snow angels

I think someone is missing the snow...

J-I-M-M-Y....

Jimmy attacked Caroline's hair bow container last night.

I'm thinking red is his color...even though he favors Mickey Mouse.

a busy Jimmy

It looks like Jimmy has been one busy elf at the North Pole.
For the last couple of days Jimmy has been taking it easy.

Jimmy, the Elf

This morning, while the kids were eating their hearty breakfast, we heard something at the door. To our surprise, there was a package at the door step from Santa. He had dropped off one of his finest Elves. The kids were delighted to meet our new friend and they agreed to name him Jimmy.
Caroline, just adored him. The boys on the other hand were not too sure about his presence and had lots of questions about how far away this elf could really see them.



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thankful

Do you ever wonder if your raising you're kids right?
I do. I always do.

I wonder if they will grow up to be strong, loving, happy, and respectful individuals?
Lately, these thoughts have been flooding the back of my head.
I mean, they've always been there... but, it seems since the boys have hit 2nd and 4th grade, the thoughts have really been bugging me.
I really do hope that my hubby and I are doing everything right.
I'm sure we are, but, the thoughts are still there.
Today, I surprised Cameron at school and brought him Whataburger for lunch. While I was there, I was able to grab a sneak peak of Jake heading out to recess. Little did I know that Jake saw me. He surprised me and came running inside the lunch room to give me a HUGE hug!! At that moment, my heart melted. I knew right then and there that my kids were going to be just fine. Life is good.

Today, I'm thankful for my children.
I'm, thankful to be their mom.
I'm thankful I'm a better person because of them.

thankful

Today, I'm thankful for my close friend, Casey, and for her cool kids, Alex & Taylor. I'm thankful we could have a Thanksgiving/bring in the Christmas cheer party and paint ornaments.

thankful

Today, I'm thankful for lazy Mondays.
They are the best & I look forward to them after working the weekend shift.
After the boys go to school, it's breakfast & lunch in the bed, movies, & just a little cleaning for the day.

(picture taken October 2009)

thankful

Today, I'm thankful for our family made up holiday, "Hallowgiving". A mini celebration of Halloween & Thanksgiving combined. The kids can wear their Halloween costumes(boys were too busy playing outside to even consider changing into their costumes) and we have a mini Thanksgiving dinner and say what we are thankful for.

Halloween

We celebrated Halloween this year with our friends, the Perales Family, or as our kids like to call us, "the Youngerales". We ended up setting up a tent, decorating it, and passing out 160 hot dogs, chips, candy, and water. The night was a hit and I think this was our best Halloween yet!









Macy (bumble bee), Cee Cee (super girl), Mylie (witch), Jake (Cowboys football player), Chance (Darth Vader), and Cameron (Texans football player).

thankful

Today, I am thankful for new patio chairs.

(picture found somewhere on yahoo image search...can't remember where! Certainly, this is not my chairs or my view, but it's pretty awesome !)
This evening, I enjoyed sipping hot chocolate, rocking in my new patio chair, and watching my kids & hubby run around outside. The weather is perfect & my heart is full.

thankful

Today, I'm thankful for grillin & chillin with the fam.

On the menu: steak, chicken, couscous, mac & cheese, and corn

Second & Fourth

group photo

Trying to take pictures of 6 kiddos and a sweet grandma is a HOT mess!

I could never be a photographer! Entertaining 6 kids to remain happy, calm, and to look at the camera is ridiculously outrageous...but, nevertheless, FUN, and now I have lasting memories.

9

Another catch up post....
Cameron turned 9 in June and it has become a tradition by celebrating "hotel" style for his birthdays. We packed up our bags and headed to Splashway Water Park in Sheridan for the afternoon and then headed back to our favorite family hotel, The Marriott, located just down the road from our house. It doesn't matter the location of the hotel...our kids go nuts just hearing the word HOTEL!!!!









Breakfast of Champions (Texas style)....


Cameron's birthday wish was for a NOOK reader....

Cameron & Caroline being crazy at the hotel. Caroline's favorite feature at the hotel is the blow dryer (looks like Cheetos all over her dress).

At Splashway, Cameron hit the back of his head on a water slide. He had a pretty good size bump on the back of his head.

My clan....I love them so much!

(Cameron, age 9, Jake, age 7, and Cee Cee, age 3)