Summmmertime, and the livins easy......

and crazy and hectic, yet fun .....................and relaxing. (I think.)


No real places to be, so to speak, yet trying to get everywhere and anywhere. This summer has been FAST!! I've been so bogged down that I haven't had time to blog. Haven't had time to pick up my house often, let alone blog. But it has been a fun one. One that I am sad to see come to an end but, am glad at the same time, that routine and daily "regular" life will be back in the swing of things soon.

Here is a peek and what we've been doing and where we've been. (when I had a camera in hand)

Boo Boo in Lake Arrowhead
Bubbas at Disneyland


Winning dumbo


and riding rides

Talking with Mr. Potato head

Visiting with my family ...............

and celebrating birthdays

and being on scavenger hunts

First black eye, or owie to speak of.

Meeting up with out of town friends..........

and trying to take a picture of 5 kids under 7.

Visiting the circus Seeing tigers

and elephants

and crazy stunts.

There are 7 motorcycle riders in that sphere. 7. s.e.v.e.n. Whoa!

It's been tiring for them. (or maybe just me)

What can I say?? It's been a crazy summer!! But we've had FUN!!

It's a..............

as if it hasn't taken me long enough to post and made you all hold out forever, we are thrilled!!

I'm sure most of you already know thru other means, facebook, email, irl, face to face coversation, but if you haven't, and don't know yet, wait no longer.

After 2 boys, it's time to get some estrogen in this house and add some pink!! Though I would be thrilled if another boy was coming into the house, with a girl coming, it's time to pull out the bows, and ribbons, fluff, and puff and all that fun jazz. I'm already dreaming about her room and closet. {How sad huh??} But that will be at another time and place. For now, just relish on this tid bit of information.

I will try to be more informative and up to date, but as summer is in full effect here, I don't see much time on my hands. We still have another month so I am going to enjoy it while I can, because I know as much as I want some place for my older one to have to go to everyday, not having to get up at a certain time and be somewhere is very nice too!

Enjoy your summer as it will end soon. We've had a good one so far and done some fun stuff, I'm just really behind on...........well everything. It's sooo not like me. I'll try to be better.

We did find out!!

But I had to wait for my husband to tell his parents. He sometimes takes awhile. I was also deciding if I wanted to do something neat or special to "annouce" it. I just don't have the time:0(
He did that last night, tell them, so now I can share, I'm just looking for the "perfect" prize to go with the gender winner. I'm still looking..............



The sonogram pictures, now that I look at them, are not good at all compared to what we saw on the TV screen. They are just confusing and don't look one way or another, So I'm not going to post them, but half of you were correct.


to be continued..............

I don't think I can wait any longer........

to find out the gender of this baby. I called to see if they have any appointments available. It's worth the 20 bucks to me to find out, so I can plan out the rooms, moving of people's things, whatever needs to be done. I also want to know if I keep all of my baby's clothes, or if it's time to ditch them. We just don't have enough room for all the "Stuff". And I have a problem with stuff. Babies=stuff and 2 babies- Oy!

Soooo.............I'll do a little poll.
If you want to make a guess of pink or blue, just leave a comment of your guess and why you think it's that. If you don't care, or it doesn't matter to you, you can put that too!

If it helps in your guessing abilites, my cravings have been pretty much the same as my other two kids. I DO eat more sweets being pregnant than before, but I don't know if that makes a difference.
I was 32 when we concieved and it was in March. Some people like me, use the chinese predicator calendar. So make your guesses and those that guess the right gender, I'll put in a pot and draw a winner for something blue, or pink.
If I can get an appointment, on Friday I will tell you the gender and who was right so far.
Hope you're enjoying summer. Our just being and so far so good!!

Pictures from Hawaii from the Masher

Thought I would share some pictures that John had up on his facebook page so all who donated could see what a great time he is having. As of a few days ago, things were going great, he was more tired some days, but I think that's expected and he has been seizure free!! Wonderful news.


I will just post the pictures and say THANK YOU again, to all of those who have helped John and his family get to Hawaii. I recieved a note from Chris {John's mom} and it was very kind, appreciative, and thoughtful. I just want to pass along those vibes to you all.
~Loves.

Ebay link for mixer.... ends tomorrow

I totally forgot to post this before I left. Too much on the mind, too many things to do but it ends tomorrow, and so spread the word if you want/need a new mixer or want to help a great cause!


http://cgi.ebay.com/KITCHENAID-MIXER-NEW-4-1-2-QUART-JOHN-MASH-MASHER-FUND-/350371061680?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item5193be1fb0

2500!! Can you believe it???

That is what our {me and my SIL's} grand total was. Isn't it amazing?? I think it is. I am really happy. We had 1800 given buy some very GENEROUS donors and we are so thankful, as I am sure the family is.

1,000 was taken to them on Sunday, and the other 1500 will be taken over to John's grandmother's today. I am just pleased and grining from ear to ear. What a difference that will make in getting them to Hawaii, (if it's used for tickets) or allowing them to do some fun things, buy some cool things, or eat some yummy food! Thank you to all who opened your hearts and wallets.

And you know what's even better??? The winner of the mixer,

Denise Brown, has been generous enough to tell me to put it up for auction, {as many of you had said as well} and so I will be listing the kitchen aid mixer on Ebay in the next few hours. Please go and check it out and bid!! Let's raise some more moolah for this family!!
I will put up a link as soon as I can get it listed.