Where it's At

If you need me I'll be working here. At this table. For the next few days. Weeks, or however long it takes me to finish up two illustrations, a couple blankets and whatever else is on my long list of "Things to do". The point is I have a usable space. The downside is all the crafty junk that was piled on top of my work spaces is now in 3 BIG containers out in the garage. Did I mention I just finished watching all the episodes of hoarders that I have missed. Because of this I felt the need to clean my kitchen, finish some laundry & write a to do list before I go to bed. Not to mention the pile of trash I threw out from our computer desk & I threw away that weird little thing I kept finding on the floor that belonged to Aris car seat but I couldn't figure out how to get it back on. It's finally in the trash. I think I can sleep now. However I will probably have nightmares about piles of rotten food, dead cats & disgusting trash. Hopefully not.

I'll be back tomorrow with a couple pics of the projects that I'm working on.

5 Months

It's like I've blinked & 5 months have flown by. 

5 of the happiest months with this little guy. 

His smile lights up my days. 

& Those cheeks..... 

Seriously, I could nibble on them all day long!

Forgettaboutit mom! 

I think this is one of my favorites. 

 I always know we are done taking pictures when the finger comes out, lol!

Puttin' On The Socks

It was such a beautiful day outside. There was a chill in the air but the sun was shinning & it warmed things up just enough. I sent the girls outside right away. I think we have all been suffering from a wee bit of cabin fever. 

My little Aris has been such a whiner lately. I don't know if it has something to due with possible small seizures she might be having or if she's just being a pill. She says her head hurts almost on a daily basis. She tells me she has a headache. I have my suspicions. No matter, life goes on & she still needs to try and be a big girl. Right now I'm working with her to do stuff without my help. She is very bright but extremely lazy. Why do something for yourself when you can whine and someone else does the task for you? Sounds like some adults I know, lol!

I'll be darned if she didn't do it all by herself! 

Such determination! 

She even dressed herself after bath two nights in a row. Without any tears or anything. We're making progress people! 

My little Merris is growing up!

Hammy Burger Girl

Hammy Burger? Thank you!

Yes this is our favorite joint in town!

Thanksgiving Weekend

Omri Oblio at Lake Tahoe 2010

This year we had all of Dean's Moms side of the family at our house for Thanksgiving. There was so much good food to eat it was a little ridiculous. Pies, two turkeys, asparagus, potatoes, sweet potatoes, two kinds of stuffing, & the only gravy that has come close to tasting as good as the stuff my dad used to make. My mouth is watering just writing about all this yumminess! 

The day after Thanksgiving we all headed to Lake Tahoe to sled & see the snow. It was so bitterly cold. Sledding didn't last long but it was fun to go and visit the beach where Dean & I were married. It's a private beach & you have to own a home in Tahoe to come to it. During the winter they close up the pool & open it to the public. It was fun to visit where it all started for our little family. The lake is where Dean & I met, went on our fist date & eventually got married. It holds a lot of special memories for us.

After returning from the Lake we ate dinner & then took the kids swimming at the pool in the hotel where some of Deans family was staying. It was heated & the girls & Omri loved the water & playing in the "coozie" Jacuzzi. After swimming, we headed up to the hotel room to watch a Charlie Brown special & have a snack. Cindy & I played a game of rummy. It was such a fun evening. The only thing that would have made it better is if Jennifer, Deans sister, hadn't been sick :( 

Everyone left on Sunday & the rest of the day was spent cleaning up the remains of our holiday weekend. Dean & I thought we'd stay home for the holidays but have decided to head to San Diego for Christmas & New Years. I'm excited. It will be fun to see everyone again. Hope your Thanksgiving was a great one!