It's a bird! It's a plane.....

No, It's just Jackson scaring the crap out of me by climbing everything he sees. I swear, most of my gray hairs are because of this kiddo! Observe:

And then he gives me this little ditty when he climbs the other chair... like, "Ha! Mom... Relax! I don't need you to worry. I am the master climber!".






I absolutely refuse to push this kid's wheelchair later in life. You know, after the accident. Sheesh!

Paradise Found!

View from the front drive. I know... beautiful!

So, we went up to my dad's house in Paradise, UT yesterday. I love how peaceful it is there. While I am the first to admit that nature and I are not one, this is about as close as I get to being that way. Right after dinner a deer came up to the rear of the house. I told him he was too late for dinner.... :). The only ones that love that home more than I do are my kids. Gramma Kristine and Grammpa Rick have the coolest house, EVER!

For example:

The Barbie Room under the stairs.. oh, shut up! Who didn't want this as a kid?



Braxton in the dog house! There's a tv on a shelf above the door. I think they were watching a Disney movie right then.

The slide from the landing half way down the stairs. Slide goes into the train room.

The Train Room. Love it. It is equipped with sound and flashing lights.

The classroom downstairs.



And, last but not least, the unfinished room that Jack uses as his racetrack!

Overall we had a great Turkey Day, part 2. Weight gain in full swing! Let us all joyfully allow the pounds accumulate!

Thanksgiving and such.....

I admit I have not been as vigilant as I should be, so I guess I will try to play "catch-up".

Ryan's Mom was good enough to come and stay with the children so Ryan and I could go and enjoy the Monday Night Football Game in Denver. We enjoyed ourselves immensely by gorging ourselves at Maggiano's and other wonderful local eateries; sleeping in; experiencing a massage at a local spa; followed by the game. Ahh... what a nice trip. I had a blast. Thanks Ryan!

Thanksgiving was fantastic (if I do say so myself). But, I do have to admit, I was worried about the food. Not because of my mother in law- but because of . . . okay, my mother in law. Surprisingly, it couldn't have turned out better. Really. It was a bittersweet day, since I fixed most of the things my mom loved and fixed for us every year, like pistachio salad, great grandma's stuffing and morning breakfast pull-aparts. Yum.. my favorites!

Braxton made this lovely turkey hat at school for the occasion. How Festive!

Thanksgiving spread! Proof that I actually can cook!

And last, but certainly not least, I have been lost the last few days without my BFF. I didn't realize how much I depend on her to 'talk me down' or just make me laugh. Get home Joon, or else!!! :)

My Favorite Things

I think most of my friends would be able to tell you spot on what I love the most. I love the usual things, like my dear husband & crazy children; my fantastic friends; my car and home. But it's time that the little things in life be given some recognition!

I submit the following for your consideration:

There's nothing better than a good set of black, pointy heels. No, I'm serious!

Diet Coke with Lime...mmmm....






Dinah Washington- - Sings "Relax, Max"
(And any other good old jazz music.)

Funny Faces




And, my mom.
(Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday. )

Minutia

Well, like Pam I guess I am blogging late into the night, and the children have been asleep long enough that I miss them. But, tomorrow will come with all the stunts, craziness and minutia that I love so much, and I will once again wish that they were asleep. :) I do wish that there were a happy-medium that I could enjoy for just the morning and then let the antics begin. But alas, that is not my life. So instead, I reflect on the past week and I will share some of the best "little moments" with you.

And he knows it, too.

Mmm.. Pot roast, apple juice and ... Mrs. ButterWorth's?



Snuggling up.



Child Labor.



Up...



Our new dog, Flopps.



At the park. (In my heels, no less... )



Clearly 2 Binkees are better than one.

I love being a baby!

Little moments are usually the big things in my life. Thanks for being part of my... no, our week.

Cleaning the pantry.

So, I admit it- I loathe my pantry. I could be grateful that the Wilson's (who built the house) elected to put in a pantry ( I mean WHO builds this house without one... oh, that's right! Joon does.), but it isn't big enough for me. You see, it all stems from childhood experiences that cause me to panic when my pantry gets low. Hence, it must be nearly full at any given time. It is just one of those things. Some people have their cigarettes, some people have their Mountain Dew (CM) and I have my pantry (well stocked with Diet Coke w/Lime, I might add).

So, yesterday I was cleaning it out and straightening it up. I had removed all the contents of the shelves and stacked them on the counter, taken out all the empty boxes (GRRRR!!!) tossed them on the floor as I was going- could I have picked a better time to film the interior of my home?!? Yup, but then this wouldn't have happened.

I moved the mop bucket out from off the floor and turned around when all of the sudden I got a load of this:




Dang funniest thing I have seen in a long time!! You have no idea how hard I was laughing when I was taping this. Especially when he would run into things and laugh.

I hope it brought a smile to your face. :)

T

What Not to Wear.

So my older children dress themselves most days, and without exception most days you can tell. (Thank goodness for the school uniform.) Yesterday was no different. Braxton comes out wearing this little number (dubbed the 'Ronald McDonald' by Joon). Pay close attention to the socks.

That was my favorite part of the outfit. Enjoy.

Nack.....

It is no secret that Jack loves his food. It doesn't matter if it contains 0 nutritional value.. he likes his meals. The only thing he likes more is the "Nack". (Which means snack for those of you who are not fluent in Jack parlance. ) Please view the following footage captured only a week ago.

I trained him to shut the fridge door, too! :)

Bang Your Head!

No words necessary... Just watch.

(Jack does this when he's ultra frustrated.)