My little boy is 3

I can't believe 3 years have flown by so quickly! The time goes by too fast, no matter how hard I try to savor each moment with you. Each and every day you make me laugh, you've inherited our dry sense of humor already and when you do or say something, then say "ha, ha" we can't help but giggle at you, then you get on us that it isn't funny. As much as we were worried when you stopped talking, now you seem to always have words ready, many of which surprise us that you can even say them, let alone understand them! We've made our usual trips to PA, NJ, FL and Va to see family and friends, and you also got to go to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure this year. You finally love the beach and pool. You have a fascination with Cowboys, Pirates, and Ninjas. There's still a love for motorcycles and airplanes, Daddy takes you around the yard on the motorcycle each time he starts it up, and we are currently planning a flight for you and brother with a friend. You've fallen for superheros, your favorites seems to be Spiderman and Iron Man. You're so lovable, hugs and kisses all the time, and I melt each time you say "I love you." I'm going to file each and every one of those away for in a short time you will become embarrassed to be affectionate. You love puzzles and books, which hopefully will stick forever. You're our little daredevil, trying to ride bikes down slides or climbing onto anything. Dr Nu tells me she doesn't want to hear any complaints from parents with smart kids, or stubborn ones, that it will get you far, which is of course what we all hope for you! I hope you've had a wonderful year, as wonderful as you've made this one for us! As much as we miss the baby that you were, and we enjoy you each and every day of our little boy, we also look forward to all that is to come. We love you past the stars and back, more than you can every imagine!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hope you all enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday! Stuff yourselves and watch some football (and you better root for Dallas for me!)Take some time to think about all that you have, give thanks for all the little things, and for just once today, block out any complaints that might creep up!We all have so much to be thankful for! But still, take a little time to say a prayer, or send positive thoughts, or make a wish (whatever strikes your fancy or beliefs) to someone who may not be as blessed...
Love - Kat

Wacky Wednesday

A funny for those of us filling ourselves on turkey and pigskins tomorrow!

The pro football team had just finished their daily practice session when a large turkey came strutting onto the field. While the players gazed in amazement, the turkey walked up to the head coach and demanded a tryout. Everyone stared in silence as the turkey caught pass after pass and ran right through the defensive line. When the turkey returned to the sidelines, the coach shouted, "You're terrific!!! Sign up for the season, and I'll see to it that you get a huge bonus." "Forget the bonus," the turkey said, "All I want to know is, does the season go past Thanksgiving Day?"

What I'm thankful for

- My family *I know, its true, you don't HAVE to put up with me anymore, we're all over 18 now, we're not going to get in trouble with our parents for being mean anymore.
- My friends *You guys really don't have to put up with me, there's no blood ties, you don't have to be nice to me, and you're all more than nice, pulling my sorry butt up when I'm playing my own violin, making me laugh when I need it most, hearing my droning nonsense, etc.
- My husband *I don't even think I could put into words all the things that I love and appreciate about you, and that's the sad thing b/c they really do need to be verbalized!
- My boys *I don't think you 2 will even comprehend just how much I've depended on your presences. People always think that through life parents carry the children, but just knowing that you guys are in my life has brought me through so much.
- My coworkers *I love the people I work with, there's no doubt you all make the day so pleasant. There's not 1 day, no matter what has happened, that I haven't had at least 1 laugh! most of you can count yourself in this column but also in the 2nd one, so know, that even though I get paid to be around you, I'd still want to be even if not!

I'm also thankful that I have a roof over my head, heat (and air conditioning), running water, a soft bed, electricity, vehicles that run, lower gas prices, family to visit in other states, a full closet, medical coverage, good health, and all the other things in my life that daily I might take for granted.

Now I need a weekend from our weekend

We had a great time this weekend. I only got 1 pic from Coco's, so if anyone else got more please send them to me! Friday night we went directly to the pool at the hotel, Saturday we did the party then came back and did Old Time Photos, then Winterfest of Lights. It was great spending time with friends (though I wish I had more time!) and family! It was a great way to bring in the holidays and I thank you all for spending time with us!

Here's a link to all of my pics on facebook, I also posted them on Myspace: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=62301&l=0b69f&id=718801160

Our weekend to come

We're going to wear JJ out this weekend! And this isn't including him playing with his cousins as well! Can you see why I'm so excited!? And of course, being near the outlet's, momma's getting a new pair of shoes that she has her eyes on as well ;)
http://cocosfunhouse.com/index.php
http://www.fskfamily.com/pool/
http://www.atlanticbreezes.com/iwinterfest/winterfestpics.htm
http://www.oldtimephotos.com/flash/index.html

It's Thursday....

