I hope everyone had a merry Christmas! We sure did. Some of the things I usually do did not get done this year like making Christmas cookies..but we had a really nice Christmas. Christmas Eve we went to Chili's and came home to watch Its a Wonderful Life. I love that movie and of course Brad and I cried as always...my sensitive husband! It really reminded me of what I really care about. I don't want to be wrapped up in my house and car or even clothes defining who I am. I miss the old house some, but the truth is home is where ever my family is. I think my generation has their priorities out of whack...not excluding myself from that BUT I know what really matters and that is what I am going to focus on. I do not believe success is measured in what kind of home you have or even how much money you make. Its about appreciating and loving your family and friends and having lots of laughs, too. So my new year's resolution is going to be focus on my family and praising God for my many blessings now and the many to come.

ANYWAY.. Christmas was wonderful. We went to my parents and got to see my brother and his family which is always nice. My niece and nephews are such sweet children..I really wish I could see them more and have a chance to get to know them better. With them living in New York its a little difficult, but someday I am going to visit when Noah is a little older.

Brad and I watched Facing the Giants Christmas night. It was such a blessing to watch that movie and deeply touched both of us. The message of the movie was actually just what Brad and I needed..so I am thankful for that.

Nana and Papa Olin came over yesterday and spent some time with the kids. Noah had fun playing with Nana. He did fall down and bust his bottom lip terribly though. Sometimes what he wants to do is about 10 steps ahead of what he is able to do. We had fun though.

Today we all went to church and are planning to make it a regular thing on Sunday again. Its easy to get out of the habit. After church we took Alex to Zumiez so he could get a new board set up with the wheels he got from my brother and sister in law. It was a cool board..I'll put a picture on later of him with it. Noah is obsessed with skateboards and wanting to be just like Alex..so he loved the store. We actually got him a little board from Academy a few weeks ago and we let him play with it on the carpet with LOTS of supervision.

So its been a tough year, but still a good year..I have a wonderful family and God has blessed me with their health and wonderful spirits..I am excited and looking forward to 2009....except for the fact I'll be 35 in a few weeks...that is so weird!

Christmas Party

Tonight we had our play group Christmas party. It was a potluck party and I made baked artichokes which my mom got me the recipe off Martha Stewart. Martha Stewart said it was always her family's favorite. We had fun! Noah had soooo much fun with his little baby friends and I participated in the white elephant gift exchange...it was fun and I love what I ended up with. The food was awesome and I had the best cheesecake I have ever had in my life...and I have had a lot. The lady that made it used to be a chef and she was really cool..I hope we become friends..she was funny. Anyways, here's some pictures and one from Cam's concert and a few from when Brad brought Noah home a giant teddy bear!

Thank goodness, Noah's happy little personality is back! He must have just felt awful that day. Its funny that Brad and I were actually worried that his whole personality had drastically changed. Not to say he's perfect...he loves to turn the channel just when you get really interested in something on TV...he looks at you with this little devilish grin while he's doing it, too. Yesterday he got a package from UPS. One of Brad's clients that moved away sent it to him...a drum. Its a really cool one and he loves it...kind of like a bongo type drum.

Last night Cameron's friend, Travis spent the night with us. The kids got out early and we went to CiCi's. You should have seen Noah. His face was enough to turn someone against pizza forever...of course I just thought it was cute (only a mother!). Noah and I went to walmart last night and got stocking stuffers and some ingredients I needed for Christmas. Its was a mad house....yuck! When I got home I made a homemade chicken soup. I'm a really good soup maker..it was yummy. I heard Brad at 4:30 this morning go into Cam's room and apparently he was still up! Travis was asleep, but not Cameron!! So I am about to wake him up..I don't want him to get on a weird schedule during the break.

Christmas is at my house this year..I am so excited..finally. Brad and I were not going to exchange gifts, but thank God he couldn't resist! I know everything I got, because he's a terrible liar. I'm going to try and wrap today, make Christmas cookies with Cam, and my play group has a holiday party tonight. Busy..busy!

Where did Noah's halo go?

