This winter proves to be the same as last with lots of skiing to keep us busy. We went skiing as a family on Christmas Eve. The kids were there all day, while Steve and I joined them later in the day. It kept their minds off all the goodies in store and out of trouble by searching to find the store of pressies in advance.
Boxing Day was also spent on the hill as a family. Caleb was the only one not on the hill. He was busy working in the Ski Chalet Kitchen on his first day of work!!!! We're so proud of him. He has quite the week ahead of him, working every day 11-8 Monday through Saturday. He's excited for the money.
Declan and his regular ski buddies, Emma and Ian, used Declan's camera to put together a mini video of them doing 180's at the hill. It's Declan's first editing on the video software. He did a great job.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Declan's First Ski Video Boxing Day 2011
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Conference Time
Grab your pencils, your comfys, your snacks and in my case, your knitting and get ready for an awesome conference session. We love conference weekend at our house. We spend it in our comfy's (pj's), eating our favorite foods and enjoying lots of great conference talks. The kids love the conference packets that they get to work on during conference. The last couple of conference sessions the church has put out these conference packets and downloads for the kids and have online games for them to enjoy too. They've been a big hit in the OneinaDeMillion house.
Here's a link if you haven't discovered them yet. http://new.lds.org/general-conference/children?locale=eng
They also work great for family home evenings too!
The October Conference Weekend is the beginning of the Holiday Season in our home. Time to feast on good food, good words, and enjoy good family time.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Friday, September 3, 2010
School Days, Sad Days
I wasn't really emotional when Caleb started school, he was so ready to be there, or too sad when the others started as my hands were full with babies at home. However, this year was hard to see them off to school.
This was our busiest summer ever with four kids in activities and camps and vacations, I often felt like I was running ragged and thought occasionally of the quiet days when they would all be in school. I'll admit, I may have longed for those quiet school days. However, as time drew closer it started to hit me... I was going to have a high schooler and my lunch date and Starbucks buddy was going to be in Kindergarten.
As I drove Caleb home from High School orientation on Tuesday, I started to cry. It's all going too fast. Before I know it, he'll be gone. They'll all be gone. Suddenly, I wanted time to stand still, maybe even turn the clock back. Because Caleb is such a kind young man, he comforted me, which to be honest made me feel sadder. I wished he were still little and we were still crawling around on the floor of our apartment (on the lovely green shag carpet). Him having just learned how to crawl and wanting to race around the apartment chasing me or me chasing him. To be able to pick him up in my arms and snuggle him and his cute baby smell. There's not a chance I'd be able to pick up this football playing Freshman any more.
This made it so much harder to see Ethan off on the bus that day. He was so excited and ready and gave a quick wave and was gone. I managed to hold it together until I walked in the house and fell to the carpet and cried like the baby I wish they all were. Luckily I have Winston to lick away all my tears. So then I cleaned and cleaned and cleaned. I had over eight hours until they would be home and I needed to fill every last minute of it.
I need to cherish more of every moment I can with these children, knowing that they'll be grown and gone before I know it. I'll hold them a little tighter. Listen more attentively to them telling me about their days. Soak up every minute I can with them. And hope and pray I've taught them what they REALLY need to know.
I was so emotional that I didn't get pictures of everyone before they left for school (doesn't help that Declan is gone by 6:45 and I drop Caleb off at seminary at 5:55am every morning and don't see him until football practice is over at 6pm - he's gone 12 hours a day - is that supposed to break me in for when he'll be off in college, because all it really does is make me want to vomit)
Madison arriving home from school.
My sweet little boy, Ethan arriving home from his very first day of school. He was tuckered out, but informed us that everything was "AWESOME" at school.
Celebrating Declan
Declan turned 12 in August on the same day that Grandma and Grandpa arrived in Wausau for a visit. Declan is a huge steak lover so we headed off to one of his favorite restaurants "Texas Roadhouse" to celebrate his big day.
Ethan may have celebrated a little too hard!
(don't worry, that's not Miller Lite that EB's drinking, but locally brewed Point Root Beer - one of Ethan's true loves in life)
Declan is an all-american boy who loves nothing more than a great big steak on his plate. He had a big smile on his face the entire time he worked on his New York Strip Steak of which he ate every bite. Don't be fooled by this kids size - he eats enough to feed five people with. A 16oz steak is merely a snack for this boy.
