Our weekend with the fam

So here's some pics of us...My older brother Frank and his wife, Jennifer and their 4 kids, My younger brother Matthew and his girlfriend Connie, My dad and Kaye (Dad was suffering from an unfortunate bout of Bells Palsey), and Nathan and me and our 3 boys. A very fun weekend.

Stolen from Leah, So Fun!

Here comes Santa Clause...

I suppose I ought to actually update! We've been so busy getting ready for Christmas! Granni got here this week and so we have been hanging out mostly since she is pretty beat. She starts week 3 of this round of chemo tomorrow so she is pretty tired and the boys have had stuffy noses and been crabby since the anticipation for Christmas is building up! I'll be glad when it's over!! Though I love Christmas of course...
We are going to Nashville the weekend after Cmas and are looking forward to that.
Ummm, lets see...what else....
Man, I just don't feel like there's much to post lately ... I dunno....We're just busy.

Happy Holidays!!

I wish...

I wish I could take it back.
There are just some things in my life that I wish I could take back.
I realize that at one time I yielded some influence and I let my insecurities and judgements get in the way. I wish I could take it back. Maybe things would be different. But I was stupid. Never again will I let my insecurities judge how I relate with people around me. I am sure I have missed out on opportunities to be close to or to help people.
I have become reacquainted with Rachelle but almost let that pass because of my own stupid insecurities. What a loss that would have been.
Never again. Life is too short.

My old friend...

Just wanted to post a few pics.

Just one of many youth activites...good times!

Obadiah's Mission Call to Romania

Obadiah's Senior Picture

It may sound silly...and it sure had been a long time...but it seems like something is missing knowing he's gone. You think about your loved ones and even if you haven't spoken in a long time, you assume they are ok. Then something like this happens and it's such a loss.

a nit pick

In addition to the first official photo from the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” movie, Warner Bros has also released their official description of the sixth Harry Potter movie as follows:

“Fantasy Adventure. Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort’s defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn’t counted on Romilda Vane’s chocolates! And then there’s Hermione, simpering with jealously but determined not to show her feelings. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.”


Ok....Hermione doesn't "simper!" Ugh. And it's the FRIGGIN HALF BLOOD PRINCE PEOPLE!!!!!! AND NO MENTION OF SNAPE AT ALL! GHEEEEZ! HALF BLOOD PRINCE!!! ROMILDA VANE GETS MENTIONED AND NOT EVEN A HINT AT OR MENTION OF THE MYSTERIOUS "HALF BLOOD PRINCE" UGH! David Yates is so gonna screw this up....

Sigh...

www.elfyourself.com/?id=1411921784

Heehee! Can't take credit for this...
It's total silliness...
And ignore that Snape has boobs....

Trials and Blessings...

Well...
I'm not going to expound. I don't have time right now. But I do want to share a few memories of my old friend Obadiah.
I am really really sad about this loss. I saw him on Myspace a while back and didn't message him or anything and now I wish I had. It seems like such a waste. And so unlike the Obadiah that I used to know, but that's the key. He wasn't the same person I knew. Which makes me so sad. I met him in primary when I was about 8 or 9, in Nashville. We called him Obie. We stayed friends through high school, though our relationship was pretty rocky. Teenage jealousies, hurt feelings and all that. But I always thought of him as a friend. He was funny and intelligent. Definitely a unique individual. He came out to BYU after his mission to Romania and we found our friendship again, though it was different because I was dating and then married to Nathan. I even tried to set him up with my friend, Leah! Didn't happen! :)
He was making some interesting choices at the time and I was a bit put off by them, which I regret now. He left BYU to do his own thing. He was so intelligent and had so much potential. My heart hurts about the whole thing. I wish it hadn't been so hard for him. I wish...
I am going to post some photos once I get them scanned.

Coming to Realize...

Coming to Realize...

If you read this, you're tagged. Do it.

1.I've come to realize that, my best friend:
is definitely my hubby. Followed closely by my mom and she's followed closely by several people actually!

2. I've come to realize that, I talk :
probably too much. Though I am a really good listener too.

3. I've come to realize that, I like :
living on post. Really, it's ok with me. I feel safe and don't have to go far for the basics.

4. I've come to realize that, I have:
been very blessed and that I can not take that for granted. I can not become complacent just because I have been through trials and come out the other side. I can't expect Heavenly Father to continue to bless me and my family unless I continue to prove faithful.