Okay, so Noah has been a little difficult this week and is throwing all of us off. First of all he has not felt well, so maybe that plays a part. I met up with an old friend and her 5 month old baby and Noah was driving me crazy! He usually loves the play area, but he kept walking right out of it and pointing to his stroller. He seemed very worried about his shoes not being on his feet. So when we went to the food court, I got him chicken nuggets and waffle fries and after a little while of chatting with my friend I looked over and he had been THROWING his fries! I was so embarrassed...but she was so sweet so I wasn't too worried. Today he has started tantrums. I got my trusty parenting a toddler book out and did some reading on it. Don't get me wrong, he is still the sweetest boy in the universe who loves to give lots of hugs and kisses! But I guess its time for a little tough toddler love!!!!!!!!!!

Cameron had his winter band concert this week. He did great. Its amazing how much they have improved since the last time. I was very proud and so was he. Noah did not attend this function. My parents came and really enjoyed it, except my dad lost his balance going up the crowded steep bleachers and almost fell onto a little boy. It was funny.

Well, thank goodness the break is here after tomorrow. No alarm clocks for another 2 weeks. Noah will sleep until 9:00, so I am excited. That's funny, I remember a time long ago, up before 12:00 was early. Getting old is weird. Christmas is finally almost here and I have not wrapped a gift. Its been tough with the move and everything. Oh, well..I'm doing my best! I'm just happy when I lay down at night to go to sleep I still have a pulse!

too darn tired to type!

We made over $800 in the yard sale!!!! After we split it with Kelly, who helped me entirely with it..we made enough to cover what we spent on the little foster children we shopped for last night for Christmas presents!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been up since 5:00 and feel like I could sleep a week........which means I'll be so tired I won't sleep at all tonight! Oh, well..I feel blessed with the amount we made and feel great about how we spent it:)

Noah saw Santa at the mall today. I love The Shops at Willow Bend..no lines. We were third. Actually we got there just as Santa was taking his milk and cookies break so we had to wait an hour. We got a decent picture, but Noah was not fond of Santa. He looked at me like, "Mommy, why are you handing me to this weirdo?!?" I can't believe how expensive it has gotten to get a mall picture with Santa Claus. They had all these packages.. we got two 3'5's and it was $20.00. Rediculous.

After Santa, we met our play group at the play area so Noah had fun playing on the steak and eggs. He is so cute. He watches the older children in complete awe and eventually starts following them. He adores his older brothers. If they shut their doors, he knocks until they open them! I'm so happy he loves them so much.


Brad canceled drill because it was too cold and windy, so we had some nice family time. Cameron, Noah and Brad wrestled around on the floor while I cooked chili. I'm a great chili maker. It was nice to have a rare complete family meal.


Tonight I watched Bad Girls Club. Love that show. The third season started last week...so fun to watch a train wreck when its not your own! That is just wrong! Oh, well...I'm falling asleep..better go:)

Got the tree up!

We finally got the Christmas tree up today. Cameron put all the ornaments on himself and it looks very pretty. Cameron loves putting the ornaments on the tree! I am so relieved that I can mark that one off my very LONG list of things to do. We put the play yard around it so Noah doesn't mess it, but he seems pretty uninterested in it. Now I just have to wrap some presents!On Friday Brad bought Alex a new skateboard. He was so happy. You would think skateboarding is a pretty cheap sport but you would be surprised. That skateboard was $165. Not cheap..and the decks break in half very easily. So he skated all weekend. I thought it was really sweet for Brad to want to get that for Alex.

Friday night we all watched the movie Fred Claus. It was really cute and funny. Other than that, not a lot except helping Cameron with his research paper on Abraham Lincoln. Big Fun. We have a busy week ahead of us so I am trying just to take each day as it comes and not get so mentally overwhelmed. I tend to do that!

I am so happy to have the tree up. It really makes me happy and always brings me back to my childhood memories of Christmas. I am going to enjoy it and not think at all about what a pain its going to be to put it all away!

Not a whole lot has been going on here lately except the usual insanity. JK. Yesterday instead of working out Noah and I went to our play group. We had a good time. I'm starting to get to know the moms and they are all so nice. Noah had fun for about an hour, then he got really cranky so we went home. Last night we had church. I'm really enjoying small group again and the kids had fun too. It was so cute, when Noah saw me when I was picking him up, he just burst into laughter. It feels so good to be unconditionally loved.