In addition to going out for Steak, Declan received some rather nice gits. A new iHome pad for his iPod, some cool new skull candy earphones for his iPod, the Discovery Channels Sharkweek DVD set (he is fascinated by this series and has gotten Ethan hooked on it too), some candy, and .... because he is an all-american boy - he wanted a new gun. He has a couple of actual guns, and an airsoft gun already, but he had his eye on a awesome new airsoft rifle that we ordered online.
He was ordained a Deacon at church the following Sunday and last week I was able to sit and watch Steve, Caleb and Declan pass the sacrament together. It was so special! I couldn't help but reminded of how it only seemed like a moment ago that we moved to Wausau (Declan was 3) and on our first Sunday in church, Declan was sat there winking at Holly and Heidi Beck (who were in College and High School at the time). He's such a player still!
Unfortunately, time flies. We realized that when Ethan turns 12 Caleb won't be able to pass the sacrament with his brothers and Dad because he'll be half way through his mission. Some days, I wish time would slow down just a little and I could have more time to cherish with these special kids.
In the meantime, Declan will keep us laughing, crying, loving, possibly threatening to kill him occasionally, but most of all cherishing the special young man he has become.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Where in the world is Caleb????
Mainly cyberstalking Caleb while he's been on his 8th grade field trip to Washington DC, Virginia, and New York City.
It has been such an awesome tool. We can look at his location as either a map shot, aerial shot or birds eye view, where we can zoom in and circle the building. It's so cool!
This has been an amazing trip for Caleb and we are so pleased that he was able to go and see these wonderful sites. It has been a whirlwind trip but he's young - he can handle it.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
May 5th
Some days seem to be more important in our lives than others.
May 5th is mine! Some of the most impactful events to my life have happened on that date.
May 5th 1993 - My Nanny Taylor - one of the most lovely and special people I have ever met - passed away suddenly on this date. I was in the states, newly married, and poor, and couldn't afford to fly home to her funeral. It was a very sad time and I was heartbroken.
May 5th 1995 - I found out I was pregnant with our first child, Caleb! We had desperately wanted a child and had been told that it didn't look hopeful for my being able to get pregnant (hard to believe four kids later). I still remember looking at that test in the bathroom and jumping up and down crying and laughing. I quickly jumped in my car ran to the hospital lab and had a blood test to confirm it as I couldn't believe it. I then drove to Steve's work and excitedly told him the news, while he sat in shock listening. He continues to be such a huge blessing in our life, as have the other three special children that have since joined our family.
May 5th 2010 - Today I head off to the hospital for surgery to resolve a medical problem that has been progressively getting worse. For the benefit of my health I have to have an alternative to a hysterectomy that would make it very dangerous to both my health and a baby if I were to get pregnant. So, today, my baby making career ends. It's such a hard thing in many ways to do. I know that I have been blessed with four wonderful kids and have a lovely family. However, I love being pregnant and feeling that baby move inside of me. It is when I have closest to my Heavenly Father as being a tool of his creative powers. I do know it's what I need to do though and am blessed to have the options offered to me that will enable me to be free from the health problems that have plagued me recently. I have an amazing doctor, who is also a friend and I trust him completely.
So, instead of feeling sorry for myself. I am going to celebrate the four miracles that have entered our family, and celebrate the life of my beautifully Nanny Taylor. She continues to be an inspiration to me of strength and courage when faced with adversity. Next chapter of life, I'm looking forward to seeing what you bring.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Mimic
Another funny Ethan Story:
Today EB was taunting the dog and quite honesty getting on both mine and the dogs nerves, so I told him to stop and he continued. I grabbed him and tickled him and said "You want a piece of me?
Without missing a beat he said in a funny squeaky voice, "You dare point a gun at me. Do you want a piece of me? I'll tear you apart."
Apparently he is a little obsessed with Transformers and has most of the movie memorized. He was mimicking Ironhide.
This kid keeps us in stitches. Some days I think he might have just a little TOO much personality!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Ticks
Upon walking in the door this evening, Caleb and Declan informed me that Winston had a tick. I had to take a moment and collect myself. I hate ticks.
They then showed me exactly where the engorged tick was on Winston's neck. I almost threw up, felt woozy and left the room. I hate ticks!
Caleb and Declan then researched how to remove the tick and gathered the supplies - surgical gloves, tweezers, rubbing alcohol, sealing container - and performed THE procedure. I hid upstairs. Did I mention, I hate Ticks?!