5. I've come to realize that:
I need more patience.

6. I've come to realize that, I hate it when:
my house is a mess.

7. I've come to realize that, Marriage:
takes work but is a blessing. I was thinking of this last night as I was laying in bed next to Nathan; how comfortable I was there and how much I am grateful for him.

8. I've come to realize that, somewhere, someone:
is having a really crappy Christmas. And I wish I could help.

9. I've come to realize that, I'll always be:
anal, type A, left brained, and wanting to live in London...

10. I've come to realize that, I have a crush on:
Well, duh...Severus Snape (Alan Rickman also though not Severus Snape b/c of Alan Rickman...Snape because of the character...Alan Rickman just helps.) Also, lets see... there's so many...David Tennant, Alton Brown...and Nathan of course. Just to name a few.

11. I've come to realize that, The last time I truly cried was:
About 2 hours ago.

12. I've come to realize that, My cell phone:
never rings.

13. I've come to realize that, when i wake up in the morning:
I am grumpy.

14. I've come to realize that, Before I go to sleep at night:
I should thank Heavenly Father for all my blessings and make sure I kiss my babies.

15. I've come to realize that, right now I am thinking about:
Christmas and my stomach is growling.

16. I've come to realize that, Babies:
mean not much sleep.

17. I've come to realize that, I go on myspace:
rarely, only to check my inbox. I prefer Facebook.

18. I've come to realize that, Today:
Is sad and tomorrow things will be better.

19. I've come to realize that, Tonight I will :
Watch Duff's Christmas Cake Special on Food Network and be with my family.

20. I've come to realize that, Tomorrow I will :
get more done...tomorrow.

21. I've come to realize that, I really want:
all my family to be happy...for there to be no more sadness ever.

22. I've come to realize that, the person who is most likely to repost this is:
lucky.

highs and lows....

I have so much on my mind. So many nice things have happened lately and so many sad and frustrating things. An old and once dear friend took his own life this week. I am so sad for his family and though we weren't close anymore, I feel at a loss.

My dh is having a particularly hard time with flying right now and could use any prayers.

i am very tired and sad and frustrated and not writing much more. Perhaps I will feel like actually "sharing" tomorrow...

!AAAAAHHAHAHHA

OH MY HOLY HECK!!!!! ROBERT PATTINSON IS PLAYING EDWARD CULLEN ....AND....I LOVE IT!! Hehehehehehehehehehehheheheheheheheheeeeheheheheheheheeeeeeeeee (with a Squee!)


Woot Woot!!

We been elfed...

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1294162977

Haha!! It takes a sec to download... ahem...
too bad it only lets you do four...oh well...

Thanks, Frank...!

Can I get a Woot Woot!?!? I am so proud of my DH!! (3 Doors Down-Citizen Soldier; National Guard Ad/Video)

Slacker.

Well, I've been a slacker. Haven't made a decent post in a while. Been so busy. I am assuming I'm not the only one, since it's the holidays and all. I'm having a cookie exchange tomorrow night and feeling a little overwhelmed. Have to cLEAN! today! Nathan is doing a special accident/safety briefing today that they do whenever they have a break. Around here, they call the 2 weeks off for Christmas the "Exodus". :P And they want, as Nathan says, "Everyone to protect against accidents, by making them aware of accidents." So they get bussed over to Dothan Civic Center and have to study accidents. Nathan said an accident usually happens the next day. :P
So anyhow. We are almost done cmas shopping. Just have a few things online to order. I love Amazon.com. Free shipping...yay!!
So, as I stand outside, I am reminded of 'The Year Without A Santa Claus' because Mr. HeatMeiser definitely has his claws in us this year. Hell...80* yesterday! UGH!!!! At least 60* please!!! Nathan has even said that he wishes we could live someplace with more snow for a change and then went on to say maybe the Alaska Guard needs pilots......hm.
Last night David laid down on my tummy and asked me if there was a baby inside. "No!!" I said. He said "but you're supposed to have lots of babies." ummm...what? Nathan said, "yeah, lots of babies". right.
Anyways...gotta go clean and get to the store and the post office...yippee.

I love sugar cookies.

that is all.

Exhaustion...

