Its colder than a....

....welldigger’s butt in the Klondike
... toliet seat in alaska
...Sunday in hell
...a mother in law's love
...dead snunk in a mud puddle
...witches boob

Just to name a few... after doing some research on the internet, its pretty odd what you can find out there, isn't it?

So Knoxville was like the only county in the state of TN not called off today. I do think its pretty silly to close school bc its COLD... what do you think they people up North do?? 6 degrees is summer to some up there! BUT on one hand, I do understand the need for some ignorant parents who still send their kids to school in tshirts and shorts....BUT should all kids be off bc some idiots dont know how to take care of their own kids? Its a sad day when we have to close schools bc of what some poor kids might have to go through to get to school - but its true. tsk, tsk, tsk.

Anyway, Miss Emma wont potty outside - its too cold for her little delicate paws lol... she runs back in and growls at me.. shes becoming such a DIVA!! Is this what its like to have girls?? lol... I dont know what worse, divas, or a 3 second memory with the boys. :)

"Islam is the light."

Oh my... not from my mouth, but from little cuddle and coo dollie here..

My sister told me about this doll that a friend had the other night. Watch this....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIzixws1sSQ&NR=1

What do you think about this???!

Armageddon week....

So the History channel is having this weeklong series called "Armageddon Week" where they are basically talking about the end of the world - which will most likely be Dec 21, 2012. You cant help but watch it when you turn it on there...its like an addiction. What a wonderful way to start the new year, huh? In any case, I think they are nuts. The Bible says NOONE knows the day nor the hour...... What are your thoughts?

Welcome to 2009!

Well its already January 4th... 4 days into the new year... So Happy New Year! I have learned to NOT make resolutions, bc I am not one for keeping them. My only goal for this year is to really learn more about the bible and study it more. As we go to church more and more, I find myself looking deeper into the bible's meanings and wondering and wanting to learn more. It really is true when they say, to want to know more fosters a need for learning. The closer you grow to God makes you want to know more about him and what he has planned for us. I'm still on the hunt for a really good study bible.. or more like a devotional. Maybe something with some daily verses in them and a discussion...





I hope this New year is filled with fabulous things for our family and friends. This is my dreaded 3-0 year and I fully plan to hide under the covers all day - so don't attempt to call me or find me.





Im going to also save receipts this year. I know it sounds petty and small, but I NEVER have the receipts of things... Oh and be more patient with my children - thats always a goal, so its a goal for this year too lol.





On a better note, we got a puppy! Emma joined our family on January 1st. Shes an absolute doll and Im enjoying this puppy thing a lot more than I had intended. (so far) Its sooo different than our last dog experience.. Cindel was the sweetest dog but such a big brute that I couldn't even bare to let her out of her crate most of the time.. AND I was pregnant and SICK with Wyatt so it was an all around BAD situation.. Cindel is in a farrrr better home now that can accomodate her and I hope shes doing well :)

Here's Emma Lou!

The boys got waaaay too much for Christmas! As they always do lol... Im really lucky that we are surrounded by such great friends and family that care so much about our kids. Our boys really are lucky to have all that they have. It just breaks my heart to hear about people that cannot provide for their children.. it always puts your life in perspective when you are complaining about something that somewhere out there is someone who would kill for what you have. I know I probably dont show it enough, but I really am thankful for all we have.

Our pastor spoke this morning about America's problem with worshiping money before God. Its always about what you have, having the best and boggest house possible and a status symbol.. but that really is not what it is all about. But he is so right - people are obsessed with STUFF and THINGS.
I know a couple who are having some very hard times with their marriage/money/work and children and I really think that they need to turn around and look at the bigger picture of things and go to church. I just dont really know how to tell them this. She went with me one time to church and was very uncomfortable, but I really feel that God put her in my path for a reason and I should be helping them in a way. I see them spiraling out of control more and more each day and I just cant sit idly by any longer... any suggestions? lol


Well we are on our way to a movie :) Happy new year!!! check back often.. my goal is to blog more too lol..

Croup cookies..

Croup Cookies....
Im selling them for $1.00 a peice. Now, heres the story behind them....

