One year ago today.....

My Hubby is....

blogging again at a new address. I love to hear his stories. You can find him

HERE.

CALLING ALL MOTHERS MORE TALENTED THAN ME!!!!

OK. I have two rather large problems in our household right now. The first being LAUNDRY. No one comes in and does it for me! I know, life is hard. In all seriousness, I would like to know if any of you smart ladies out there have a great laundry system. Do you organize it in a certain way? Do you have a schedule that keeps it all in line? The problem is getting so big it is blocking my access through the laundry room. I mean what if there's a fire!!!!!!!!

OK. Number 2. HITTING. I've never had a hitter before. Anything that irritates him makes him want to slap anyone and anything. If you haven't been reading my blog before you need to know that this "little one" is 16 months old and weighs 34 lbs. He can pack a punch. No amount of saying NO has any effect. He actually smiles and laughs. Let me tell you this, that really makes me MAD. I have also taken him out of the situation, sat him on his bottom and walked away. This makes him howl....and hit. Any ideas?

My Goodness, How Time Flies....

THE BIG REVEAL
For sweet Meris' birthday, we did a redo of her room. My mom watched the kids while we played like HGTV people. It was so fun to see the surprise and glee on their faces.

Blind folded for drama's sake!


Such delight!!


All children were pleased with the end result.

PUMPKIN CARVING

Trying to get Elias to touch pumpkin junk, NOT INTERESTED AT ALL!!!!


Birthday girl having fun, she hit the big 0-7.


Getting lots of help from Mama.


The finished product.

ALL DRESSED UP AND LOTS OF PLACES TO GO!






Bippity-Boppity....


This dude was one serious dinosaur!


Ready to go!



See if you can keep up Dad...


Getting ready.

And finally, here's a picture of Big Boy that I like. He recently transitioned to little boy. In the past that was always a sad transition, the 3rd time around...not so much. I am anxious to head into no-baby land. I never thought I would utter those words, it is a true surprise that I feel completely...well, complete.