To say I'm tired would be an understatement. Yesterday, Sammy slept a lot. But not really that much more than normal. He slept pretty much the whole time were at church and had a fever most of the day and slept for 3 hours in the afternoon. He went to bed about 8. No biggie. Ike Ike took a nap with mommy and then didn't want to go to bed till 10:00. Which is when Sammy decided he'd had enough sleeping and was up until 1:30 am. Then I went to bed and right as I'm falling out hard, he wakes up and doesn't calm down until he's in our bed and it's 2:30 am. I am beat. Nathan has early flight line this week which means he is up by 4:00 am so I didn't wanna burden him with Sam but man, I've had it. It's 8:30 and I am going to bed. Sammy was pretty fussy before falling asleep tonight I just hope he stays asleep.
We have begun work on our traditional gingerbread house. We got it together but have to decorate it tomorrow as Isaac fell asleep at the dinner table and we don't wanna do it w/o him.
Big Dude got his first big dude haircut. He is not a big fan of change but he needed a haircut, he likes haircuts it just has to be the same style always, but he out of the blue decided he wanted "Spiky Hair". So he got it. His hair is so thick though that within a few hours it's flat, regardless of how much gel I put in it. He sure look sgrown up though. I will have to post a pic.
It was 77 here today. Ugh yick.... It's DECEMBER!!!
Anyways....thinking of all the things I'd like to get my kids for Cmas and trying to not blow our savings! :P

Because I'm a dork and Nathan says so.

So, here's my attempt at creativity. This is my remake of the song Winter Wonderland.

Dark Mark burn, I can feel it
On my arm, it appeareth
It's time to go play, the Death Eater way
Being in Lord Voldy's servitude.

Bald of head, scary demon
His red eyes are a-gleamin
I'l try not to vex
or me he might hex
Being in Lord Voldy's servitude.

From the Forest you can see the castle.
Inside there's that old coot Dumbledore,
Harry Potter, Ron, and Hermi-o-ne,
Ooh that mudblood bookworm's such a bore.

Severus is a hottie,
Lucius too, oooh they're naughty.
If their loyalties stray
they'll have to pay.
Being in Lord Voldy's servitude
Being in the Dark Lord's servituuuuude!!

Dead Sirius... by ~Increase-Blue on deviantART

Stringing up the lights...

Seriously though...why bother!?! I checked all my lights before I put them up and they all worked. Then I spend over an hour (two hours actually) hanging them up...I know it coulda been longer...but half of my white ones won't light!!! ArGGGHHHHH!! Which means there must be a loose one in there somewhere. Ugh. So now I have to wait till it's a little darker and then go try to figure it out. Ugh.

Another cool one!

This so rocks!

Most of you have probably seen this but it's soo cool!

Our Holiday!

Well, we certainly had a nice Turkey Day. David asked Nathan why it was Thanksgiving and Nathan said it's the day we are thankful for turkeys. So, I just was wondering...why is it turkeys and not turkies? Weird. Anyways...Friday a.m. I got up early (3:30) and went to the PX b/c they were giving away $20 to the first 100 people. Heck yeah, I'll be there for $20! So Maria went with me and we made it in plenty of time and sat there freezing our bums off playing Phase 10 on the sidewalk. It was fun.
Then I came home and we packed up and drove to Atlanta. We visited with Nathan's cousin friday night and then she watched the kids Sat morning for us so we could go to the temple. It was nice. Then Sat afternoon we went downtown to the World of Coke...with the rest of the half million crazies who thought it would be fun to blow a lot of money. It was pretty nice. I can say that it was worth it cause Nathan got in for free. The best parts were the 4-D movie, that David cried through the first 5 minutes of till I would hold him on my lap, and sampling the over 60 sodas from around the world. That was enjoyable. And Sammy even behaved. We got our picture taken with Santa...as you can see, Isaac loves getting his picture taken...But we knew that already...
So that was basically our weekend. We drove back home after World of Coke and spent today decorating for Cmas. We will do the outside lights tomorrow. I am not nearly the Cmas junkie that I am for Halloween so there will just be humble little lights in our yard and that's it! We used our little cmas tree we got for $15 3 years ago as our tree. We decided we didn't really want to spend the moola on a live tree though I would have loved it. I decided to be frugal and go along with Nathan. Oh well. It is up on some boxes and so far Sammy hasn't seemed too interested. I have the feeling my luck will run out though and I should have maybe put it up higher. So, don't be surprised if I post again soon and tell all how the tree got pulled over. We won't be surprised. The lil stinker is crawling all over and even cruising along the sofa! We are in shock at how much he is doing already at only 8 months old!
Anyways...need to put kids to bed...