Once the procedure was complete they came to report to me that it had gone well and that they had checked the dog and made sure he was now tick free. They felt the need to show me the tick floating in alcohol in a sealed container. I almost it that time, for sure. Really, I hate ticks!
I was proud of Caleb and Declan for working so well together. I heard Caleb thanking Declan for helping with the procedure. They said they felt like "House". It's moments like that that show you how they can work well together, in moments of crisis. It's moments like that that make me feel like we've done pretty well with these kids. It's moments like these that make me think that I need to live somewhere where there are no ticks!
Heavenly Father, I know you had a plan, but Ticks???? What were you thinking?! I'd have you explain it to me, but I'm afraid I'd probably get nauseous again.
I hate ticks!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Victorious!
Tonight the older boys and Steve were out for Boys Night at Buffalo Wild Wings to watch the Final Four Game. Ethan had been trying to convince me that he needed to have some more of his Cadbury Easter Egg that was in the refrigerator for two reasons 1) so that it doesn't melt and 2) so I can keep an eye on how much sugar and chocolate he digests - he is hyper enough. EB hadn't been successful in his negotations with me for more chocolate. I headed upstairs to do something, but half way up had a sneaking feeling that he might be up to no good. Quietly I came down the stairs and along the hall to the kitchen, just in time to see Ethan with the fridge door open and the chocolate egg in his hands while he proclaimed "Victory is Mine!!!"
We have no idea where he gets his phrases from, but he keeps us plenty entertained.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Before the Cute Guy and I head out of town for the weekend early tomorrow morning (18 years of wonderful marriage), I had to take Caleb to the mall to get some new jeans and a new suit (Solo Ensemble is this weekend and his choir likes them to dress nice - his was getting a little on the snug side). After getting the rest of his shopping done, we headed to get his new suit. I was sure that he'd be able to get one in the young men's section. He tried a 14, then a 16, then 18, then 20 - the max size in young men's. As I stood there looking at the little toddler and little boy tee shirts and realizing that I had to head to the Men's Suit Department to find something to fit him, I burst into tears. He's not a little boy anymore.
Then as he found a suit (and not the smallest men's suit either) that fit perfectly and didn't need any tailoring, I started to cry again at how he really looked like a (dare I say it) "Man" now. The sales clerk stared at me and my son showed how special he really was. He didn't try to hide from me or shush me, as most teenagers would, or die from embarrassment. He walked over to me and wrapped his arms around me and told me "It's okay. I'm still your little boy." So I cried some more. I'm still your little
The added bonus was the sales clerk must of thought I was out of my mind and decided to give me all kind of extra deals that weren't supposed to be available until Saturday and then gave me an extra 25% off everything - just because! Possibly just because she thought I was a lunatic!
But having a special son who loves his mum unconditionally and isn't embarrassed by her sobs - Priceless!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Special Guest at FHE
Tonight for Family Home Evening we had a lesson on Jesus Christ, Our Chosen Leader. The Cute Guy and I felt it important to end the lesson with sharing our testimony with the children, but wanted something extra special to end with. So, we invited Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, to bear his testimony of Jesus Christ as our Savior to the kids. Which he did. We were all moved with his beautiful and powerful testimony and it was the perfect end to a special lesson.
Wait.... you don't believe me that Elder Holland really bore his testimony at FHE tonight? Well, he did! With the help of the videos available on Mormon
Did you watch it? It's incredibly powerful, isn't it?! We were all moved by the power and intensity of his words.
Next time you're looking for something extra to add to your Family Home Evening try one of the video's available on the website http://www.mormon.org/
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Family Home Evening Help
The Cute Guy and I decided that this year we really needed to refocus on our Family Home Evenings. Be more consistent and not let busy schedules get in the way. We also wanted to go back and revisit the basics with the kids as we felt that there were some gaps in their gospel knowledge.
Steve had the idea of going through the Gospel Principles Study Guide that is currently being taught in Priesthood and Relief Society. Each week we take a chapter and have a small lesson with the kids. However, we have kids ranging from 14 to 5, so we have found it helpful to have an activity and story that helps the younger kids understand what we're talking about.
We've also found it helpful to have a bowl of M&M's on hand. For every question that the kids answer they get an M&M. It's amazing how effective this is. The ever wiggly EB is so still and focused. We look just like one of those pictures you see in the Friend and Ensign of a happy family smiling and listening eagerly to Family Home Evening. Well, we would, if it wasn't for the chocolate covered faces and the fact that we are a Pajama family. The instant we get home we all head to pajama's, with the exception of Steve who hits the shorts and t-shirts.
