Pumpkin patch, Fall, and other fun stuff!

First off, about my last post...as many of you guessed, Madison is attempting using the potty. But really, I don't think she is ready. I have read to leave the little potty out so that she can get to it, but she likes to put the seat on as a hat, or stand in it. Fun right? yeeaaa-hah.

Sooo we went to the pumpkin patch, but as the great mommy as you all know that I am, I didn't get alot of pictures. I was too busy chasing Madison through the crowd(yes we were smart and went on a Saturday, after the Duck game was over.....for the locals, you know what I'm talking about) and trying to sanitize her hands after she had to touch every animal on that farm. But she was cute doing it. And why didn't Andrew help me out? Because he had Mr. Nolan strapped to him in the baby carrier and was limited to small movements:o) But we had fun, and got two pumpkins(both weighting more then my kids together!) and some yummy corn.
Picture time!!






So I thought I would share some pictures of the drive down the mountain( again, for the locals, you know what I'm talking about) and the pretty fall colors. But the pics are ok, I need a better camera and these were taken from inside the car and the window was yuck.





Kinda pretty huh?

Alright, and now some super cute pictures of my kids, yay!
So a day early and mommy made them get all dressed up and pose for the camera:o) A few attempts and then the finished product:o)










So there you have it:o) Hope you all have a good day if you don't do halloween and if you do...well, be safe and have fun!
Oh and I know what I'm going to do for the month of November, but you'll have to wait and see on the 1st:o) And remember to sign up, all you have to do is post every day for the month of November!



Ciao.

random

Madison, honey, your toilet seat is not a hat, ok?

Cuteness and stuff....

So today I thought I would share some pictures of my ever-so-cute-kids:o) But first, a picture a of me and my sisters:
As you can see, that's me, then Sandra and then our little sister Sharmain, but we call her Shar-par, or Shar-par-ness, or simply weirdo(but in the most loving way possible:o)) And ugh, I have the fattest cheeks ever! And Sandra is Miss Skinny Mini! We had fun when her family came down, but it was not long enough.

So my kids are cute...there is no getting past that. But when the get together....it makes me all warm and fuzzy inside:o)Like the other day, we got this on camera:

Now that's cute huh? And Madison didn't want us to take him down, she liked having him on her lap. Oh and also, she loves to tickle him....I wish I could post video's because it's something that every one should see:o)
And these next photos are how they play:o)


yes they are in their pj's, and wanna know something really sad? These tow pics were taken about 20min ago, and it's about 1pm here:o) I'm still in my pj's too. Yuck, right?
Don't judge. It's our lazy day today....and we just seem to have allot of those around here:o)
I'm going to be post some pictures of my town later tonight, just to show all the fall colors here, so be sure and come back to check it out!



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Blah...blah...blah...

I'm in some sort of slump here, and I know I'm going to be in trouble when November gets here....why, oh why did I sign up for NaBloPoMo? For those who don't know what it is, just simply click on my NaBloPoMo badge to the right there----->
And if you don't want to, it just simply means that I signed to post every day for the month of November.........I must be crazy, it will be a challenge.
I see that other people doing it have themes that they are going to post about, but me...no clue as what to do.


So anyways, as some of you know(if you have been reading my posts "100 things about me") I like to listen to music all the time...right? Well right now my favorite song is "Slow me down" by Emmy Rossum....here is a video of that song for you to enjoy:o)

Nice huh? Very...ummm....soothing?

Ok, now for some advertising! Yay!:o)
One of my blogger/mommy friends make the cutest thing ever! They are called Diva Leggs, and are just soo darn cute!...oh wait, have I already said that? Anyways, they are perfect to compleat any outfit, and great with just a onsie on too. Also they would add extra wormth to your little ones legs during the cold season(just in time huh?) and also can be worn on arms if you don't want to deal with the bulkiness of sweaters! So, now just click-clik on This


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Fun Monday!! #38

This week's Fun Monday is being hosted by WT, he wants to see some clothing art. That's tee shirts, baseball caps, hoodies, sports uniforms or any bit of clothing that you or your kids own that has interesting, funny or artistic graphics.

