My attempt at painting

Sloan's puppet girl.

Makayla came over for a visit. The girls always have so much fun together.

There was a patch of ice by the garage that the girls found and they had so much fun sliding around on it.

Kisses!

You would have thought I had never painted a day in my life if you were a fly on the wall last night. The day was definitely working against me. Both girls got into bed late. Then when I finally got started painting it was a disaster. I kept having to remind myself that its been a while. I didn't expect a masterpiece, just a little more than what I did last night. This is going to be a good lesson for me. Keep working or it just gets harder. I am happy with the fact that I painted for almost two hours. Think of all that I could accomplish if I took two hours a day and worked on art.

I am adding a few pics from the weekend and a little paper doll that Sloan drew yesterday.

A few photos before I sleep

This is Zoe's favorite thing to do now. She always takes her socks and shoes off and then puts her socks on her hands.

Sloan and Abby playing mommy with little Aris.

Zoe eating a little garlic roasted hummus with daddy.

I have to say that my throat is still quite sore, but I am feeling so much better than I have. I tried to download these photo's last night but for some reason I wasn't able to. Today was a perfect day. Popeye woke Dean and I up around 7:30 am. Then little Sloan and Zoe joined us a few minutes later. We all just talked and laughed for awhile and then Dean got out of bed and fixed us breakfast. How lucky are we? Makayla came over around two and we were able to visit with Erin and Amber for a bit while Erin tried to fix our printer. Dean took Sloan and Makayla to see a movie while I played with Aris and Zoe. Then Dean fixed a most yummy dinner of orange chicken with rice. The girls were dancing and playing after dinner until Makayla had to go home. I was also able to get a ton or organizing done once the girls went to bed.

This has been one of those really special days. I put a few new links on my blog today. If you have a few minutes on any given day, take some time to look at the links. Not all will be for everyone. All are filled with creative ideas and tons of talent. Tomorrow I will be starting my, "painting a day" series.

A much needed Dr. visit

So the verdict is in. I officially have pharyngitis and bronchitis. Two things the Dr. said would not go away on their own. So she gave me two prescriptions. The first is for a Zpac. I am so happy because those little Zpacs kick the yuckies so quickly. The second was for tussin drops to help with my hacking cough. I am hoping to feel some major relief by tomorrow. I am so, well sick of being sick. I am also ready to get starting on all the art ideas that I have in my head. I know it's an excuse, but I honestly haven't felt like doing much of anything but being mommy. Even that has been a stretch. Sorry to complain so much about being sick. Thanks for putting up with me.

I do want to add that a really sweet lady that I go to church with brought ,me homemade chicken noodle soup and homemade rolls. She actually made the noodles from scratch. The meal was delicious and very appreciated more than she will ever know. My good friend Hilary watched Zoe and Sloan while I went to the Dr. and for that I am grateful. When Dean came home from work I was able to take a nice long rest and he went and picked up my med's. There is not a day that goes by that I don't count my many blessings, and he is always first on the list. I don't know what I would do without him. He is such a good husband and father. I am very blessed.

Take 2 T of apple cider viniger and mix it with 1tsp of garlic paste and call me in the morning

These next few pictures are from a cute 50's diner we had lunch at. They had the yummiest garlic cheese fries.

Hello, my name is Cheesy with a capital C.

Wow!

These boots were made for walking.

These next few are from a late night karaoke session. We had a total blast.

I love this photo. It is so Sloanie. Right after we left the store, Cindy had to return some stuff to the Reebok outlet store where Sloan proceeded to entertain everyone in the store with some dance moves strait out of shake your booty land. This is the little girl who is too shy to talk to you at first. People were walking by the window, pointing and laughing at her. She was a dancing fool. So cute.

Zoe watching Blue's Clue's.

Popeye playing.

More Christmas morning pictures.

Yup, I am up with my little Zoe at the moment. I wasn't able to sleep anyway. My throat is in so much pain. I am going to go to an urgent care first thing in the morning. Whatever is going on with me is now in full attack mode. I am starting to worry a little that it is more than just a common sore throat. I will however be so very angry if I go in and they tell me there is nothing they can do. If they tell me this, I will politely ask the Dr. to step outside for a round of punch me in my face and put me out of my misery. Plus I need to be well for my little ones, and my hubby.

Even though I have been so sick, I have had two awesome little helpers all week long. My little Sloan has been on her best behavior all week long. Zoe is a joy as always, only having one cry fest because she didn't think it was fair to have to take a nap the other day.

I am going to upload my photo's I guess because there isn't much else I can do at this time in the morning. (Sleep would be nice)

P.S. The apple cider vinegar thing does help

Thankfulness

I am still sick as a dog. Thanks to a dear friend who hooked me up with some awesome drugs (all legal) I can actually swallow without too much pain. I am heading to bed now. Will put some more photos up tomorrow.