In our search for other materials though, I did find this awesome link for a year of Family Home Evenings based on the Primary theme for 2010. It's awesome. Ready made FHE lessons and activities and treats. It's helped us out a lot with ideas for the younger kids. So, if you're in need of some ideas this year, I'd suggest you take a look.
http://www.youpublish.com/files/27664/One-Year-of-FHE-Family-Home-Evening-Lessons
I should mention that after our FHE there is a lot of brushing, flossing and mouth washing that takes place. Can't have a dentist's family with a mouth full of cavities, can we?!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Old Love/New Love
Old Love - Never ending Love - The Cute Guy and Madison had a date on Saturday where they went to the Sweetheart Daddy/Daughter Dance and then headed out with friends to Coldstone Creamery for Ice Cream. Aren't they gorgeous????!!!
Sometimes a Heartbreaking Love - Having a daughter is a very different love than a son. You are more protective. You catch glimpses of what they will become in the future and the beautiful women they will become.
You then want to head out and purchase a shotgun so you can scare off any potential boys that may come lurking in the future.
The Daddy took a less drastic approach and went out shopping "on his own" (Shocking!) and selected a gift for Madison. He gave her a beautiful necklace that says Dream on one side and on the other side "Live your dreams". 
New Love - My Kindle - I am never without it. Yesterday while Declan was having some tests at the hospital I sat quite happily reading away on my Kindle. I am quite content to sit and wait for the kids while at activities while I sit happily with my Kindle. I can download books in less than one minute. I have my scriptures on it. I read super fast on it. I "heart" my Kindle.
Here's hoping that you all have someone or something to love this Valentine's Day!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Flying
We did try to keep out of this part of Michigan.
Although it was tempting to throw a feisty child or two over the fence, we resisted.
The Hummer Snow Run is held in Grayling, Michigan, where there is the largest military installation east of the Mississippi with 147,000 acres. We were playing on the Military Range and the kids loved seeing the enclosed areas where the military does bombing practice and other military maneuvers are practiced here. They picked up lots of gun shells. Declan was sad he didn't bring his gun to practice target shooting. Instead there was huge snowball fights at every stop. Mum even had her head buried in the snow by one of the other hummer owners. She may have taken a cheap shot with a huge snowball, but she won't admit to it for fear of more head dunking.
And you all thought sledding on a sled was fun. Try sledding down a deep snow and icy hill in a 6614 lb/3000 kg vehicle. Now that's fun!
The only downside to our trip was not having Winston with us. We called to check on him everyday (Steve thought we were rather lame, but his heart is three sizes too small). Because Madison is allergic to other dogs, we had arranged for Winston to be groomed before we picked him up. I spoke with the groomer personally and made sure she knew what we wanted. However, when we picked him up, he no longer looked like the long haired fluffball above.
Ethan thought he looked like a Chihuahua. I just cried. Do you think it's wrong to give a dog extensions????
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Wrapping up 2009 and Opening 2010
Posting was rather pathetic for the last few months of 2009, so we'll catch up with some pics, shall we?!
Declan had a procedure at the hospital and was such a trooper. Note that although we loads of lovely quilts and blankets in this house, it's the ratty $15 one we bought in Mexico 16 years ago that he loves. Go figure!
But to show you how fast he bounced back, here is is the very next day when we went out to hunt down a Christmas Tree.
It was the Opener for skiing and Caleb was itching to get to Rib Mountain and ski, so he tried to convince us that there was no need to look any further, he had found the perfect (yoga) tree! Declan offered to cut him down with the saw. Which resulted in the following:
Caleb and Ethan attempted to bury Declan alive.
Ethan tried to convince me that he had nothing to do with it by playing the angel card.
How could I be mad with Mummy's little snow angel!
Eventually the perfect tree was found. Note that the next day as Kim attempted to put the lights on the tree (alone - Steve was conveniently at a stake meeting and the kids were MIA) it was so prickly that I was covered in hives and red blotches, and it decided to fall on top of me part way through - no one came to my rescue. Winston would of, if he had opposable thumbs, but it's the thought that counts.
Madison and I got left holding the tree once it was cut. Let me tell you, it was heavy.
