Say "Cheese"

This is what happens when Aydan finds my camera.....

28 weeks

AND counting down 12 weeks to go (or less)
So already I am getting those looks from people when they ask when I am due--Febuary 21st--adn they are like OH! yes because I already look over 8 months preggo--and that might be because i am measuring 2 weeks ahead--go figure!! So I am sure she will be another BIG baby, but I am hoping for under 9lbs--lol

Brooklyn's new hat

I just love my knitting!!

Christmas Time

We got the tree all up and the kids are stocked!!

stockings go on your feet right?!?!

Happy 12th Birthday Quintin!!

WOW 12 years old, can you believe he made it this far--LOL

He wanted a Where's Waldo Hat--this is what I made--pretty close

he got an electric scooter--I may regret buying this--LOL

I Love Shopping!!

And I love Black Friday!! So Zach and I got up at 4 and hit the stores!! No big must have purchases, but got alot of the little stuff!! And we were home by 8 am!! BUT no I am in trouble for spending TOO much money so the next two weeks are gonna be slim pickens for sure--oh well that is how it goes RIGHT?!?!
Hope everyone else survived the big shopping day......Now I am off to bed!!!!

I am Thankful!!

Well it seems that we only talk about what we are Thankful for around Thanksgiving...This year I am gonna try to remember to do it more!!
But anywho..I am a very blessed women, I know I complain about everything but the truth of the matter is...I am blessed in more ways than you can imagine!!
My husband--who does drive me crazy at times, I do love him dearly...He came into our lives and has made it so much better. He works crazy stupid hours so that I can stay home with the kids, and he provides so much for us!! He is the greatest dad I have ever seem!!!
My kids-who ALSO drive me nuts, but they are a great group of kids!! All with different personalities that make me laugh each and every day.  My goal is to raise them to have respect for others, be a caring person, and to be able to make it in the real world.. Now they may hate me sometimes but that just means I am on the right path! 
I am thankful we are all healthy and hope we continue to be so!!
My baby--although she has no definite name yet, I am thankful for #5...she was a surprise that took me awhile to get used too but I think we will be ok!! She is growing and kickin away..I hope the rest of this pregnancy is uneventful!!!
My family-although they are far away during these holidays, I am glad they are there!! We had a wonderful wedding this year for Lierin and Matt, and Miss Alyssa came to us in January!!  I wish them all the best thru these holiday seasons, and cant wait to see what nexzt year brings!!
My friends-maybe the most important because the keep me sane!! I have some wonderful friends, you know the kind that no matter how much my mouth runs they are still there for me--LOL (it does that alot) I have also lost a few friends this year and that is ok too because with this I grow and learn!! And it makes me appreciate the ones who stand by me no matter what more of a blessing to me (you know who you are!!)

Now thru these holidays we are gonna face a huge financial issue but I know with everyone in my life we will get thru it, even when I get to thinking we will not, I have to remember I AM VERY BLESSED and should remember EVERYTHING I have to be Thankful for!!!

Now last but not least I am thankful for Holiday food!!!!! This is the first time in years that I can fully enjoy it all and seconds because I am not on any diet, not watching my weight!! WOOHOO!!! Here is to being pregnant during the holidays!!!

God Bless All of you!! I love you all and have a GREAT Thanksgiving!!!

Happy Birtday to Ian!!!

Now we must remember that I am 2 days older than him...so that makes me the boss---right?!?!?! hahahah

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE!!! LUV YA!!!!!

Happy Birthday to ME!!!

Yes today is my 34th birthday!! I love love my birthday!! Although this year no big hoohah (like I usually like) but that is ok.. I woke up this morning to Aydan handing me the cutest stuffed kitty he and dad went early and picked out!! AND they got me flowers and chocolate!! He was extatic to give me a present which was the greatest ever!!! Then as I checked my facebook my wall was already overflowing with Happy Birthday messages from all my great friends, and throughout the day my phone would beep with another message!! Quintin wrote me a letter with a picture saying "mom I couldnt get you a present so I hope this picture will do" LOL love it!! Zach actually told he Happy Bday!! 
I feel so blessed to have wonderful friends and a great family!! LOVE YOU ALL!!!!

Knitting is fun!!!

I am loving this knitting thing, especially with no cable this gives me something to do (besides clean--hahah)
Here is my second hat I have successfully made--YAY

And this is Brooklyn "helping"

Family Day!!!

So today we loaded up the kids and headed for the Monument...we were gonna geocach but it started raining but I got some pictures on rocks (as Aydan said)...The drive up was funny indeed--a drive according to a 4yr old..WOW look at all the big rocks, there and there and there--mom take my picture on a rock, Dad watcxh out for those kids in the road, oh ok we missed them, WOW look at the city dad, MOM look more big rocks, DAD mom said slow down or she will barf on you--THIS kid cracks me up!!! I didnt get any good all 4 kid photos cause "some 13 yr old" wouldnt participate--ugh--LOL
We ended the day going to the movie, we saw Harry Potter, very good and all kids sat thru all 2 1/2 or so hours of it!! YAY, then we go to leave and what is blowing in the air--SNOW!!!!

Aydan on his rock

this kid scares me

almost a good pic

snowball fight

She Sleeps

FINALLY!!!

Carmel Pumpkin Poke Cake

SSSSSOOOOOO yummy!!! If you need a fast dessert to make for Thanksgiving, here you go!!!

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/caramel-drizzled-pumpkin-poke-cake/333e0182-66d7-438e-9ae1-1c1cb1b2383f?WT.dcsvid=NTE5MDM4NDUxNAS2&rvrin=71B30F7C-0C83-DC11-920E-00110A5B41E6&WT.mc_id=Newsletter_BC_11_17_2010

"Letters to God"

So we have no cable but we have Netflix (YAY) so we have been watching movies and tonight we watched "Letters to God"....and I bawled and bawled and bawled!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a great movie to put faith in a child prespective!!! It really was an eye opening movie, how children are selfless and so caring and talk to God like he is a friend...I think I have learned something from this movie for sure and I think EVERYONE needs to watch it (but be sure to have tissue!!)

Flashback to the 80"s

Yep we Tie dyed shirts!! IT is so much easier nowadays they way back when--LOL....The kids had an awesome time and were super excited to wear their shirts today!!!