christmas dinner?

one afternoon i heard them doing this but wasn't sure until i investigated further. they dressed up and were having "christmas dinner" ala felicity (or old fashioned) style. here they are eating their "soup". (a bowl of water!)

a day at the beach?

gracie decided to have a "day at the beach". so she set everything up in the office. snacks, drink and all!

here is the bathing beauty. even with binoculars. i think that was for people watching!

Goofiness!!!!

okay could i have any more trouble getting this posted? i took the pictures sat afternoon on my way out to a baby shower and then the rs broadcast, thinking that when i got home that night i would be able to "just post them really quick". NOT the case! anyway, after the internet wouldn't work, blogger wouldn't download on the laptop, and then the pics wouldn't download from the laptop here i am at like 1:40 am bound and determined to get them on! so you better check this one out!

this is the deal you must take pictures of these same things,no cleaning, and then post.

have fun.

1. my favorite room

yes it is the bedroom and yes i make my bed everyday, except maybe like 4 times a year when someone's pullup has leaked two days in a row and i have to take the sheets off twice! even if my room is a disaster if the bed is made it makes me feel good. i love this room because i often close the door and lock it to get away from those crazy kids. this is also my favorite spot to read since my bed is soooooooo unbelievably comfy!

2. the closet

this one is mine and yes i am anal about the hanging of the clothes. everything according to sleeve length, collar style and color. i know i am not the only one in the world with this problem!

3. fav shoes

i live in south florida so the obvious choice is flip flops!

i think i have like 6 or 7 pairs! these are the ones of choice right now.

these are the ones of choice for church right now. as you can see they were on my feet while taking these pics.

but i had to take them off so you could see just how cute they really are. mauricio hates them because a) they make me taller than him, and b) he says they are 70's hippie gear! whatever!
4. what the kids are doing right now. i swear as i was taking the previous pictures they were all reading quietly and then they snuck onto the computer!!!
and yes, gracie is still wearing that dress from her bday. and she wore it to church today too. hey, doesn't bother me, less laundry to do! 5. the kitchen sink

no time for cleaning on the way out. besides it was still there when i got back. what happened to the maid? i think she needs to be fired, although it looks like she already was.

hey, what are sinks for if not for dirty dishes right?

6. the fridge

and mine is looking a bit bare in this picture. can we say grocery shopping anyone? hey there is a big pot of homemade chicken soup that will feed an army in there so don't think the kids are going to starve. and is that mickey d's i see up top?

7. the laundry room

not as big as i would like but a step up from our garage from the last house. and yes i do have a blue washer and dryer. love the colors!

a view of the other side.

8. the toilet

this is the guest/pool bathroom. what? did you think i was going to show you the horrifically messy kids bathroom? fat chance! that place is gross! whoever says that girls aren't messy never lived with my three messy monsters!

9. dream vacation

tuscany, italy

can i go right now please?10. self-portrait

sarah and i always do this face to each other. the other girls haven't quite mastered it yet but not for lack of trying.
hope that was fun for you. and now the lucky tagged winners are.........gina j., laura d., shauna h. and heidi (sorry heidi, but i knew you would play along, next one i swear i won't put you down.)

okay becky you got me!!!!

4 Random Things I Like About My Husband:

he brought me the rest of his dr. pepper tonight

he's always taken the kids to school in the morning (except for 4 short months when i did it and then they started taking the bus!)

he keeps up on all the politics and tells me so i don't have to watch all the boring news channels (and he can't even vote, he's not a citizen!)

he always tells me i'm beautiful (more so when i have not done anything to my hair and have no make up on. go figure!)

4 Movies That I Can Watch More Than Once:

all the bourne identity movies
ever after
field of dreams
sixteen candles



4 TV Shows That I Watch:

24
american idol
the office
er

4 Places I've Been:

mexico
utah
california
the er

4 People Who Email Me Regularly:And I email back?

the hubs
marybeth
christine m.
parents in ecuador

4 Favorite Foods:

anything i don't have to cook and clean up
chocolate, the darker the better
thanksgiving dinner
fetuccini alfredo from centanni



4 Places I Would Like To Visit:

italy
great britain
new england in the fall
a deserted island with lots of books to read and plenty of dr. pepper to drink



4 Things I'm Looking Forward To In The Next Year:

parents and bro coming home from missions
twilight movie
summer vacation
the end of hurricane season!!!


4 People I Tag:

heather c.
titi
heidi
lynelle

Back To School Blues

We are singin' the back to school blues here in not so sunny south florida. with the approaching tropical storm/hurricane we started our school year in rainy and wet mode! at least it was nice when the morning began so we could get some good pics of the girls.

the girls are excited about the new school year. i, however, am not. i love not having a schedule and sleeping in. and i love having the kids at home, most of the time anyway. but i must admit it was quite nice to only have one with me at the mall today.

happy new school year!! sarah's last first day of elementary school! ):


next year gracie will be joining them!
sarah and her buddy, katrina, who is NOT in her class this year. bummer!

savannah in her new 2nd grade classroom.