Slumpin

Goodness, I have been in a blogging slump.  

Just not that much interesting going on in these parts.  

Guess I can always post pictures of some cute kiddos!  :)

This was taken at Beth's house last week when the husbands were at the Sugar Bowl.

{Sweet cousins}

Even though I despise cold weather, I really wish it would come a good snow just to take the boys' picture. :)

This past summer I came across snow boots and a snow suit for Jacob at a consignment store that I snatched up!
I'm a terrible mother, I have never let Jacob play in the snow.

Only because he didn't have the right attire.  This year, I'm ready to throw him in it. :)

Oh, here's a funny conversation between Jacob and I tonight:

J:  Mommy... the tv is broken.

Me:  what's wrong?

J:  it's not on.

:)

Chick Hicks

Jacob's current obsession is the movie Cars.

Yeah, we're a little late in introducing him to that movie, but that's OK.

His loves Lighting McQueen or as he calls him, Rookie, as well as Mater and Doc.

But he really loves Chick.

Before Christmas, he didn't have any of the toys.

My nephew Luke had a few, and he left Chick over here one day and ever since, Jacob was obsessed.

We kept reminding him that it was Luke's and we would have to give it back.  He was OK with that.

I told him I would have to go to the store and get him one, and for days he would ask me if I bought him Chick.  He asked so many times that he eventually turned his request into a command.  

As in, "mommy, go buy me chick."  HA!  

I searched high and low and finally found one (yesterday!) - thank goodness!

I surprised him with it after picking him up from daycare.  He was in heaven (because we had already given Luke's back).  Well this morning we were leaving for daycare, and I was putting Levi in the car and I shut the door and Jacob asked "where's Chick?"  And he pointed to the grill of my car.  

He put it in there!  

I popped the hood and couldn't see it, then got on my knees and looked underneath, still couldn't see it.

I said sorry Jacob, he's gone.  I said we'll get Daddy to look tonight.
He got the biggest tears in his eyes.  

I figured it would fall out once I got on the road.

Kris came home for lunch and he saw it, so I grabbed my camera. :)

{sorry for the dirty bumper}

We got it out, and it's now safe and sound.  

Actually it's in Jacob's car seat and I thought I would leave it there and surprise him when I pick him up.  :)

Oh, and I can't wait to take him to the movies to see Cars 2 this summer!  

You got a little something right there, no... there

I had forgotten that I gave Jacob some mini oreos, until I saw this:

It actually looks funnier when he's not smiling.  Almost like a little goatee.  :)

Go Hogs Go!

Levi, are you ready to call those Hogs!?!?

Wooooooo Pig Sooooiiieeeee!!!

Did I hear right that Daddy got to go to the Sugar Bowl?

He did!  Guess we'll have to look for him on tv.

Or play with cars.

I'm so happy that Kris got to go.  He works so hard, such long hours.

And with school finally over, he deserves to have some fun!

But I am ready for him to be home too :)

p.s.  my hat is off to all the single mothers/fathers.

Just the little taste I've had of it is overwhelming.  

Here's to you!

Caution-Construction Work Ahead

Aunt B got Jacob his first tool set for Christmas, all 100 pieces!  I kid, it's only like 30!

He loves it!

Hopefully Jacob will be a great handyman just like his Daddy!

First post of 2011

Woody wanted to make a reappearance.  :)

Oh, and I am taking that tree down tomorrow!  

For some reason, I just want it all put away and my house back in some order!

If that's even possible with 2 munchkins! :)

Speaking of munchkins, I'm so gonna miss this gummy smile!

No signs of any teeth yet, which is fine by me!

I just love this sweet baby face!

I hope you are having a fabulous 1.1.11!

Rewind

2010:  A Year in Review

JANUARY

We announced to the world our big news!

FEBRUARY

Kris' birthday month (Beth's too)

MARCH

Jacob turned 3!!

APRIL

Beth and John's 6th year of marriage (sorry for the blurry pic)

MAY

Five years of bliss!

{where did that girl go?  sigh}

JUNE

Levi is here!!