Bali Hiiiiiiiiii

This may take me time...

I am not the best at self-evaluation...this may take me some time to come up with anything interesting...
I was tagged by Doug with this brand new kind of survey. So here goes.


The rules go like this:

1. List the link to your tagger and also post these following rules.
http://dougandlois.blogspot.com/
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog - some random, some weird, etc.
3. Tag 7 people at the the end of your blog also leaving the links to their blogs.
4. Let them know they are “TAGGED” by leaving a comment on their blog.

Here are my 7 random facts about me:

1. I guess I can just reitterate what I said above...I am not the best at self-evaluation. I like to think that I am not shallow but I sometimes wonder if there's really anything more to me than what's on the surface? I don't necessarily think of myself as quirky, but like to think that I may possibly be unique...? I wonder sometimes. I don't feel terribly original, most of my creative ideas are cast offs from someone else... and I often think I can be quite cynical. :P So I will try my best to accomplish this 'survey'...I may have to come back to it and update later...

2. I have never understood women who say that they just "can't keep up with the laundry." Until this week. I have always prided my self on being able to get the majority of the house cleaned in a day or two. I mean cleaned, you know, deep cleaned, not just surface... I think I am a stellar multi-tasker and can do things quite quickly. But this week I found myself losing my touch! Seems 3 kids is enough to rival me. Well, 4 kids depending on how you look at it. I find there is nothing in the world as satisfying as a clean house. But that satisfaction doesn't last long around here. If I could have one wish for Christmas, I would wish for a house elf...

3. Everytime I see my husband in uniform I wanna say, "Hello, Lutellant" and break out into my own rendition of 'Bali Hi'.
I believe I have done this once before and was given the crazy eye.

4. I love to make cakes. I know this is no surprise but it's just part of me. (and it takes up a spot on this quiz)

5. As a teenager, I used to (Okay....not many people know this...like maybe 2...till now) I used to lock myself in my bedroom and turn on the soundtracks to Phantom of the Opera or Les Mis and get out costumes and act them out, lipsync and all. I spent so many nights on the floor of my bedroom as Eponine, dying in the arms of Marius. Oh yes. Ooohh, to be on Broadway...
Occasionally I would allow this to seep out of the bedroom and Matthew and I would make music videos to certain showtunes. I wonder how Matthew would feel if I uploaded a copy of our 'Hunchback of Notre Dame' video on here....hmmmmm...that's a project for me...

6. I have a terrbile tendency of falling in love...with people who don't actually exist. I love to read, and in so doing I occasionally fall in love with a major character in the book. 3 men I absolutely love, I mean LOVE... 1. Severus Snape...I know..durh! Like that's original.....but I just totally fell for him after Deathly Hallows, such a tragic character. So sad, really. 2. Asher Lev. His story touched me in so many ways. I can't explain it. I just fell in love with him. (I've always had a thing for Jewish boys) 3. Jimmy Tock. I don't expect many people to know this character. He's from the Dean Koontz novel Life Expectancy...go read it now. Hmmm...after reading this paragraph, perhaps I just have a thing for brooding, troubled, or self-deprecating types...

7. I'm just a touch superstitious. I won't walk under ladders, I am dubious about the number 13, cringe if a black cat walks in front of me, hold my breath when I drive past cemetaries, kiss the clock and make a wish on 11:11 (or any other same-number like 5:55, etc.), and sometimes raise my feet when driving over railroad tracks. And I usually roll down my window a touch when driving over tall bridges, but that's mostly out of fear that the bridge is going to crumble at the exact moment that I am driving over it and I am going to fall to my death in the murky waters below and I must have a way of escaping the car so I have to have a little of a window open so that I'll be able to kick it out...

good enough?


Here's those I'm tagging....

Leah
www.williamandleah.blogspot.com
Jennifer
http://www.onemoreblogbyjennifer.blogspot.com/
Frank
http://tobeimperfectlyfrank.blogspot.com/
Niki
http://nikkinjakefam.blogspot.com/
Jess
http://www.jesskern.blogspot.com/
William
www.williamandleah.blogspot.com
Kelly
http://seemommyrun.blogspot.com/

A baby shower cake

Based on a plate!!

