We were all relieved when Isabel made it to the BIG 5! She asked us every day, multiple times a day for a month, when her birthday was. We were very excited Isabel told us she couldn't suck her thumb at the age of 5.. that held true for maybe a day or two! We had a great, low key party this year (a request of my hubby) with just immediate family and Isabel's pick of a friend, Micah, whom she considers to be her cousin anyways. Isabel really hasn't changed much over the years. She has always been a vibrant, outgoing, determined, loving little girl which could all be summed up in two words -> BIG PERSONALITY. Happy Birthday Isabel!
During the party we had one major accident which resulted in a massive goose egg and one knocked out tooth. Feel free to view our precious moments enhanced at
Waiting to break the pinata
With the help of our good friends The Gagons, we managed to make one awesome pinata!
Aunt Angela thought it was hilarious when she found Isabel on the potty with her helmet.. she didn't want to waste any of her precious party time to remove the helmet?
The After Party
At the moment I am supposed to be studying for yet another exam. I am sooo sick of studying that I have done everything in its place from washing dishes, watching music videos on youtube, playing the guitar, and yes even blogging. Who really gives a crap if an item is categorized as red, orange, or yellow right?
Anyways, you are listening to the person who cannot say NO! I think all of my friends and family know that about me. Well usually it just leads me to frantically making a meal when I have a gazillion things to do, or working on an art project for someone when I have about 50 to do myself, or watching kids when I am supposed to be somewhere else. Well today, I have way too much to show for my not saying No!
Our next door neighbor passed away a few months back. His sons have been working on and cleaning out his house. They had actually grown up in the house so alot of furniture and items had been collected over the years. One son came over to our house and conned me into accepting a hutch for the dining room. He said his father would have loved to see us get this furniture and he would feel so much better knowing it was right next door...blah blah blah, blah blah. What was I supposed to say right? Me, " Oh thank you soo much. Sure we'll take it" So then he points to the rest of the set... 2 more pieces! Dang! He continues to give me way more than just this hutch. I ended up with 2 desks, a hope chest, a bookshelf.. i think?, 2 dressers, a 3 piece hutch, and 3 dressers if I want them!!! Ahhhh!
What am I going to do? Michael hates clutter and this was much worse. I couldn't even walk through the dining room and living room w/out doing some major rearranging.
Would it be ok to sell it on Craigs List.. i'm sure it's all antique? Should I keep it in case they happen to want to see it? Maybe i've learned my lesson?
(the massive hutch)
(desk and dresser)
(and if you can't tell, this is two rows of furniture)
I think I need to go to therapy to get over this No thing!
I just watched the movie Fireproof lastnight and was soo impressed that I thought I might pass on the recommendation! This was a fabulous movie for you and your hubby to watch. It was very uplifting and as always a good reminder :)
What a wonderful Christmas season we had this year. We spent alot of time with family and friends. The family was all in good health, no sick kids, or trips to the ICU on Christmas day.. what a contrast from last year! Below are some pictures highlighting the season.
Girl's Christmas Program
Christmas Morning
This year, the gang joined us at my parents house to do some serious trick-or-treating. Anya, being on bed-rest came w/ a wheel chair compliments of Lindsey.. I really wish I had some pictures of her. We pushed Anya around the neighborhood as kids ran house to house trying to get as much candy as possible. As is tradition, the kids all made their way back and dumped their candy to see what sort of treats they made out with. They are not yet at the stage of counting out each candy to see which cousin made out with the most. I'm sure that will come it a year or two :)
