5 Men & 2 Little Mamas

2010-06-24T18:29:00.003-05:00

Cruisin to Mexico 2010
In April D and I got to go w/ 14 of our besties on a Carribean Cruise to Cozumel...It was GLORIOUS!!!! Seriously the best vacation I've ever had! It was so nice to have so much quality time w/ Hubbs! I loved every minute of it! The best part?....The crackberry stayed home!!!! It was AAAAAAMMMMAAAAAAAZZZZZZIIIINNNNGGG!!!!! I don't think I've seen D this relaxed since well....EVER!!! I would highly reccomend cruising as a vacation.

Bests:
-Never having to pull out your wallet (I think hubbs liked this the most!):)
-Food 24 hrs a day including room service
-Tons of entertainment options i.e., karaoke, dancing...oh the dancing!!!, miniature golf, shows, water slides
-game nights...we'd meet up in the dining hall and push tables together and play games all night

Worsts:
-Food was less than stellar....I didn't go in thinking that it would be the best so it was fine.
-Sea sickness..man I had it BAD!!! Next time I'll definitely get the patch!
-The ship listing...not so fun...thank goodness it happened on our last full day at sea. While it was very scary, less than an hour later I was learning to line dance w/ the girls on stage..so needless to say the party was by no means over!

Some of the highlights......

D (holding my bag like the gentleman that he is!) in Cozumel

My toesies chillin on the beach in Cozumel...Glorious!!!

Dark Chocolate Molten Cake w/ vanilla ice cream

While the desserts were not so stellar...this was pretty good and I ate it every night!

More food...so much food around that by the end I was sick of seeing so much food!

Our ship in Cozumel

Lots of this went on...I'm just sayin..:) No I don't usually kiss w/ my eyes open but I was attempting a FB like shot..lol

This is the sunset we watched our last night on the ship...So romantic!

This is an actual pic I took of our Cozumel beach resort. We opted to go to a place called Nachi Cocum. It's a private beach club that was a 10 min. taxi ride from the port. So worth it! All the reviews for this place were great and it didn't dissapoint! It was everything we wanted...private (no spring breakers!), beautiful pool and beautiful beach. We enjoyed jet skiing and a couples massage (AMAZING!!!) while we were there and lunch. Couldn't have asked for a better day! Just the two of us....my favorite day of the whole trip!

We LAUGHED a lot, we DANCED a lot, We ATE a lot, We SLEPT a lot.....Mexico...We MISS you...A LOT!!!!

2010-03-25T14:23:00.002-05:00

23 days!..That's all we have left till I'm sailin away to pinacoladaville!! ( The non alchy kind of course!) I am starting to miss the babies all ready though..:( I hate leaving them but D and I definitely could use the time alone...well..if you can call vacationing w/ 12 of your besties "alone" time! I'm sure we'll figure somethin out!;)

P90x is kicking my tail! I love it! I am so sore but in a really good way! I don't know that I'll end up with a ripped "beach body" but I know I'll end up with a better beach body than I would have with out it!

Last night we did Kenpo and man was it fun! M and I were drenched at the end! It went by so fast because I was having so much fun! I forgot how much I love kick boxing! We rocked it..

P.S...I got into the swimsuit I couldn't get into last summer! Woot! Woot!:)

Hastas Pastas!

2010-03-24T01:15:00.002-05:00

I hurt in places I didn't know could hurt or existed...I want to throw up...or die...or both. I have been doing P90x w/ M and Beez and MAN! It's Carazzy! I feel so great though and it has been really fun to work out again. We are on our second week and to be honest, I'm shocked I made it through the first day! Woot! Woot! For anyone wondering...I highly recommend this work out! D asked his friend who's a personal trainer if he'd heard anything about this program and he laughed and said "It's the workout I do!" haha...so he bought it and here we are!

P.S....Plyometrics is SOOOOO hard but Soooooo GOOD!:) Is anyone else P90xers?...

2010-03-19T17:50:00.003-05:00

Last week we had a T Fam favorite....Family Movie Night!!!!