The next week, Ethan had his Christmas program at Preschool. He's really got the angel theme going here. I don't have pictures of him during the program as he was stood next to, I swear, the most annoying little girl who kept pulling very convincing piggy faces. It wasn't funny; it wasn't cute; it was just ruddy annoying. Where's a Nerf gun when you need one?!
This is only part of the presents on Christmas morning. Apparently the wee ones in our house were better behaved than I thought, or they've got something on Santa and are blackmailing him. I'm going with the later!
Winston assumed his position in his crate, as he could not be trusted a) by the tree, as he likes to eat my ornaments, b) he would have annoyed the kids by tearing the wrapping paper off their gifts before they got a chance to, c) he would have gotten hyper and chased all six of us around the living room. We were not giving him any chances to be naughty here!... 
and the frenzy begins!!!! 
The excitement was too much for Ethan. He passed out. Well, not really, but seriously, this boy has a chance in movies. He fake faints better than anyone!
Here's Caleb opening his camera. Take a close look, this is one of the last times I saw it. He had a completely dorky moment and took it to the hill skiing with him (wanted to take pictures of him doing the jumps) and had his bag stolen containing his glasses, camera, gloves and lunch. I'm amazed we let him live. 
Caleb had been expecting a gift certificate for the local ski shop that would go towards new skis for him. He had no idea that we had gotten the real thing. Here he is opening the Sheperd and Schaeller envelope, which contains a letter from "santa" telling him to go look upstairs. He looks a little confused here. Well, he is blond! 
Once Caleb realized that he had actually got his skis and boots, the super cool teenager disappeared and he bounced up and down like Tigger. We have it recorded. We plan on using it as a bribing tool if he misbehaves. "Behave, or we'll post the video on facebook" Our parenting skills amaze me.
We had a couple of surprises up our sleeves. Delcan had been begging for a guitar. He already plays the violin and the piano, but was desperate to add to his musical abilities. Mum was going to get him an acoustic guitar - a very basic model. She took Dad Christmas shopping and we ended up leaving the store with an electric guitar and amp. Can you say SUCKER!
Then the hat knitting frenzy began. Declan wanted/needed a new ski hat to match his new coat, so I knit him one with 100% Merino wool. He loved it. Then Caleb wanted one to match all of his new ski gear. Check. Then Madison said she needed one. Check. I couldn't leave EB out, so he was next. I've since knit one for Caleb's friend who fell in love with his at the ski hill.
We had a great time for New Years. Such a good time that we forgot to take pictures. Steve and I fell into bed around 4:45am. The kids were wiped out and partied hard right alongside us.
We missed being with our family this Christmas. Especially our family in England. We kept saying "this time last year...." and feeling a little melancholy. Besides that, we had a blast and are excited to see what the new year will bring.
Happy New Year!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Study Help
I sometimes struggle with regular scripture reading. I know it's important. I enjoy it when I do it, but sometimes I allow life to get in the way. However, I love to follow a plan and although it may seem quite the opposite, I actually like someone telling me what to do. Sssshhh! Don't tell anyone, else everybody will be bossing me around.
So, today as I was eating my Special K (one of my most favorite cereals - excluding Weetabix and Ready Brek) I was playing around on the web and googled for what LDS scripture to read that day. And that's when I discovered this wonderful site. I LOVE IT!!!!
It's called Read The Scriptures. You can sign up (for free) and set up a reading schedule. Maybe you want to read the New Testament or the Ensign. Maybe you want to catch up on your General Conference talks, Seminary Reading or Preach My Gospel. You select what text you're interested in and then decide how long of a time period you want to set as a goal to complete it. Then it will email you everyday with your reading assignment. You can either read it in your actual book of scriptures or online, or if you're like me and like to knit (or can't keep your mind focused if your hands aren't busy), you can select Audio and sit and listen while you read along and knit. You can highlight text, make notes, journal. It's so stinking cool.
One of the things the site offers is for a reading team. This is where you all come in. Do you want to join in with me and read the scriptures together. What shall we read? New Testament, Old Testament, Doctrine and Covenants... Leave me a comment or email me and we'll set up a reading team. It will be fun to do this together. Obviously I plan on having my individual study, but thought an added group study would be a fun thing to do with friends.
Well, now I'm off to cook some Chili as we have a lovely storm blowing in. I'm serious - I think it's lovely - 8 - 12 inches of the white stuff and temps expected 20 below. Ethan and I have been singing Snow songs all day. You gotta love that kid!
