Big Guys' new Haircut

Today I saw the opportunity to give Justin a haircut. I have found that while he is playing in the bath, he is preoccupied and I can cut his hair.



Here is Jamie's Family Birthday Cupcake Cake.

We made Jamie a Mardi Gras mask to wear at her party today.

We're off to the TRACK!!!!

We are heading out this weekend for a wonderful relaxing "GROWN-UP WEEKEND" with friends of ours, for the 4th year. This is a break that we all deserve. Some people do not think that a stay at home does much but let me tell you...I have been at home and running to the Dr.'s office for two weeks, with two throw up episodes (one with each kid) RSV and now double yes that's DOUBLE ear infections!!! Oh don't the drug companies love us!!! Thanks God for insurance!! In the craziness of all the sickness some stupid lady rear ended me and the kids yesterday after school. I'm still on awe that she did not receive a ticket and the police did not write up a police report... what is up with that? NO damage done to my Tahoe, but she got a huge whole in her bumper from my trailer hitch! HAHA serves her right!!!
Anyway I hope that I will be able to report winnings when we arrive back.

Newest Blog Award!

I have accepted an award from The 4-Crow's! Thank You ShaRhonda for noting me!
This award acknowledges the values that every blogger shows in his/her effort to transmit cultural, ethical, literary and personal values every day.The rules to follow are:
1) Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person that has granted the award and his or her blog link.
2) Pass the award to another 15 blogs that are worthy of this acknowledgment. Remember to contact each of them to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

I now pass it on to the following:

Clogger-Girl
Traveling2some


OK, I only Have 2 to pass on to, ShaRhonda you know and Tagged the people that I know.

11 YEARS AGO

Where does the time go????
This is 11 years ago.



I could not believe what I was just given.... a beautiful baby girl.

3:39pm
8 lbs
20 inches

Baby feet are sooo sweet!!!

This is her "BUCKET" marker from the nursery.
I also have the three hospital bands that I wore, Kevin's hospital band and both of Jamie's bands.
(her ankle band and wrist band)

after looking at Jamie's Baby book I decided to enter a some of Jamie's "FIRSTS".
1st Tooth November 17th, 1998
1st Smile March 27th, 1998
Rolls Tummy to Back June 22nd, 1998
Rolls Back to Tummy October 9th, 1998
1st Giggle June 1st, 1998
1st Laugh June 8th, 1998
Sits up August 8th, 1998
Pulled up October 25th, 1998
Clapped hands August 24th, 1998
Waves Bye-Bye August 20th, 1998
1st Snow March 8th, 1998

The "SPRINGFIELD NEWS LEADER"

The sweetest Birth Announcements that I could find!!!


I hope that you enjoyed the little trip down memory lane, I know I did and I am still in shock that it has already been 11 years!!!!

I may just enter some more memories tonight... Check Back

Sweet Justin

My sweet baby boy has "RSV" Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus. I had this when I was 8 months pregnant with Jamie (very rare for adult to get it, but maybe this makes Jamie immune to it- I wish). It is a very contagious Respiratory Virus. Justin was at the Doctors office today and was diagnosed with it. They did breathing treatments on him and sent us home with a "nebulizer" and a prescription for Albuterol. So we have to do these breathing treatments at home until Tues when we go in for a recheck. Here are some pictures of Justin getting his breathing treatment.

This is when Justin is occupied and is not thinking about what I am doing to him....like watching Disney CARS.

This is what he looks like when he remembers what I am doing to him..HAHAHA

Blah Blah

Justin is finally on the mend. We went to the Dr. on Monday and Justin was put on: A Steroid, Antibiotic and Cough Medicine. I think that he is finally feeling better, we got a whole night sleep last and hope for another full night.

On a different note "A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to all of my family :

Kevin Feb 4
Memaw Sue Feb 5
Gramps-Dad Feb 14
Jamie Feb 16

I am going to try to do a post on Monday for Jamie's 11th b-day so that you all can see how much my little baby is changing into a beautiful young girl...OMG almost a teen!!!!!!! HELP


I just thought these pictures were funny!!

Sick kids

Poor baby Justin has been sick for 5 days now!

This is Justin, Wednesday night after an evening of throwing up......

This is Justin on Friday, enjoying Cars movie and not throwing up....

BUT THEN

Jamie ended up with Justin's bug Friday night....

So Saturday, Daddy got the kids out so that they could get some fresh air...

This is Justin Sunday morning after his humid bath/shower to open up this congestion....He was not ready to get dressed but he wanted his HELMET.
He now seems to have croup...
the drama:
To be continued.......

This is just a cute video from our last trip to Springfield, to one of our favorite restaurants:
PASTA HOUSE

I hope that everyone is well!!!

Just alittle note

There are many ways to tell a child how great they are but I love this:
101 ways to encourage a child

WOW • WAY TO GO • SUPER • YOU'RE SPECIAL • OUTSTANDING • EXCELLENT •
GREAT• GOOD • NEAT • WELL DONE • REMARKABLE • I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT • I'M PROUD OF YOU • FANTASTIC • SUPER STAR • NICE WORK • LOOKING GOOD • YOU'RE ON TOP OF IT • BEAUTIFUL • NOW YOU'RE FLYING • YOU'RE CATCHING ON • NOW YOU'VE GOT IT • YOU'RE INCREDIBLE • BRAVO • YOU'RE FANTASTIC • HURRAY FOR YOU • YOU'RE ON TARGET • YOU'RE ON YOUR WAY • HOW NICE • HOW SMART • GOOD JOB • THAT'S INCREDIBLE • HOT DOG • DYNAMITE • YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL • YOU'RE UNIQUE • NOTHING CAN STOP YOU NOW • GOOD FOR YOU • I LIKE YOU YOU'RE A WINNER • REMARKABLE JOB • BEAUTIFUL WORK • SPECTACULAR • YOU'RE SPECTACULAR • YOU'RE DARLING • YOU'RE PRECIOUS • GREAT DISCOVERY • YOU'VE DISCOVERED THE SECRET • YOU FIGURED IT OUT • FANTASTIC JOB • HIP, HIP, HURRAY • BINGO • MAGNIFICENT • MARVELOUS • TERRIFIC • YOU'RE IMPORTANT • PHENOMENAL • YOU'RE SENSATIONAL • SUPER WORK • CREATIVE JOB • SUPER JOB • FANTASTIC JOB • EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE • YOU'RE A REAL TROOPER • YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE • YOU ARE EXCITING • YOU LEARNED IT RIGHT • WHAT AN IMAGINATION •WHAT A GOOD LISTENER • YOU ARE FUN • YOU'RE GROWING UP • YOU TRIED HARD • YOU CARE • BEAUTIFUL SHARING • OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE • YOU'RE A GOOD FRIEND • I TRUST YOU • YOU'RE IMPORTANT • YOU MEAN A LOT TO ME • YOU MAKE ME HAPPY • YOU BELONG • YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND • YOU MAKE ME LAUGH • YOU BRIGHTEN MY DAY • I RESPECT YOU • YOU MEAN THE WORLD TO ME • THAT'S CORRECT • YOU'RE A JOY • YOU'RE A TREASURE • YOU'RE WONDERFUL • YOU'RE PERFECT • AWESOME • A+ JOB • YOU'RE A-OK MY BUDDY • YOU MADE MY DAY • THAT'S THE BEST • A BIG HUG • A BIG KISS • SAY I LOVE YOU!

But always remember
"A smile is worth a thousand words"