We got the movie...got our treats...popped some corn..AND...

we ALL fell asleep!!! How funny is that! Well, everyone but some

mysterious bandits that is!

Someone came and drew all over the kids faces...hmmmm..I wonder

who did it?...It sure wasn't Mama because she was sound asleep in her bed!..

Hmmmm...Was it the sugar daddy?......I dunno..looks suspicious....

Little Man lookin very Zorroesque...unibrow and all!

K lookin like a...well...a man!

Lookin like Hitler...I don't think his Jewish ancestors would appreciate...:(

J's got the full Monty!

Ah hah!! There's the culprit!...or maybe not...hmmm...looks like the work

of another bandit.....

Yep!..That's the one! I'd recognize that ASHINESS anywhere!!!!muahhhhhhhhaaaaaaaa!!!

2010-03-12T00:54:00.002-06:00

D was taking my car to T-ball so I asked him to put Baby B's car seat into A's car while I finished dinner so it would be ready when we got home. (I was taking K to her open house) This is what I found when I got outside....

There are no words...

2010-03-11T22:52:00.002-06:00

Soccer Madness! J started soccer last Saturday and oh it was so fun! I love watching the kids when their having so much fun! J L-O-V-E loves soccer and this was an early game! We had to be there at 7:30 in the morning! Anyone who knows me knows I am not a morning person! It was so worth it though! Go Spartans! Not that it matters but they did win:)!

My Jizzle w/his after game snack

Warming up before the game! Go #9!

Look at my boy go!

Can't wait till the next game!

2010-03-09T23:49:00.004-06:00

Busy Busy.....

So it's been caaaaraaazy around here!!! Our schedule has been insane lately and is about to get worse! I figure if I can squeeze in an update at least once a month, I'm doing great! Here's what we've been up to lately....

Mr. Man: Busy! Work is keeping him so busy! I'm grateful he at least can work from home at times so I at least get to see him! Of course he makes sure to squeeze in some time for basketball! He's busy coaching little man's t-ball team (Yankee's...go figure!:), helping w/ D's baseball team and taking J to soccer and football! Whew...it exhausts me just to type it!

Mama: Busy! Busy! I have my hands full w/ baby B, Little man and the rest of the monkeys. Our house is constantly bustling with activity! I feel like I'm constantly running, picking up, dropping off, squeezing in...and all the other things it takes to make this house run! Mama's need assistants!

K: My baby girl is growing too fast! She'll be 12 this year and I can't believe it! She's getting ready to start Volleyball this month and she couldn't be more excited. She keeps busy w/ school, roller blading w/ her friend L (so fun that she lives 4 doors down!), reading and running her brothers all over the place!

Little D: He just started Baseball and is loving it! He is so much like his daddy! He is so kind and sweet. With wrestling season over, he's enjoying more time for his other loves...baseball, football, socializing....um..the apple didn't fall far from the tree..:)

J: He is sooooo glad wrestling is over! He is so excited to start soccer and man has it been fun watching his games! He scored 2 goals last week! I guess I am a proud mama! J is our ladies man. He is so charming! It is the cutest thing! He always notices when you look nice and is so generous with compliments. What a sweet boy!

Little Man: He's so excited to start T-ball! He's having fun and I'm excited to see my little artist up to bat! He goes to the greatest preschool M-W-F from 9-2 and love it! He loves his teacher Ms. S and so do I! He comes home all tuckered out from his studies (girls) and usually needs a nap before dinner!

Baby B: My sweet boy! He turned 1 and seems to be on fast forward lately. He is walking and all over the place! His personality is really coming out and man is he sassy!!! I really enjoy the time we get together during the day and it's a treat to have 1 at home for a change. He really looks forward to M coming home though and misses him when he's gone:(.

We have had a lot of moving ins around here and we couldn't be happier! A & B came from UT a few weeks ago and are staying with us until they get settled. It's been so great having them here! The kids love having them around and they are so helpful. I have loved being able to take care of my sis (bun in the oven:) and B is such an awesome uncle! With my brother M here, it's just a great big party all the time! I love it!

2010-02-14T21:52:00.005-06:00

Snow!!!!