JULY

Jacob adjusting nicely to his new role... big brother! 

AUGUST

After seven years, Kris' last night of class! 

SEPTEMBER

Praising and giving all thanks to our Heavenly Father for watching over sweet Levi

OCTOBER

Having the best time with cousins

NOVEMBER

My birthday month

DECEMBER (tie)

Celebrating a big accomplishment!

and

Celebrating Christmas with these two precious little people

2010 was definitely a year of blessings!

Makes me even more excited for 2011!

Thank you Lord for this sweet life!

I hope 2010 was a year of greats for you too!

This & That

Here is another craft project Jacob brought home from school last week.  LOVE IT!

Beth brought her munchkins over last week to bake Christmas cookies.

This is the only picture I took.  So sweet!

Oh, and I forgot to post this last week.

Poor little Santa was tuckered out.

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I ran into a friend the other day who was surprised when I told her I had a blog.

Not in a bad way, just curious as to what I blog about.

I told her about 99% is of the boys (my scrapbook).  The remaining 1% would fall into miscellaneous.

I told her I'm always looking for blog material.  HA!  

Anywho, I say this to say a big thank you to all who pop by, and especially leave comments.

I appreciate your patronage.  :)

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One last thing... I'm looking for some new blogs to read (don't tell Kris!).

I have my regulars who I thoroughly enjoy, just looking into expanding my list.  :)

If you wouldn't mind doing me a favor, let me know a blog that you read daily and maybe give a reason or two why.  Someone who just makes you smile when you see they have a new post.  :)  

The eyes have it

Just love bundling up Levi in his coat and hat.

He looks so snug as a bug once he's in his car seat.

And I had to include the picture on the right.

Can those eye lashes be any longer?

If he was a girl, I'd already have mascara on them.  HA!  

I'm so sure for his and Jacob's eye lashes be longer than mine!

Making Muffins

Pumpkin Cinnamon Chip Muffins

Saw this on another blog and immediately knew I had to try since I love spice cake!

And I have never heard of cinnamon chips, have you?

Walmart doesn't carry them, had to get them at Harp's (another local grocery store)

Can't get much easier than this!

1 Box Spice Cake Mix

1 -15 oz can of Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin 

1 Bag of Cinnamon Chips 

Add the Spice Cake Mix and the Pure Pumpkin together and MIX

After the above is mixed, add in the cinnamon chips

(please note that you do not need to add eggs, oil or water, just the three items above)

Put batter in a muffin or cupcake pan and bake as directed on the Spice Cake Box

And viola!

I'm not sure if this is how they are supposed to look after baking because I didn't have a picture to reference.  

I really filled my cups full because I only have the one large muffin tin and I didn't want to make a second batch after the first were done, so I just piled it on.    :)

I think using the whole bag of cinnamon chips made them really moist.  

Enjoy!

Christmas Recap

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!  

Kris had to work till 1pm, so once he got home we (Jacob) opened gifts.

Santa brought a mixture of Toy Story, Cars, and Thomas the Train toys... his current faves.

This is the fist year that Jacob actually opened his own gifts, and was so excited to do so.
It was so fun watching him!

Levi was asleep while Jacob opened his gifts, once he was up, we gave him his stocking.

See my new rattles?

I love them!

Later we went over to my parents (up here) for Christmas dinner with them and my sister's bunch. 

We tried getting a family photo

But Jacob would not stand still.  Then he started walking away, so we walked with him.

Why am I laughing so hard?  Wait, it gets better.

So then he decided to sit.  So we thought we would too...

while trying to balance Levi...

We tried.  And all while Jacob was oblivious.  Good times!

Levi spending some time with Papaw

My mom has had this huge stocking forever.  

We've put all the grandkids in it when they were babies.

Tonight was Levi's turn.

I don't think he mind.  :)

Finally it was time for a group photo, santa hats and all.  :)

{notice Luke?  silly boy!  kate in her princess costume and jacob refusing to look at the camera}

Another year of Christmas making lots of memories.  

Love all these crazy people!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!!

From our family to yours!