GIST 37

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.

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)

Will They Ever Smile Together??

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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!

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

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.

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.