We got like 12 inches of snow this week and the kids had a blast! They got an "extended" weekend and to be honest, it was fantastic!

They played all day in it! They even built an igloo w/ the help of my biggest child of course!

I had to get one of baby B and uncle M!!!!

2010-01-23T20:12:00.002-06:00

Day 10 with NO SUGAR!!!!

OK, that's a terrible picture and I don't even remember when or why that was taken or why he was crying for that matter but I sure do know how he feels!!

I have been doing really well with my no sugar plan and just can't believe that I have that little self control! How sad is that? Why do I have to go completely with out? Why can't I just have a little and enjoy all the good things in life? Why?

I'll tell you why, I love treats!! I have a serious problem and I need to break up with them! So here it is..Sugar...it's over. I just don't feel like we have a healthy relationship. We are no good for each other. As much as I love you...it's time for me to let you go...maybe another time...but right now..sigh...this is just the way it has to be. Honestly, it's me not you....

2010-01-22T23:24:00.004-06:00

Happy Birthday Little Man!!!

M turned 5 today and boy did he have a GREAT day!!! He came out of his room this morning exclaiming "It's my happy birthday day everybody! That means I'm the boss!" We asked him what his birthday wishes were because in our house when it's your birthday (and you're under 5 ft) you're "boss" for the day:)

So here were the king's demands:

1. Hot Cheetos...weird but...check

2. Popcorn and an icee from the red store (Target)..done

3. Play and ice cream at McD's..gross but done

4. Worm cake...I'll explain in a later post...done

5. Ice skating...check

6. Sushi for dinner..DONE

He woke up this morning just as I was finishing the decorating of the house (B is teething) and requested what else but blueberry pancakes and fresh fruit...no really that's what he wanted!:) Of course he needed a candle in it so we could sing to him! Then he took a bag full of treats for his classmates and off to school he went!

After school, I took him and K to check off wish #3 and then we went home to meet Dad and the rest of the bunch for wishes #2, 4, 5 and 6. Then back home to open his presents and before we knew it...the king was out!:) He had such a full day of fun, he fell asleep while playing with his loot!

He fell asleep before we could tell him about his best present! We are surprising the kids and taking them the whole family to the Great Wolf Lodge Monday and Tuesday! We've wanted to go there for so long! I am so excited to see their faces when we get there!

Happy Birthday big boy! We love you so much! You are getting so big I can hardly believe it! You bring such happiness to our family! Hope your day was as special as you are!!!

2010-01-15T19:54:00.003-06:00

We're taking the plunge!!! D and I are going on a CRUISE!!! We are going on a 5 night Caribbean cruise which is fantastic but what makes it even BETTER is 14 of our best friends are going too!!!!!:) I can't even believe it! Crazy. So need it. So happy.

Looking forward to fun time with the hubbs, we've been so busy, it will be great to have that solid chunk of time together:) Since we snorkeled in Puerto Rico, I think we're going to try parasailing this time. That, the beach and tacos are all we have on the agenda....besides FOOD on the ship of course! Oh my...this could be bad...real bad...

To counter the damage we will do, I've decided to give up sugar again. I did this a while ago and it wasn't too bad for someone with such a bad sweet tooth! My original plan then was to give it up for 3 months and then work it slowly back in. The time went faster than I expected and the first thing I went to eat was a red vine (my fav)...U know what? It was disgusting. It tasted like sugared up wax! To this day I have not had one! Now if only it could be that way with cookies and brownies!

Anyway, I will go cold turkey for the first 2 weeks and then allow myself one cheat a week after that. We'll see how it goes. We're on day 3 and I'm ok. We'll see what tomorrow brings:)

2010-01-02T01:09:00.002-06:00

THIS litte man makes me...SMILE :)

2009-12-30T00:40:00.004-06:00

Merry Christmas!!

We had a great Christmas and felt very blessed this year! The festivities began Christmas Eve. It was great because D actually took the whole day off! We took the kids to our favorite Indian restaraunt for lunch then went to watch "A Christmas Carol"..I thought they'd be a bit scared but they all loved it! Then we went home for a Samoan dinner. Egg rolls, Shrimp in coconut milk, baked fish, baked plaintains and even taro in coconut milk! yum!