Here is a picture of us before play group and one of Noah mastering the technique of feeding himself with a fork with no help. He was so proud! So was Mommy:)

I started to feel the Christmas spirit yesterday and went shopping. This year we are just buying for kids so it was pretty easy. I am almost all done. I have one nephew left, one more thing for Alex, dog stockings and kid stockings left and then I'll be finished. I really had fun which was nice because things have been a little stressful lately.

Christmas time fills my mind with all kinds of special memories. Here is one: Every year we as a family would go to The Original Christmas Tree Store. It was so exciting. They had huge beautiful displays and thousands of ornaments to choose from. I loved going. We were allowed usually to pick out one or two each. I absolutely loved listening to the Christmas music playing and hunting for my ornament. I usually picked something really pretty. I really liked these birds that you could clip to the tree and often that is what I chose. Here is the amusing part of the memory. If you know my brother then you will really get a kick out of this. Steve chose the same ornament every year. It was a corn on the cob. That's right we had maybe about 6 corn on the cobs on our tree! Anyways, it was funny..

I am really tired and can I be honest? I feel a little sad. I'm sure it will pass...I know this sounds corny, but when I feel sad I make myself think of something happy and I know that I will not always feel sad and that happy times are around the corner and before I know it, I will be smiling and laughing:) So that memory I just told you made me smile and laugh just now...thanks Steve!

I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. Ours was nice. We are just about all settled in here. Almost unpacked, but it seems like there is still so much to do and not enough time. Noah is everywhere and keeps us all very busy. He is very active and curious!


On Wed. Noah had a play date. It was really fun. Lots of mommies and babies came and we made a craft. We traced his hand and made turkey happy thanksgiving cards. We gave ours to Daddy.


Thanksgiving was at my mom and dad's. My mom cooked everything this year. It was all so yummy. My mom is the best cook in the world!


After we ate, my parents watched Noah while the rest of us went to the movie to see Twilight. It was so good. I could tell Brad thought it was a little cheesy. Well, it was a little.. but I liked it. I read the book and I thought they chose perfect actors for the parts. I was happy to get to take Alex and Cameron to a movie since we don't get to do that very often any more.

When we got back we had pie with my parents. Noah decided to have a meltdown so we left after that. He looked so cute in his Dallas Cowboys jersey Daddy bought for him.


Now Christmas is right around the corner..which I'm usually excited about, but it sounds so stressful to get that tree out now with this whole moving thing..But I'm sure I'll get in the spirit!

All Moved In

Well, we are all moved in:) Finally. It was so exhausting..now we have a ton of unpacking to do. I like this house. We will most likely stay here a couple of years and then move into something a little bigger, but for now this is fine. Its a cool house..I like older houses..I always have..they just have more character or something. Anyways, just wanted to let you know we made it and now that I got my cable and Internet hooked up, I will survive!

Just a quick note to brag on Alex.. its 3 weeks into the 2ND 9 weeks and he has all A's and B's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please say a prayer for him that it stays that way. School is hard for him, and I understand that...I just want him to get his diploma..its not any secret that I did not get mine and I have always regretted that, I don't want him to have that same regret. Cameron got his report card and he did great again..same thing, all A's and B's with a one high C (78%). He always just barely doesn't' make the A and B honer role, but I really don't care about that. I care about him doing his best and I think he did so GREAT JOB, CAMERON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, I know we are flaky..We are going to go back to First United Methodist of Carrollton. The kids and Brad just don't want to go back to HCC because they really loved FUMC. So, I want them to enjoy church and not dread it... I will maybe once in a while visit HCC and maybe they will, too.

Yesterday Brad rented a truck and we packed and moved all day. I am getting worried. We move completely this coming Friday and I hope we are all finished. Hopefully the following weekend we will have a huge yard sale. I am so excited to be getting rid with so much junk we don't need that just clutter things up. I feel like this move is really going to turn out to be a positive step in our lives. I think its really important to find the positive in things and I am so excited to be moving into a one story with a flat yard. The kids are excited, too. Cameron is going to be going to Blalack Middle School in Jan. and Alex to Creekview. Cameron is excited to see his old friends from Rainwater Elem. Alex knows kids at Creekview and he is excited as well. I am stressed, but trying to stay energetic and positive.

