Blog confession

I love to read other peoples blogs. It is fascinating to me to see how other people raise there kids and spend their time. I also love to read what interesting things are happening in their lives. Some blogs are written so well that I go back and look at mine and think ugh!!! and some sound like mine. I have a friend who has a beautiful blog, it is written elegantly, has great topics, cute pictures, and captions. She also has a beautiful heart. I love reading her blog of course mine just don't compare. For some reason I was left with out rhythm and creativity and my poor oldest child is walking in my footsteps. Maybe I am putting to much thought into blogging and maybe I just have to much time on my hands. I really should be ironing.

Fun

We enjoyed a fun Saturday with Grandma and Grandpa in Augusta. The kids always have a great time and Grandma always comes up with something fun to do. The following are pictures of the entertainment.

The kids came out all nice and clean.

New Years-2009

What an exciting time. A new year and new adventures. We started the year off my celebrating with friends; what a great start. We all stayed awake until 1am to welcome the new year then it was off to bed. Boy were we tired the next day.
I didn't make any resolutions as they never seem to stick. I think I am going to just continue on the same path this year as last year. Things change constantly so my ideas and plans are always changing. I am learning to go with the flow and will continue this in the new year.
The kids are constantly growing and learning and I resolve to help them in the best way I know how so stay tuned for more of our adventures.

Christmas

It was wonderful. We enjoyed a great Christmas Eve service at FBCW and then had dinner at Chick-Fil-A. Next year I need to make a mental note that nothing is open on Christmas Eve evening. After we got home the kids got to open one present from mom and dad. It was Christmas pajamas. I love the kids to have matching Pj's for Christmas morning.

christmas morning was exciting. Sydney was the most excited ever. She woke us up at 5:45am and we told her to go back to bed. She came back at 7:10 and we made her wait until 7:30 before waking her brother and sister up. What a joy to see those little faces light up.

Baking

Today was baking day. The kids and I made Gingerbread cookies, fudge, blond brownies, peanutbutter bars, and peppermint patty brownies. It was fun and the kids did really well. I have baked at the holidays in years.

Tagged

I was tagged. I was suppose to post the 4th picture from my fourth folder. Here it is. It is our neighbor, Ella. The guys had the older kids are the bmx track and I had Ella and Addison at the park playing. I think this is from last spring.

Now I am tagging Laura, Wendy, Heidi, and Melanie. You have to post the 4th picture from your 4th folder. Good luck.

The Biltmore

The Biltmore was fun. Sydney enjoyed it the most, of course. Unfortunately Addison caught a cold and was a little grumpy on Saturday. She would only let me carry her so my arms were numb by the time we left the house. After the house we toured the gardens and winery and then we headed back to the hotel to let the kids swim. We ate dinner at a really cool restaurant downtown Asheville then back to the hotel for some more swimming. It was a nice weekend get away.

Finally Friday

The last of the school parties is today and I am finished. The kids have enjoyed all the fun activities at school this week. Today Ethan is having PJ day and watching the Polar Express movie. Sydney is having her party. After school today we are headed for the Biltmore in NC. The kids are excited to stay in a hotel with an indoor pool and to see the largest home in America.

A combination post

I have missed posting about several events that have happened lately. This have been busy since the holidays began. Last weekend Jay's company had a kids party which was fun. Sydney and Ethan have been attending it for years and this was the first year Sydney was bored. It was so sad to see that she had outgrown the little games and prizes they give. At least Ethan and Addison had a good time.

That evening we enjoyed an adults only dinner with 4 other couples at a restaurant called the Oceanaire. Every good. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Saturday the 13th Sydney and I went to see her friend Hannah in the Nutcracker. We had a really good time and enjoyed a nice dinner together.

This week we have been busy with parties. Addison had a playdate Monday with several of her friends. Her friend Alli wouldn't stay in the picture so it is just Addison and Ella.

Pancakes

Usually every Saturday morning I make pancakes for breakfast. The kids love it. Today he hit an all time high he ate 10 pancakes. Let me say they are not huge pancakes but they are not silver dollar ones either. How am I going to be able to feed him when he is a teenager.