In the meantime, check out my friend Sue's blog, as she is having a giveaway for some of her wonderful sweater mittens ( just leave a comment letting her know that you found her blog via me). If you don't win, check out Charity's blog as she has some sweater mittens to sell to her blog readers for an awesome price. I love these mittens, they are so toasty.
Good luck!!!!
Monday, November 9, 2009
All I Want for Christmas....
Dear Cute Guy,
If you happen to be reading our blog (which you had better be doing on a regular basis) I thought I'd make life a little easier for you this Christmas and put together a grouping of items I'm loving and maybe you could pick one (or two, or ten) for my Christmas gift. I should probably warn you that if you ignore such very obvious hints that I will be forced to utilize your credit card on your behalf. I know how much you like to make me happy and I can assure you that any of the items on my wish list would make me happy, very happy, almost as happy as your H2 makes you happy. Remember the car I bought for you (okay, purchased with your credit and then handed you the payment book - which I still consider one of my greatest scams yet).
You've told me before that you'd give me the world if you could, but luckily for you, I don't want the world - I've never really been fond of Ohio, Arkansas or France, so I'd settle for a nice new coat or lovely new pair of boots and purse instead. A bargain at half the price!
Thank you in advance for the wonderful life we life together with our four lively kids and the cutest puppy in the whole world (who secretly I know you love, even if you continue to call him Little Turd when you think I'm not in earshot). I look forward to many more happy years with you.
love and hugs,
Your Kimmy
Joe's Jeans jeans, $235
GUESS? outerwear, $198
Maruione.jp coat, $188
Toast.co.uk cardigan, 155 GBP
Joe's Jeans jeans, $139
P.S. This may or may not be a test!!!!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Fall Frolics
October was a strange month. We had warm weather, fall weather and snowy weather. One reason why I love Wisconsin, you get all the seasons. Luckily for me we just get a lot of my favorite kind - Winter. It's definitely Ethan's too. The moment he sees a snowflake falling he wants to go and play in it. He never tires of it. He'll be as excited about all the snow come April as he is at the beginning of Winter. It's just one more reason why I love this boy to pieces.
Here's another boy I love to pieces. Declan is the best big brother to Ethan. Admittedly sometimes EB's infatuation with Declan can get a bit tiring for him, but usually he handles it well. It was a beautiful fall day so Steve and I sent them outside to rake some leaves, which ended up being what fall leaves should be all about. Leaf piles to jump in. Winston got right into the swing of things and wanted to do his part. At some point, EB hurt his finger. Here's Declan taking good care of his Best Little Bro. Don't you just want to smoosh 'em with kisses and hugs?!
Our Rainbow play set gets playtime all four seasons. It goes from playhouse to snow fort, to water slide to spaceship. Madison is the monkey bar queen and is very proud of the calluses and blisters she displays on her hands for all of her practicing.
I loved this picture of Madison playing in the back yard. It shows how fickle our weather and sunshine can really be!
Our costume bucket was really getting full this year so the kids suggested to me that they'd like to just recycle old costumes (God Bless Them! They're frugal - can't be my kids) Madison wanted to be a vampire Pirate (not sure what that was about, but who was I to complain about FREE), Ethan was a Viking and Declan showed his dad how a 80's costume really should look complete with lots of chest hair. He looked like a cross between George Michael and Sonny Crockett. They loaded up on candy which I wish they'd hide from me so I'd stop eating it while they're at school. My dentist will get very angry with me if I get any cavities. Tuesday, November 3, 2009
October in pictures
Black Beauty is getting a facelift. It might of had something to do with my swerving to avoid a STUPID car and in the process hitting a concrete post very hard. One bang to the head, one bloody nose, one teeny tiny cut on hand, one beaten up Black Beauty, and one very bruised ego. Hurry home to me sweetie!
Both of us were wearing wigs. My hair is a) not this long (in fact, no where near), b) not in that bad of shape c)definitely not ashy brown
Sir Winston Humvee the First. He adores us. We adore him back. (Steve just pretends not to like him)
We had snow. Lots of it. It's gone now. Unfortunately the now over 21 large and crazy turkeys are still around and tormenting the neighborhood.
Ethan managed to fall out of bed and cut his head open. He didn't cry or complain at all as he got his stitches. He's my hero!
Lot's more took place during the month, but unfortunately I can't find all the pictures.