Yesterday, Noah went to Kids Play for a few hours while we worked. I have never left him so long. I am so grateful I am able to stay home with him because even though sometimes I think it would be nice to work, I cannot imagine leaving him there everyday. We know the lady there and she is soooo nice. Her name is Brojana and she truly loves her job and kids...you can tell. He did have a fun day.

I will be glad when we get moved, so I can cook something decent for my kids...fast food is getting old, but I just don't have time to cook right now. Too much to do and it is so hard to get any of it done with Noah.

Last night Alex spent the night with his friend, Josh...so I am waiting for him to get home and help me. We have to go to the new house to wash clothes because we had to get a new washer and dryer....it broke on me last week. So we have no clothes. I feel a whine coming on...I better stifle it fast..too much to do for that!

I decided to start going back to my old church and I am so glad I did. Last night was our first night back and it was so nice to see everyone. Its weird small group not meeting at my house anymore. Maybe when I move and get settled in we can start that back if they want to. I'm a little embarrassed over Cameron's behavior. For some reason he was really hyper yesterday and he was that way as soon as I picked him up from school and delivered our PTA fundraiser items that came in. I hoped he would calm down, but he did not. Oh well, everyone has off days and there are worse things in life anyways than a wound up 11 year old boy. I'd try to get deep and say maybe he was nervous or stressed out, but I really believe he got excited about the fundraiser junk food that came in and just did not calm down...ANYWAYS I am very happy to be back at HCC and feel like God led me back there.

Today I met an old friend from my childhood and early teenage years for lunch. She had her adorable daughter with her and I had Noah with me. It was awesome to see her. She still looks the same and we had a good time talking. We are going to meet up again after Thanksgiving. I'm so glad we reconnected. I found her off facebook. I love facebook. Its so addicting and fun to find people from the past and just to know what everyone is doing. Its fun.

Tomorrow Brad and I are moving and packing all day. We also have to do laundry...our dryer died completely earlier in the week and we had to get a new set. They delivered it to the new house yesterday, so I have a ton of laundry. Its crazy how much laundry this family has.

I have to brag on Mr. Alex. He has really brought his grades up. I am very proud of him and pray he keeps working hard.

I'd better get some sleep tonight, because I have had very little the last 3 nights. For some reason, I have not been able to sleep well and toss and turn for hours. I hate that. Hopefully tonight I'll finally sleep!

Today we took a nice break from all of the packing and went to a play date. Noah got to play with Cassandra and Liam. He had so much fun. I just wanted to post a few pictures of my cutie.

Today I am trying to keep a positive attitude, so that I don't end up in a mental institution....wow, it's pretty bad when a mental institution sounds like a beach in Mexico to you! Okay, I know, I'm a little bit of a drama queen. Seriously, I have so much to go through and pack...we have WAY too much junk. I am about to take Cameron and myself to get our hair cut...I need some inches cut, I'm beginning to feel like an Amish woman with eye makeup. After I get home and feed my 3 wonderful angelic children a healthy lunch of Taco Bell, I am going to pack like a mad woman...which I think I am so that won't be a problem for me. I am going to have to get busy, my house already looks like it threw up on itself! Say a prayer for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MOVING!

We are moving on the 21st. Right now we are packing like crazy. (We're just moving 1 or 2 miles away.) Our friend, Josh, is helping Brad today move some of the furniture over today. . I'm happy our new house is a one story. Well, gotta go pack for our new adventure!

Trick or Treat!!!!!

Last night was Halloween and we had so much fun. Alex went trick or treating with his friends in Castle Hills, so I don't have any pictures of Alex:( He said he had fun, though...he got 12 regular sized candy bars and ate 11 of them while he was out. He gave me the 12th. Brad, Cameron, Noah and I went trick or treating with Ricardo and his kids, Ricky and Paola. We had a good time. Noah was a little cranky, but he fell asleep, thank goodness. We met up with Cameron's friend, Jacob..and he went with us. We had fun and I cannot believe how much Noah has grown since last year. Next year he'll be like a real kid going up to the doors! Here's a picture of Cameron in his costume and a picture of Noah last year and then one of him this year as Franken-baby!!!!

