Valentine Tuesday

Sorry to disappoint the Tiny Talk fans out there, but I haven't really noticed much cute tiny talk this week. Been having some problems with one wanting to be in charge and another not telling the truth to avoid trouble.

Speaking of Valentine's Day... with all the other stuff that was going on the last few weeks with Grandma's illness, I never posted our Valentine photos. Here are the heart people we made:

Elizabeth's was actually a ladybug. Of course. We also had heart shaped pancakes. David's turned out really huge - and the ate the whole thing!

Rebekah paid no attention to Valentine's Day this year, except to eat some of the paper valentines that were left within reach. She's just cute that way.

I think the jeans are cute, too!

In other news, I wanted to say thank you to everyone, whether they read this or not, who's been praying for our family and for the cards. And a huge thank you to my BFF who drove 5 hours with a baby to be there for me... and massage the stress out of my neck & shoulders!

...for Grandpa on Black Friday

I am thankful for a number of people who are helping take care of my kids this week. Today, I say thank you, Grandpa, for taking care of my goat kids!!! And the guineas and being our shuttle to & from the airport!

When I was little, I remember going to Walmart with Daddy when they opened at 6am the day after Thanksgiving. It was different then. There were probably 20 cars, or less, in the lot when we arrived. Then we'd go to McDonald's afterwards. It was fun. After last year, today I am thankful that I am not shopping on Black Friday!

...for MawMaw

I am thankful for a number of people who are helping take care of my kids this week. Today, I say thank you, MawMaw, for spending your Thanksgiving vacation with the kids!


"Happy Thanksgiving" written by David, age 5. The only letter I helped with was the s.

...for Aunt Jana

I am thankful for a number of people who are helping take care of my kids this week. Today, I say thank you, Aunt Jana, for taking time off work to help with the kids!


Note to self: Take some good pictures of Aunt Jana with the kids this season! (That's Baby Elizabeth with Aunt Jana!!!)

...for Grana (Tiny Talk)

I am thankful for a number of people who are helping take care of my kids this week. Today, I say thank you, Grana, for your help!

Elizabeth slipped getting out of the tub Saturday night.
Mom: Did you hurt your mouth?
EB: No! My teeth!
Mom: Let me see.
EB: No! I need a band-aid on my teeth!
Mom: A band-aid won't stick to your teeth, It's too wet in there.
EB, suddenly stopped crying: It is??? Really???

I wonder what type of stories Aunt Jana is getting this week...

...for Grandma

I am thankful for a number of people who are helping take care of my kids this week. Today, I say thank you, Grandma, for getting up so early!

Easter Sunday with the Fam

The garden hose served as the starting line for the Easter egg hunt at Grandma & Grandpa's house. The "kids" were lined up in order from youngest to oldest. Notice that the oldest is Grandpa, with the biggest Easter basket ever!

David found Grandpa's bucket just sitting there & decided that was the way to go!

Elizabeth threw up several times throughout night, so we didn't make it to Easter services at church. I did put the dress on her for photos, though!

I'd like to thank Tia Taya for handing down the perfect Easter dress for our little Ladybug! I think she'll wear it next Sunday.

To the Tatums

David wanted to tell his cousin, Jordann, thanks for making the one-eyed monster for him!

And Tabi, Fluff and Tort also thank Jordann for the toy she made for them!


When y'all were here at Christmas, Uncle Glenn commented about how much music David knew. Let's see if you can identify this tune, Uncle Glenn:

Dad has watched this video so many times that David now sings along! I tried uploading this to YouTube, but it wasn't working for some reason. I hope this works.

New Pants!

Yesterday, Elizabeth took me (Mom), Grandma, and Grana (her great grandmother on Dad's side) to The Children's Place at the Outlet Mall. Grana got her these groovy pants. Doesn't Elizabeth look adorable looking at her stripes?!?!?

I thought the pants looked really cute with her kitty cat shirt that Mitchell's parents gave her last Christmas before she was even born!

I think she likes her outfit! Thank you Grana & Mitchell's parents!

People keep asking me if she's crawling yet. No, she's not. But she can get across the room by rolling, scooting & assorted other methods. She can even scoot on her bottom while she's sitting up. She's really got no need to crawl with all that mobility! Today, I put her sitting up on her blanket in the big basket part of a shopping cart while David was sitting in the seat part. Using her arms she pulled herself up on the side of the basket! Who knows what she'll do next!

