December 21, 2008
Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the house
Projects waited to be finished by one Momma Mouse!
Our stockings are hung by our chimney with flair,
We're hoping dear Santa will soon hurry there.
The children are busy cleaning under their beds,
While visions of dancing swirl around in their heads.
And Momma in her "Ice Cast" and Dad in his cap,
Are hoping to settle in for a long winter's nap!
When out in the kitchen there arose such a clatter,
We spring from our bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the pantry Mom flys like a flash,
Tore open the cupboards, and found the flour stash.
The moon shows the puddles of fresh fallen rain,
To empty the trash for Dad is a pain!
When what to our wondering eyes should appear,
A little small Beastie in her jammies so dear.
With her rhino in hand, so stuffed and quite limp,
She's really quite glad it isn't a chimp!
More rapid than email this little Beast claimed
As she dialed phone numbers, and shouted their names!
Now Caleb, and Holly, and sweet Baby Jack,
On Britni, and Cooper, One Cymbre and Dad.
To Shyla and Russell, and friends we adore
We rush to send presents, we rush out the door!
As cookies lay cooling, the children walk by
But Momma is watching with her bright eagle eye!
So out of the kitchen, the little girls go,
With some TV to watch, and some raw cookie dough!
And then in a twinkling, they hear from outside
Daddy's home from his office, in his car he did ride!
Mom's cleaning the kitchen, and was turning around,
Then suddenly through the backdoor Daddy did bound!
The cards on the table with needs to address,
Just add to this Momma Mouses' pre-Christmas stress!
A bundle of packages just waiting for wrap,
Remind Momma Mouse, it's time for a nap!
The lights how they twinkle, the ribbons how merry!
Kids cheeks are like roses, with noses like cherries!
Dad's droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard on his chin isn't quite white as snow!
The Christmas jars wait for us to deliver,
Watch out, that back gate just might give you a sliver!
The tree is all up, and yes, decorated
Dad thinks this holiday could be well overrated!
Some gifts are all wrapped, and placed under the tree
Cooper sifts and sorts thru them on her pinching spree!
A wink of Mom's eye, and a twist of her head
Soon lets Dad know, he has nothing to dread!
She speaks not a word, but goes straight to her work,
And finishes the baking, then turns with a jerk!
And laying her scissors aside of her nose,
Back to the sewing machine, our tired Mom goes!
She springs to her chair, and sews up a storm,
To Dad who is sleeping, Mom's sewing's the norm!
But we hear Dad exclaim, as he lays down his head,
It's late all you kids, now just go to BED!
DONE FINALLY!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
A Funny Cooper Story!
December 11, 2008
OK, here's a really funny story about Cooper!
We were finishing up making some of our peanut butter bars in jars for friends and church people and teachers tonight. We had flour, sugar, chocolate chips, and brown sugar all over the kitchen. We put all the left overs in bags to use when I buy some more jars, and Cooper was finishing wiping off the counters. She went to wash out the sink, and started to pick up the little sprayer thing. Just how she picked it up, she sprayed herself right in the face!! It was so funny, she got this dumb look on her face, I got wet standing across the kitchen writing on the labels for the jars. Cooper just started laughing, then Cymbre was laughing really hard, and I could just picture Shyla rolling on the floor laughing so hard and Russell and Caleb just harrassing her and laughing. IT WAS REALLY FUNNY!!
Bye
OK, here's a really funny story about Cooper!
We were finishing up making some of our peanut butter bars in jars for friends and church people and teachers tonight. We had flour, sugar, chocolate chips, and brown sugar all over the kitchen. We put all the left overs in bags to use when I buy some more jars, and Cooper was finishing wiping off the counters. She went to wash out the sink, and started to pick up the little sprayer thing. Just how she picked it up, she sprayed herself right in the face!! It was so funny, she got this dumb look on her face, I got wet standing across the kitchen writing on the labels for the jars. Cooper just started laughing, then Cymbre was laughing really hard, and I could just picture Shyla rolling on the floor laughing so hard and Russell and Caleb just harrassing her and laughing. IT WAS REALLY FUNNY!!
Bye
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Snow In Houston
December 10, 2008
Yes, it's snowing in Houston! Just as I went to pick up Cymbre from school it started to snow. It has stopped for now, but they say we could get more tonight.....hopefully not to much since this place doesn't know what a snow plow is. And where is that scrapper for the van?
Yes, it's snowing in Houston! Just as I went to pick up Cymbre from school it started to snow. It has stopped for now, but they say we could get more tonight.....hopefully not to much since this place doesn't know what a snow plow is. And where is that scrapper for the van?
Just push the play button to view the video.
Cymbre's Bed In The Kitchen!
December 10, 2008
For the past two nights, Cymbre and Mom have slept on the kitchen floor in her house....she has bronchitis AGAIN, and spends the evening and night coughing CONSTANTLY!! So, I built a steam tent out of bed sheets and beach towels. Dad rigged up the vaporizer on the floor by the bar stools which are holding the sheets taller than the table. Then she gets in her bean bag chair, propped up with pillows. I put two couch cushions just outside the sheets, and stick my head into the tent to snuggle her. I lay there with my ice pack on my foot, and propped on pillows and rub her chest or arm to help her relax and get to sleep.....then I wake up at some point and move to the couch. I told Dr. Ermac, I really don't like sleeping on the kitchen floor, so he better get her fixed.
