Just the Black notes...

I got this link in an email from a friend and was amazed at the history of the song Amazing Grace and the speaking of this man. Please go check it out if you have the time, it is beautiful. Link is here. It is close to ten minutes long but so worth it.

Early Birthday Present!

I had mentioned that I wanted a new SLR Digital Camera and upon looking into them online, I found an awesome deal at Dell. They had the kit which included the Camera, two lenses, two batteries, flash digital media card, lens cleaning kit and an awesome camera bag tossed together for an awesome price, and then they were having a sale which took an additional $200.00 bucks off. So I put a BIG bug in Tom's ear that Valentine's day and my Birthday were all coming up..and low and behold, a few moments ago the DHL delivery guy just tapped upon my front door and delivered my new Canon camera. I am one excited and happy camper right now.

Pure Relief...

Trevor and Kaylee are finally rid of the bug that caused severe pukes and poops. Thank goodness. So far..*crossing fingers*..Isaiah has shown no signs of the bug. Nor have Tom or I. They went back to preschool today and they were really ready to get back into routine..as was I. It really is a nice little break when each one is gone to school and there are only 2 kids to entertain for a short while. Don't get me wrong..I really really love my kids and enjoy spending time with them, but it is nice to have the numbers dynamic changed for a while. With a very active 2 yr old it is sometimes hard to give the positive attention that is needed to all three of them.

I had gone to my Policy Council meeting last night for my kids preschool and upon returning and going in to kiss them each goodnight, I found Kaylee like this...

She had quietly gone into the bathroom..(I swear this child has Stealth mode)..and gotten into my makeup bag and put on mascara so in her words "She could look pretty" cause "Momma, makeup makes you pretty..see my eyes?". All the while my hubby hadn't heard a peep out of her and had no idea she had been in the bathroom. He thought she was quietly laying in her bed..haha. I can not count the amount of things this child has poured out and painted things with, along with writing on the computer screen with purple ink pen, painting the kitchen floor with a dozen cracked eggs, put boudreaux's butt paste all over her dolls, thing such as this. Oiiieee. I would say she is feeling better wouldn't you?

Fabulous weekend...then it strikes..

I had a wonderful weekend. My oldest and dearest friend Christel and her little girl came to visit and we had such a wonderful time. I haven't seen her since September and it was time to spend some girl time together.

We hit the big 40% off sale at Old Navy and cleaned up on outfits for our kiddos. I love the new spring fashions they have. So cute. Especially the little girl things. We spent a lot of time talking and catching up on things in our lives. It was so great to see her. I really need to make an effort to find the time to spend more weekends with her. She and I have been friends since high school, and since this will be our 19th year out of school..(eeegaddds..I am getting old,) that's a long time.

After such a lovely day spent together, it all hit the fan. My oldest started in with throwing up and then it started out the lower end, the next thing I knew Kaylee was joining in. I really hoped that the bad colds and strep we have had recently would have been the end to our winter misery, but no such luck. They are still home from preschool today sick. Trevor's symptoms have left, but he is still a little crabby and clingy, so I kept him home another day, Kaylee still has the lower end problem. It is bad. I am praying that Isaiah doesn't get it as he is only a week and a half away from his surgery and if he is sick they won't do it.

I am so ready for spring to be here. I want to open my house and get all the germs and lysol drenched fumes out of here. As if we don't have enough laundry having five people in the family, we now have way more. So it really starts to wear one down. This is the only part of motherhood I really degress. I don't like having sick kiddos. But I guess it's all part of the package of being a parent.

Here's to hoping this all ends soon and we can be back to normal..whatever that might be..ha.

Ramblings..

Isn't he just the sweetest little guy? How can someone that adorable and innocent looking be so ornary? I swear that boy will be the death of me..haha. Must be the age. Gotta love the terrible two's. But three and four seem to be just as trying. Please tell me they grow out of it..one can dream can't she? haha

I have been doing some research on buying a new camera..I would like some input if you have any reviews for me..I am getting fed up with my point and shoot digital and have been looking at a Canon Rebel XTI, the picture quality is awesome from the samples on their website, but would like to know if any of you have any suggestions for SLR digital cameras. Are the pictures better quality? Are they easy to use? Etc..etc...if you have any knowledge..please share!

Scandelous.....

I am having an affair!



Did I get your attention? haha

Oh the nerve of some things. I have gotten bit by the Scrapbooking bug once again and have found myself spending entirely to much time working on my albums and not enough time blogging. Momma no likey missing out on all the great blogs out there. I promise to do better and get my priorities in order.

I had forgotten how much time can be spent on albums. Sheesh. My poor sleep deprived body. I have been staying up way to late to get some alone time with my pictures and memories and although it has been great and felt good to get some of them done, I need to cut myself off or it will consume me. Talk about addictions. ha.

So just in case you were wondering what happened to me, that's what's been going on in my little snowed in world.

Good cause!

A friend of mine sent this link to me, her son is suffering from Autism and she wants all the help she can get. Also my oldest son has shown some signs of Autism and could maybe someday benefit from your gracious help. Thanks.

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