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Merry Christmas!!!

Lots of pink!!

Lots of pink in this picture. This is Madi's birthday party. She had a late over & had lots of fun with her friends. We didn't do much stuff because I knew that she wanted to play house with her friends. It was really cute!! Anyway after the presents were open we broke them out and the girls had a lot of fun playing with all the new stuff! No one really fought over anything which was the best part. The girls watched Princess & the Pauper and every little girl there was singing the opening song!! Way to cute!!

Well, I can't believe I have a 4 year old. She is my baby and she is growing up so quickly. I really wish she would stay just the way she is because she really is a good girl. I love her more than I can describe. I would collapse if anything were ever to happen to her. She makes my day shine when I am around her. Now that I have said that and shed some tears, I look forward to the future with her and all of the memories that we will have together!! Happy birthday MADI!!!

My baby turns 4!!!

Madilynn turns 4 years old tomorrow and I thought it would be fun to look back at some of the good times!! Anyone can tell that Madi is a very happy little girl. She still has that shining smile!!!

I'm still not very good at this stuff, I need to figure out how to add photos better. Still click on the picture to make it bigger!!

FUN FUN FUN

I just thought it would be fun for some people to enjoy these pictures. It shows what fun we as Moms have on Halloween!!!

Halloween

Since my great friend Allyson so nicely brought up that I haven't been posting, which by the way I think she is the only one reading it, she wanted to see Halloween pictures. I actually took some this year. It's great cause now the kids will have Halloween scrapbook pages. I never take Halloween pictures, I don't know why... Anyway enjoy some of the pictures I took.....

The kids had a great time this year. Max Jr really was into the spirit this year. He had a party and gave me such grief until I decorated. Next year I need to take him out more!!

Finally!!!

Yes ladies & gents, I finally bought the paint for my kitchen!!! It's paintin' time!!!

I am so excited. Today I am just doing a primer coat over the dark blue so I don't think I will be done very quick. Max even said that he would help me this weekend. Ha, ha I just laughed cause he never offers to help in a project I want. I think I'll be done by then,,,, I hope!!! He can help me finish Madi's room.(we'll see) Oh and Grandma got Madi's curtains and pillows done too. The curtain look great!!! I love them. The pillows not so much. I had other shapes in mind, but since I don't sew I have to take what I get. They are not ugly by any means. Just a bit too much.

Well wish me luck on my project!! By the way I'm taking down the dark blue to put up a slightly less bright blue. Go figure. I really hope I like it.

By the way where is October going??? It's half over already!!!!! That means almost Thanksgiving & then Christmas!!!! AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!

Way too long

I can't believe that I haven't posted since Aug.29. That's over a month and a half!! That should tell you how busy i have been. I went back to work doing taxes part-time. Everyone that filed extensions now had to have the taxes done. So I went back and made some $$$. Anyway when that all started I also went out of town to California to a tax convention. That was fun, I had a good time. I saw Will Smith the famous movie actor, Charlise Theron & Peter Berg(movie director) That was pretty awesome!! Then I went to Vegas for my sister Sharon's wedding and also Dominick's baptism. That was the highlight of our trip. I am very happy for Dominick because he is happy!!

Anyway things seem to be slowing down a bit. I have taken on two people to do their bookkeeping and Max & Madi have started swim lessons. So more for me to do. Some time I want to paint my kitchen!! It's driving me crazy and I still need to finish Madi's room. AAAAAHHHHHH maybe things aren't slowing down... Hopefully i can write again before a month.

LOOK OUT WORLD, HERE HE COMES!!!!

Max is back to school. I can't even believe that he is in 2ND GRADE!!! Time has gone by so fast. HE is getting too big!! Summer went way to fast this year. We were so busy!! It's hard for me to let him go sometimes. He's a very good boy, he tries really hard in all that he does and he loves to make me happy!!

He was very excited to go back to school. He truly loves school. When he got home today he was putting his backpack in the car and I said

"I'm glad you had a good first day" & he responded

"I want to do this everyday!!" and I said

"well you get too, enjoy it!"

Max got pretty sick right before school was to start and now that he is doing better he is the life of the party again!! Just do your best!!!

I Love you MJ!!!

The Summer of LEMONADE STANDS!!

My son wants a lemonade stands at least once a week. This summer almost got by with out one. He got smart one day and asked his Dad if today would be a Hot day. His Dad said yes it's going to be hot, he responded by saying than I think people will need some lemonade today. As you can see in the photo he got his lemonade stand!! The only problem is that we don't live on a street that has many kids, let alone much traffic. In 30 minutes his only customer was his sister.. He was so sad!! I called all my trusty friends to see if they wouldn't mind making a quick stop and they all said sure. I was waiting for people to come when my best friend Cammy called and said that she was willing to give up some of her PRIME REAL ESTATE for Max's lemonade stand at no charge. Max quickly jumped on this.... See Cammy lives on a corner lot with lots of kids and great neighbors that would probably give him more than a yucky look.

As you can see Max's lemonade stand did great!! I didn't think he would do so well and Cammy had to give up some free lemonade also!! She is so wonderful!!!! She made a little boys dream come true!! He made $5.94. This is a lot considering it only cost .10 cents. People were very generous!!

Thanks to all that came by and even the ones that didn't make it. It really means a lot that you would even consider supporting him!!! Max went home a very HAPPY BOY!!!!