Oh, yeah I made this

I made this. Me. The one who does not bake anything...whipped out this bad boy in record time. so fast my friend who was here asked me if I was going "Martha Freakin Stewart " on her.

Maybe I am.


That pie was easy.

Is it Turkey day yet?

I am counting the days till Black Friday. But we must eat Turkey first. So I am cooking the bird this year.

Yikes.

Nothing like watching 5 hours of Food Network to give me ideas on how this Thanksgiving should take place. There are a million ways to Stuff the bird. A million ways to coat the bird.

House really should be cleaned today. My personalities ( all of them) are hiding. Where is OCD? She must have left me cuz this house is looking a bit horrific. I am thinking of buying a steam mop. I heard they rock.

My Post is just a bunch of rambles. I keep thinking of all the stuff I could say but that would require me to type. I hate typing.

My Christmas cards are done. Doesn't mean they will be mailed out anytime soon. I said they are done as in the design and pictures.

My van has a radio in it now. So I am back to driving the mini.

Olivia's room is just about done. Exciting stuff around here I tell ya.

Not really but I have to make it seem exciting.......

Annie

Today I just want to stay on my Pajamas all day but I will settle for most of the day. Jeremy has been in Kansas City all week for work. I should have flown out to see him making it a mini vacation but that would require lining up a sitter for 3 kids and money , considering I don't have either I just sat here with envy. Sleeping all night, going to breakfast, lunch and dinner , having someone make your bed and enjoying adult conversation. So jealous! I bet he wasn't jealous of me. I mean who would be? 3 long trips, puking kids, fighting kids, kids who don't listen, a house that has been hit by a tornado doesn't scream " Hey you really want in on the action don't you??"

I didn't go a day with out kisses, hugs and morning loves so I am happy.

Olivia is watching my favorite movie today for the first time Annie!! I Love Annie. I would pretend I was an orphan signing in the window for my parents to come and fine me....I wanted to name my girls Molly and Annie.

Anyways, so far she likes it...She is not fond of Ms. Hannagen, a bit worried and scared of her ( I still am) but she is sitting on my bed waiting for Annie to get a mom & dad. I tried to get Matthew to watch the movie but no such luck. I did have him watch the Parent trap ( old versions of course) and he thought it was a bit girly.

So, I am off to lay in bed with Miss America and see if Annie finally finds a mom & dad.

Whats up with Mr. Bundles & Ms. Hannagen?

Truck+Ball+Bubbles+Tears = completed test

Yesterday was a long day.

Not only for me but Carter and Grammy ( who Carter has re-named Nanny) who drove us to Seattle Children's Hospital.

Traveling at 6am with a 21 month old who can't eat had to be as exciting as getting a bikini wax. Seriously.

When we arrived to the room he took one look at the radiology machine and cried. We hadn't started anything.

We got started and had him drink a special mix for the swallow study and he was not going for it , he started screaming...They tried it in a bottle and in a syringe....Not working.

The doctors then proceeded to tell me I should leave and follow up with my Pediatrician and see if this is a test he really wants. I couldn't think. I could not articulate the words.

Are you freaking kidding me? Are you serious? he has ordered this same test TWO times. I am going to hurt you. I am going to have a breakdown right here and right now. Don't you get it? Don't you understand that I clean up vomit 20 times a month and in the middle of the night!? Don't you know my child has LOST weight? I am not leaving. I am sitting here. I am camping here.
I want my husband ( who is on a week long business trip) to tell you that we are doing this test

and then....my mother in law looked at them and told them in that matter-of-fact tone to do what you need to do but we drove 2 hours and we are not leaving.

Hallelujah!!!!

Next thing I know I am swaddling my Allstar in a blanket , holding him down with his Grammy while they put a tube down his nose to his tummy. I could not look. I could hear him gagging. My heart was breaking and yet I knew we had to do what it took.

We are trying so hard to hold him down. We are not wanting to bruise him but he was fighting us with everything he had. His hair was drenched with sweat and tears.

All done...a truck, ball and bubbles later. Kids amaze me. they are so resilient, bouncing back like nothing happened. Although I know he will remember if we have to do this test again.

The test was complete and according to the doctor there, his anatomy looks great, that meaning not blockage or twisted intestines. He did show bad reflux doing this test.

We follow up on Thursday with Dr. Burpee , Yes, that's his name....How cool is that?

Thanks for you prayers and words of encouragement.

Early Morning..

Windy last night. I was up off & on last night. Sleeping with my flashlight and hoping My cell phone alarm woke me up in case the power went out. I have to leave for Children's Hospital in about 30 minutes.

