Matchbook fun!

Yes, I'm still here. I have been super busy but I wanted to share a project I threw together this past weekend. It was part of a paper pack given to me by a master scrapbooker;) The pictures don't do the book justice. It looks just like a little matchbook.

Inspiring

Okay. So I know that the holidays are over. I'm in a bit of a funk so I keep looking for something inspiring and I keep returning to my December photos to relish all of the fun that we had. It helps me feel better. I'm looking forward to doing something creative with my photos. Check this out...

Tyler enjoying his pacifier and new hat and bunny on Christmas.

Here's some pictures of my silly "mooses".

Say Cheese

I'm still trying to share some of the fun we had over the holidays. Here's an attempt at a family pix with Papa and Grandma. (It's really hard to get the group to look and smile at the same time.)

Work is crazy busy. When's the next holiday?

It makes me sad

This morning on the way to work and school, Ryan says to me. Mommy, the Christmas lights are down...it makes me sad...I want to see baby Jesus (displays)." It is sad to see the decor disappear. He can spot those pretty lights a mile away.

By the way...we had a blast over the holiday at the Toledo zoo. We saw Santa, animals, fish, and lights. We ate popcorn. We rode the horsies. Check out a couple of pictures.

New Year, New Beginnings

Happy New Year. Our lives have been blessed with all kinds of new adventures. Tyler enjoyed the entertainment center for the first time. He also ate Rice Cereal for the first time. He didn't enjoy 4 shots in the leg for his 4-month immunizations yesterday though.

Ryan pooped his underwear for the first time;( but is doing a great job going Peepee in the potty. Ryan is mastering his new toys and has been a good boy with the exception of a few unacceptable vocabulary words.

Jim is adjusting to 1st shift. I am adjusting to Jim being on first shift;) Our lives are constantly changing but I wouldn't change a thing. Ok...1 thing. You can guess what that would be if you have the time. Gotta go. Take Care.

Happy Birthday Ryan!

He's 3. It's hard to believe that our little boy is already 3. We enjoyed the day with family and friends at the bowling alley. What a hoot. The kids had a lot of fun. Some got bored with the bowling after a while, and others enjoyed the game until the time was up. Ryan threw as many balls as he could. He hopped up and down with excitement each time. (When he didn't get a strike he would turn around with a sad face. I guess he's a little competitive already.) We really enjoyed the day.

Today we are staying home to enjoy our new toys. Our house if full of new challenges and Ryan is determined to give each equal play time. (Daddy's really getting good at Pac-Man and Basketball Shootout too!)

I'll post some pictures soon. What a wonderful season.

Holiday

Woo Hoo! I'm on vacation until January. There's no better feeling. Ok...there's probably a better feeling but no one has delivered my million dollar check yet;) We're going to the zoo tonight to see the lights and I'm hoping it helps to get me in the spirit.

This week was very stressful at work as we were informed of impending layoffs that affects a large number of people at my plant. Some are already worried about how they will pay their rent or feed their kids. Please pray that our economy turns around soon. Enough said.

Hey, I wanted to share a peek of my Christmas cards that I really enjoyed making. Anyway, I may get caught up in life during my vacation so I may not be blogging much. Hope your holiday is happy.