So, I thought that this would be easy, but really me and my husband don't own alot of interesting shirts or clothing...but my kids do, or I seem to think so:o)

First we'll start off what Andrew and I have:

This one is mine(butterflies are not Andrew's thing:o)) the butterflies are crocheted and have pearls and other beads on them:

And this one is Andrew's, it's Stewie from "Family Guy"
This is the kind of t-shirts Andrew has, like Han Solo, Thunder cats, Mighty Mouse and one that says "I fling Poo"... yup, and he gets stopped all the time by people saying how neat his shirts are:o)

Ok, now for the kids shirts:

This is a sweater that my aunt got for Madison, and the lady that she bought it from made it...and yes some are alpacas, because my aunt raises them:o)

And this shirt Madison just loves, because 1. she's a big sister and 2. she a girly girl that love sparkles:o)
:o)

Go Ducks!! (Sorry, I just had to)

Ok, Nolans shirts...but first his swim shorts, they are the cutest thing I ever seen, it kinda looks like it was airbrushed on: Cute huh?
And some more of my faves of his, and Andrew likes them alot too:o)
And this last one I could not find the shirt, I have looked all over, but I found a picture of him in it:
And Nolan is totally a ladies man, he flirts, he flirts bad....have to watch out when he gets older, all the girls will be coming around:o)
Oh I forgot I had this one, it's a vest my grandmother gave me, and it has Noah's Arch on it. I don't know if she made it or bought it, I'll have to ask her. But I thought it was nice, reminds me of a quilt:

So there you have it. I'm interested in seeing what other people put up, and I hope I did this right.


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Poop.

Yes, poop. That's what I feel like today. I started off the day feeling ok. Got up with Nolan, did our usual morning routine while Madison and Andrew slept. The about 11ish I got really tired and my stomach started to hurt really bad.
Ugh. It still kind of hurts. So...hummm.....how about some randomness?

This morning, instead of coming up the stairs to ask me a question, Andrew calls the home phone with his cell phone.....that's ok, I guess maybe I would have done the same thing if I got to sleep in....oh, wait...that never happens:o)

If you had bacon something the night before, your house smells like it the next morning...gross I know...and I even washed all the dishes from last night.

My daughter is crazy. She takes after her father....but he says she takes after me....hummm.

Strawberry cream cheese is not very good. It looks good, but I really didn't like it.

I really want some chocolate milk......

I still have not put all the pictures that are on this computer on a disk...I really need to get to it.

I finished another painting last night.

A tuna fish sandwich with pickles and lettuce sounds really good right now.

My son Nolan, yeah, he eats paper. Madison's books are no longer safe.

I have the Elmo's World song stuck in my head.....

My husband is finally cleaning the garage, after a year of living here.

Thinking about making some banana-carrot bread tonight.....maybe I should go start:o)

So there you have it, it's just a lazy day here. In fact, I'm still kind of sort of maybe in my pj's:o) Shhh, don't judge:o)


Ciao.

uh huh

Sooo, if you look there to the right, you'll see that I have added something....check it out...you know you want to.
I thought I needed to have a place to post my paintings....so there you have it, now click it!:o)



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Tee-hee....ooops!

So I never claimed to be a "domestic goddess", so I don't know what my husband was thinking.....
He was getting ready for work today, and came out of the shower wrapped in his towel like usual. But he was wiping his face but I couldn't see anything from where I was sitting(you know that thing you do when you walk through a spider web, and your sure people think your crazy because they can't see it? that's what I saw)
Me: What's going on there?
Him: Your robe, that's what's going on.
Me: Huh? ( I got up and stood next to him, I noticed little fuzzy things floating around)
Him: You washed your robe with the towels, and it left fuzzes on everything!
Me: Buahahaha!!
Him: It's not funny! I can't get them off, and it's going up my nose and in my mouth!
Me: Buahahahahaha! (and at this time Madison thought she should laugh with mommy too)
Him: grumble-grumble(stomps down the stairs)
Me and Madison: Buahahahahaha!
So yeah, I rule. Oh and I do stuff like....ummmm....blog and not clean, gasp! Who does that?:o)

I think I'm losing my mind too....and I'm going crazy, but that's because of my daughter. What? Why? Oh because every five minutes she's opening the fridge and unloading it. Fun. Does any one have a solution for that? Because I have not clue as what to do.....yeah, and I rhyme too....dang it.



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Sooo...

I have a new layout...it's snazzy, right? My husband thinks I'm crazy, but that's ok. And why does he think I'm crazy? Because I kinda got upset that I lost all of my stuff that I had to the side there, including all the blogs that I lurk around......So, it you don't see your blog there and it was before, please don't think I'm getting rid of you, it's just I have not got around to putting you back on. And really that means, I have to retrace my steps(you know, jumping from one blog to another)and find you again, because I didn't write anything down.....I know, bad me.

So, on a side note...it's raining....it's actually been raining for a couple of days. And it's kind of nice. But I still like summer better. But now I get to light my candles and not make it really hot in the house. Oh and I'm excited that it's almost the holiday season....I love Christmas decorations:o)

Off to bed, I'm sleepy;o)

Ciao.

Worlds Oldest Blogger Turns 108!