After dinner we finished our Christmas book and Carols..then family prayer...I love this tradition the most. D always says our Christmas eve prayer thanking Heavenly Father for the Savior's birth and life and the many gifts we've recieved that year. We let the kids open their exchange gifts to each other and then the person who finds the pickle on the tree gets to open the "family" gift (we started this a couple years ago to build up our game collection!..this year we got ENCORE!!!) We set out Santa's treats and then off to bed they went!!

Christmas morning they woke up at 6am!!! It was Baby B's 1st Christmas and though he didn't know any better, we all had fun watching him. He didn't know what to do with the presents and kept trying to climb on top of the boxes! It will be even more fun to watch next year...by then he'll have the unwrapping thing down!

The kids loved all their gifts and said it was the best Christmas ever! Funny...they always say that no matter what Santa brings:)! The best thing we awoke to was SNOW!! Christmas Eve it snowed and it stuck around for a few days! As soon as the kids were done opening their loot, they suited up and ran out to play. They made snow angels and with make shift sleds (not that there was that much on the ground:)...They had a blast!!

Later that day we went to our friend's the L's house for our annual prime rib dinner! Yum! The prime rib was delicious as always..as was all the yummy fixins everyone brought! We topped off the night with homemade hot chocolate and cheesecake!

We had a great Christmas and hope your Christmas holiday was full of joy and happiness!!

Now to a Happy New Year!!!!

2009-11-15T21:03:00.002-06:00

David made his famous chocolate chip cookies for me....YUM! My favorite! What a perfect way to end such a great day! THanks Babe!

2009-11-11T23:55:00.002-06:00

Happy Birthday Baby GIrl!!!

I realized today that I never posted about K's birthday!!! Soooooo...better late than never!

K turned 11 this year and she was sooooooo excited! She had a great day (week I should say..) Her birthday fell on a Sunday this year so Friday she went and had a girls night at her friend P's house. These two are like two peas in a pod and have so much fun together...Usually we end up having to drag her home long before they're ready to say goodbye!

Saturday we had a fun filled day...We started with cheering on Bubbs football team and then...GIRLS NIGHT OUT!!! Well, we dragged Dad along this time too! D has had the hardest time with his little girl growing up...SERIOUSLY...rediculous! He's so funny...I straightened her hair one day and he decided she looked too grown up (she really did) and said maybe we shouldn't let her do that till she's in high school! I know crazy right? No he was totally serious...but so was I when I said...ummmm..I don't think so.

Anyway back to GIRLS NIGHT with Daddy...She invited her friend L to go out with us for her favorite..SUSHI, so off we went to Blue Fish...YUM! After we went to CHarmin Charlie's...only the BEST store in the universe! The girls had so much fun..we were there for 2 hours!! Daddy bought her a new birthday dress and some fun trinkets. Finally, off we went to Cheesecake Factory for dessert...we left at 4 and didn't get home till almost 10!! So fun!

Sunday morning K awoke to a pink wonderland and D made her special birthday breakfast! After church we had the P's over for birthday dinner, (she requested spaghetti carbonara and roasted asparagus )and raspberry cake and presents! What a great weekend!

Can't believe she's 11..she'll be in YW's next year! Oh gosh! I can't bear to think of it! Well...we will relish this year before we have to face reality!! Our baby girl's growing up!

Happy Birthday Sweetie...We are so proud of you and I thank Heavenly Father every day he blessed me with you! You are our special girl and we love you so much!

2009-11-05T19:05:00.003-06:00

Happy Happy 6th Birthday J!!!

It was the big 6 for my big boy and we're so proud of him! He has been very busy this year with kindergarten and loves being in Miss P's class with his very best friends A and L.

He's also been busy with wrestling and has found something he loves and is very good at. He is a natural athlete and it has been so fun watching him on the mat! It's amazing how focused he can be. I was worried wrestling would make my "rambunctious" boy even more crazy but he is a different person on the mat. I love that as soon as the whistle blows he snaps out of that focus and can pal around with his opponent!