Zack and I made some REALLY cute cookies for Christmas yesterday. They turned out soooo good! We iced them and decorated them and tried to get Wyatt to come and act interested so 10 yrs from now when he asks me "Why am I not in the pictures, Mom?", I can pull it out and say "seee - here you are." LOL Wyatt was wacthing his beloved Choo-Choo movie (polar express) and absolutely had ZERO interest in what was going on in the kitchen...anyhoo... so Zack and I made the cutest cookies. (pics to follow later)

EVERY single batch I got out of the oven, Zack coughed allll over. Let me remind you he has the croup. At first, I was being nice and telling him to "watch out, honey" or "Make sure we dont cough on the cookies" and "PLEASE cover your mouth!" Then, I just realized it was useless and let him cough lol...He proceeded to cough and gag all over the whole batch of cookies. Every single one of them - I dont think even one tiny one was sparred.

So these are our "croup cookies." Im selling them with a sign that says "gauranteed to give you or anyone else you dont like, the croup within 48 hrs of consumption." ......

Want one?? ;)

The night before the night before Christmas....

Well lets see, both of my kids are sick. It all started Saturday morning when Z had a fever.... z never has fevers.. so this was odd... It got progressively worse over the course of the weekend ending with a 103.6 fever last night before bed! I normally do ok with fevers.... 102 kind of gets me edgy, but 103 and above really scares me.. he didnt know it at the time, but he was 2 popsicles away from a trip to the ER if it didnt come down soon! Luckily, with Tylenol and motrin, it did..... Then Wyatt started... I could tell he was getting sick when the whineyness started and the no eating. You can always bet if Wy is not eating, hes sick lol. So I took both the little sickards into the Dr today. The diagnosis is Croup for Z that has attacked his vocal cords.. poor guy cant even hardly talk lol.. I laugh at him bc he laughed at me when I was squeaking at him when I had it lol... Wyatt is basically the same thing Z has... he gave me some amox in case I feel his ears are getting infected over the next few days since he has that predisposition.... so....hopefully everyone will be fine for Christmas!

Which brings me to my next point.. Christmas...

today is 12/22. Tomorrow is 12/23 - aka the most boring day in the world. I remember when I was little, I use to dread the 23rd bc it was the day before we did all the fun stuff! We always opened ours on the 24th and I would drudge around the house looking for something pass the time.... 20 yrs later, this is no different. I still dread this day... its the day before everything starts. What in the world do you do all day!?? Then its Christmas day and then you open all the gifts then on the 26th Im all depressed bc its over. All there is left to do is take down all the junk and find places to put all the new junk... Dont get me wrong, I love Christmas, but this is just the reality of it lol...

On a good note, we got to see our "Emma" today :) Mrs.Knight was on her way to the mountains and had the dogs in the car and dropped by so we could see her! Shes soooo sweet! And soooo TINY!!!! Im scared to death we are going to fall on her and smoosh her. we should get her next week :) Yay!

Another thing on my mind....Babies.

Im wishy washy when it comes to baby 3. Yet, I had the weirdest feeling today.... I just heard of someone that is having twins (you know who you are hehe) and another friend just had a baby today... and it made me for a sec get that feeling in the pit of your stomach that you want one too.. if you are a woman - you know what Im talking about. Its really weird bc I havent felt that way since I felt that way about wanting to have Wyatt... weird.... I also recently found out that I will have to take Heparin ( or some variation of) shots if I DO have another.. that makes me iffy too.. but ... anywhoo.....that was weird lol..
Well Im off to watch the Duggars :)
night :)

Wow its been a looooong time, huh?

I've really wanted to sit down and blog lately, but just haven't really had the time or patience to do so. Everytime I sneak upstairs lately, I have a follower in about 2 seconds, so that leaves me no time to write my thoughts lol....

A bunch of stuff has been going on in the past month.. let me see...

- ummm I maxed out my credit card for Christmas...oops did I just say that outloud? lol..

- Ive been subbing at Zack's school a lot and that is taking up a lot of my internet time... sigggh

- we are getting a puppy :) Zack has named her Emma.. more to come on that later...

- I got a new camera... ok this is boring stuff, isnt it?

Lets see.....Zack told me the other day that he is in "love." Emma is his new girlfriend and she asked him to hold her hand in Library, so he did "bc thats not bad." lol..... Hence the name of the d-o-g.... we have absolutely no sayso in this matter.. but its ok, Emma is a cute name :) She is a mini Dashund and will be ready soon after Christmas! We are all excited.

I subbed for Kindergarten the other day and boy, it totally reminded me WHY Im NOT cut out for teaching K! Oh my.. I thought everything was going fine and it wasnt too bad until I realized someone was crying bc I told him to stop and sit up. geeze lol...

Zack has his school party tomorrow and I will be there all day pretty much....Im tired and going to bed..

Oh heres a pic I found earlier on this crazy funny blog about cakes... its hilarious! LOL