Goodbye....

During this crazy busy summer I was introduced to Flylady.com, a helping tool for busy moms trying to juggle it all and needing some help with keeping order in their homes. This had my name written all over it! I won't go into great detail because honestly, there is TOO much but basically it helped me discover that there are things in my life I can eliminate so that I can stop feeling guilty about not getting everything done each day.
One of the few things I chose to give up is this blog. Although I enjoy blogging and sharing with you what's going on in our little corner of the world, I don't enjoy feeling guilty when I don't have the time to do so. In an effort to be better to myself, this will be my final blog.
Here is a quick re-cap of some big things that happened these past few months:

-Our car wash and oil lube center are both up and running. Both of them are keeping my DH quite busy and proud :)

-I began a small business venture of my own. I decided to become a Gold Canyon Candle Demonstrator. I love candles so this is definetely a passionate endeavor for me.

-The kids are healthy and strong. M is in 2nd grade this year and loving it and "the crew" are in daycare two days a week when I'm in class.

-(One that I'm extremely happy about) My sibling D, has had an AMAZING few months and has been able to start driving again(after 7 years) and he just purchased a new car for himself. In his words "Sweet". I am SO happy for him!! :)

Thanks to all who visited my small blog and I promise I will continue to visit those of my dear friends who blog. I will also send pic's every now and then with snapfish to share.
God Bless you all and we will talk soon!!

The Majestic Eagle

As you all can tell, I havn't been in the blogging mode lately. The nice outdoor weather beckons me everyday and I just cannot stay in! (because my kids have NOTHING to do with this :0 )
So I've been blogging interesting info. instead of the normal family photos and such. Here is another item that caught my eye recently. I love a good comeback story!!

Yahoo!

Shipwrecked!

One of my favorite passtimes is to watch shows on the History Channel regarding old ships that have sunk and the expedition of their remains. I find it fascinating watching the small scientific pods lower into the water anticipating a great treasure retrieval. I just watched an airing of The Titanic...again, and the link below has information of another ship found in Key West. It sunk in 1622 on its way to Spain. Interesting to me, maybe not so much for you!

Yahoo!

30th Birthday Tribute to my friend Supermom!!

So, it is the year of the 30th birthday, at least in my little corner of the world. First me, then my friend T and now Supermom; which happens to be another one of my favorite people.
We didn't meet until our senior year of high school but thankfully, became fast friends. We kept in touch during college, spent way too much time at a certain coffee hangout catching up and more time "up nort" on her college campus, stomping grounds.
We've been there for each other through the happiness of marriage and children and the loss of parents.
She is a fun, amazing and intelligent woman and I am so glad to call her my friend.
Happy 30th Kato. Take care and enjoy your day! XOXO(Sorry for the delay in posting this, I've been enjoying the beautiful weather outdoors :) I hope your day was Fabulous!!

Our road trip to Mall of America in "Minnedota" !
Hanging out with the gang.

Our special days....

I look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with you. (Don't worry, I will not blog about them any more!!)

Another Book...

Now that school's been out for a week and a half, I have been enjoying the opportunity to do some recreational reading. My friend J.. recommended this next book, stating that it was highly addictive. True she was. I read through the 400-plus pages in two days.

This is the first book by Jodi Picoult that I have read. My Sister's Keeper is her 11th novel and she enjoys writting fictional characters around controversial issues: euthanasia, teen suicide, and in this book, genetic planning.
Anna has been concieved to donate stem cells to her sister Kate, who is suffering from a rare form of leukemia. After 13 years, invasive proceedures and surgeries, Kate now needs a kidney transplant. The only one who is a likely match is her sister, Anna. However, the decision to donate the kidney is not made by Anna but by her parents. Anna decides enough is enough and hires a lawyer to sue her parents for medical emancipation. As the court battle ensues, Anna must make a choice to either receive her freedom or save her own sister.
It was so easy to lose myself in this book, especially since I was looking for something to read that I wasn't being graded on. I enjoyed the story yet felt that the mother depicted in the story was not as realistic as she could have been. Her strong views to do anything to save Kate, despite what her daughter Anna was feeling was a bit out of character. I guess that's why they call it fiction.
I enjoyed this book and may pick up another one in the future. Here's to reading!!

Six Years!!

Well, another year has come and gone and M and I are celebrating our 6 year anniversary. It amazes me everyday how quickly time flies. So what do you buy on the 6 year anniversary? Well, the traditionalists say candy or iron. Now there's a combo!! So last night I bought him a Mt. Dew and a candy bar and today I'm giving him golf stuff that he can use with his 9 iron!!
Anyways.... here are just a few pics of my man and me. Happy Anniversary Honey! Mwaaah.

Celebrating together at one of many weddings I've stood up in...This is Supermom's!!

Our first kiss as husband and wife on May 19, 2001!! Oooh La La :)
Starting our family......
And finishing the adding to our family!!
I am so lucky to have M... in my life. He is a wonderful father, husband and friend. Here's to the next 50 plus years together......XOXO.

The Progression of Life

As any mother knows, multi-tasking is key to surviving, everyday!! In my little world of multiples plus one, I know no other way of life. Somedays I wish it were different and those same days I am so glad they aren't.
When "the crew" was little, I had to find small ways to find time in the day to do the smallest of things; go to the bathroom, make a sandwich, pay a bill. So when they were old enough, some of their bottle feedings looked like this:
This is F.. and she loved this position, which was a good thing for mom!
As time moved on, we made it to our highchairs and now the big table without our boosters. However, F.. still seems to love this position, sans bottle. This is how I found her this afternoon during their nap time:
Asleep, upright with the blankets around her face...how sweet!! I now disagree with anyone who says that a child does not remember some aspect of their time as an infant.