fUnnY RAnDomNeSs

These guys were cracking me up the other day......Evan is playing a Diego game on the computer as Ella watches on. And no, I'm not sure what's happening with her hair. And yes, she ALWAYS has on that princess dress!! I'm sure you've seen it in previous posts, or if you were to visit on any given day! hahaha

Just finished giving Ella a breathing treatment (we've both been sick for about a week now) and Evan decided he wanted to wear the mask! lol
Good Times!! :-}

my ShutterBug!!

Ever since I got my new camera my old one has been sitting an it's box collecting dust and not getting any use. So we decided that we'd teach Evan how to use it because he Loves to take pictures and has had a 'kid' camera ever since he could use one. Evan is so responsible and follows all the rules I set for him when he's using the camera. And so far he loves it!! Now I only wish that Ella would follow my instructions as well as she follows Evan's instructions when he's taking her picture!! It's incredible.......he'll tell her where to stand and where to put her hand and which direction to look......and she does it.....without a fight!! He's really got talent. hahaha :-}

It's 5:00 Somewhere!!

Ever have one of 'those' days.....? Me neither.....just wanted a drink!! ;-} Definitely not as good as the Mexican Restaurant, but good none the less. Cheers!

Disney World....

At least that's where my kids think we went......and no, I wasn't telling them that. They just 'assumed', and I haven't been able to tell them the truth. We went this past weekend to the Disney on Ice Princess Classic in Ft. Wayne. Ella and I went on Sunday, and Evan went with Grandma, Jess, Jac and the girls on Saturday. Evan really enjoyed the show and wanted to go back when Ella and I were going on Sun. Ella on the other hand.......she enjoyed what she watched, which couldn't have been much since she was switching seats every other second!! To put is nicely, she was a bit of a trainwreck!!

The show was really good and very entertaining!! And yes, in a few years we will actually be going to Disney World.......so I just haven't had the heart to tell the kids any different because for the next few years they'd be asking, 'when are we going to Disney World?' ;-}

GROSS.....

I'm so glad I have such a wonderful Dog that brings me these little presents every now and then!!! Just about lost my lunch when I saw this guy sitting outside my door......especially since I thought he may still be alive. Nope, poor critter was no longer with us :-{ Gross.....

I was pretty sure he was like the biggest crawl dad ever......but when I put this dustpan beside him, he doesn't seem that big at all!!

Kevin & Megan's Family

The Photography blog has just been graced with the most adorable family.......you should check it out!!

Let's Paint!!

Evan gets to paint a lot at pre-school, and he loves it!! He's always asked to paint at home, but I've been able to put it off (not wanting Ella to paint just yet) by telling him we don't have any paint at home......well, Valentine's put an end to that excuse! One of Evan's classmates gave a small tray of paints as a gift......so you guessed it. We painted. And I've been bugged every day since to paint more.

And I've searched high and low for the books that they used to have that were specifically for paint (instead of crayons or markers) but I can't seem to find them. Do they no longer make those.....? So we painted on coloring pages, which was kind of messy since it just soaked through the paper.......but it was fun none the less. And it cleaned up very easily.

Get Your Heart On !*!*!

Evan will be having his Valentine's Day party at school on Monday......so we set out to make our Valentine's box. Of course we had to make on for Ella too, so we're going to take treats to the sitter's house on Monday for her to share. Luckily my mom gave me one shoe box for Evan, and Ella had to settle for the empty Kleenex box......she even put some heart stickers on the inside of the box!! They turned out pretty good!

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I spent the afternoon plowing out the driveway on the tractor......which is open cab......cold, so cold. I was actually very proud of myself for being able to do that will little direction. Yes, it's not the best plow job I've ever seen, but hey, it's my first time. And I don't plan on making it a hobby!! lol If nothing else, I've got the hard crusty ice covered snow out of the way, and hopefully anything that may blow back in I will be able to drive through.......come home soon honey. I don't want to have to plow again :-}

These pictures of course are not of the snow I moved.......but much prettier undisturbed snow. Enjoy

We Keep On Truckin ;)

So it's been a little over 6 months since Joe started his new job. And I'm still here.....and still 'sane'!! :-} Life has definitely been different, but we've managed. It's funny how I REALLY notice truck drivers now. I find myself wondering if the ones I pass on the highway are missing their families like we're missing and being missed too. And it was really heartbreaking over the holidays to notice the truck drivers that were still on the road and not home with their families. (Yes, Joe was able to be home over both holidays!!) Especially when we were heading to midnight mass and some were still working.........funny the things you relate to when your life changes!!

Joe and I are very fortunate to have such wonderful and supportive families and friends that live close by that we can rely on for help when we need it. No amount of Thank You's could ever express how grateful we are for everyone's help. Especially Joe's mom and dad. They help me every day with the kids and I couldn't be more thankful!!

Joe is currently finishing up his training for a new job!! One that we are VERY thankful for....still will be driving truck, but with a MUCH better company. He will be able to be home every weekend, and for that I am very excited!!! :} :} Joe has really enjoyed his new job. And I'm pretty sure he's probably the best truck driver ever!!

I miss him like crazy every day and the kids are always so excited when they find out he'll be coming home!! And on an evening like tonight.......with the great 2011 blizzard looming......I really miss him! I know he really wants to be here to make sure everything is ok, but that wasn't in His plan. So I guess I've gotta step up and figure out this 'guy' stuff. Furnace: check (Joe's dad stopped over tonight and hooked up the furnace so that I'll be able to run it with the generator if necessary), Flashlights: check, Candles: check, Water stocked: check, Fridge stocked: check, Extension cords on stand-by: check. I've got this.....I've got this!!

Enjoy the few pictures I snapped tonight of Ella's new big girl bed!!!! Which was then 'visited' by some fairies!! :) And yes, one of these days we'll get the rails.