Worst Christmas Ever

Today has been the worst Christmas ever in our house. My mom got sick last Friday night. Megan and James got sick on Saturday evening and then I had the pleasure of waking up sick this morning. William has a cold but hopefully this stomach virus won't hit him like it has the rest of us. I took a lot of pictures last night and this morning (not as many as I would have liked this morning, but I was dealing with other stuff too). I can't post them now because William took the camera to his parents so we can finish up his mom's Christmas present. I'd say I'll have them up soon, but knowing me, I won't. At least the kids are feeling better now, so it was just bad for me today (and William because he had to put up with me complaining about how sick I am). And we missed Mom's Christmas brunch today. At least I got to enjoy Christmas Eve dinner last night.

Christmas Card Outtakes

For those of you wondering why I chose a bad picture for our Christmas card this year, here are some examples of my other options. :) As you can see, I would get them situated but before the picture took, James would wonder off or start squirming. I need one of those cameras that take a bunch of pictures in just seconds so I can actually get a decent picture of James once in a while. He is learning to smile for pictures, but he doesn't normally do it until after it is taken. We're getting there though.




This one was first runner-up. If Megan didn't have some weird buck tooth grin in it, I probably would have chosen this one.

This one was the winner for those of you who did not receive a photo card this year. I was running around trying to get them done and out before an ice storm hit (which we never got anyway). Walmart's one-hour photo (where I normally get them done) was down so I went to Walgreens instead. They were way more expensive so I didn't order as many as I normally would. I tried to get all the people who do not live nearby and don't get to see them in person as much first. So please don't be offended if you didn't get one this year. It was purely poor planning on my part. I will be better prepared next year (hopefully). :)

James Birthday Party

James Actual Birthday

James Birthday

Wednesday was James first birthday. He got a cupcake, which he wolfed down in record time. We're having a small party on Sunday so I'll try to post pictures after that. I'm just too lazy now to put the pictures from his actual birthday on just yet. :)

Halloween

Jeter Farm

We went to the Jeter Farm a few days before Halloween. We took a hayride, which James loved. Unfortunately I wasn't sitting where I could get any pictures or videos of him laughing and smiling on the ride. We walked through a corn maze and got some pictures of the kids with pumpkins and they had a small petting zoo too. It was a fun afternoon.






Tina, you fat lard, come get some dinner.

I'm Employed Now

My run as the world's worst housewife came to an end last month when I accepted a position at Total Action Against Poverty (TAP) teaching a Head Start classroom. I'm teaching 3 year olds and its been interesting so far. My mom has been nice enough to watch James for me while I'm at work so I know he's in good hands. And my hours allow me to at least get Megan off to school in the morning. I'm missing being home full time with them though. I do like the checks coming in though. :)

Really Old Crawling Video

I finally was able to get back into my YouTube account and upload some of the videos I have taken. This one was taken a long time ago (I think it was the 4th of July) when James was just starting to crawl. Its time for a new video because the little booger is now WALKING! He's been taking steps for a while but last night he walked across the room, from the loveseat to the couch. So I think it is safe to say he is officially walking at 10 months old. This is a lot different than Megan not walking at 16 months and me crying because I thought something was wrong with her. :)

Everyone loves the Golden Girls

James is starting to dance. I caught him dancing to the Golden Girls theme music one morning. He loves that show. :) He also loves the Comcast turtle commercials and Steve Johnson on Days of Our Lives (I think its the eyepatch).

Random Pics

Troutville Park

James Halloween Costume

Thanks Nanny for the adorable Donald Duck costume. :)

Megan's Birthday

Megan turned 5 on September 21st. We celebrated with family that evening. She kept going back and forth wanting a My Little Pony cake and a Care Bears cake, so to avoid the crying months from now that she wanted whichever cake I didn't make her, I made a rainbow cake and put both My Little Pony and Care Bears on it. She got lots of presents. Lots of clothes, art stuff, money and Webkinz. Half of her money went to the bank and the other half went to buy even more Webkinz. :) I'm glad I posted this because we still have to send out thank you notes for all the gifts.