Isaac around the house

Love those froggy boots!

Just Because

So yesterday we went to the PowWow. David has been studying Indians at school and this week he made a vest and a headband. He was supposed to get a feather for his headband for everyday he behaved at school. When he brought the headband home on Friday, there were no feathers. :( I felt bad for him but hey, that's how it goes!
Forgive me, but this is for those of you Twilight fans out there. As I was sitting at the PowWow, I was amusing myself by casting some of the Native American roles in the book! :P I am a dork... I know! It wa a little PowWow, nothing like the one in Vernal. But it was still fun for the boys to get to go to.

Oh My Heck!

You have to go to this link and listen to some of this stuff! People take things WWWAAyyyy too far sometimes! HAHAHA!

http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/features/wizardrock/jinglespells

I wasn't expecting that...

Your Inner European is Dutch!

Open minded and tolerant. You're up for just about anything.

Who's Your Inner European?

Why not...

So here we go:

Here's one of the longest survey you'll ever fill out! Do the world a favor: fill it out and post it for all your friends.... Do this because the person who sent it to you didn't sit here for ages for nothing. Answer all the questions honestly, no lying to avoid stuff. (Thanks, Doug!!)

**********General**********
Starting Time: 11:47am
Name: Sara
Sisters: in law only
Brothers: 2
Eye Color: Blue
Height: 5'7"
What are you wearing right now: National Guard t-shirt and a pair of Matthews old pants. :P
Favorite Number: 27
Favorite Energy Drink: hot chocolate!
Favorite month: October

**********Have You Ever**********
Gone Vegetarian: No
Bunjee Jumped: No
Made yourself "throw up": Yes
Gone skinny dipping: Maybe
Loved someone so much it made you cry: Yes
Broken a bone: Yes
Been in a police car: Yes
Been on a plane: Yes
Came close to dying: Maybe?
Been in a sauna: Yes
Fell asleep in class: No
Broken someone's heart: Probably....
Cried when someone died: Yes
Cried in school: Yes
Fell off your chair: Yes
Saved e-mails: Yes
Been cheated on: Not that I know of!!

**********What is**********
Your favorite room: The kitchen when it's clean
Your favorite person: Nathan
Right beside you: boxes full of books
What is the last thing you ate: Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Little Debbie

**********Ever Had**********
Chicken pox: Yes
Stitches: I'm not saying where
Broken nose: No

**********Do You**********
Believe in love at first sight: Yes
Like picnics: Yes, if there's no ants and no bees
Like School: yes, but I like teaching it better

**********Questions**********
Who was the last person who called you? Maria
Who was the last person you danced with? Ike Ike

**********Who**********
Did you last yell at? David
Do you wear contact lenses or glasses: Glasses
Do you like yourself: Most of the time

**********Final Questions**********
Do you listen to the radio: In the car, but at home it's Itunes or the Adult Indie/Alternative Music Channel on TV
Hated someone in your family: No
Where did you want to get married: Manti
Good driver: Very. Despite popular belief.
Good singer: In groups!
Diamonds or pearls: Both...does a girl have to choose?
Are you oldest: no
Are you friends with your siblings: Yes
Indoors or outdoors: hmmm...depends on the weather...

**********Today did you**********
Talk to someone you "like": Yes
Buy something: Not yet!
Get sick: No
Sing: Yes, while dancing with Ike Ike
Talked to an ex: yeah right...
Think about someone: Probably

**********Last person who**********
Was in your bed: Sammy
Saw you cry: Nathan
Made you cry: Myself
You went to the movies with: Nathan
You went to the shopping center with: Sam and Ike Ike


**********Have You Ever**********
Been in a fight with your pet: No, but I've wanted to kick him!
Been to Mexico: Yes and No...Stood at the edge of the Rio Grande and looked across at the Mexicans :)
Been to Canada: Yes ...
Been to Africa: No thank you