Carter woke up at 1:30 and by 3 am had given me a full night of work. I hate when he throws up. I hate it.

Happy to go into today. Results will be discussed on Thursday.

Prayers always work.

I am to tired to make this a long post.

Friday Facts

Nothing to really blog about? Thinking you need a super cool post in order to post?? You don't. Just copy this and tell us what your life brings! Here are a few Bloggy friends to check out.

Tiffani & Allison

Thankful For:

As I type this I am grinning ear to ear. I have NEW carpet! What a joyous occasion. It the last 13 years of owning a home this has been our first big project. I was thankful that Jeremy is such a hard worker. There are many big ticket items we need to purchase this year. Having a job is important. What is more important? Appreciating the hard working man behind the purchase. Thanks Jeremy . YOU ROCK!

Jeremy's Cousin is omproving. She is not out of the clear but everyday gets better. Her husband is with her. I am so Thankful she taught her son to call 911. can you imagine what that might be like for a 5 year old?? For updates Check out her Sister's blog j5 farms

Listening To:

Franklin on TV. Miss America is washing her feet in the bathroom sink. She decided that blue ink was the perfect color for her toe nails and knees.

Looking Forward To:

Wrapping up the great room swap. Miss America's room is painted. I tried to paint it myself. Not such a good idea when your pending a 4th back surgery...I realized half way through it that I should call Julie. She was here in an hour and helped me . Okay, she finished it. You Rock Julie!!

Allstar finally moving into his own room. This means we can have another baby I can read in bed and watch movies in my own room and reclaim my personal space.

I am needing or wanting:



Devotional time. I am hoping that by having my personal space back I can spend more time reading.

.Missing:

I am NO longer missing shoes. I found them in the shoe organizer. Geesh. You would think I would have check there first. I mean really? Who puts things back where they belong?

Quote of The Day:

"HUH?".......Allstars new saying on EVERYTHING sometimes it is so hard not to laugh. if he doesn't understand or didn't hear you his response is "HUH?" Sometimes over and over again.

Black Friday Crazie...

Yes, I am a Black Friday Crazy!!

I am a go getter...I don't sleep. I also don't spend a ton of money. I go to have fun. Fun means....

* stand in line and watch people fight over who saved who a spot in line and who cut in front of who.

* I have my Best friend load up on hand warmers ( we use them for feet, pockets, Bra's)

* I go with a plan. Only purchasing door busters ( who can pass up a 5.00 toy???)

* I miss Toy's R Us...

* I have only missed 2 years in the past 13 years of Black Friday shopping.

* Laugh at everything because you are delirious

* Drink about 4- 20 ounce mocha's



Here are a few sights to help you!!

Coupons and Black Friday Ad's


Maybe I will see you?

Praying for Holly

As I sit here debating on where to take my kids today, Jeremy's cousin Holly is 25 years old, the mother of 3 and is laying in a hospital bed. She has bleeding on the brain. After days of neck and back pain her 5 year old son found her unconscious and called 911. Yes, her 5 year old son saved her life.

Please pray for The Vavra family, family involved and for the doctors.

You can read more of the story HERE.

Disney On Ice

We went to Disney on Ice last weekend. It was so much fun!! I LOVE doing stuff with Miss America! I wonder how I will be when we decide to go to Disneyland. I am not sure who will be more excited. Her or me?? The "girls"....my mother in law had 4 boys...So I am sure she never got to go see Tinkerbell with the boys.

Who doesn't love Sebastian from the Little Mermaid?

Flying fairies....

Amazing show!

And.......Lighting McQueen

Thanks Girls for a great night!!

I am not complaining..

I find it interesting how men only hear what they want. Like when I asked my DH to help clean the Crap craft room downstairs and received no answer. What about when in passing I grumbled a bit about not being able to put up the tree, due the fact it was to early. Still no answer. I wondered if he heard me??

Oh, he did. He heard.....Honey, IF you go downstairs don't worry about the crap craft room just bring up the Christmas tree for me.

They where so proud of it. I was in shock! I was coming home and it was my dear mother in law who pointed out the fact my tree was in fact up and shinning brightly for the world to see.
( on a side note: It fit. I now need to find some new ornaments for the tree)




I saw the mailman look at my tree and shake his head yesterday. Housing prices just dropped in the neighbor hood. The family with 3 kids , dog and a million toys just went crazy.

* You so know that if you drove by you would say ' What the heck lady it is only November?"