Winter Wonderland

WOW! I can't believe it is already mid December and there is so much that has already happened. We still have a ton of stuff to do and a ton of get togethers before Christmas.....Here is a little update what has been going on in our lives.......

I have a beautiful new niece, Molly Nicole, that was born on November 30. She is so precious! It so gave me "baby fever". These are the times that I am so, so sad that Brian and I aren't and can't have anymore. I absolutely love babies! There is nothing like a perfect little miracle to bring so much hope to you and your family.

David is growing like a weed, Ashleigh is really turning into a beautiful young lady (I cringe at the thought that she only has one and half years left of elementary school) and Katelyn is also becoming a beautiful young lady (she is going to be tall and skinny, definately not my genes).

Now for all the Christmas festivities to begin..........................

MORE TO BE THANKFUL FOR!

This week has flown by, or atleast for me it has! I am so thankful to have had a nice and quiet Thanksgiving! I have truly not been rushing and my life is peaceful! I am thankful that I have a family, my party of five! I have 3 absolutely beautiful children and a wonderful hubby who loves me and supports me! My husband and I both have good jobs with great salaries! I have the Lord in my heart and in my home! These are things I am thankful for! So many of my friends, family, and just random people are struggling today and trying to make ends meet. I pray that they will have what they need, when they need it. BE THANKFUL! THE LORD HAS TRULY BLESSED EACH & EVERYONE OF US WITH WHAT WE NEED, SO LETS BE THANKFUL FOR ALL WE DO HAVE!

Time for a New Moon

So, Paula and I went to the midnight movie to see New Moon. It was sooooooooo good & we had a great time! Taylor Laughtner is such a HOTTIE! Yes I know, he is only 17, he is only 17, he is only 17 (well atleast for a couple of more weeks)! I am sure I will see it atleast 2 more times before it is done at the theaters. If you have not read the books, which all of you know I highly suggest, then atleast GO SEE THE MOVIE!!!!! (:

Yesterday we went to the Rowlett Holiday Parade and David had to wear his firefighter outfit and of course, all the people at the parade and the people in the parade thought he was the cutest thing ever.

Now for the Holiday Season to begin! (:

Thankful

Thankful! We here this alot in November because of Thanksgiving! What are you truly thankful for? I am thankful for so much! I have 3 beautiful, healthy kids that are absolutely perfect! My husband who loves me unconditionally! My beautiful extended family! My little brother and sister in law! My sister and nephew! My sister in law, brother in law, and niece, Molly (Tara is due on 12/1)! My MeMe, who turned 80 this past weekend, I have been truly blessed to still have her in mine and my kids lives! Here are a couple of pics to share what I am thankful for!

My MeMe! 80 years old! LOVE HER!

My Beautiful Healthy girls!

My Beautiful, Healthy Son and my Wonderful Hubby!

My Cousins ( all 11 Grandkids)

My first & second CousinsThankful we are all still silly

Rushing, Rushing, Rushing...........I think it is time to SLOW DOWN

Do you, like myself, always feel like you are rushing all day? Get up, rush to get ready, rush to get the kids ready, rush to get them to school, rush to work, RUSH RUSH RUSH! I am so tired of rushing everywhere and anywhere! 4 years ago today my cousin, Dana, died of cancer and I know how fast that cancer rushed her life. As soon as she found out that she had cancer it seemed like she passed away within weeks. I know Dana would not be rushing, she would have slowed down and enjoyed all the little things in life. After today, no more rushing! I will stop and watch my kids draw a picture, let them read to me, let there be time for whatever they need me for! The laundry, housework, magazines, TV will all be there tomorrow, but will our kids?



In October 2004, a year exactly before Dana found out she had cancer, we were on a cruise with some of the women in our family. We had a blast! I still am in denial sometimes that she has passed. I feel so truly blessed to have gotten to spend that week with her, since we were the youngest of the bunch. (: Make sure that you don't rush, take the time and LIVE!

My Baby is 3 today! He started out so huge to begin with at 9 lbs, 8oz at 37 weeks when I had him! Look how much of a chunk he was!

He has definately stolen my heart! How can I not resist those beautiful blue eyes of his and his golden curls! He is a true little heartbreaker! I love him even if he has locked me out of the house, given me a black eye, and broken some of my favorite breakable things in my house! He is just so cute and there is nothing like him giving you a huge bear hug for no reason at all or randomly saying " I love you mommy" out of the blue. He has my heart!

2009 Family Photo Shoot

These are only a few of the pics taken by my sis in law at jjenningsphoto@blogspot.com. She is absolutely amazing! Now to start working on my Christmas cards!

David's 3rd Birthday

I can't believe my baby boy is going to be 3. It seems just like yesterday that I was huge and pregnant with him. I know, I know that is what every mom says about their kids, but it seems like time just goes faster and faster! We had a really good time and those of you that were invited and decided not to come truly missed a great time! My brother in law, Craig, stole the show by surprising David and dressing up like Batman. Craig helped David have a birthday party that he will never forget! Of course finding a egg free cake was so hard, but thanks to mammafrogscakes.com, we had a delicious Batman cake and David's day was perfect!

