1. Perfect packing snow.
2. Building a snowman with Colton.
3. Enjoying a hot cup of cocoa with marshmellows.
4. Hubby loading the dishwasher....there is hope ;0)
5. Miss Spider's Tea Party by David Kirk. His books are awesome! I always love when Colton picks that one to read.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
GIST 36
1. Having a heart to heart with a patient.
2. Grandparents for helping out this working mommy.
3. Peppermint Mocha creamer. SO GOOD!
4. Sharing a great deal with friends.
5. Cute babies ;0)
2. Grandparents for helping out this working mommy.
3. Peppermint Mocha creamer. SO GOOD!
4. Sharing a great deal with friends.
5. Cute babies ;0)
Friday, February 19, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
GIST 35
1. Working out. I forget that you really do feel good after.
2. Staying busy this week.
3. Panera Bread, it is SO yummy every. single. time.
4. My cleaning lady, she is wonderful and my house looks so nice after.
5. A Jasmine scented candle from a wonderful friend.
2. Staying busy this week.
3. Panera Bread, it is SO yummy every. single. time.
4. My cleaning lady, she is wonderful and my house looks so nice after.
5. A Jasmine scented candle from a wonderful friend.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
GIST 34
1. Colton being so helpful.
2. Colton and my conversation last night...
C: "Mommy my belly is scratchy"
M: "Well itch it if it's scratchy"
C: "But it doesn't itch, its scratching"
M: (after much thought)"Well what does it need?"
C: "It needs a snack"
M: "Ohhhh your belly is hungry, is it rumbling?"
This kid cracks me up sometimes.
He also held the door for me at McDonalds today and then told me what a gentleman he is! See the manners I am teaching him are sinking in.
3. Landon getting the hang of the sleeping through the night thing. Or, well, me forcing him to do so!
4. Landon rolling over! YAY!!!
5. Getting to spend time swimming, just Colton and I since I finally had the guts to put Landon in the KidZone.
2. Colton and my conversation last night...
C: "Mommy my belly is scratchy"
M: "Well itch it if it's scratchy"
C: "But it doesn't itch, its scratching"
M: (after much thought)"Well what does it need?"
C: "It needs a snack"
M: "Ohhhh your belly is hungry, is it rumbling?"
This kid cracks me up sometimes.
He also held the door for me at McDonalds today and then told me what a gentleman he is! See the manners I am teaching him are sinking in.
3. Landon getting the hang of the sleeping through the night thing. Or, well, me forcing him to do so!
4. Landon rolling over! YAY!!!
5. Getting to spend time swimming, just Colton and I since I finally had the guts to put Landon in the KidZone.
Monday, February 15, 2010
GIST 33
1. Lots of good news from friends.
2. Colton realizing that his Birthday is kind of like Santa coming. He about had a melt down yesterday when the Fisher Price catalog came and there was something in it that he wanted. He started crying and when I asked him what was wrong he told me 'I forgot to ask Santa for this'. Aww poor kid! Had to tell him that his birthday was coming up and he could ask for it for his birthday. Unfortunately now that book comes with us everywhere.
3. Having the right medication for the dogs ear infection. SO glad I don't have to drop another $200 at the vet!
4. My husband actually remembering Valentines day and getting me something BEFORE that day.
5. Colton telling me Happy Valentines Day with a big hug and kiss. No prompting from anyone required! There is a chance I can turn is Y chromosome around and make him become thoughtful ;-P
2. Colton realizing that his Birthday is kind of like Santa coming. He about had a melt down yesterday when the Fisher Price catalog came and there was something in it that he wanted. He started crying and when I asked him what was wrong he told me 'I forgot to ask Santa for this'. Aww poor kid! Had to tell him that his birthday was coming up and he could ask for it for his birthday. Unfortunately now that book comes with us everywhere.
