Christmas Pictures

Im curious as to how many people experience trouble taking family pictures of themselves. We were laughing this day because we were trying to get Sebastian not to make a silly face, Evi to smile naturally, and the dogs to look at the camera all while Juan is pushing the button and running into place. After maybe 15 shots, we finally decide to just pick one. Juan's legs were getting tired of sprinting, the dogs were wiggling, Evi was tired of smiling and we were done. I had to post this picture. As the eye behind the camera you can say "Quit making silly faces" and "Evi, move your hand!", but as we all were smiling for the camera, little did I know. That's why I love my digital camera! By the way, we did not use this for our Christmas cards this year.

On a totally different note, this past week I was in bed (yes.. all week) due to back problems. I think it was caused by that crazy long birth I had. The most frustrating thing is not being able to do anything for your family. I owe many thanks to my sweet hubby, who never complained of having to do dishes, bathe kids, do laundry, dinners & lunches, pick up the house and on top of all that still take care of me. Also, thanks Charissa for cleaning my house, and for the soups and bread, and for being willing to take Ava out of school to take me to Dr.'s visits, and just being willing to help, and to Sunny and Yvonne for all you did for me too. Thanks to all my friends & family for the phone calls to see how I was doing. I am blessed!

Thanksgiving

We had so much fun at my Uncle Mark's house for Thanksgiving. There were 48 people including kids. My Grandma who is 93, dressed as a pilgrim to celebrate. I believe that is a doily on her head, that she sewed ribbons on, to make a bonnet. We had lots of fun and fellowship, and it was good to be with family.

Longest Birth Ever

I have been at the hospital the last couple of days. I got a call on Monday night, go got there at around 8pm, she was being induced for high blood pressure, and she finally delivered last night at 8:45pm, and I got home at 10:30. I think this was my longest one yet.
We are looking forward to going to Bartlesville for Thanksgiving, and being with family. Today is my day to recuperate and get ready for tomorrow!

The Craft Show

This weekend was the craft show that Yvonne & I attended. It was our first one, and we had fun. We had a candle booth next to us that at first smelled nice, but 8 hours later, we were ready to get out of there.
There were a lot of people that took our business cards, and even a pregnant woman in labor, that had gone to just walk to get labor going, who I was able to share some insight as to what would help. The lady in charge of the church nursery came by and asked if we could start making diaper cakes for her to give to the new mom's at church! We really felt like it was a great opportunity to get the word out of our business, and there weren't any other diaper cake booths there. It was a lot of fun!

Friends

Sebastian has a friend, Mollie. She has spent the week with us, and we have enjoyed having her. Today we made some turkeys for Thanksgiving. Considering I didn't make a trip to the craft store, and three year olds made them, I think they turned out pretty cute! Speaking of cute.. isn't Mollie a doll? Sebastian thinks she is!

A Great Tag!

Don't you love the 4th picture in the 4th folder of your picture files? I do! I was tagged by Jennifer B. to post & tell about it, then tag 4 more friends to do the same. So here it is:



Here is one of many pictures that the kids take when I'm not looking. It is a turkey butt, I mean turkey feathers. It was given to Evi by my cousin Caleb, and she has it in her room. I think it is kind of gross.
I now tag my brother Jason, my friends Crosby, Yvonne & Cousin Dalene R. Can't wait to see your 4ths!

Where is Spiderman when you need him?

I can't imagine why I can't find a Spiderman toy to put on top of a cake. Wal-Mart has some for $10.99 but then why try to go cheap if you have to spend that much on a topper. I spent most of the day looking on e-bay, but by the time you wait and wait, the bid is at $11 plus shipping. I have looked online at Target, Toys-R-Us. Has anyone seen a Spiderman that is a reasonable price? I am thinking of going to the Goodwill to search in the toy bin!