Monday since there was no school we had a fun birthday party for him at the Zone and he loved just having his friends come out for him! Thanks to all that came! It was so fun!

Tuesday was his actual birthday so dad brought home his favorite..chocolate donuts with sprinkles! Then off to school! Since I was out sick, D took cupcakes in for me and did our traditional birthday lunch. I was so sad I missed it!

Birthdays are big at our house and the kids love to walk in and find the house decorated in their favorite color so BLUE it was! I seriously think this is their favorite part of their special day! His dinner request was pizza and then off to wrestling practice. We had yummy funfetti cake (made by dad) and then bed time!

The best part was Monday night after prayers J asked if he could sleep in our bed with us for his birthday. It made my day!! I feel like they're growing so fast I just want to "pause" moments and hold on to them! Happy Birthday J!!

We love you so much and hope you're day was as great as you are!

2009-10-02T02:39:00.004-05:00

A Love Letter:

To The People of Samoa,
My heart aches for you. Prayers and condolences to the many families affected by the tsunami. When we heard the news I didn't believe it. Many can relate state side who waited the first 2 days for news..any news..fully expecting bad news. Being from California, I knew when I heard "8.3 earthquake" that things were bad but then tsunami is a whole different thing. I was grateful to be with family...what a comfort it was to be together. I thought much of my grandma who passed 2 yrs ago wondering how many of her family she was reuniting with.

Finally yesterday we got news that at least our immediate family is OK. My dad lost 5 members of his extended family though. Most of the fatalities are the elderly and children. The pictures are just sad and awful and the reality is even worse. People who are there say there is so much devastation and that it is much worse than we could imagine. Villages are flattened and so many are still missing.

Last night we found out my mom's sister who lives in American Samoa lost her husband yesterday. Life is so unpredictable. What I know for sure...Heavenly Father has a plan for each of us. How grateful I am for forever families. How grateful I am for the gospel of Jesus Christ. What comfort that brings us in times of strife and tribulation.

My thoughts and prayers are with the people of the islands. To those who have passed..Manuia lou malaga...

2009-09-15T21:29:00.003-05:00

Ready for FALL...

Unpacking Autumn decor as we speak...

Pics Coming SOON!

2009-09-12T00:49:00.003-05:00

3 men & 1 little mama

+ 1 restful SUNDAY after church=
So Much FUN!!

2009-09-11T23:56:00.003-05:00

So K is a big 6th grader now and having fun being a big middle schooler! I on the other hand have been dreading this since last Spring when she graduated from Elementary school. I remember D and I looking at each other as we watched the graduates march in and feeling very much like when we sent her off to Sunbeams for the first time! I think I cried for all of the months of May and June!

Don'tget me wrong...I am so excited for the many experiences she is about to have. I remember being her age and feeling like I had the whole world at my feet! I had so many ambitions. There was the fashion designer phase followed shortly by the journalist and interior design phases. I was big into McGyver (spell check?) so of course there was the whatever you call what he did phase and then the forensic scientist era ( I was so before my time..CSI whatevah!)...investigative reporter..oh the list goes on! I was such a big dreamer then!

K's a big dreamer too and for that I am so grateful. She is fearless and I admire that so much. She never doubts her ability to try something new and constantly challenges herself. I love how she goes for it knowing that the experience is better than sitting it out on the sidelines. ..Go girl! I am so proud of you! Reach for them stars baby! I am so grateful to be your mama and I love you so much!!

2009-09-10T16:54:00.006-05:00

My little MEN

2009-09-10T14:25:00.011-05:00

Updates!

So school and sports and everything else has taken over our lives! The kids were so ready to get back to our regular routines and to be honest...so was I! Keeping 5 babes occupied and out of trouble is madness!! Seriously....I don't know how we survived those last 2 wks of summer!