3. Having the right medication for the dogs ear infection. SO glad I don't have to drop another $200 at the vet!
4. My husband actually remembering Valentines day and getting me something BEFORE that day.
5. Colton telling me Happy Valentines Day with a big hug and kiss. No prompting from anyone required! There is a chance I can turn is Y chromosome around and make him become thoughtful ;-P
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Picture Update
So I am not really feeling very GIST like tonight....I know all the more reason that I should do it right?! Well I am going to give an update of pictures instead. These guys are really who I am most greatful for anyway....
Marble Art with Colton
Bowling with My Guys
Sylvania Playland
Landon's First Time in a Playground Swing
Addie and Landon
Pure Cuteness!
Marble Art with Colton
Bowling with My Guys
Sylvania Playland
Landon's First Time in a Playground Swing
Addie and Landon
Pure Cuteness!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
GIST 32
1. Making cookies and Valentines with friends.
2. Taking some of those cookies down to my Grandparents house and enjoying the evening with them.
3. Getting a package in the mail from my dear friend in Sweden. I LOVE when she sends stuff, it's always the coolest!
4. How cute Landon looked in his Swedish duds :-)
5. Coltonisms....he told my mom the other day "Chill girl, just chill". Gotta love 'em!
2. Taking some of those cookies down to my Grandparents house and enjoying the evening with them.
3. Getting a package in the mail from my dear friend in Sweden. I LOVE when she sends stuff, it's always the coolest!
4. How cute Landon looked in his Swedish duds :-)
5. Coltonisms....he told my mom the other day "Chill girl, just chill". Gotta love 'em!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
GIST 31
1. Taking Colton bowling for the first time, he had a blast!
2. My hubby surprising me with Starbucks this morning :0)
3. Unlimited Bakery, they have the best doughnuts in town. Well in my opinion anyway.
4. An hour of time alone.
5. Landon's first time in a playground swing, he loved it!
2. My hubby surprising me with Starbucks this morning :0)
3. Unlimited Bakery, they have the best doughnuts in town. Well in my opinion anyway.
4. An hour of time alone.
5. Landon's first time in a playground swing, he loved it!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Beautiful Blogger
Sassy over at Sassytimes nominated me for the beautiful blogger award. I am so honored. Thanks Sassy! So without further or do.....
The Rules:
1. Thank the person who nominated me for this award.
2. Copy the award & place it on my blog.
3. Link to the person who nominated me for this award.
4. Share 7 interesting things about myself.
5. Nominate 7 bloggers. (Or five because your baby is currently screaming so you can finish blogging...man it sucks to be baby 2! ;-D )
7 Interesting Things About Me
1. I live on a street with 9 houses, I have lived in 3 if those 9.
2. I went to Spain for 2 weeks in highschool, took 5 years of Spanish and still can't speak a lick!
3. My Grandfather and Great Aunts were born in the house I live in now.
4. My kids have 4 Great Grandparents that we see regularly. Not too many kids can say that.
5. My 2 best friends I have known since 7th grade.
6. When I see blogs that I read with awards attatched, I secretly hope everytime, that my name will be included there somewhere. Weird right?! And not so much of a secret anymore ;-)
7. I quit college after I met my husband to move to Arizona with him. So glad I did because otherwise I would be a miserable elementary teacher instead of a nurse....not that I don't love teachers, its just not my thing.
Now, on to the nominations....
1. Jessica over at The Cole Family, She always leaves nice comments, I <3 that ;-)
2. Amazing Amanda and her hectic last year at The Ring Chronicals
3. Kelli and her beaitiful girls over at Three Girls and Tim
4. Crafty Mama Elle at Babycake Designs
5. Kristal and all her inspiration at Our Own Special Way
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
GIST 30
1. Marble art with Colton. Pictures to come.
2. Colton talking to Landon...brother to brother of course.
3. Snow, it's so pretty outside.
4. My work girls, they make the night fun.
5. A patient of mine from 2 yrs ago remembering me by name and asking if I would be her nurse again. She said, "that girls got it together, we love her". ~blush, blush~ Makes me feel like my job makes a difference.
