Japanese Maples make me happy!

Have you ever put a plant in the perfect spot and loved it?????? My red Japanese maple just outside my front window is and I am in heaven now that I am getting leaves on it!!! Spring is here hence the long awaited post, I've mostly been outside in the yard. I know I am a weirdo.....its been long established that I am addicted to gardening so we don't have to dispute it.
I have to say I totally lucked out with Macey, she is the cutest garden companion she loves her red wagon and as long as she is in it she is happy, all day, she doesn't care. It must be really comfy....
James is determined to learn how to ride his bike without training wheels this summer, good for him! I hope is tall enough! His bike is huge for him!
Sonia mean while is like a fish in water on her bike, she rides it everywhere, most days she just keeps her helmet on, you never know when a riding emergency will arise:)
The trampoline is getting lots of use....by every kid in the neighborhood, I really hope none of them fall of the cliff side of it and sue us!
mike and I have mowed the grass 3 times now and shoveled threee yards of mulch and weeded and planted...when I say Mike and I, I mean Mike with me looking over his shoulder. Ha Ha
LIFE is just rolling along!

Having the Woodburys

This week the 3 Woodbury kids got to come and stay at our house while the their parents went off to Puerto Rico! (Payback for Hawaii) Even today at the end of 4 days, I am exhausted, The sink is full of dishes, the house looks like a tornado, I am equally grateful for an opportunity to spend time with my cute nieces and nephews. Last night as all the kids slept in the loft (long awaited bribe for being good all week) I couldn't help but think how great it is to have my kids cousins, on both sides, so close and have good influences on my children from built in best buddies. Thanks to all my siblings and sibling in laws.
Macey yesterday popped up with an infection on her finger from a cut. And it was growing up her arm...scarrrry. Poor baby, although this did reinforce the fact that I really am not talented enough to look after 6 people all at once:( Or at least not long term. Crazy life. One shot of antibiotic later and we should be on the mend, although I am now indebted to all those sisters that I farmed children off to while I went to the follow up apt. Thank you thank you thank you!

WE have another busy week ahead so we shall see how good our endurance really is as a family...if any of you find me in the corner of my house crying give me a couple of minutes I'll be just fine! HA

There's Lightning in my Pants!!!

Last night James couldn't go to bed because there was Lightning in his pants! His fleece jammy pants made static! I love kids!!!

Quick update... Valentines/Anniversary went swimmingly, I dipped about 80 Chocolate Strawberries...Tempered milk chocolate and Chocolate Ganashe mostly, but my favorite was the white chocolate coconut! Yum, I won't divulge how many of those I ate myself, but it was pretty fun next year I want to get a wholesale fruit person so I don't have to pay so much. Valentines was promptly ruined when Sonia threw up...(can I take back that dreamy sigh now)

She is all better now and this week cut off her hair and donated it to Locks of love. And I quote "Mom, its not important how cute my new hair cut is.. it is only important that little kids with out hair will get some now." end quote. Again... I love kids.

Miss Mace is officially walking. She is so thrilled with herself, it is even cuter than her walking. She takes 3 steps, throws her arms in the air, plops herself down and giggles her little head off!! Cute. She also loves ring around the rosies and Elmos World...which she loves most at 3 in the morning...(she is the third child what more do you expect from me, I haven't slept in almost 7 years!)

Life is just plugging along. By the way does any one know how to get a playlist onto your blog??? I am dying to share my fav tunes with all 4 of you!

febuary blaaahhs

Thought I might post just to fill in the dead space between January and Febuary. I keep telling myself that I should be cleaning because spring is going to roll around and I am going to want to be outside as much as possible. This is where the blah part comes in, I don't feel like cleaning, I feel like idling away the days with wishing for spring...
On a lighter note I went to Sonias Parent Teacher Conference, and her teacher said she is doing just great. She also asked if she always has to know what is going on at home like at school, and I said, you only get to see 3 hours of it!!! Her teacher then said she will make a great leader...(leave you to your own conclusions)
James is doing good too, we are trying to decide if we should put him in kindergarten next year or wait, I think we are leaning toward wait...first he has to know where he left his coat:)
Macey is her same old teething sassy self. Love the Girl... she loves elmo.
Mike is doing a side job at the neighbors, so it is nice to know he is close. Couple more weeks and he should have it busted out with the help of our neighbor.
My biggest dilemma is naming my new Garden Society... I've found my calling in life starting Garden Clubs. If you want one let me know. I can collect dues and then I will set up all the tours and itinerary and then you go and enjoy. This is all complimentary if you are in my Club. Lately I've been thinking of Calling it Red Spigot Garden Society. If you have any other ideas let me know. And while I'm on the subject of Gardening the Deer have demolished my new yard. Booooo hoooo...and I am helpless just sitting here watching them knowing full well I live in their yard not the other way around... Next post my favorite holiday....(dreamy sigh) Valentines.

Yippee for you!!

You guys are the best!!!

Thank you all for your comments! Now that I know I have 4 followers... (not related to me) I will for sure keep blogging, thanks for indulging me!! Now I feel so super responsible to keep you all happy. Maybe I should do a drawing or something. Maybe one lucky person who enters a comment could win...oh I don't know...My super top secret cornbread recipe, or...a....okay I'll keep thinking, but know just how appreciated you are.

Meanwhile we are still plugging away at Christmas, the warm snuggly feeling grows stronger every day and Mike and I almost completed our neighbor gifts tonight. Big victory!!! But for all you not in my neighborhood anymore. Sorry. I miss you too. The gift of your influence will always be with me.

Kids are great these days they are growing so big I love them so much. And...drum roll please...After 13 months of waiting Macey got her first tooth!!!!! It is adorable bottom right and the second bottom is peeking through too.

Merry Christmas to all and since I clearly did not mail Christmas Cards this year (or any other year so far) you can all stop holding your breath. But for the record it is my new year resolution to mail some next year so... we will see...

Merry Christmas

Come on!!!

I love Christmas, my house is all frilly, kids are extra good (Santa Bribe) and I have that oh so warm snuggly feeling in my heart...but...if I may, I can't help but feel a little lonely, have you ever wondered who reads your blog but can't figure out how to put the little counter device on.
I have.
Just wondering if some of my fav bffs in the world and some of you strangers, if there are any would kindly post a comment, it would really boost my christmas blues...
Is this going to ruin blogging for me? It could in so many ways you know. Oh well bring it on.
luvs

Ps Just wanted a little someone who I adore to know I am thinking a lot of her right now, sorry, I couldn't be silent anymore. If only I could think of some way to make you laugh right now you know I would right?

Mom: this is for you

Mother of my heart and soul I would love to post a picture of my tree...but its not up yet. Maybe Camron could come and set mine up for me too... But just to let you and Hilary and Kylee know next year I am setting mine up for Labor day so I can beat all of you. Ha

Vynessa I am sure you will have none of this nonsense and set your tree up in a timely fashion like all of us normal people :) So since I don't have a picture of the tree..... here are some others and actually I was just testing to see who reads my blog even if there are no pictures....

Ps special thanks to angie jones who spent 1.00 in lemonade. She is my kids new best friend.