NOw that they're back, my "bus" route is back in full swing! As I drive all over the place getting them to school, football, wrestling, middle school activities, drama auditions (K's trying out for "Grease"), and birthday parties..(seriously.. a whole other post could be about how many b-day parties we have on the calendar! So many I have a birthday closet where I stash presents when I find deals under $5! My budget for birthday presents used to be $10 but we have many weeks where there's 2 or 3 between all of them! I told you...a whole post!!) I very much feel like a bus driver! They're all growing up so fast that I don't mind it a bit! (ok...sometimes I do!) OK.. so here's a bit of what we've been up to! (Brace yourself...LONG POST!!)

K- LOVING middle school and everything that comes with it! She's in drama this year and trying out for a part in "Grease". She's growing up and becoming a beautiful little woman. I am so excited for the many new things that lie ahead for her but it's so bittersweet! I looked at pics from last year and something just happened over this summer.. she just looks so much older! She loves it..me not so much! She's looking forward to trying out for volleyball and basketball also.

Little D- My little 2nd grader is such a little man! He's busy busy with school and sports but still my little sweet boy. He's playing tackle football this year and LOVES it! It's so fun to watch him out there! He's also on a wrestling team with J and it has been fun to watch them spar with each other! He turned 7 last month and got a guitar from Uncle M and Papa and is loving his jam sessions with M.

J- Our big stud. J started Kinder this year and got D's old teacher. He also got to be with his 2 best friends L and A. Great for him..not so much for Mrs. P! He's having fun being a big boy and wrestling too. He's adjusting well to his new schedule and is getting taller! He's our little comedian. He is so sweet with B and loves taking care of his little brother! It's fun to see the boys and how different their personalities are.

M-Little Man is growing up so fast! He's in preschool this year and loves his new teacher! He's our little artist. He can do art projects all day long! I got him an art case to keep his supplies in and he carries it everywhere he goes! Ahhhhh..a man after my own heart! He's gotten taller and we're enjoying our last year together before big boy school! My baby's not a baby anymore...:(

B- What can I say about this tub of love?..So fun! If my body would let me, I'd have ten more of him! He's growing so fast..and FAT!! Oh how I love chubby babies! I can't believe he's 8 months old! I am seriously going to be planning his birthday party before we know it! He is EVERYWHERE!! He is crawling all over the house and I spend half the day trying to find him because like his big bro M...he's FAST!! He has 8 teeth now... 4 on top and 4 on the bottom..yeah, you read that right!8!! I am having so much fun with him and he brings so much JOY to our home.

As for D and me...we're doing great! We're happy, healthy and loving watching our babies grow together!..

2009-08-29T20:59:00.004-05:00

Happy Birthday Bubbs!

Today was little D's 7th birthday!! He had a fun day full of his favorite things....

7:45- Weigh-Ins (football)

8:30- Doughnuts and Kolaches with Dad

10:00-11:30 Football practice

& CUPCAKES!

1pm- 4:30- Pizza & Pool Party with friends and the fam! Thanks to everyone who came out! We let D invite who he wanted and had a fun mix of friends!

6pm- Dinner with the fam...sushi buffet (Bubbs pick...food blah..but company was great!:)

7:45- Off with Dad and Uncle M to Fantasy football draft like a big boy!

...7 yrs ago ...we just closed on our first house and I was 2 wks over due! I finally gave up and spent the night before painting like a mad woman and decided this boy would never come!

The next morning I went in for the 2nd time that week (I was going in every other day at that point!) to my usual appt. dressed in painting clothes because we we're heading straight back to the house to finish painting. There I was covered in paint and looking sooooo not cute and Dr. McD says he's sending me over to Labor and Delivery because he wanted to induce me. On my way there I went into full labor and my beautiful boy blew into this world with so much force I never even had to push! (Still very much the same today) The nurses knew exactly who he belonged to because he had paint chips all over him!

Here we are 7 years later and he is growing into such the little man. He is still so sweet and kind. He is definitely his father's son and loves sports and anything boy. He is full of life and is such a great example to those around him. I asked him what his favorite part about today was and he said getting his guitar from Papa and Uncle M and his first lesson!

We love you Bubbs! Hope you had an awesome day!