They are so cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Halloween

Great Job 6th Grade Band!!

Last night was Cameron's first band recital. I was so proud of him and all of the kids. These kids have only been playing for 2 months! I thought they did great.



Just thought I'd add this picture of my angel having a tantrum! He was mad because I took his comb and water bottle away and gave him his football instead...he likes to fix his hair...Oh, gosh..he really is like Brad!

Cameron's first band concert!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGjyDl0-LFw

Just Euphoniums..Cameron is 3rd from left

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBCpdt1KJXQ

Freezing at the park!

This morning we had a play date at the park with my meet up group. It was really cold though, but since it was the park right by my house I went anyway. I was really surprised that 4 other moms and babies came. The babies were a little fussy and cold so we only stayed out 45 minutes. Noah had fun though. I was so impressed with Noah, he could climb up the slide! Yes, I was right behind him. It was only a 4 ft. slide, but I was impressed with his strong little 16 month legs!!



This is his first picture to color. He colored it at the gym daycare.

Yesterday something very scary happened. Brad, Noah, and I were out and Cameron and Alex were home by themselves. We were gone about 3 hours, maybe 4..when I got home and opened up the door the whole house smelled strongly of gas. I screamed for Alex and Cameron and they did not answer..panic like you cannot imagine went through my body, I called them again and thank God, they came down. I told them to get outside and I made sure all 3 dogs were already outside and then I ran and told Brad who was still getting Noah out of the car. We called 911, and conveniently the firemen were at a block party on the next street, so they were here fast. One of them started to go in, but he quickly turned around and said, "It's strong." He did not want to go in until they turned the gas off outside. They said that it did not have carbon monoxide in it which is what makes people go to sleep and die, but that the house easily could have caught on fire. They said something as simple as turning on a light switch could have set the house in flames. Apparently, Cameron said he accidentally moved the knob a little, he thought, when he was leaning over it to make something in the
microwave, and so he turned it off. Well, he actually turned it all the way on high and that particular burner did not ignite so he never saw a flame or anything...gas just started to fill the house. Alex said his nose was stopped up and did not smell it, and Cam said he smelled it but paid no attention to it. I told them if they ever smell anything like that again to leave and then call me from Alex's cell or a neighbor's house. Also, the power went off yesterday and then again in the middle of the night and when it popped back on, that could have also ignited the house had it happened during this time.

So I could have lost my boys yesterday.

I don't know what to say except to thank God....yesterday could have by far been the worst day of our lives. Alex and Cameron could have lost their futures. It really puts things into perspective about what matters...So kiss your kids and give them a hug and if you have a gas stove, give them a little gas stove lesson..I wish I had.

After that I went to my dinner with my mom meet up group at Patrizio's. It was nice to wear a cute dress and high heeled boots (which I'm losing my touch at walking in!). It was me and 2 other ladies. They were very nice and we had a great time. I'm so glad I went and can't wait for the next one. It's nice to talk and hang out with other mommies, but without our little precious angels!!!

The boys have gone to get donuts so I thought I would make use of this rare moment and do a quick update.
Yesterday, I met up with an old friend that I found through facebook. It was so nice to see her! She was really sweet and I hope we can continue a friendship as adults. Her baby was born only 3 weeks before Noah! Since I have very few friends with babies, I am excited.
Last night I met Kathy and her mom to eat dinner. After dinner we went to Coldstone and got ice cream. Yummy!
I'm happy because today Brad is off and he hardly ever is off on Sat. yah!! Tonight he is going to watch all the guys while I go to moms night out at Patrizio's. I am meeting my mom meet up group there. I don't think I will actually know any of the moms tonight, so that might be a little weird. I am excited though and hope to make some new friends! I'm also excited to get away from my wonderful, but draining family!
Oh, their back...that was short!

This morning when I was making Cameron his cinnamon toast, I suddenly felt a little sad. This is probably the last year he will be a little boy. Pretty soon he'll be taller than me with huge stinky feet. I want to keep my baby!! At least it is gradual, it would be really sad if I woke up and he was suddenly a big gross man. No offence to you men out there! He's a good boy and I love him so much...I guess I'll let him grow up!

I am so embarrassed!!!

