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Here is the ole' Christmas card this year! I love getting Christmas cards in the mail everyday...it is the one thing that brightens my day. I especially love the ones with photos to see how people have changed over the year, especially the little ones! Merry Christmas!

Cherish the moments

I know, it's been awhile, I do apologize. We actually had a family tragedy on Thanksgiving. My uncle had an anurism and then ended up dying the following Monday. It was a shock; completely sudden. I still can't believe he is gone. So with that, I have been feeling a little unmotivated. Not to mention that I have had a sinus infection for the past 2 weeks, had to throw my husband's company Christmas party and just dealing with the holiday bustle.....which really is nothing compared to the loss of family. I feel a little absent minded. I must say, if I have learned anything from these past 3 weeks, it is that LIFE needs to be taken seriously and that there is no room for useless relationships and that family truly is THE most important thing! You never know when someone could be taken from your life...so cherish those that you have and relish in the memories of those that now watch over you.

So, on another note, here is a picture of my hubby and I from a family photo shoot we did recently...mmm, I love him!
Oh and my son just threw up...lovely...it is going to be a long night, but it is okay because this is what being a mother is all about!!!

Sorry for the randomness, I'll get it together soon!

thankful

I am thankful for my healthy family...Happy Thanksgiving!

Today

Today I am thankful for being able to spend the whole week with my kids having fun, doing whatever we want...

Little Helper

I finally got my hubby to hang my clipboards in the dining room the other night
(inspired by this blog) and of course he couldn't do it without his little helper...so cute!!!

stay home

I can't tell you how much I love this poster...I don't actually own it, but have been dreaming about it for quite some time...I think I might have to get it for my hubby for Christmas, because really, there is nothing I love more than staying home with my family!

4 kids, 2 adults and a week in Tahoe

About two weeks ago, my girlfriend and I took our 4 kiddos up to Lake Tahoe for 5 days. We had an absolute blast and made some memories that we'll never forget....

.the fall colors
.looking for pinecones and sticks with our munchkins
.the girls deciding to do Rocco's hair with a bow (and him enjoying it)
.good talks
.glasses of wine

.good, fresh food
.hikes that only lasted 30 minutes
.the munchkins getting naked and going in the freezing lake and loving it

.cuddling with our kids
.drinking warm coffee every morning
.carving pumpkins

.my car breaking down and having to be towed
.everyone looking at us like we were crazy
It was a truly priceless trip...we can't wait to do it again!!

One last bit of Halloween

Here's a look at my kiddos costumes....I got to spend a night with Belle and Batman. They would only stop for a second so they could get their picture snapped. It was a fun night. I'm trying to decide what to do with all of this Halloween candy now, but the decorations are packed up and now I am ready to decorate for Christmas....

The Pumpkin Patch

Yesterday, my mom and I took the kids to the pumpkin patch for an afternoon of fun! It was rather warm, but we had fun finding the perfect pumpkin and enjoying all of the other activities there were to do. It was a great change, as I have not been feeling very well. Apparently there is a virus going around that gives you an achy body, a hoarse voice and no energy to do anything...luckily I am starting to feel better except for a little bit of the body aching left. Hopefully I can kick it soon!!!See that pumpkin there on the right hand side? Yes, that is the one we chose...you should have seen my mom and I trying to roll it into the wagon, that deserved a picture....

Savanna found the perfect pumpkin!!!
A hug from sister on the train!!!

34 years

My parents just celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary this last Saturday. They got married when my dad was 19 and my mom was 17 and they are still so happily married. I feel so blessed to have such amazing role models and parents. I love you Mom and Dad

Who knew Florida could be so much fun!!!

In a nutshell, this was our vacation....
Disneyworld was a blast, but we were truly exhausted after spending the day there. Savanna thought she was a princess being there and enjoyed seeing all of the characters and riding the rides while Rocco snoozed. The beach was so relaxing! We spent our mornings swimming at the pool while enjoying some poolside libations. We all took naps and then enjoyed our afternoons on the beach before heading inside to cook dinner. They had a farmer's market our first day in town which was so exciting and we splurged on all of the local veggies, fruits and of course, fish! My hubby made some mouthwatering meals...yum! We had a great time with family, got to enjoy a little date night and eat ice cream almost everyday!!! It was a fabulous vacation....can't wait to do it again next year!!!

My baby...

It doesn't happen very often that I get a chance to get in the pictures with my kids as I am always the one taking them. Today my good friend Cathy and I went out and took some photos of Rocco and my friends daughter Stella. I had fun, but the kiddos were tired and didn't like all of the stickery weeds (I don't blame them). Cathy got this one of Rocco and I. I was looking up at a bird and I think Rocco was getting ready to blow a kiss....I love it!!! Thanks Cathy!

Love & Marriage

My cousin Tanner married his beautiful bride on Friday night. It was a fabulous evening had by all...

An afternoon at the library

(This picture was taken using the Hipstamatic app on my i-phone)

I Heart You

Yesterday I snapped a few photos of my kiddos with this adorable little chalkboard bubble from RVA...I've had it for a few months now, but finally got the chance to have some fun with it...I love it!!! I can't wait to have more fun with it!

Daddy-O

Happy Father's Day to the best dad ever...I love you!!!

And to my hubby for giving me the most adorable babies ever...I love you!

It was all Yellow..

This is my cousin's fiance Lindsay. They are getting married in September and last Saturday my mom and I had a bridal shower for her. It was fabulous and so much fun!

Lindsay loves Lemondrops, so I made a huge batch of them and they were a hit!
And of course, I had to make a batch of my delicious cupcakes..in yellow and white this time!
My mom put together all of the beautiful flower arrangements...it was a fabulous day!

Inspiration...I need it!

I really do apologize for my absence...things have been so crazy busy that I seriously can't see straight...I had a minor little surgery, we've had lots of family visiting from Florida and Pennsylvania and went on a camping trip. Between all of that, we have started swim lessons, preschool is ending for the year just to have a week break and then start up again in two weeks with me as the new part time teacher and just trying to keep things sane around the house. I have to get things in order and get organized for the summer before I lose my head. It's all about managing my time....and to be honest with you, I just haven't felt inspired lately and that is what saddens me the most...so I need to get my booty into gear and get inspired and motivated...and to do that, I need to tune into the two little people that inspire me the most!

5 blissful years....

Happy Anniversary Babe! It's been a great 5 years and I am looking forward to spending the rest of my life with you! I love you so much....xoxoxox

Ohdeedoh

Check out my daughter's 4th birthday party featured on Ohdeedoh...so exciting!!!