2. Colton talking to Landon...brother to brother of course.
3. Snow, it's so pretty outside.
4. My work girls, they make the night fun.
5. A patient of mine from 2 yrs ago remembering me by name and asking if I would be her nurse again. She said, "that girls got it together, we love her". ~blush, blush~ Makes me feel like my job makes a difference.
Monday, February 1, 2010
GIST 29
1. Getting things in order.
2. Being up front.
3. Pleasant, normal, loving, caring, patients....trust me this does NOT happen very often.
4. A quiet night.
5. Saving $62 in coupons at the grocery today.
2. Being up front.
3. Pleasant, normal, loving, caring, patients....trust me this does NOT happen very often.
4. A quiet night.
5. Saving $62 in coupons at the grocery today.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
GIST 28
1. 2 Kids napping at the same time.
2. My neighbor moving...not so much her but her granddaughter, lets just say she is a bit of a challenge!
3. Popcorn 'a la Elle'. OMG it is SO good.
4. Making home made cards out of Colton's artwork.
5. Only having to work Fri and Sat this week. Can't beat my 3 day schedule :0)
2. My neighbor moving...not so much her but her granddaughter, lets just say she is a bit of a challenge!
3. Popcorn 'a la Elle'. OMG it is SO good.
4. Making home made cards out of Colton's artwork.
5. Only having to work Fri and Sat this week. Can't beat my 3 day schedule :0)
Monday, January 25, 2010
GIST 27
1. Getting called off work.
2. Having a great weekend with the hubby.
3. My new Gap jeans and that they were on clearance.
4. Super Old Navy sale!!
5. Bedtime stories.
2. Having a great weekend with the hubby.
3. My new Gap jeans and that they were on clearance.
4. Super Old Navy sale!!
5. Bedtime stories.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
GIST 26
1. Snuggling with baby after a long night at work.
2. Talking with Colton tonight. I told him thank you for being such a good boy tonight and that I had a great day with him. He told me 'no mommy thank you, you are the most fantastic mommy in the whole wide world'. Thanks buddy, I needed that after feeling guilty about leaving him to go back to work this week :-D
3. Chris being super dad and taking care of the boys while I am back at work. He is pulling the night duty feedings since I am at work, plus trying really hard to keep the boys quiet so I can sleep during the day.
4. The sound of a newborn babies first cry.
5. 2 days till Brad :-D!
2. Talking with Colton tonight. I told him thank you for being such a good boy tonight and that I had a great day with him. He told me 'no mommy thank you, you are the most fantastic mommy in the whole wide world'. Thanks buddy, I needed that after feeling guilty about leaving him to go back to work this week :-D
3. Chris being super dad and taking care of the boys while I am back at work. He is pulling the night duty feedings since I am at work, plus trying really hard to keep the boys quiet so I can sleep during the day.
4. The sound of a newborn babies first cry.
5. 2 days till Brad :-D!
Back to Work
Well my 12 short weeks of maternity leave is over and I went back to work on Monday. It was bittersweet. While I totally love my job, I seriously missed my little ones! The sleep issue is hard, Chris tries like heck to keep the boys quiet but we live in a little house and when your baby is crying you have the tendancy to wake. Ahh so goes the life of a mommy who works the night shift. I am going to try really hard to keep up on my GIST while I am working. We shall see how it goes!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