Today I am thankful that rubbing alcohol removes ball point pen ink from laptop screens! Read yesterday's post if you're wondering what that's all about. I am also thankful for the gift of organization... as in organizing an event. I haven't had an event to organize lately & I miss it. Funny thing about a well planned event - it doesn't always get noticed. Attend an unorganized event, however, and everyone there knows it!

My sister pointed out that there are some more people giving thanks today at There Is No Place Like Home.

Thank you for praying for Elizabeth's health! The doctor admitted that she has no idea why Elizabeth got sick, but she ruled out anything she could - no ear infection, no obstruction in her ears, nose or throat, nothing unusual in her diet, her chest and abdomen sounded fine. So far she has kept her fluids down for almost 24 hours. She still lacks energy, but I believe she is on the mend. Please keep her in your prayers today...

Mom's New Do

Today, Elizabeth went to her first beauty salon!

Anyway, there comes a time in almost every mom's life when she looks in the mirror and says, "Enough's enough. I've got to do something with this hair!" Well, that was yesterday for me and I was able to get an appointment today.

Here is my new do after the day was done. It's a little less fluffy than it was at 12:30 and probably had some ketchup residue from little fingers stuck in it, but I think I'm going to like the new cut. Oh, and I got my brows done while I was there, too! What d'ya think?

P.S. - Thank you, Grandma, for keeping David!

Whoo-Hoo! I can't believe I won!

Yes, I was a winner in the Dog Days of Summer Bloggy Giveaway hosted by Rocks in My Dryer! I mean, really, who'd a thunk that my name would have been drawn out of the 409 comments left at Knee-Deep in Munchkin Land?!?!

The fabulous prize that everyone was after, including my sister? A $30 gift certificate to Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works lotion set, and some candles! Man, I racked up, didn't I? ; ) Thank you, Munchkin Land!

Top Her Off

When we arrived at Grandma & Grandpa's on Monday, we were greeted by 2 packages from Aunt Sissy! Cute, cute, cute stuff! Thanks, Aunt Sissy!!!! Here is Elizabeth modeling 2 of the items that Aunt Sissy made.

We made it...

Well, after a VERY long day, we finally made it to Grandma & Grandpa's house! Our caravan consisted of Grandma driving the Lumina, Dad's fireman friend Mack driving his truck pulling their Lieutenant's trailer (Alan rode with Mack so they could keep each other awake after fighting a 3-alarm fire all night long Sunday night!!!), me driving the Excursion (I had left my Saturn with Grandpa & borrowed the Excursion last weekend) pulling a U-Haul trailer, Mack's wife Delanie & Elizabeth rode with me, Dad's cousin Curt driving his truck pulling Papa's trailer, and Grandpa driving his truck pulling the gooseneck cattle trailer! MawMaw had been out at our house on Easter & took David back with her on Sunday. We got most of our stuff stored in my brother's garage, now just need to finish bringing in what we're going to keep here at Grandma & Grandpa's.

Not sure where my camera is right now & using Grandpa's computer, so I'll get pictures up later.

There is no way we could say thank you enough to the following people for the help we've gotten the last few weeks: Grandma & Grandpa, MawMaw, Mack & Delanie, Grana & Papa, Curt, Phillip, Chatta, Bubba & Aunt Wee, Will & Jesse.

No Photo Thursday

Sorry, I have no photos today. I've been too busy to download the camera! I don't know if they'll read this, but I want to publically thank MawMaw & Aunt Erin for their help this week. They headed back home today and even offered to watch David while we house hunt this weekend.

My pile of boxes continues to grow and has expanded to other locations around the house. The kitchen cabinets are now all empty except for food - we're eating on paper plates and since I packed all my plasticware, ziplock baggies are now my new best friend! Bookshelves are empty, walls are bare, cats are confused. Ebay sales have also picked up this week, so I've also had to spend some time packing & shipping those items.

I did get to spend some Mom-time with David today & afterwards, much to my relief, the screaming stopped. Poor little guy, I guess he just doesn't understand what's going on and why Mom is so busy. Note to self: make sure to get Mom-David time in EVERY DAY!

Now I'm off to pack our bags for our house-hunting trip this weekend... will keep you posted.