Santas helpers

We are enjoying the holday season. I love the decoration and lights. It makes everything feel so warm and cozy. Time is going by so fast, I wish the month of december could slow down a bit. We will be mailing out our Christmas cards in a few days. Take care

First snowfall

Last night we got out first snow that was more then a dusting. It wasn't much, but the kids and dogs loved it! We are looking forward to seeing some more snowflakes fall!

family pics

We got a new family picture taken. We thought since Dad was home for the holidays now was a good time. We are excited about them. I think they came out well.

Basketball

Both Maria and Conner love playing Basketball at the YMCA!

Dresser

We finally bought ourselves a dresser, took us many years. I sanded it and started staining it when I ran out of stain. I went back to the store and they were sold out of the shade Im using! Im going to put new knobs on it to. I will post a pic when Im done. I have 2 end table to sand and satin aswell!

appy Thanksgiving everyone! We are very thankful this year. We couldn't ask for more. We hope everyone has a wonderful day! Give hugs and lots of thanks!

baby got back

Does this dress make my butt look big? :)

Maggie

Daddys home! We had a nice Sunday. We went and saw the movie Planet 51. The kids both enjoyed it. It was pretty cute. We have been busy with the new puppy. She is fitting in very well. She loves the kids and has put up with them very well. Maria treats her like she is a stuffed animal. Tank seems to enjoy her for the most part. He has gotten jealous, but I think they will be best buds! She is perfect!

We are getting a new Fur baby!

ur new puppy! Her name is Maggie she is 13 weeks old. She is a peek a poo. Her mother is a Pekingese and her father a toy poodle. Danny will be picking her up on his way home this Saturday!! We are so excited!! I will post pics of Maggie with Tank when she comes home!In the pictures she is the one on the right!

Happy Veteran's Day

Happy Veterans Day! I'm at a loss of words when it comes to how to thank a Veteran for their service to our country. So I will simply say Thank-you. A special thanks to those close to me who have served their country. My older brother Jr, who is an amazing role model, and my sister Sarah who is an incredible strong and courageous woman, and of course my husband who I love very much. Don't forget to thank the families of the Veteran's, they serve their country too and make many sacrifices. America has many opportunities and we can all thank a veteran for the possibility of having a better world.

Comparing pictures

The picture on the left is Maria's Kindergarten Picture. Taken October 2009. The picture on the right is off me. I think it is my first grade picture, but I'm unsure. Allot of people say we look alike. I can see it a little bit I guess. I miss my unicorn hair ties!!

Sick Again

We are all under the weather! yucky! Conner has the worst of it at the moment. The kids missed their first basketball practice this morning. I feel really bad, but theres not much I can do. I hope the kids are ready to go back to school on Monday!

Halloween

Halloween this year was very busy. Friday I voluntered at Conners school for their Harvest Festival. Both Maria and Conner had parades at their schools! We also went trick or treating at the local mall. We went trick or treating on Halloween aswell, but that was cut short from all the rain! Yikes!! We are hoping Daddy will be home for Halloween next year!

Good Citizen Award

Maria won the first good citizen award for her class! This means the teacher saw her being recpectful, tolerent, and kind. I am very proud of her! She is amazing!

Its offical Dan has re-enlisted and agreed to 8 more years in service. I am very proud of him. Being an Army family has been tough. Dan has been gone alot, probaly gone as much as he is home. He has been in the Army for 7 years and 8 more will make 15. So we are lifers! We are hoping to stay at Fort Drum NY for as long as we can. I love you Danny! Good job!

First blog post!

elcome to my blog! I am going to try this out. I hope to be able to make it an exciting and fun way to keep up with our family. Time goes by so fast and kids grow even faster! So hopefully in the next few weeks I will have this fiqured out. Be patient with me!