GIST 24/25
1. Colton being over the flu! A puking 2 yr old is NO fun!
2. Landon going to sleep on his own...I will NOT make the same mistake twice!!
3. Bounce Dryer Bar. LOVE IT!
4. Sylvania Playland. It's a great place to run off your kids energy.
5. Heading back to work in 4 days! I can't believe this is a positive, but it is. I love my job....yes I said it!
1. Brad Paisly
2. In 8 days
3. With my husband
4. Overnight
5. With NO kids :) Can you tell I am excited?!
2. Landon going to sleep on his own...I will NOT make the same mistake twice!!
3. Bounce Dryer Bar. LOVE IT!
4. Sylvania Playland. It's a great place to run off your kids energy.
5. Heading back to work in 4 days! I can't believe this is a positive, but it is. I love my job....yes I said it!
1. Brad Paisly
2. In 8 days
3. With my husband
4. Overnight
5. With NO kids :) Can you tell I am excited?!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Landon 10 Weeks
Landon turned 10 weeks on Monday and he had his well check on Wednesday. He is 12# 10 ounces 60th%, 23 3/4 inches 75th%, and has a 15 3/4 inch head 80th%. He is doing well and achieving all his expected milestones. He has an adorable social smile, coos, follows objects past midline, and has great head control. He is sweet and very social. He will 'talk' to anyone who will listen and that smile lights up the room! He eats about every 3 hours and prior to his vaccines, he had 2 nights in a row that he slept 6 hrs straight....heavenly. He adores Colton and will watch him for as long as Colton will 'play' with him. He received 3 vaccines at his appointment and was none to happy about it. He cried for a few minutes then once held, quieted right down. Once we were home he slept for a few hours but when he woke up the screaming began, a little motrin, food, and 30 minutes later he was much better. Unfortunatley last night he was up every 2hrs and mama was getting a bit crazy. Lets hope tonight is a bit better!
Friday, January 8, 2010
GIST 21/22
Sorry I am again behind on my GIST. Landon had his 2 month check up and lets just say he did NOT appreciate the shots that he was given. It has been a rough few days but hopefull the boy will sleep tonight!
1. Colton playing with Grammy. He sooo adores her.
2. Watching all three cousins together. Colton, Landon, and Addie are so cute, I just can't get enough of them. They are going to be a great crew growing up together.
3. Colton falling asleep 1/2 way through a book. No nap time battle!
4. Coming home to a semi clean kitchen. Hey I can deal with only having to wipe down counters!
5. Being snowed in.
1. Birthday parties.
2. Cake from Costco...if you haven't tried this you should. It's almost as good as Estons....I said ALMOST!
3. Landon having a great check up! Right on track and doing great!
4. Coffee, the smell, the taste....mmmmmm
5. Seven Jeans. I LOVE how they fit! Just wish they didn't cost so much so I could have 10 pair!
1. Colton playing with Grammy. He sooo adores her.
2. Watching all three cousins together. Colton, Landon, and Addie are so cute, I just can't get enough of them. They are going to be a great crew growing up together.
3. Colton falling asleep 1/2 way through a book. No nap time battle!
4. Coming home to a semi clean kitchen. Hey I can deal with only having to wipe down counters!
5. Being snowed in.
1. Birthday parties.
2. Cake from Costco...if you haven't tried this you should. It's almost as good as Estons....I said ALMOST!
3. Landon having a great check up! Right on track and doing great!
4. Coffee, the smell, the taste....mmmmmm
5. Seven Jeans. I LOVE how they fit! Just wish they didn't cost so much so I could have 10 pair!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
GIST 20
1. Making lasagna for my mom, sis, and brother in law. It was nice to have them over for dinner.
2. Hosting a small playdate. Great to talk to my girls :)
3. My mom giving Colton a bath....so I have snuck away to update my blog!
4. Almost being able to see the bottom of the laundry pit! UGH does it ever end??!!
5. 17 days till a night away with out the kids...Can't wait!!!
2. Hosting a small playdate. Great to talk to my girls :)
3. My mom giving Colton a bath....so I have snuck away to update my blog!
4. Almost being able to see the bottom of the laundry pit! UGH does it ever end??!!
5. 17 days till a night away with out the kids...Can't wait!!!
