Stressful weekend, but full of blessings!

This weekend was full of so much drama with my kids.... Landyn was the birthday diva, Gavin causing havoc everywhere and getting hurt the most, and Ashtin having a friend that gets in the way of his brothers plans... Too much screaming, crying, fights, war wounds, and talking back. Ugh. Through it all, you hear if a horrible tragedy 10 minutes away and it brings it all to reality for you.... I feel horrible for this family and this little girl that had to go through this... I just pray they solve it all and there is closure.. After wanting to strangle your little ones at times, we must give them a huge hug and remember how lucky we are !!!

Landyn Birthday!

This birthday boy tested my patience, had a blast, and was a diva all in one day!!! My kids are growing up so fast.... We celebrated at acres of fun with our family.

Early morning

So what better thing to do when you wake up at 6 o'clock in the morning than to make 48 cupcakes.  Tomorrow is Landyn's birthday and I was going to do cupcakes on Monday but since I was up so early figured might as well do it!  I mean what else do you do when there's a truck outside your bedroom window revving its engine over and over and over again until 630 in the morning because it's sleeping in the truck....  Yes that was my father and my irritable ness!!!! Anyway on a lighter note Landyn was excited to have his cupcakes today instead of Monday.

Spending the day with my mom and going up to see Gram Gini again. Yesterday she decided she wanted to send out some Christmas cards, so we need to pick some up and help her out!! Probably do some lunch and shopping knowing us!

Spreading some Christmas joy!

So today I'm spending the day with my Gram Gini.... She needs help with Christmas shopping every year. This is a woman that all her life she was so poised, organized, and well kept. Today she suffers from dementia, and I have to say it is so hard to watch some days. I am not being selfish, but it's hard to see this woman that use to be so well put together going through this... She retired from teaching and ever since it has gotten worse regularly.. I feel bad because I know I have cut back on my visits, and that is so selfish. But today, I am going up to spend some time with her, I'm going to try to get her out of the house for lunch, and try to get her into some Christmas spirit!!! This is my favorite holiday and I remember fondly the Christmas 's that we use to spend at her home... So hard, but physically healthy she definitely is!!! So off to spread some Christmas cheer today!!! Wish me luck!

It has been awhile !

Where to begin....

Ashtin is 10 and now in 4th grade and growing up so quick. He is a student delegate this year and is excelling great with school... He has found a new love in anything football, especially the Browns. I took him to a game for his birthday and he thought it was awesome !! Next year is middle school and the thought freaks me out! Kids are so mean, and he is pretty sensitive so I worry...

Landyn is turning 8 this weekend and in 2nd grade.. He is quite the little brain and so creative. He will be the first to tell you he hates sports and video games ! Give the kid something to draw, build, or write about and he is occupied for hours. He has the biggest heart and is always thinking of others. He will make you tge sweetest gifts with so much thought behind them! Yet you get on his nerves, and watch out, he had a temper !

And then there is the baby of the family.... I may have spoiled this one too much, because he is rotten!! He had that grin that's so dang cute, yet you wonder what he just did. He is very athletic and loves to stay busy . He played tball this summer and we have 2 weeks left in basketball. Next year he is football bound too, he says! He is alittle mischievous in school and definitely is my struggle when it comes to homework and things, but he is just as smart, just needs a good shove sometimes!'

I lost my job a few months back, yet I believe it was for the best. Not good timing, but good for my family. The later evenings and working every weekend is rough, and I wasn't sad to see it go . I have been working with Matt & Terri alittle at CIX and enjoying learning some new things. Life has Ben a struggle, but it could be so much worse!!! I am blessed with so much support and love all around me and I know that thing will come someday to make it all worth it ! Christmas is 2 weeks away and I am like alittle kid. I get so excited to suprise people and shop for others... It's not about the money, it's about family spending time together and celebrating his sacrifice for us. I just live Christmas and love love love the spirit of giving!!