I sure it's all old new to most bloggers, but for me, as I logged in today, I had to take a double take.
108! Wow! What is her secret? And she blogs?! Amazing. I bet it's just full of neat stories and such. Here is the link to the video Click here and a link to her blog: Olive. It's say that she does not actually turn 108 until the 20th, but still...it's just soo cool.(yes, I said cool:o))

So today, or um, actually this morning we were supposed to have a WIC appt. It was at 8:00am, which means that we would have to get up at 5ish and out the door no later then 7:00am. Yeah well that didn't happen. Madison woke me up at 6:58am, and Andrew was still snoring away.
Why didn't we sent an alarm clock you ask? We did. But we all didn't fall asleep untill...ummm..I wanna say 2:30am. Yeah, long night. So we slept through the annoying sound of Andrew's alarm.
And I hate the sound of alarms. And I think I always have a mini heart attack when it goes off(and when it actually works), but when it wakes me up, my heart is pounding, almost like it scared me awake. And those light ones do not work for me.
Now I truly feel like a mom....crying baby and I'm up like that.....alarm, ehh, whatever......babies moves in bed, eyes fling open.....phone rings, let the voicemail get it...see what I'm saying?

And my sister and the family left yesterday morning. It was soo nice to see them again. The kids have grown up soo much. I really wished they lived closer. Oh and my sister started a blog(yeah, I kinda helped with that:o)) So if you wanna check it out it's over in my blog roll or simply click this , she does not have any blog friends yet and was asking how you get them, so I told her to start stalking blogs and leave comments and soon it will happen:o)
I have pictures, it's just I really don't want to upload them right now. Speaking of uploading pictures, I should put the hundreds of pictures on my computer on a disk today.....hummmm.

So I should go, and maybe clean....or something like that...

Ciao.

20 more to get to my 100

Ahh, again so behind on this one, and I'm sitting here trying to think of more things and I can't! This is going to be hard:o)

21 I used to read
Allot, I would start a novel and maybe finish that day, or the next. Once I got started, I would not stop. Now, I really don't have the time.:o(

22. I love the beach!
Even when it's raining. I would go there everyday if I could, but my husband does not like it so much.

23. I don't like coffee.
But I will drink "fu-fu" coffee, like my fave: White Chocolate Mocha:o)

24. I hate to order food.
And for some reason when I do, I get all tongue tied and I sound like a dork.

25. I love scary movies.
but I hate to be scared. yes even now as a grown up, after watching a scary movie I cannot walk into a dark room, I need the light on. Go ahead and laugh....

26. I love to bake
Desserts and such too. I like trying new things out, and I think my family likes it too when I do:o)

27. Also, I love to decorate cakes!
I was thinking about doing a side business with it too, it would be soo fun.

28. I'm not a big fan of fish,
so when we go to a fish restaurant, I don't like to order anything that I have not had before...

29. I will always order "fish and chips"
my husband hates it that this is all I order, but I know what it tastes like and I really like it. So. there.

30. My favorite cookie: chocolate chip
and it has to be soft and chewy, I hate crispy cookies.

31. I have maybe 2 or 3 IRL friends
Sad I know, and really sad when I need someone to talk to. Being a SAHM is really lonely, because everyone else is working.:o(

32. I am the oldest, yet middle child..
how? Well it's because of divorce. I have three sisters, and three brothers. And me, in the middle. But I grew up as the oldest for most of my life, weird, I know, and it's too long to explain.

33. I have really bad short term memory
and it drives my husband insane. Maybe I should start doing lists or something....

34. I hate to clean
but I love a clean house(who doesn't?)So do you wanna come and clean for me?

35. my first car was a 65 Ford Fairlane
And I soo wish now that I didn't sell it. I miss "Bertha".

36. I really want another tattoo now
I know I just got my nose pierced, but now I think I have the itch to add to my ink:o)

37. my tattoo, it's a butterfly,
And I got it right after I graduated. To me it symbolizes becoming something new, and I love it, though sometimes I forget that it's there, because it's on my back and I don't see it everyday.

38. my kids don't look like me anymore
and it makes me sad. When ever I go out with them, people always comment how much they look like Andrew....But Nolan does have my eyes:o)

39. I always have to have music going
I love to dance, I'm not that good, and if i had my blinds open in the house, people would laugh at me:o)

40. I sing really loud in the car
I mean I really belt it out. Yeah, I probably look like a crazy person, but oh well:o)


Whew. That was hard. Only 60 more to go:o)


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They're here!!

My sister and her family are here!! I am soo happy to see them again! I am kinda bummed out because dad is out of state working, he could not get the time off because someone went on vacation, so he will miss them.
But yes, I am taking lots of pictures, and Madison just *loves* her cousins! So, kind of a short post, was a very busy day and tomorrow will be too. Sooo, I'm off to bed, I am sooooooooo very tired.