Monday, January 4, 2010
GIST 19
Lets say this one has been pretty difficult! With our fantastic, almost 3yr olds new found attitude (insert sarcastic remark here) finding things to be happy and thankful for have been few and far between today. I swear he seriously knows he is being a pain in the behind and is totally enjoying seeing his father and I melt in frustration. Who knew a 2 1/2 yr old could make you this crazy?!
1. Waking to a winter wonderland.
2. Using our YMCA membership...as family. It was so nice to go together tonight.
3. Seeing Colton enjoy the pool, smile, and behave. After this afternoon I wasn't sure that could happen!
4. 5 straight hours of sleep.
5. Doing some major cleaning to the living room. Can't believe the grime that accumulates in just a few days of cold, icy, snowy weather.
1. Waking to a winter wonderland.
2. Using our YMCA membership...as family. It was so nice to go together tonight.
3. Seeing Colton enjoy the pool, smile, and behave. After this afternoon I wasn't sure that could happen!
4. 5 straight hours of sleep.
5. Doing some major cleaning to the living room. Can't believe the grime that accumulates in just a few days of cold, icy, snowy weather.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
GIST 17/18
1. New blog followers :)
2. Comments on my blog! I rarely get comments, partially because my comments were 'off' (unbeknownced to me) for a while but also because I don't have a lot of blog followers. So needless to say I am always super excited to have a comment!
3. Movie night and a bottle of wine with my best friend.
4. Colton getting to go to a movie and spend the night with Grammy.
5. Landon only waking once last night! Hallelujah!
1. $5 Borders Bucks! Free $5 to spend any way I choose :)
2. Christmas tree and decorations down and put away. I am also sort of sad about this as well, our house looks so bare now.
3. Warm mittens, baby it's cold outside!
4. Landon rolling over for the 1st time. He was wide awake after his early morning feeding Friday so we had a little mommy and me time on the floor and over he went!
5. Colton's true belly laugh. It's the best sound :)
2. Comments on my blog! I rarely get comments, partially because my comments were 'off' (unbeknownced to me) for a while but also because I don't have a lot of blog followers. So needless to say I am always super excited to have a comment!
3. Movie night and a bottle of wine with my best friend.
4. Colton getting to go to a movie and spend the night with Grammy.
5. Landon only waking once last night! Hallelujah!
1. $5 Borders Bucks! Free $5 to spend any way I choose :)
2. Christmas tree and decorations down and put away. I am also sort of sad about this as well, our house looks so bare now.
3. Warm mittens, baby it's cold outside!
4. Landon rolling over for the 1st time. He was wide awake after his early morning feeding Friday so we had a little mommy and me time on the floor and over he went!
5. Colton's true belly laugh. It's the best sound :)
Friday, January 1, 2010
GIST 16
1. Having my husband home on a Friday night...that NEVER happens!
2. Playing race cars with Colton.
3. Colton grocery shopping with me and us having a 'coffee' while we shop.
4. PJ's ALL day!
5. Getting to sleep in this morning :0)
Happy New Year to all of you who read my blog (all 3 of you!). We had a pretty fantastic 2009! We welcomed lots of people into our family this year. Addie was born on June 1st, Matt and Julie got married in September, and we made Colton a big brother and welcomed our newest addition, Landon, on October 26th. Chris and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary, Colton turned 2 and we got to make a fantastic trip to Arizona for Matt and Julie's wedding. All in all we had a great year and hope to have a fabulous 2010!
2. Playing race cars with Colton.
3. Colton grocery shopping with me and us having a 'coffee' while we shop.
4. PJ's ALL day!
5. Getting to sleep in this morning :0)
Happy New Year to all of you who read my blog (all 3 of you!). We had a pretty fantastic 2009! We welcomed lots of people into our family this year. Addie was born on June 1st, Matt and Julie got married in September, and we made Colton a big brother and welcomed our newest addition, Landon, on October 26th. Chris and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary, Colton turned 2 and we got to make a fantastic trip to Arizona for Matt and Julie's wedding. All in all we had a great year and hope to have a fabulous 2010!
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