**********Random**********
Favorite toothpaste flavor:Aquafresh
Are crocs ugly: Yes but cute on kids
Is MySpace better than Facebook: Not even close
Future kids names: First of all...Future kids?? Not for a while...Natalie Zina Mae, Asher, Zacahary, Thomas, we'll see....
What's under your bed: Couch cushions that get pulled out everynight for little ones who can't sleep.
Favorite sport to watch: Baseball
Favorite location: London
Piercing/Tattoos: Ears, nope
What are you most afraid of right now: So many things....
Who do you really hate: Hillary
Do you have a job: ABSOLUTELY!!! I have 3 kids!!
Ever liked someone you didn't have a chance with: Whatever... :P
Are you lonely right now: No
Have you ever played strip poker: Maybe....
What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? I would have to say they're height. I know it sounds silly but it's true. Followed by their smile.
Time Finished: 11:59 am

David

Sorry, I cut the top of his head with the scanner. Oops...Still cute. :)

Awwwright.

So here's the ONLY family shot that we would have even considered. We didn't though cause we are all looking different directions...ridiculous...

Isaac....

Oh SO close!
I gotta admit, I was impressed we even managed this one...If only you knew what myself and the photogrpaher were doing to get even this hint of a smile...ok..I'll tell you...it was something like her holding a sutffed santa on her head and I was blowing it off and then we both screamed....

pictures

Here's a few.
We didn't get any singles of David cause he just had school pictures done. I will post one of those once I get it scanned...

Isaac's Near Death Experience...

How did it happen, you ask? Could it be that Isaac nearly got run over by a car in our street? No. Could it be that Isaac fell from a high place? No. Could it be that Isaac's mother and father nearly strangled the child at the portrait studio this morning because he was throwing the world's worst no-i-wont-take-my-picture-and-you-wont-make-me-and-i-wont-stop-crying-even-though-youve-promised-me-candy-toys-soda-and-mcdonalds tantrum? Yes. Most definitely.
So much for family photo day. We were there for 2...TWO...flipping hours and have NOT ONE family shot to show for it. Not ONE! We have a few shots of the boys but that's it. And Isaac is not even remotely smiling. Ugh. Seriously. It was so stressful. Nathan wanted to blow a fuse and suffice it to say that I did. I guess I will have to edit my list below to say that I most definitely have the worse temper. OOOhhhhh he made me so mad.
Anyways....


On a lighter note...we went to the National Peanut Festival in Dothan on Saturday. Those things are such money traps. David wanted to play carnival games but we wouldn't cause they're ridiculously expensive and you never win anything. But we let the boys ride a few rides and we got some boiled peanuts and shelled nuts, and cinnamon nuts, and pralines and I think I'm nutted out. I would have to say that the highlight was when David said he wanted to ride the "Super Slide" so we gave him his tickets and he climbed to the top with his potato sack and then chickened out at the top. So Nathan paid his two tickets to go up and try to convince him which resulted in a tantrum at the top of the Super Slide where all of creation could see (and many were enjoying actually) and then Nathan eventually plopping David physically down onto one of the potato sacks, sitting next to him on his own and having David claw at him to get him up and him pulling David down the slide next to him. All the while David is screaming and lying on his back. sigh.

I'm pretty tired.

SSSSSSiiiiigh

I so SOOOOO lurrrve this song so much!!! LUURVE it! So many artists have done it and done it well (My favorite is Rufus Wainwright...LLLLLLLLLLLuuurve that little flamer) But I found this and fell in love with it. You will recognize this as the shrek song but so loved it before then.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2NEU6Xf7lM

The one who sings 4th was voted "World Idol" on that show a few years back and beat Kelly Clarkson for the title. He has an amazing voice. You wouldn't know it to look at him but dude just exudes aura when he is singing!!!

Embed was disabled on this vdeo...you'll have to go to the link but it's awesome!

yup

Sara vs Nathan

Body: girlfriend vs boyfriend/ wife vs husband

1. Who eats more?
Him

2. Who said "I love you" first?
He did. I was dumb about it.

3. Who weighs more?
Him...I hope.

4. Who sings better?
He thinks he does. :)

5. Who’s older?
Him. Even gettin a little gray. :)

6. Who’s smarter?
Hello....I'm not flying helicopters here!! (But I can spell......)

7. Who’s temper is worse?
Mine rears it's ugly head more often but his is to be feared. :)

8. Who does the laundry?
Moi. He'll help put it away if I let it sit long enough. :)

9. Who does the dishes?
Moi

11. Who’s feet are bigger?
His....Have you seen them????

12. Who’s hair is longer?
Me...Army, remember?

13. Who’s better with the computer?
Him

14. Do you have pets?
Hercules

15. Who pays the bills?
We do it together.

16.Who cooks dinner?
Mostly me.