MY LOVE OF HALLOWEEN

My front entry table is so cute! My sign says the Witch's Inn. I made the spell book and it says "Mel's Spells". I also have a witches broom, shoes, socks, and hat. This is my absolute favorite part of my house right now and I absolutely love it! Halloween is my favorite holiday! Don't forget the black crows! LOVE IT!

Its Our Anniversary

October 8 marks mine and Brian's fourth wedding anniversary! WOOHOO! It has been a long road, but we are hanging in there! I fall in love with him more and more each and every day! Can't wait to see what he has planned for our weekend, well that is if we don't get sick with the flu from the kids! When we were dating Brian sang a song to me and though it was not a big deal, everytime I hear Lifehouse sing it, it means the world to me, especially the chorus " I'm falling even more in love with you........(:

Bathroom Remodel

We are in the midst of remodeling our master bath and it is turning out so pretty! I love antiques or anything vintage! Here are a few pics of what it look like now. Before there was ugly pink and blue wallpaper and wood cabinets. So far, what we have done is so cute! Enjoy!

Cabinet over the toilet. LOVE IT!

Vanity, used to be wood! I am loving the black!

Cute pic I found, it has 2 knob hooks on it.

scrapbook paper I framed

shillouette pics I found at an estate sale,add a little ribbon and perfect!!!

My Adorable Curtains! Make note of the chandeliers on them!

FALL

I absolutely love Fall! The weather was perfect today too and really was a beautiful first day of Fall! I was so excited to finally get my fall decorations up and can't wait to get the kids their Halloween costumes. After all Halloween, is my favorite holiday! My mantel turned out so stinking cute! GOTTA LOVE FALL!

MY ENTRYWAY TABLE

MY CUTE MANTLE

New Moon

I know, I know ya'll are thinking " great here goes Mel talking about all this Twilight crap again, she really has a problem." Yes I do! I seriously have an addiction actually! Brian got me the New Moon Audio Book so I would have something to listen to on my long drive to work and then back home. I have to say that it is so hard to get out of the car to go into work and vice versa at home. I have said it a million times and I am going to say it again, READ THE BOOKS! Recently two of my friends, Robbi and Paula, have read them and love them. They are a great way to escape reality for a few minutes each day. I am on countdown for November 20, for New Moon the movie. I can't wait to see the adaption of the book into film and especially, Taylor Laughtner with his shirt off ( as I say to myself, he is only 17, he is only 17) (: Anyways, just read them! I promise you won't be disappointed!

Boys will be Boys!

My In-Laws decided to buy David, well really I think it was for Brian, a nerf machine gun. As you can see from the pics below, it can cause alot of damage. I have to say that I did pelt Brian with a whole round of ammo in the face and it was quite satisfying. lol. David loves this thing and I can only hope that the batteries run out soon!

READY, AIM, FIRE........
AS YOU CAN SEE, DAVID IS LOVING IT!
THE MESS

Catching Up AGAIN!

I know, I know, it has been awhile! I have just been enjoying my 3 kids and I guess trying to enjoy life in general! Summer is over, Fall is here, school has started, and so have our busy lives! David will be 3 in a month, on October 19. I can't believe it! He has grown so fast and is such a big boy! Ashleigh made honor choir and I am so proud of her. She is so shy and I hope this will help her get over her little "shy" hump! Katelyn is just my sunshine! She starts back with brownies in a couple of weeks. They are all 3 growing like weeds.......Well atleast Katelyn and David are! Poor Ashleigh seems to have inherited my "short" genes. My sis in law, Tara, is pregnant and is due December 1. Her and Craig are having a girl and they are naming her Molly! I am so excited! I can't wait to spoil her rotten! Brian is loving being a fireman and just being a daddy! He gets to see the kids alot more, sometimes maybe to much, and it is nice to have him home more! He has become quite the Mr.Mom! (: I am good, still working everyday trying to stay sane. Here are a couple of new pics of the kids............Enjoy~! The girls pics were taken by my sis in law Jennifer Jennings photography! She is awesome! To view some of her other pics go to her blog here: jjenningsphoto.blogspot.com

Catching up....

Hello All! To catch everyone up......we are all doing really good! Brian is in a station in Irving...firestation # 7 to be exact. He is loving it! I am loving him being home more now! The kids have spent the first half of the summer at Wetzone. We have been spending alot of time just enjoying each other, good friends, and family! My bro in law and sis in law are adding a new addition to our family, a little girl, woohoo! I am so excited.......They are due in early December. So far the most exciting thing we have done this summer is seeing The Jonas Brothers, yes I know, ya'll are thinking "AGAIN?" Yes again....but it was worth it because Miley Cyrus surprised us all and performed a song with Nick from the new album.............I think Robbi and I were more starstruck than the girls! lol. Here are a couple of pics from visiting the fire station..........ENJOY!

Been Awhile

I know it has been awhile. WHEW, with 3 kids and a husband in fireschool, I am lucky I have time to go to the bathroom! Here are a couple of new frames I have done! If you are interested in me making one for you, just send me an email at PMP508@MSN.COM, ENJOY!