2009-08-28T16:41:00.002-05:00

MY BIRTHDAY BOY!!
{that's a pic of both my birthday boys but we'LL talk about the older one for today!}

Happy Birthday to the best man I know! Yes, D is turning the big 35! I have to say...He gets HOTTER every year! He's getting bits of gray and eeeewwwweeeee! SEXY! OK this is a G rated show folks!

Seriously...I just want to say how much I love and appreciate him. He is such an amazing man. Thank you sweetie for all you do for us!!! Hope you are having a terrific day (working..of course! You'd think being the boss he'd take a break! Hmmm...I wonder where he got that from!=)

D has found his niche here in Dallas I think. He is doing all the things he loves. He's worked hard to build a good company. He works so hard and I am so proud of him! Anyone who knows him knows that he loves to work hard and even more than that loves to play hard! When he's not busy with Scouting or helping out with the boys wrestling and football, he squeezes in time for plenty of basketball, raquetball, softball and hunting. Seriously..it makes me tired just thinking about it all!

Happy Big Day Babe! I love you so much and am so blessed to have you in my life. You make my life so much more fun! 13 yrs and 5 babies later...that's pretty fantastic!

Here's to you! I love you!

xoxoxox,
mama

2009-04-02T15:06:00.002-05:00

What are crazy little boys good for????

Cleaning stove tops.....

2009-03-31T02:14:00.000-05:00

B's here!!! Ok, so it's almost 3 months later...whatever..I'm sleep deprived! Anywho...B finally joined the mix and we couldn't be more thrilled! (More about the exciting birth later!) He is growing so fast...too fast! He's already TEETHING!!! My babies do get teeth in rather early but hey...at least they're not born with them!

I'll post pics soon...I've wanted to post about him but seriously...I couldn't remember my password...no really...I was locked out of my own blog!! I told you...sleep deprived!

He'll be up soon for his next feeding but I just have to say, I was very worried about how #5 would fit into our already chaotic brood and actually...he just makes it even better! In a funny way he has brought so much peace to our very busy home. I think babies have a way of forcing us to slow down and reminding us of the big picture. I am loving every minute I have with him and feel so grateful to have been blessed with my babies!!! Suddenly the towels being folded a certain way or repainting almost every room in the house doesn't seem so relevant to my everyday happiness...funny:) [David probably wouldn't think so...seriously..worst nesting phase...EVER!!]

B's doing great, he's getting fatter by the hour (love chubby babies!!) and I am doing great. I must be because I am blogging at 2:30 in the AM. My monkeys are growing up too fast and are so busy with school, soccer, music, etc. M is adjusting to B very well and they are becoming fast friends.

Ohhhhh and another thing B's added to my life: Domestic bliss! I have officially crossed the threshold and joined the ranks...yes...I am now...dun dah dah dah....A CRAFTING MACHINE!! I made B the cutest quilt with the help of my girlfriend and now have my very own sewing machine!! I'll post pics soon...

2008-10-09T09:37:00.000-05:00

I have an alligator in my belly!

So, I have something like 12 weeks left and apparently I am carrying an alligator in my belly! For the past week I have not slept much because the baby likes to roll around which was so fun when he started doing it but now after too many sleep deprived nights.....not so much. It seriously feels like he's going to roll himself out at any moment.

I wish I could get him on my schedule so we'd both get some sleep! I know my body movement during the day lulls him to sleep and I'm trying to think of a way I can keep rockin at night so maybe he'll calm down enough for me to catch some zz's. Any suggestions?

Sincerely exhausted,
Gator momma in Texas

2008-10-01T15:44:00.000-05:00

Goodbye....not so good.

So our family is a bit notorious for long, drawn out, heart wrenchingly sad, tearful farewells. I remember many times as a girl watching my mom say bye to her family and how sad it was not to mention how long it took. It wasn't uncommon to begin the goodbye session and not actually drive away till a few HOURS later. The legacy lives on!