2 more days, YAH! Can't wait to see so many of you, things have been so busy, I miss everyone!

Elfster request from my JM Secret Santa

Oooh, now I'm curious and excited! Hope these all work for you!

White stuff

Nope, there's none outside! They weren't calling for it in out part of MD anyway, but I was still very happy to wake up and not have the ground be white!

A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water. Carl Reiner

This weekend

I'm so looking forward to this weekend, not only b/c of JJ's birthday party (which will be a lot of fun with being able to get together with friends) but also b/c my fav cousins are coming down and we have some fun activities planned for the kiddies in OC. I don't want the week to go by quickly, time flies quick enough as it is, I know better now than to wish the time away, but I'm still excited about seeing everyone. It's a great way to start out the holiday season!!!

Bad luck?

John says if it weren't for bad luck we wouldn't have any luck at all.

2 weeks ago it was something with the van, before that a light in the Xterra, now the power steering went up in the Jeep. John has been working on it since 10am this morning, bad parts having to go back has slowed him down considerably. Oh, and let's not forget right now the Taurus has the engine sitting on the ground while a new one is being put in. Oh, and he told me a light blew in the van.

Yep, we have 4 vehicles. Doesn't sound like bad luck at all, huh. We've been lucky to get good deals on 2 used vehicles in the past couple of years, 1 of which owes us nothing from what its already been driven by us. We're lucky that when 1 goes up we have another one to drive until its fixed. We're lucky that we have a friend who will work on things with John for a little money. We're lucky that John himself is mechanically inclined and can do little things himself.

I think an adjustment needs to be made (I'll give him some leeway, he was just frustrated, and at least he said it with humor in his voice.)

Foto Friday

I love this pic b/c I managed to catch JJ before he saw the camera, just enjoying himself. The next picture I took he has his maniacal smile going, which of course is still cute.

I wonder if this is what they meant when the term "Saltwater Cowboy" was made up for those of us on the Shore. Guess right now if he picked up his red guitar he'd have more in common with that singing cowboy on the streets of NY huh...... (yes, I know the nickname.)

Huh, its the middle of November?

I'm having such a hard time keeping up with the days, I'm putting down yesterday, tomorrow, and if I'm lucky the right one. By the time I get used to today, its gone!

Wacky Wednesday

Is anyone else hating the cold already? What's up with this weather, November have been so nice the past few years, but this one has me worried we're set for a bad winter! I'm not made for the cold, not enough natural insulation!

Happy Veteran's Day!

To my hubby, my Dad, my brother (even though you're a lifer!), my brother-in-law, my uncles, my cousins, my nephews, and all the other military men & women out there who deserve our deepest gratitude! I hope you all get to enjoy your day, and anyone reading this, thank those you know that are serving or have served - and if you happen to have today off, be especially thankful ;)

Movies

Everyone said the Indiana Jones & The Crystal Skulls was a let down. I was setting myself up not to be disappointed, but we liked it! I thought it was a cool twist! And after knowing a little of the myth behind the Crystal Skulls made it more interesting! Gonna have to add that to the list to get my Dad as well!

Late (like all else) Foto Friday

Here's our ham, cheesing it up! You'd swear in some of the pics he's angry, trying to scare someone, or doing his favorite superhero of the day impression. But nope, its the way he says "cheese." I hope we can get him to just smile before he hits school, otherwise we're going to have some great laughs (and some future blackmail) over his yearly pictures!

Late Wacky Wednesday

I totally missed this last week and I'm late this week, too much going on! But, this is in honor of JJ who for some reason decided to tell me that the crocodile bit him Monday. You're guess is as good as mine as to what he meant!

push more buttons?

As soon as we got in the truck this morning JJ asked if we were going to go push buttons b/c he wanted more stickers. Last night he "cast" my ballot for me and thought it was so much fun. Hope he stays interested!

I type too much....

I didn't realize it until someone pointed it out to me b/c they couldn't type at my computer, but I've worn away a good # of the letters off my keyboard. It's not normally something I look at a lot, but now taking notice of it, its kinda funny looking!

Time change

I know I'm not the only one this screws with, at least this is much easier to take than the spring forward! But coming home with the dark is gonna be a downer! If it "saved" money to push it back, how bout we don't do it at all? The farmers can get up at a different time right, why do the rest of us have to?

Another work pic

Here's my "office mates" yesterday. Guess Sarah Palin also likes animals, maybe she should put that on her platform....