I painted some old tires as props for my biz and for my own personal pics of course. The boys loved playing in the tires and it was a super easy way to keep them in one spot for a few minutes. The black jacket Cooie is wearing was a gift from his friend Caleb and he loves it. Thank you for Cammy's monkey outfit as well! You spoiled us this visit!

There's a nummy in my party!

There's a nummy in my party! (Cameron's words after taking a bite of his raisin toast.)
Translation: There's a party in my tummy.

Cameron is growing up and certainly talking up a storm. In the waiting room of the doctor office, Cameron pointed to the man behind us and said "Mommy, is that a monster?" I turned to see what he was looking at and it was a very tall bearded man. He sorta resembled Herman Munster but with long shaggy gray hair. I quickly scanned the room and noticed a dinosaur on the wall and said " NO Cammy, that's a dinosaur." A few minutes later he pointed to a bald man and said "is that a baby?" This man laughed and I was afraid to stay any longer. He does not mean any harm. He will see men while out and about and even if they look nothing like daddy, he will ask "is that daddy." Either he's really curious about people or really confused!

Can you keep me safe?

For some reason the Baby einstein videos have provided hours of entertainment to the kids since Collin was a baby. In some of the videos the puppets will enter the the screen "in a peek-a-boo" fashion. The music gets loud and always startles me. It has scared each child from Collin at 1 to 2 years old, Connor the same and now Cameron at age 2. He really wants to watch these movies, but knows that if he does he will be scared. Cameron will ask to watch the show but recently he asked me to sit with him and keep him safe. I went to the other room to do my hair. I could see him watching the show from where I stood. He had his blankie over his eyes. When I asked him what was wrong he looked at me with worried eyes and asked if I could hold him! How funny is it that he wants to subject himself to that.

We recently had some little friends over for a day. I had 6 boys to care for (ages 1, 2, 3, 4, and two 6 year olds). While getting all the kids settled on a project or toy, Collins 6 year old buddy turns to me and says "there's a lot of drama in this house". I cracked up. I wasn't sure if it was due to the "6" children in the house or if it was just so different from his house. Yes, DRAMA. That is one word to describe my days. Here are some other words to describe my days: loud, dirty, soap, coffee, diapers, crumbs, fruity snacks, blankie, cereal, peanut butter, milk, grocery store, poop, apple juice, diapers, poop, weiner and no.

Home away from home!

We took the older boys to the Seattle Center for a day of fun! The weather was perfect and the boys were in heaven. It was nice to get out of Yakima for the day and just enjoy the surroundings. Seattle makes me happy!

These guys are busy, busy, busy!

Cereal anyone?

Today

Collin wasn't home when I took these photos of Connor and Cameron. I really love these shots of them and had to share. I have been slacking on pics lately, the motivation just has not been there. Can't wait for some warm weather pics!

Introducing........."Undie Boy".

This may be the only time it's acceptable to wear someone else's underwear. This is Undie Boy! It used to be Diapie Boy, until he saw his older brothers running around in underwear. Something about running around in your skivvies makes you want to dance. Let's just hope this isn't a glimpse into Cameron's future career choice. Have a happy Saturday, and don't forget to do a little dancin in your undies.

I love my new peacoat!

Thank you for my new coat, I love it! (words right out of his mouth). I could only snap a couple shots today for you mom, but thought you would like to see him in your latest find. SUPER cute!

There has been a plague on our house. We all had head colds followed by a horrible cough and the cherry on top was the flu for Connor, Cameron, myself and Tony as I type. How did I manage to get it even after having the flu shot? I don't want to be that close to my toilet.....seriously! My payment for taking care of sick people.........to become a sick person! That is all in the past now...unless Collin manages to get it. I don't know why he would escape this, he did last year.

I am thankful that we are all safe and feel so horrible for the recent tragedy in Haiti. Makes me wonder what we would do in such an event. I should re-title this post "Debbie Downer".

Bye Bye!

If looks could kill......

There has been a sick child in my house since Christmas. I am now battling it out with my beautiful two year old. He is going to be one grumpy old man if he keeps on this track. I know it's no fun to be sick. Especially when your two and don't quite understand what is going on with your body. Oh.........the looks, the looks that really will kill me if he does not stop. He's two! What, where and how! I am in some serious trouble if I'm already getting the dirty looks. What's he gonna do to me when he's 15? One good thing that keeps me going is the success that is "Connor". We went from growling and grunting to this sweet little boy. So for now my little Cameron.......mommy will cut you some slack because you are sick. I'm laying down the law next week.........you watch!

A clean start!

Welcome to 2010!
A clean start!

My year in review:
As I sat to ponder 2009, I sat looking like there was no light on. That's because there was no MAJOR event in 2009. There was no baby born. (can I get a pat on the back please). Not that having a 4th baby would be the end of the world...it's just not on the to do list. A little girl sounds like something I might want to have. But.......I want my sanity more.
We didn't go on any vacations. Unless you count the time we packed up the family for an Ocean shores getaway.......and made it Alki beach because we realized 3 hours one way was better than 5.
Tony and I did manage to have some solo getaways and those were very fun and memorable.
We have had only MINOR health scares with Cameron and only one ER visit and 3 stitches.
We spent an entire year in a house that actually felt like "home". That meant a lot to me.
Nintendo DS became my best friend and my worst enemy.
We rescued 2 pups from the park and found a good home for them.
I found a really good scone recipe that became my best friend and my worst enemy.
I found out what I was missing all these years, when Cameron finally started sleeping in.
I found out that my Wii fit age was 52.
I met complete strangers out shopping that were kind and complimentary. One yelled Excuse me across the parking lot just to tell me my coat was beautiful. One offered to help me to my car when I could hardly carry the giant sized birthday cake. There are some really kind people out there!
So you can see (my 3 loyal readers) nothing major in 2009. No resolutions from me for 2010. Just gonna try to have some fun and see some more of the world.

A little break dancin, gabba's and music!

Christmas eve we did a little break dancin, Christmas morning we opened a TON of presents, Christmas day we surrounded ourselves in our loot! Good times and great memories. Now, I'm gonna go wrap up in my new "pink" snuggie and catch some flicks. Enjoy playing with all your new toys!!!!