Only something like this would happen to me: I set up a profile on facebook. I don't know how it happened, but it sent an email to everyone I have EVER emailed and either said Tracy Locke would like them to join facebook or if they were already a member, I requested them to be my friend. Which is fine, the more the merrier, but I am humiliated! That means, teachers and doctors and old acquaintances. I bet my insurance agent wonders why I want to be so chummy with him! I just think people will think I'm weird. Okay, I know, I AM a little weird, but not weird enough to do this! I don't remember it asking me if I wanted to do this, but I cannot be the only person this has happened to. You know what? I probably am, because that is the kind of thing that always happens to me!!!!!

Pumpkin Patch!

Yesterday Noah, Cameron, and I went to the Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch. I was supposed to meet my mom meet up group, but I could not find them. It was a little hot and chaotic, but it was fun. We tried to I eat snow cones, but it was too scary with the bees swarming us so we threw them out and ran! Cameron picked out a huge pumpkin. This was the first time I have ever bought a pumpkin at a pumpkin patch. Usually, I just get one at the grocery store. Cameron is excited to carve it on Halloween.
Last night we went to "The Haunted Forest". Cameron got a little freaked out and told me he decided he did not like adrenaline. I think I agree! I know I am fun to scare, but they did not just jump out at me, they chased me! Maybe we'll try again next year! Now I am trying to get dried mud off my black Uggs from running into a huge muddy area!
This morning I made pancakes which I never do, because they never turn out good and I make a huge mess trying. So this time was no exception. Does anyone make good pancakes and if you do will you tell me how you make them? I know I am following the directions on the box right. Oh, well...maybe we'll just stick to Ego waffles around here!!!

Last night my mom came over and took Cam door to door to collect donations for his band fundraiser. I thought that was so sweet. I was so proud of them...they raised $165! People could either pledge a certain amount of $ for each minute he practices for this week or a one time donation. Everyone chose a one time donation. They were both so proud. Now he gets to go into the drawing 3 times for the prizes, he gets three 100's to replace any grade except for zero's, and on Dec. 5th after school he gets to take a limo ride to CiCi's after school along with any one else who raised at least $150. Cool, huh?! I'm so excited for him. Wasn't that nice of my mom to take him to do that? I thought so!! Thanks, mom! We love you!

Today the weather is going to really feel like fall. I love fall. I love it because it makes me think about Christmas coming soon. Christmas has always made me so happy. It was always so magical to me as a child. My mom and dad made it so special. It wasn't just the presents...my mom made cookies with us and I always loved that. I still do. I can remember like it was yesterday driving with my mom singing carols...our favorite was the one that went.."There's no place like home for the holidays cause no matter how far away you roam......" You know that one? We also had this thing she made where we got to eat a piece of candy each night until we reached Christmas day! It was so exciting for me! I love the lights and the busy malls and I LOVE the tv shows/movies. When I was little it was such a big deal.. we would all sit in the living room and watch together A Charlie Brown Christmas or How the Grinch Stole Christmas of Frosty or one I discovered when I was a little older was It's a Wonderful Life. I think that one is my favorite..it just touches my heart so much because though life can be painful and scary at times, it is such a precious gift from God and it reminds me what really matters. I am so blessed because I have so many people in my life to appreciate and love, so if your one of those people "(which you probably are if your reading this), I just want to thank you for being in my life and loving me!!!

Not a lot has been too interesting around here...just the usual insanity! The kids had a pretty uneventful school week. On Friday, Noah had a play date. Here is a picture of him with his new friends, Cassandra and Summer. He's such a ladies man, isn't he!


Friday after school, I took Cameron, Taylor, and Noah to Baskin Robins. Noah insisted on feeding himself, so that was fun with a hot fudge sunday. Oh, well! Cameron got his report card and it was good..all A's and B's and one 79. Cameron spent the night at Taylor's and Alex spent the night with his friend, too, so Noah and I had the house to ourselves before Brad got home. I had a crazy Friday night...I played with Noah and went to bed at 9:30! Exciting, huh




Cam has been home since Sat. morning and Alex has been in and out. Right now he is at the skate park with his friend and his friend's little brother. Brad was off yesterday and that was nice. Brad, Noah and I went to the mall and ate at Dave and Busters. I ate desert though and got a sick stomach. Restaurant deserts always hurt my stomach, but its usually worth it to me.

