

Cutest thing is that the Babe now says Ace-y Duece-y and calls for six’s and double’s.  So funny.  Twisted but funny.

BRING ON THE SUNSHINE!!!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!!

Or as my Gram’Mabel, god rest her soul, would have said……

Mer’ Cri’ma Chil’ren.

 

We went to Itsty and Poppa Dave’s last night (Neil’s mom and stepdad) and then this afternoon we will go over to Ninni and Poppa’s house…that’s my mom and dad….

But for now, all the presents are opened here at the house.

All the kids are happy.  Lola got a gorgeous antique desk for her room and lots of desk-y type things…just as she wanted.

And here they all are in their new jammies.  Pooite got Batman, Crash got Spiderman, Lola got Hello Kitty, and Little Bubba got Superman.  And of course the big boys humored me by putting them on for a picture.  (The jammie pants are super soft so they will actually wear them.)

with a child size snugglie – the big boys each got one too.

looking a the little things Santa left….big boys got exactly what they wanted…clothes…..new sheets (they each want their rooms re-done)

My favorite pictures are from Thursday.  We took the kids to the mall to see Santa.  Again, the big boys humored us….

The babe was so NOT afraid of Santa….

 

 

Big Brother finally had to pick up the babe so others could have their turn….he didn’t want to leave AT ALL.