I love my job

I'll admit, this job can be oh so challenging at times, more so than any I've ever had.  I've always said motherhood is all about the highs and the lows and yes those lows can be a dousy sometimes.  But lately I've been LOVING every sacred moment with my little guys.  I LOVE this age.  I love how their minds work, how they process everything.  How they hear things.  And, let's be honest the mobility of their ages is so wonderful!  I honestly find myself looking forward to each day and what conversation may arise from them.


While walking to our car there was a man standing nearby smoking.  Once in the car Levi informed me of the following.


Levi: Mom is that guy going to go to the mall and to die?
Me: Huh?
Levi: Mom don choo know all the people...eberybody that smokes they go to the mall and die?  
Me: What?
Levi: Mom!  There are lotza dead people at the mall who smoked.
Me: Oh....um, ok...who told you that?  
Levi: Mom, they are!
Me: ok

Levi: So um Mommy, why did Mary and Josefes get married? 

Me: oh, well they loved each other buddy. 

Levi: An um, Josefes thought Mary was rearry preddy? 

Me: Yes, yes he did. Joseph thought Mary was beautiful. 

We've been singing lots of fun Christmas songs this holiday season...

You know, like...

'frosty the snowman had a corndog hat and a buddon nose...'  or 'jingle bells....bells on diamond rings'....or 'alise naughty not!' :)

I just LOVE this time of year.  Both boys seemed to fully grasp the real meaning of Christmas and most definately entertain the idea of Santa.  I love Christmas *sigh*

Blog Bogged

I must get back to this blog business.  I will get back to this blog business.  2011, I vow to spend more time here and less on facebook.  
That said, the last six months have been a whirlwind of milestones and memories...


This guy, my favorite four eyes started pre-school.....yes I cried ALL the way home.  More or less because he just walked right in.  Without a care.  He dug right in and embraced his darling little class.  I'm not sure he would have given me a second thought had I not requested a hug and kiss goodbye.

This guy, my favorite mini Mr. (Josh) turned THREE.  This kid never stops, keeps me on my toes, always tells me he loves me...out of no where and completely un provoked.  He's funny, really funny, smart, an easy learner and did I mention he never stops moving. Oh how I love him.  He often tells me "I don wan take a nap, ok Mom?"  No such luck, after all I'm the boss and he DOES need a nap almost everyday.  

Yours truly made this Nemo cake, with the help of the crazy talented Amy Cheng.  Crazy right?  I didn't think I had it in me.  

My first born turned FIVE.  What?!  Five.  I honestly don't know how or why time happens so quickly.  Levi is over the moon.  I am devastated.  My sweet, thoughtful, funny and wise five year old.  Well...maybe not so sweet when he told me I wasn't pretty for not allowing a second lollipop after lunch one day.  Oh how I love him.  

I created a monster.  Levi would not go for any ole cake after the Nemo masterpiece.  I'll be honest I REALLY surprised myself with this one.  Levi said I was the most awesomest Mom ever!  To infinity and beyond!!!

We had snow.  Before Thanksgiving and on Thanksgiving.  The Mr. was busy, like record breaking busy.  Poor guy was a zombie on Thanksgiving.  In fact I'm not sure he even remembers being there.  :)  We are making the best of it though.  Who doesn't love to go sledding until your lips are so numb you can barely articulate words?  We. Love. Snow.

jones design company

She's a friend of a dear friend and I'm bananas about her and her creative, gorgeous, red head.  I've spent FAR too much time pouring over her fun ideas and just overall COOL stuff.  I can't stop people.  In fact I've already copied some of her crafty projects.  She has an incredible giveaway happening this month...check out her site, check out her givaway, but try not to enter...I really want to win! ;)  Seriously though, I am green, GREEN with envy...she was blessed with an awesome m-i-l (mother in law).  That in itself is enough for you to head on over and check out all the hype, eh?

August giveaway

m-i-l gift....stop it...go!

baby on board

After swimming (and still in our suits) Greyson pointed to my boob and said, "Uhhhh, Momma you have a baby in your heart!"

San Diego 4.10

Get em where it hurts!

While driving home from lunch, Levi was less than pleased that I wouldn't allow a second lollipop after lunch.

Levi: Mom you are jus NOT awesome (long pause, with no response from mom) AND so not pretty!

Ouch.  I gotta hand it to the kid, he got a reponse that time.

San Diego 4.10

hot dawg

Sadie, blog...blog Sadie...it's been awhile...Tee Off Against Trafficking is weeks away (yay) got a big girl job and well my other BIG/most important job, being a Mom all keep me super busy...lots to share.  First things first I have to share my latest less than guilty pleasure.  I'm obsessed with Dave's Killer Bread.  People.  It. Is. Killer.  As is the best bread I've EVER had (sorry Mom your home made bread back in the day was delish, but...) This bread is seriously rockin and the BEST part?  It's packed with so much good for you (for real) organic goodies you will be shocked at the delicious taste.  Not only that, but my kids LOVE it.  I'm sold.  Besides Dave served 15 years in prison before creating Dave's Killer Bread.  Fascinating huh?  Check out his story...
Today I was introduced to Dave's Sin Dawg.  Without a doubt delicious.  I would even venture to say the best cinnamon roll I've ever had.  EVER.  Granted it's not an actual roll, but Cinnabon's got nothing on this dawg.  Try it people, tell me I'm wrong.  Costco carries Dave's now...RUN!

YUM!!!!!!!!

Sharing Time is a HAPPY Time...

While driving in the car the other day I was schooled by my FOUR & TWO year old...

Levi: Mom you jus, you jus hafta share...ecuz, cuz its the right theng to do.

Greyson: Sharing is the theng to do Momma?

Me: Yep and it makes Momma so happy when you share so nicely.

Levi: AND Grezon it makes Jezuz happy too.

{December 09} in pictures

December flew by with lots of fun....
Snowflake Lane with Greg & Kara...
My Mom started a new tradition this year, we all stayed downtown in a hotel and took in all the city had to offer at Christmastime.  Some sites included the teddybear room at the old Four Seasons...giant gingerbread houses at The Sheraton...the Monorail (the kids loved this)...the carousal...brunch with santa at Ikon Grill, this was a huge hit the kids.  They were able to get up and 'chat' with santa throughout brunch.  And of course the train window at Macy's, Greyson was in awe of this.  Tons of fun, tons of memories.

{Cousins} Pics for a Purpose 09'

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