That's it for now, hopefully something interesting will happen soon I can write about!!

CONGRATS MELISSA AND DARIAN!!!!!!!

Sat. night was so fun. My friends, Melissa and Darian, are getting married! I'm soooo happy for her. They are perfect together. She had no idea at all he was going to propose. Her ring is huge and gorgeous! Her birthday was Sat. and her party was at Chuy's in Dallas...mexican food. It was so fun and reminded me that I have to get out more often. We stayed a little over an hour... after Noah's Uncrustable was gone! They are a great couple and Brad and Darian really seem to get along well. Maybe we'll have friends yet!

On the way home, I started to get a slight headache and by the time I got home it was pounding. It's Monday morning and I think it may be gone...but I thought that a couple times yesterday and then it would come back. I have never had a migraine, but that must have been one because I cannot imagine a worse headache. I really feel for people who get them often.
Last night we took Noah to Walmart to get him a new toy. He needed one. We got him a ball, a Tonka dump truck, and 2 new books. He really loves books. He constantly brings them to us to read to him. It's so cute, he likes to turn the pages...sometimes before it's time!
Alex and Cam are fine. Not a whole lot to tell. Alex got a haircut and that's about it.

Daddy at Mommy group!

Yesterday I was really sick so Brad took Noah to the Mommy/play group. I did not want to get any of the cute little babies sick, but I was so bummed because they were going to make little pictures with their handprints and footprints so Brad took him for me! I'm not sure how the mommies felt about that, but Brad said they were very nice. I really wished I could have been there though.

Today I feel much better. I got up and worked out at the gym with Brad this morning. Later in the early afternoon I had a conference at Cam' s school so my mom came and watched the baby. Here is a picture of them playing with his shapes. The conference went well.. Cameron is doing great. I'm so proud of him

Cameron had a dance tonight at school which he had planned on going to, but decided to stay home because he was tired. Brad got off early so he and Cameron wrestled which is Cam's favorite thing to do with Brad. It was so cute.. Noah wanted in on the action, too!

SLOW DOWN!

Did anyone see Oprah yesterday? She had the lady that last year accidentally left her baby in the car all day while she was at work. It was heartbreaking. It really made me think about my own life and the importance of slowing down. There are times I go to bed at night thinking about all of the things I did not get done instead of praising myself for the accomplishments I did get done. How self destructive is that!! Life is really too short for that sort of mind set. We, as women especially,tend to judge each other instead of extending a hand when we see someone who clearly needs help. None of us are perfect. Trying to be perfect will lead you into nothing but feeling like a failure and inadequate. God did not mean this for us when he created us. I vow today to slow down, help other people when I can and enjoy the precious life God gave me!!!

BamBam

Pretty boring night...just wanted to post a pic of my little super hero! I call him BamBam with his little yellow bat...he is dangerous with that thing!!!

Yesterday we took Noah to see The Man with the Yellow Hat (aka Dr. Grubb) for his 15 month check up. He is 100% healthy still! He had to get 4 shots..it made me so sad. I wish I could have taken them for him.

The kids and I tried a new church last night. We liked it and are going back next wed. Cameron seemed really happy with his group. The 6th graders are seperate from the elementary kids and the youth, I really liked that.

Brad and I took Noah to get his Halloween costume today. He is going to be Frankenstein. It's so cute. While we were shopping we got him some new fall outfits. He got some cute things. I am going to get his pictures made in a few weeks so now I have to decide which outfit. Hmmm...maybe his biker outfit with biker boots. He is such a cool baby.

I recently joined a mommy meet up group and went today for the first time. It was fun, we met at a park. While the babies play, the mommies talk. Noah fell asleep in the swing...poor baby! It was really hot so we left to go to the shaded enclosed area where the pool was. I kept having to stop my little water baby from jumping right into the pool! He is so fearless!

Alex has asked his girlfriend, Courtney to homecoming. I hope they make it that far, they have already been together 3 weeks and that's a stretch for Alex. He wants to buy her a mum and of course, the tickets and I'm sure there will be more later. $$$$$$$$$$!!! I think it's time for Alex to get a job!