An "I need my Mommy" day

The past 4 days Landen has been feeling not quite himself. He got 4 shots last thursday and they said he had a sinus infection. They put him on antibiotics and it still doesn't seem like it's helping much. He just follows me around the house and crys. The good thing is that he wants to cuddle a lot more--trying to take advantage of it instead of getting frustrated that I can't get anything done! Here's some pics I got of me and the boys.

Love this one--even though it's slightly blurry.
Contemplating taking another photography class--I'll be on the waiting list, but maybe I'll get in the June class. Would be soooo cool. Anyone want to do it with me??

Life as I know it.

A big thank you to my friend Sabrina--she made my day by posting some "cold, hard, truths" about herself. Really made me realize that we are all not perfect. That we're all so much alike. So I'm doing it as well. Here's some embarrassing, oh, so imperfect things about me:

* I haven't cleaned my bathroom in 10 days.
* My children have eaten Marshmallow Mateys for breakfast and lunch the past week.
* My bed is never made.
* I constantly compare myself to everyone.
* I don't eat my vegetables.
* I allow my children to watch hours of television.
* I still have a package of bacon in my fridge that's been in there for a month and a half.
* Logan learned the word "crap" from me. Classy, I know.
* I'm lucky if I'm dressed by noon.
* I never remember birthdays.

I bet you feel better about yourself now. haha. Thanks for letting me admit that I'm not perfect!

Who's up for it??

Pay it Forward

the rules
1. Be one of the first three (3) bloggers to leave a comment on this post, which then entitles you to a handmade item from me.
2. Winners, you must post this challenge on your blog, meaning that you will Pay It Forward, creating a handmade gift for the first 3 bloggers who leave a comment on YOUR post about this giveaway!
3. The gift that you send to your three Friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember: It’s the Spirit and the Thought That Count!
4. When you receive your gift, please feel free to blog about it!! If you are not one of the Top Three Commenters on this post, you can still play along. Post it on your blog; start your own Pay It Forward chain, and encourage your blogging friends to do the same!I will need your address if you are one of the first three bloggers.
hurry and leave one of the first comments!
who doesn't want a rockin' handmade goodie?!

Giant Goose Eggs

And feeling like a horrible mother.

Landen seems to always fall and hit his head right on the corner of the door or a cupboard every day. Not kidding. The kid is a human magnet for giant goose eggs. And it's not just him either--Logan got a black eye this past week when he ran to jump on our banana chair and slammed his face into the wood frame. Yea, the chair won that fight. Here's a wonderful picture of Landen's fall this evening-- right into the kitchen cupboards. Isn't it lovely?? Poor kid. It's gotta just be throbbing!!
I got a ton of pictures while my mom and sister were here for a visit--hence the no posts for a LONG time. Bad blogger. Here's a couple fun ones I got of Kels and Jalie--we did a little photoshoot--they turned out cute!

Crazy haired girly!! Look at her! Brandon calls her Crazy Hair McGee
So now back to the normal everyday life. Sigh. Time to start working off the 10 lbs I put on eating and eating and eating!! But that's part of the fun huh?? I'll miss ya Mom and Kels--it was so fun having you here!!

It's official...

He's 1!

We had a fun little family party last night--I think everyone had a good time. I know Landen did! Lots of cake and presents for the little one. Even Logan got a present. I was surprised at how well he did, seeing as how it's his first "sibling" birthday. I thought he would have a lot of jealousy, but he enjoyed giving Landen presents and playing with the balloons.

Here's some pictures from the night:

Red, yellow, blue

The colors of the balloons I just got done putting up! Landen's first birthday is tomorrow. I can't believe how fast time has gone--and that he's already a year old! Hopefully I only shed a few tears tomorrow and don't go crazy running around getting everything ready for his little party. I hope he likes the fun 3D Bear cake I made for him--I'll get a picture of it when I'm done!

Here's some fun pictures from the past week:

The horrible snow that wont go away:


My awesome DI Find-- I know it's been around for a while, but I've never read it and I'm LOVING it!

Spent a lot of time at nights this last week getting some scrappy projects done.

Logan discovered Playhouse Disney and PBS Kids--can't get him off the computer!

Brandon is being true to his goal and making 2 meals a month--this is what he made last week, pizza!! Even thought the bottom was burned--the top still tasted good! Don't worry honey--it happens to the best of us!

Off to get some sleep for the night--so I can' have the energy I need for tomorrow!!

Going Crazy

Literally.

This past week has flown by so fast. I've had a bunch of projects due for the companies I work for, taught a card class at the elementary school on Wednesday, had a birthday party, a super bowl party and two play dates.

And to top it all off--Landen started walking all over the place. Now the boys are tag teaming who destroys the house. Who knew that boys would be sooooo wild at such a young age. Everyone looks at me like, "that little guy can't do much harm"-- I beg to differ. This morning, he somehow pulled all the DVD's off the shelves and knocked a stack of them onto his head and then came running to me for some sympathy. I'm finding my pots and pans all over the house, I've caught him with his hands in the toilet three times today and we had to tape down the light switch in his room so he doesn't turn it on in the middle of the night and wake up Logan. yea, this kid is TROUBLE. But a pretty darn cute Trouble! Here's some pictures of our past week:

Aack!! He's walking--Brandon says it looks a little freaky because Landen is so short. haha

Brandon and Logan's nightly talk

The Super Bowl at our house--like my 70's action? Cool.

The day Brandon tried to bribe me with $1.68 to clean out the fridge. I still did it--oh, what will I buy??? Three Scotty's cones should do the trick!

Logan had his shirt on backwards for the good part of Friday because the tag was itching him. Don't ask me how that made it better.

TROUBLE

That's our week in a nutshell--I'll try to do better at blogging this week!