Grandma

I thought this picture of my nieces, and Mom were too sweet that I had to share it with all of you! Autumn and Maddy are 16 & 14 years old and live in N. Carolina with their Mom, we don't get to see them much but they are always in our hearts. We miss you guys!!!!

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

Until our next big adventures........

Sad Day...

It's been a hard week for my family, as my previous post my step-dad's brother, Uncle Paul, was found unresponsive a couple of days ago and now has unfortunately passed away late last night. He was 69 years old and a really nice, caring man who loved his family. Although it's hard for them and all of us, we know he is in a better place, but please say prayers for Aunt Carolyn and the kids as they will have a rough time ahead of them.

Prayer Request

Please today say a prayer for my Step-Dad's brother, Uncle Paul who possibly had a heart attack yesterday and is in a coma. We are hoping that the doctors can figure out what happened and he will wake up, but for right now it's my understanding it's wait and see.

We are all praying for him.

Take A Moment to Remember

In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day please say a prayer for those who have lost a child. My friend, Jennifer put a sweet poem on her blog to remind all of us to take a moment to forget about the hussle and bussle of the day, and spend that extra moment to hug and kiss your child, and say a prayer for those who have lost.

Until next time....

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY!

Until next time.....

It's that time again to show all the imperfect things I could of never possibly done.........no not me, being the perfect Mommy and all!!!

I certainly didn't smell the milk even though it was 3 days past the day and think it smells OK why not? No not me I am perfect in watching for expiration dates.

I certainly couldn't have sat on the couch while Nico was gone this weekend and watched 4 hours of DVR'd TV and then sat on the couch and finished up a book I have been dying to finish...no not me I always use my time wisely and certainly made sure the house was perfectly cleaned!

I surely didn't move Nico's new trains into his playroom and watched them all break apart, and then when Nico found them I didn't say Daddy will fix them when he wakes up just because I am lazy and didn't want to read the directions, no not me I always make sure I fix stuff.

Finally, I certainly didn't let Nico watch Ratatouille just one more time waiting for Gma to come pick him up because my child doesn't watch TV that is longer than a half hour...what kind of mother would do that??

So there it is all my "imperfections" that I possibly couldn't have done!!!!

Until next time.....

Vacation 2009

Now quite some time ago, almost a month ago I promised to blog about our vacation and with Nico's birthday and so many other things going on I never really go the chance too, until now.........so without any further adu........

Our vacation started out on Saturday morning when we got up to leave for Washington, D.C. We were all packed and ready to go, Athena had been dropped off at Uncle Eric's the night before and it only took three times of trying to leave before we were OFF! Nico was such a gem the entire trip and didn't wet his pants even one time! We got to Virginia and checked into our beautiful hotel, since it was only 3:30PM we decided to wonder to D.C. and start sightseeing. Now I have been to D.C. twice in my life and Daddy use to live there for a period of time, but seeing it again as an adult really moved me, between the monuments new and old and all the people that were there respecting those who served our country, along with the great people who have made our country what it is today. Nico was a great sport even when we got stuck on the Metro.

The next day we were off to meet my friend April, and her two cuties as we went to the National Zoo which if you get the chance definitely a great place to take the kids but one piece of advice is that the way down into the zoo is downhill, but coming back tired is all UPHILL!!! But well worth it! After a whole day of playing, April returned home and we were off to visit all those places we missed the night before. Nico once again was a great sport and never had one accident! Although I did get peed on in the National Zoo bathroom but I am getting off track......we had another great evening in D.C. and saw so many things that were awesome and moving, especially the Law Enforcement Monument that brought tears to my eyes.

Finally, our last day we saw the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery and Iwo Jima. It was a great time and definitely something Daddy and I want to do again very soon! We could of spent all week there and still not saw everything we wanted too.

Next, we were off to our good friends for the rest of the week in Jacksonville, NC where we use to live. We had so much fun seeing Pete, Michele and Tigger!!! We went to the Pine Knolls Aquarium, Emerald Isle Beach, USS North Carolina and even went by our old apartment and places we use to go when we lived there. It definitely was a walk down memory lane, and Nico had so much fun playing in the sand at the beach collecting seashells. Although Daddy tried to take him in the ocean two different times, he wanted nothing to do with it!!!! Maybe next year, right???

So there you have it our vacation, Cliff Notes style. It was one to remember and we can't wait to start planning next years adventures......Disneyland, Condo on the Beach or maybe a trip out west...who knows the possibilities are endless...........

Until next time.....

Wordless Wednesday

Nico's 3rd Birthday Party

Nico had so much fun over the weekend with his friends and family at his Thomas the Train birthday party!! It was great to see everyone and celebrate my little baby's 3rd birthday....which makes me want to cry thinking he is 3 already!!!! Food was eaten, cake was devoured and fun was had by all....what could be better than that?!?! Well maybe Nico's face with all the presents he opened and how bad he wanted to open each toy then and there. Here are a few shots from the party...the rest can be found in your inbox in the latest photoshows.

Until next time......

Who Remembers When......

Nico was this small?

Or our First Family Photo?

Or Nico being Nico?

I know I sure can, through all the 3 years I remember the smiles, laughs, tears, snotty noses, time-outs, playtime, overnight with Gma times, hurt feelings, fun times, and most of all I remember the Wonderful Memories you have given us and what a special little boy you are to all of those who love you!!!!

How could you not with a face like that?

Happy 3rd Birthday Nico!!!!