I LOVE ORANGE

And I love my new camera. I wanted a camera that I could take with me when I didn't want to lug around my SLR. I LOVE THIS LITTLE THING! From the color to the quality of the pictures!

Isn't it cute?

Terrible 2's??? HA!

The other day I took the kids to Science/Math night up at school. I didn't want to go but being the wonderful mother I am, I took them. Well it ended up being nothing like last years and this, ticked my darling little daughter right off. And in turn, ticked me off. When that girl doesn't like something she does not hide it. I'm not going to go into the whole story but she did end up in a bit of trouble. Yelling, crying, taking away of favorite stuffed animals, grounded from the computer...what a night. And all because she didn't like what was at the school. As her mother, I have to teach her that it is NOT ok to be a "brat" even though things don't go your way. She's smart...she should know better. But she is also stubborn. What a mix! I think she learned a little lesson though, so I have no regrets on grounding her for 2 whole days.
And this would be the face that started our trip down hill. (A friend managed to snap a picture so I have proof!) Oh the terrible 2's have nothing on this 7 year old.



Oh that face...she is lucky I love her dearly!!

Have a good weekend!

Kate and I got to go to the rodeo with her riding instructor and a few other people last weekend. It was our first time and it was pretty interesting. Got to see the bull riders...those guys are freakin crazy! Kate had a great time...even got a little taste of PETA. That was interesting. She is already telling me we have to go to another one...such a country girl!
This week, the kids had the entire week off school for winter break. They drove me a little crazy but most of the time they were pretty good. Back to school on Monday.

SNOW DAY

So, today we got enough snow to get a snow day for the kids. They were so excited. So excited, that they couldn't find it in their hearts to sleep in. They were up by 7:30 a.m. which is before the time we get up for school. Thanks kids!
They were outside of course. Lots of snow so that means snowballs needed to be made. (And thrown at each other.) Grandma bought them snowball makers a few years ago and they love them. No handmade snowballs for my kids! They need cool contraptions!




I was outside taking pictures for awhile but then I came in and managed to get a page done. It's a challenge for a BOOK OF ME over at the Mosy. I managed to get it done and plan on doing more pages about me. Even though it's hard to do! Thanks Christa for getting me going on this!

Now, it's getting later and I need to go practice spelling words with Tyler. Have a great rest of the week!

Ummmm...Happy New Year!

Ok, so I'm a little late with the New Year wishes. A month late. But who the heck is counting!! So far, we have had a pretty good start to the year. The kids are doing well in school, Kate is still taking riding lessons and Ty is playing basketball. We are keeping busy.
I am finally getting back to scrapbooking. The past few months I just didn't have any creative urges. Didn't make layouts, didn't make cards and didn't even shop for scrap supplies! But, I am happy to say, I think I am coming back to scrapbooking life! I missed it! Sitting at my desk when the house is quiet is so relaxing. And I just missed putting a page together.
Over at The Mosy Scrapper, Julie gave us a challenge to use a funky picture. This is the layout I did for that challenge! (thanks for the inspiration, Julie!)

This morning Tyler had a basketball game. They won 15-10. I'm telling you, these boys are getting more and more aggressive. They have changed a lot this year. Even Tyler had a foul called on him. (We did tell him he needed to get more aggressive - and I guess that's what happens!) Now they are 3-1 for the season. GO MAGIC!
Other than that, nothing overly exciting is going on. It is cold over here in Michigan. No snow...which if fine with me since people in MI tend to forget how to drive when it snows. Even though we get it ever single winter. Oh well, going to enjoy the weekend. Hope you have a good one too!

Can't get away from SICK

So...it's been about 2 weeks since Kate started getting sick. I think she if finally getting better. Bronchitis...which wasn't diagnosed at first b/c doctors don't listen to the mom...don't they know the mom knows better then the doctor? Well, after our 4th visit to the doctors office in a week, they finally said she is much better. But we are starting another antibiotic since the cough is still there. Ugh. And now, Paul has a sinus infection. He came home early from work this morning. 3:30 a.m. to be exact. Almost got beat up by me when I heard someone walking in the living room. He should have called me to let me know he was coming home...don't you think? Scaring his wife. Really nice. I have a cold and managed to hurt my lower back. Needless to say, this is not turning out to be the greatest week. Hopefully we are all ok for turkey day. Need to get the germs out of this house!

Thought I'd post something...

This poor blog! So neglected. I was on TMS and thanks to Julie I am over here with a new post. Thanks Julie! Not that I have tons to talk about but I guess I could post a few new pictures from this month.
Yesterday I went with my sister and friend Shelley to go see NEW MOON...OH DID WE LOVE IT! It was so good! Really looking forward to the next one. Anyone else see it?
I haven't scrapped much. Not feeling creative at all. Last weekend I did scrap with some friends at Dena's and got caught up on some journaling for my 365 Kit. Managed to do 2 layouts too.
Here are some pictures that I took at Beth and Matt's. They didn't turn out that great but the kids look cute.





Cole didn't want to smile much but of course he is still adorable! Kate loves her cousin. Can you tell? Tyler looks way to old in these pictures. Makes me want to cry!
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and a great Thanksgiving!