17. Who drives when you are together?
We switch a lot. Lately he drives while I quiz him.

18. Who pays when you go out to dinner?
Him

19. Who is the most stubborn?
Me

20. Who is the first one to admit when they’re wrong?
Ugh, probably him.

21. Who’s parents do you see more?
Mine

22. Who named your pet?
I did. He let me.

23. Who kissed who first?
He kissed me but it took him long enough!!!

24. Who asked who out?
He did.

26. Who’s more sensitive?
Me but he shows it more freely.

27. Who’s taller?
Himmmmm...

28. Who has more friends?
me? I have more on myspace and facebook!

29. Who has more siblings?
He has 5, I have 2

30. Who wears the pants in the relationship?
We each have a leg in.

31.Who is more sexy?
Duh!

Now repost as You Vs Your significant other.... It's kinda fun to think about it
and reminisce....

Spread the Love

Saw this elsewhere...
If you comment here about any of my posts below, I will comment back with three things I like about you, thus spreading the Looove.
So comment away folks...

Crazy 8s

Thanks, Kelly. This should be fun.

Crazy 8's:

8 things I'm passionate about

1. Family
2. Friends
3. Church
4. Music
5. Education/knowledge/Good Grammar! (Though it's dang hard to type with a wiggly 7 month old in your arms)
6. A clean house
7. Fun
8. Reading...when I have a really good book.

8 things I want to do before I die
1. New York City
2. London again
3. Buy my own house
4. Perform in at least one more show!!
5. Run a B&B on a christmas tree farm
6. See Egyptian Pyramids
7. Be financially independent
8. See my children righteous and happy

8 things I say often
1. Get your backpack
2. I love you
3. No.
4. Just a minute!!
5. Ike-Ike!!!
6. Hercules!!!
7. Get in the car!
8. Where are your shoes?

8 TV shows I’ve recently watched
1. Dr. Who
2. Dancing with the Stars
3. Torchwood
4. Graham Norton
5. The Today Show
6. Ellen
7. How Clean Is Your House
8. My Family (BBCAmerica sitcom so darn funny!)

8 songs I could listen to over and over
1. Sorta Fairytale-Tori Amos
2. Home-Depeche Mode
3. One-U2
4. Fallen-Sarah McLachlan
5. The Water-Feist
6. Ain't No Sunshine -Bill Withers
7. Like A Stone-Audioslave
8. Anything my kids are singing


8 things that attract me to my best friends
1. Sense of Humor
2. Loyalty/Kindness
3. Honesty/Trustworthy/All around good people
4. Similar interests
5. Sense of fun
6. Good listener
7. Be themselves
8. Ummm....they ..like..me!?!

8 things I’ve learned this past year

1. Heavenly Father will eventually fulfill his promises and blesses us when we obey. ! As he has for us.
2. To ask about power/remote locks on the van before you sign the papers at the dealers.
3. How to be more self-reliant.
4. I'd rather have Nathan around than have him gone! :) NO, it did not take him getting deployed for me to realize this...I just appreciate it more now! :P
5. 3 babies'll kill ya!!
6. How to create a DVD from my home movies using I-DVD. I love it!!!
7. Life is short, love unconditionally.
8. I find I actually miss driving on a freeway!

8 people I think should do '8'
1. Leah...though i think that means you're tagged twice?? :)
2. Jennifer
3. Niki
4. Doug
5. Lois
6. Frank
7. Jess
8. June
and anyone else who wants to that I may have missed!

Army Family Day video...

The video is actually much longer but we condensed it to show you the perks. Watch how he hovers then does what we call the "Parallel Park".
Cool stuff...Sorry you have to click on the link. Can't seem to get my videos to embed...
Oh, he's number 52A.

Sammers!!

Wow! Today Sammy decided to crawl!! He has been threatening to crawl for just a few days and today he actually did it! He's not even 8 months old yet!! And he clapped too!!!! :)

Another cake...and one tomorrow too!

White cake with choco buttercream...mmmmmmm

Long...

Forgive me...this will be long...I have a lot to catch up on (It's mostly pics)!