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I have to share a story....

It's about our dog that we used to have, his name is Brady and this is him:

He's cute huh? We thought so:o) Andrew and I got him when we were dating, and I just moved into my own place, and really did not like staying by myself. So we looked in the paper......"Puppies for sale; will be medium sized dogs" ok, so I called about them and got directions.
We got there and was greeted by three puppies, but one stayed up on the deck, he didn't want to go down the stairs....but when I saw him, I knew I just had to have him....it was his one white paw that got me:o)
So that's how we got Brady, oh and he's a border collie lab mix. He was mostly border collie. So he was a very hyper puppy.
But when we had Madison, we saw that it was not fair to him. I didn't have the time to play with him, and border collies need alot of attention and things to do or they will start to get into trouble. So we gave him away. And this is the beginning of the story I wanted to tell you...
The lady that took Brady had another border collie. We knew it was a good match, because the lady didn't have any children and she treated her dog like a kid, took them every where. So the other day Andrew goes to get his hair cut. The lady just happens to be the one that has Brady. Andrew asked about him and this is what she said:
"Oh he is just doing great, I love him soo much and so does my other dog. In fact I think Brady saved her life! She was not doing to well, getting sick and fat and not really happy. Then when we got Brady, she was just soo happy to have a friend and now she's doing better then ever!" This lady always brings the dogs to her shop, but not Brady because "he's just too happy and loves people so much that he wants to be in their laps"...so he has not really changed, he still thinks he's a lap dog, but he's far from it.:o)
So that's my story, it made me smile and happy knowing that we gave him to someone who will give him a great forever home.


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Well, hello there....

So, what's new with me? hummm, let's see....
For about 3days now I have been trying to paint Audry Hepburn.....and it's not going so well. But I'm really trying to challenge myself into trying out new things to paint. The pose that I'm having a hard time with? It's this: Nice, huh?
I just can't seem to do it right.
My first try, I made her crossed eyed, didn't look so good. My second try, her face was too fat. And now, my third, I'm too afraid to go past the eyes in fear that I will have to start all over again.......

And you know what's really sad? This:
He's a way better painter then I am and he's blind!! BLIND I tell you! And his work is amazing...if only I could do half of what he does.

Well, I should go, I want to at least get the outline of her done before I head to bed.



Ciao.

Updates, updates, updates....

Ok, not really updates, more like a....ummmm....I don't know what to call it. I have been seriously slacking in the blogging department, and for that I am sorry, but I have been keeping up on my reading of other blogs, but again slacking in the commenting department.....

Sooo, as you all know, Madison is now two. Sigh, my baby girl is growing. way. too. fast. And of course she got spoiled, but we don't say spoiled in this house, it's "just loved":o) She got a kitchen set from Andrew's mom, a table and chairs from my parents, a Vsmile from us and a ton of coloring stuff from all of us and everyone else. I just cannot believe she is two.....

And Mr. Nolan, he's six months now! A half of a year!! It seems like yesterday I gave birth to him....He's growing fast too. And looking more like Andrew every day. Sigh.

Andrew had a birthday too. His was the 8th, and he turned 27. Sometimes I make fun of him for being so close to 30(I'm not trying to offend anyone) but then I remember I'm not that far off either. Plus, I do it out of love:o)

So that's about it for updates on us, nothing new with me. Oh wait, my older sister and her family are going to be here on Sunday. I am super excited, it's been over two years sense that last time I've seen her. Her kids are getting so big too, and they have not met Madison or Nolan, so she's excited about that too. So I will have a picture over load when they come.


That's right, save the ta tas! So this is for all the gals out there. I wont go into what you should do, because really you should know it already, and I'm sure you are all aware that this month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So do what it says up there, and squish a boob and save a life.....but don't go around squishing strangers boobs, because 1. that would just be dumb and 2. you might get slapped.....your choice, so think about it:o)


Well that was my PSA, and I'm a little tired. So off to bed I go!!:o)




Ciao!

Madison Grace....

Toddler's Poem


Author: Unknown

Two little eyes
Discovering what's new
Two little hands
Touching everything in view
A sweet little voice
Asking you why
A mischievous smile
And a whimpering cry
Two little feet
Jumping on the floor
A toddler's mission
is to explore


On October 7th 2005, a 8lbs. 11oz. little girl came in to our world. I cannot believe Madison is already two. They grow up way too fast.

So I thought I would share some pictures of Madison, of two years and counting of making us smile:o) Enjoy!

















So leave a comment, saying happy birthday to our beautiful daughter Madison Grace!



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wanna giggle?

yes, because they are soo threatening....
Ok, if you didn't giggle, that's ok, because maybe it made me giggle because I lack sleep right now........so....ummmmm....



ciao.