We decided on Sunday to head to Utah next week to see Derek’s parents.  We had considered it for months but could not lock it down because of Derek’s work schedule.  But with a 4-day weekend on hand, and decent airfares, we decided to take advantage.  This will be us next week on the slopes…

That’s what I’m blogging about today.  Nothing, really.  Just the musings of life around here. Jacob’s new teacher is a DREAM.  She’s already written us notes saying that he is a ‘delight’ and that he’s doing great.  He loves it, and we’re pleased as punch.  What a difference! Derek spent 3 hours with a professional…

So yesterday I took Samuel for his one-year check-up.  I had both the big boys in tow…one with his Heely’s on, which is always a little interesting.  I knew Samuel would be getting the dreaded MMR shot.  Everytime I’m out with girlfriends lately the conversation seems to always turn to the MMR somehow.  Thanks to…

It’s fun to celebrate a birthday on a holiday!  It’s a little different…but very fun! We had a good time celebrating New Year’s at our friends/neighbors, the Brooke’s, last night.  Their son Christopher came over here to watch the big boys…video games, popcorn, soda, movies…they were in heaven.  And to our surprise, stayed up until…

Hard to believe that this year is over.  It’s been such a good one for our family.  And I am having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that tomorrow Samuel will be ONE.  Remember this…? I’ll have fun birthday pictures coming soon…We’re celebrating with a snowman cake tomorrow.  When Derek turned one…

I’ll have to do bullet points, because there is so much I want to remember: Friday, Dec 22nd Dad and Christy are here from Austin.  I was sick with strep/ear infection.  Dad went to Caleb’s preschool party.  Christy filled in for me and helped another mom with Jacob’s school party.  What would we have done…

Samuel was diagnosed today with RSV.  He’s miserable…completely.  Doesn’t want to eat/drink much, sleep is out of the question, and cuddling…well, you can imagine. I am running a fever of 100.6.  And I’m miserable too.  We’re quite a pair. And my Dad and Christy arrived today to celebrate Christmas with us a few days early.…

Ok, I finished my Christmas cards and have them sitting in the box waiting to be mailed.  So I am taking a few minutes to share some pictures from the last few days. Here we go… FRIDAY: We took the kids to see Santa at the mall.  You’ll remember that this is something we’ve done…

so little time! Feeling buried, but have so many fun pics to share. Later today…?? Maybe??

I had the MOST delightful 20 minutes this afternoon spent with Caleb.  Jacob had bought some things for the family at his school’s "Holiday Store".  So Caleb asked me if I could take him to buy presents for everyone also.  I agreed to take him to the Dollar Store. We went after preschool today.  He…