Children of the Durned...Heehee!
Ok...so I'll start earlier this week. We found out who won the yard contest...not me. In fact, There were 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places and 2 honorable mentions and I didn't even get that. Not to be... you know...proud or anything, but we went and looked at the ones that won and realized we were robbed. In fact, several people who came to our house all this week said the same thing..."What?? Not even Honorable Mention?" The concensus from all our neighbors was that you must have had to register and I didn't. How dumb is that? :( So much hard work and sweat went into that yard! We were most definitely robbed. The pics just don't do it justice...sorry my rant.
So Halloween, we made a Haunted House between our drivewa and our neighbors! Had our hubbies on the rooves tying up tarps and everything. Very fun and the kids enjoyed it. David and Isaac cleaned up! Filled both their candy buckets and Sammy's half full. I was pushing them around this neighborhood though! They were beat and I wasn't letting up! :) So much fun! David was a vampire and Ike Ike said he was a ghost but wouldn't wear the costume so I just painted his face. :P Sammy was Harry Potter. I only have a pic of David until I get some film developed tomorrow so that'll have to do for now!

Then, yesterday I took down the yard. Not nearly as hard as putting it together.
Today was Family Day for Nathan's class. It's the only time that we as families get to actually see them fly close up during the training period. It was catered and very nice but Nathan has been moved to a different class and was 2 hours late flying in so the boys were having meltdowns by the time he got there. But we got to see him fly and I will be posting video of that soon!!
Anywho...
Mom is here visiting. We're calling it therapy. :) Her 2 friends from Nashville are driving down to see her tonight for the weekend since she's close.
So here's pics of Family Day until I can upload video!!

HAHAHA!!

Hoooo! We were watching Graham Norton last night and he mentioned this and then tried it with an audience member! HEHEE!

Wife carrying..a Finnish sport


And they take it seriously! Well, sort of! Apparently the prize is the wife's weight in beer! Click below!!

Mmmmm

So I needed something relatively painless and so I made this triple chocolate cake with whipped cream frosting and cherries. More focused on taste than look!

Exhaustion...The Let Down...

Ok, So of the three cakes I have due this weekend I have finished 2. I helped a friend make her sons haunted house bday cake for the party last night and then had to make Florida Gators cake for an 8 year old girl's bday party. I was sooooo seriously stressed about that one cause I couldn't figure out how to get the logo on there. I think my color flow transfer worked pretty good though. Not as smooth as I'd like but still good. I think I got like 4 hours sleep last night. Went to bed at 12:45 am. Got up with Sam at 2:00 and put him back to bed and stayed up and worked on the cake till 3:00 am and then got up for good at 5:45 this morning...I'm beat but I still have one cake to go. Lucky it won't be too hard.
The haunted house one was leaning pretty good so we called it the Shrieking Shack...

LOVE LOVE Love Fall!

So here's my yard in all it's glory. I will be upset if I don't at least place in the contest. And we got "Booed" last night! Yay!!
(I love my little pumpkin running in terror in the massacre shot!)

I wish I could pull this off...

So Here we are...

It's 6:00 in the morning and I've been up since 5:00. To say Sammy didn't sleep last night is putting it mildly. He didn't go to bed till 2:00. Well, let me rephrase. I put him in bed at 7:00 and he was up from 10:30 till 2:00. I am beat. He has a stuffy nose and I tried to give him something for it but to no avail. The only way he actually ended up sleeping was cause Nathan suggested we put him in bed with us, which I thought would make it worse but actually helped him sleep a little. Poor little dude is all sniffly and I only hope I have the patience to deal with things today. Lack of sleep always makes me impatient, have to watch that! Nathan was gone by 4:40. So I know he'll be tired today too. I hope he flies ok today. He has been very frustrated with it.

Heehee

I love this picture because it pretty much epitomizes David Linus. See his reaction to touching the corn? :) I have lots of similar pictures of him, like one from a petting zoo where he is tip toing around so as not to step in the goat poo. :) He is such a funny little dude. I am afraid he is more type A than me!

Pumpkin Patch fun!

So we went to the pumpkin patch yesterday. We were actually a little disappointed. Due to the drought, the pumpkins were all tiny and some were kind of soft. They had a nice playground though for the kids to play on. We actually ended up just buying a few small ones and then went to the commissary yesterday afternoon for our big ones!