We were so lucky to have Aggie and Bryce visit us for several weeks (I lost track how long exactly because we had so much fun!). Today they packed up and headed back to UT and you guessed it....we had a full blown tear fest. I don't know about Aggie but my eyes are so bloodshot and swollen, I will be cancelling my social calendar for the rest of the day! The kids were a mess and David got in on the fun too! I know....we're such babies.

I remember though watching my mom go through this (and still do) and thinking how much she must love her brothers and sisters because she hurts so badly when the have to part ways. I am grateful to have that same loving relationship with my family. She is an amazing sister and we had so much fun together!! I miss you Aggs!! Of course I miss you too Bryce!!

2008-09-26T02:17:00.001-05:00

ITS A BOY!

K's wedding budget just doubled....Amen!

2007-08-26T20:49:00.000-05:00

There she is Kalee the great! Yep she holds down the fort for me and Tiare. She is the best. Kalee is such a sweetheart. If I didn't know any better I'd think that all her great qualities come from her mother!

Oh Baby! Trader Joe's has the best oatmeal raisin cookies. I feel like I have died and gone to oatmeal raisin HEAVEN. Thank you Trader Joes!

Yep! Here you go. The whole bunch of us. You can tell the kids love taking pictures. I think all they are thinking about is playing with there cousins. When we were up in Utah last month our whole family went out for a fun walk into the mountains. I promise they were smiling when we weren't taking pictures. Dang! I am a lucky man look how gorgeous my wife is.

Oh yeah. Look at me! I am the best. Can you do this with your shorts?

2007-08-26T20:13:00.000-05:00

I love my Mama'a purse. It has everything. Candy, Gum, and my favorite MAKE-UP! Yes! I scored. Look at me I feel like I just came out of a carnival and didn't even have to pay for one of those ridiculous clowns to paint this on my face.

I don't know where they get there eating habits. They are always fighting over the food. I don't know, but does anyone want some bread.

Yes! I am a Texas Angel. A T-Baller I am. My first official Major leaugue T-Ball season began in the Spring of 2007. I played 4 magnificent games and due to the wonderful weather here in McKinney, Texas the other 5 games were postponed and then eventually cancelled. I just wanted everyone to see your next MVP. Check me out, I look good. I'm styl'in.. So.......Cool!

2006-10-10T23:02:00.000-05:00

I Think make-up is over-rated. Look at me it doesn't really enhace my facial features. If you ask me i don't get why women are always complaining about needing to put on there make-up. We'll....... if you really look close I guess i do look a little like Frida Khalo.

2006-09-24T15:22:00.000-05:00

Who's got the look? I've got the look. Yes. It is just you me and my Afro. (lil' Mikey)

Hi I'm Bubba. This is my first day of pre-school. This is my best friend. I only wish I knew his name.

(We were going through some picture and Bubba pointed at his new friend and said hey, that is my best friend. We asked what his name was and he looked at us and shrugged his shoulder, and said I don't know. )
I am the happiest saggy diaper afro man who exist. I think these diapers are over rated. I'm all about doing it Adam and Eve style. I wish I could convince my mommy and daddy of this.

(We often have to triple layer his clothes so he doesn't take his diaper off.)

2006-09-24T15:14:00.000-05:00

I am so sad. my life is in ruins. I can't beleive this would happen to me.
Well, I guess it wasn't so bad. Maybe they do love me.
Man. I love this family they make me so happy. I don't even remember what happend a couple of seconds ago. This is great. i love life.

Yes these three pictures took place in a matter of about 10 seconds. Jimmy is one of the funniest kids.

2006-09-24T01:07:00.000-05:00

We'll here she is our little 3rd grader almost 8 yrs old. What a beauty queen.
Here's mamma(Tiare) kale and Bubba (David) on a trip out to Oklahoma. We went out on a boat for a day and was that an experience with the kids. It was so much fun seeing their faces. Look at Bubba's you can tell it was an experience for him. ha. ha.
Kalee in her first season of fst pitch softball. We didn't know what to expect but she did really good her first season. She played for the Elite Cardinals.

2006-09-24T01:00:00.000-05:00

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Hello Family. THis is a picture of our boys. David, Jimmy, and lil' Michael. They are such a great little group. Quite handsome if you ask me.