We went on a little road trip to visit family (just pics)

Where they belong! ha

Hubby and I

Three generations; My Mom, Me, and Grandma

Ava and Great Grandma

All the kiddos with Great Grandma

Im back, sort of

Sorry it has been so long.  I took the two little ones and went to visit my parents and little brother.  We stayed for 5 days and the little cousins had a lot of fun playing together for the first time.  It is so fun seeing cousins together playing and it makes me sad how far away we are from each other.  It had been two years since Keaton had seen his cousins and one he never met.   The weather was horrible for Arizona and we had to find indoor things to keep them busy.  We did have one day we were able to go to the Phoenix Zoo but it was still windy and a little cold.

The day we left to come home I started not feeling so well.  By the time we landed I was a mess, fever, chills, sweats, shaking!!  I was so happy to see my hubby and older boys.  Well it has been 9 days and I am still only 65-70% better.  I still cant smell or taste anything, not sleeping well and coughing up a lung all night long!  I seriously cant not remember if I have ever been this sick before.  I have not left the house but to go to the doctor in 9 days.  

Not only have I not blogged but my eyes have been hurting so bad that I have not read any blogs either, maybe a couple but not for any length of time.  I hope my energy will pick up soon and I can start getting some real sleep.  My hubby was awesome today and let me sleep in until 10:30 this morning and then slowing roll out of bed and take a shower and get ready for the day.  I dont like that I cant taste anything and because of that I have not eaten very well and have lost 6 lbs.  The not smelling anything has not been too bad especially when it comes time to change those nasty diapers! ha  We need to start potty training soon. :-)

I tried to get a few pictures of the four little cousins together at the end of our trip.  We lined them up on my Mom's couch.  Not much luck when you have 4 under 5!  

I hope you did not give up on me.  Hopefully I will get back to blogging regularly soon.

Piggy Tails, kind of

Okay I know this is a stretch but I cant wait for her hair to be long enough for pigtails!  So I guess you can call this her bug do! ha  They lasted for about an hour until she pulled the rubber bands out.  Her hair seems to have taken a little break from growing, maybe I need to add more vitamins??

We have 4 more days until we leave to go visit my parents again.  It will be me and the two little ones, Sean and the older boys are staying home so they dont miss any school.  It has been in the 80's in Phoenix and I cant wait!!  I am also looking forward to seeing my brothers family, they will be flying down too.  His girls are almost a year and soon to be 3, it will be fun having the younger cousins together to play and meet each other for the second time!!

Keaton has had a cold so hopefully it will end soon and I pray Ava and I dont get it before the airplane ride or during our mini vacation!  

Sorry it has been so quiet, just a lot going on right now and not taking pictures and I hate posting without pictures!

I am so cute!

Mug shoot

This kid sure does drool

Our sweetie that is now 2

Playing with one of her favorite toys

We have been back for almost 2 weeks

Having fun at the park

Going on a train ride

The troops with Great Grandma

Playing at Great Grandma's house

Visiting old friends from High School, this is also where my hubby and I met for the first time when we were 16!!! Peter Piper Pizza. :-)

We have been back from Arizona for almost 2 weeks and I cant find time to post!  Plus I have not even used the camera until last night at the boys band concert.  Trying to still decorate for Christmas and get the cards out on time.

Our all time favorite Christmas comedy movie is "Elf", tomorrow night we are having an Elf party at our house with some friends.  So I'm cleaning  like a crazy woman and getting dinner and treats together.  My boys want to have spaghetti with syrup for dinner but I think we will stick to the roast, potatoes and carrots I have already planned!!

I also have to bake 1oo cookies this weekend for a cookie exchange and dinner I'm attending in the neighborhood Monday night.  Wow, and less than 2 weeks until Christmas!!

Here are a few pictures from our time in Arizona with family.

Pictures and new look coming soon!!

The boys striking a pose while visiting family in Arizona.

I am having a gal by the name of Rebecca spice my blog up!!  So it will soon have a new look and we will have pictures too!!

Things are crazy, I am trying to start a list for travel and to make sure my two youngest will be well taken care of while we are gone.  We have my Aunt and Uncle taking care of them the first week and my Mom is coming the last 2 weeks, my brother is also helping out the whole time.  Still trying to finish up her room too!  

I did a little shopping for Ava yesterday.  I bought a couple of cotton dresses, and few tops and some skirts.  I will probably buy the rest in China.  I am also waiting for the Ergo carrier I ordered to come.

Time to tackle the mountain of laundry!  Stay tune for a new look!!