An architectual marvel, if I do say so myself!
I think the flooring leaves a bit to be desired though, it isn't very soft for sleeping.
The sicky herself.
A morning used look!
For the past two nights, Cymbre and Mom have slept on the kitchen floor in her house....she has bronchitis AGAIN, and spends the evening and night coughing CONSTANTLY!! So, I built a steam tent out of bed sheets and beach towels. Dad rigged up the vaporizer on the floor by the bar stools which are holding the sheets taller than the table. Then she gets in her bean bag chair, propped up with pillows. I put two couch cushions just outside the sheets, and stick my head into the tent to snuggle her. I lay there with my ice pack on my foot, and propped on pillows and rub her chest or arm to help her relax and get to sleep.....then I wake up at some point and move to the couch. I told Dr. Ermac, I really don't like sleeping on the kitchen floor, so he better get her fixed.
An architectual marvel, if I do say so myself!
I think the flooring leaves a bit to be desired though, it isn't very soft for sleeping.
The sicky herself.
A morning used look!Snow in Houston! Read on.
Gingerbread Houses
December 10, 2008
We made these Gingerbread Houses for Family Home Evening this week.....then we signed up at the bakery to learn how you're really supposed to do it. We are waiting for Sissy to get here to go to class with us. Then we should have a really fancy one!
Cooper's finished house
Cymbre's finished house.
Mom does the frosting.
A work in progress.
First steps, get the house to stand up.
We made these Gingerbread Houses for Family Home Evening this week.....then we signed up at the bakery to learn how you're really supposed to do it. We are waiting for Sissy to get here to go to class with us. Then we should have a really fancy one!
Cooper's finished house
Cymbre's finished house.
Mom does the frosting.
A work in progress.
First steps, get the house to stand up.
Now on to Cymbre's bed in the kitchen.
Cooper's Tie Tying Lesson
December 10, 2008
If you really want to confuse Dad, just ask him to teach you how to tie a tie. He tried from behind, but he couldn't do it, and now he says she needs to talk to Caleb because Caleb ties a full windsor knot, and Dad doesn't. Guess she needs her big brother!
Cooper needs to learn to tie a tie because all the football players have to wear them on game days, and their Dad's tie them for them before they go to school. They are dumb enough to totally untie them for PE, and then they go around looking for girls who know how to tie them. Cooper isn't dumb, she knows the entire team, so she learned how to tie a tie. Now the Assistant Principal man won't have to do all of them this week!
If you really want to confuse Dad, just ask him to teach you how to tie a tie. He tried from behind, but he couldn't do it, and now he says she needs to talk to Caleb because Caleb ties a full windsor knot, and Dad doesn't. Guess she needs her big brother!
Cooper needs to learn to tie a tie because all the football players have to wear them on game days, and their Dad's tie them for them before they go to school. They are dumb enough to totally untie them for PE, and then they go around looking for girls who know how to tie them. Cooper isn't dumb, she knows the entire team, so she learned how to tie a tie. Now the Assistant Principal man won't have to do all of them this week!
More Christmas Set Up Pics
December 10, 2008
There's the Christmas mess culprut now!
My new snowman cookie jar! HaHa Shyla!
Decorated Cymbre!
The finished tree. And Dad's Elbow!
Now for Cooper's Tie Tying lesson.
There's the Christmas mess culprut now!
My new snowman cookie jar! HaHa Shyla!
Decorated Cymbre!
The finished tree. And Dad's Elbow!Now for Cooper's Tie Tying lesson.
Setting Up Christmas
December 10, 2008
My new centerpiece this year....it sits on the kitchen table on the lazy susan.
All the Christmas stuff to set up.
Decorating the tree....this was all Britni's idea. She wanted to set up the Nativity set, which led to all kinds of other things getting set up. She'll be here to take it down right after Christmas too.
Starting the tree....Dad's least favorite job....at least it's a prelit tree. He doesn't wrestle lights anymore!
My new centerpiece this year....it sits on the kitchen table on the lazy susan.
All the Christmas stuff to set up.
Decorating the tree....this was all Britni's idea. She wanted to set up the Nativity set, which led to all kinds of other things getting set up. She'll be here to take it down right after Christmas too.
Starting the tree....Dad's least favorite job....at least it's a prelit tree. He doesn't wrestle lights anymore!
More pics on the next blog.
Thanksgiving
December 10, 2008
Here's Thanksgiving Photos. I spend all day cooking, and it's over in 20 minutes!
Serving the Stuffing.
Getting ready to eat.
Let's see what's next....getting ready for Christmas.
Here's Thanksgiving Photos. I spend all day cooking, and it's over in 20 minutes!
Serving the Stuffing.
Getting ready to eat.
Let's see what's next....getting ready for Christmas.
Dad's Birthday
December 10, 2008
I know, it's a bit late, but here's Dad's birthday anyway.
Here's the shirt Mom got Dad.
I know, it's a bit late, but here's Dad's birthday anyway.
Here's the shirt Mom got Dad.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Tagged!
December, 8, 2008
OK, Caleb tagged me:
1.What color is your tooth brush? Hot Pink
2. What were you doing 45 minutes ago? Watching Boston Legal
3. What is your favorite candy bar? PayDay
4. Have you ever been to a strip club? No
5. What is the last thing you said aloud? "What is the last thing you said outloud?"
6. What is the best ice cream flavor? Mint Chocolate Chip
7. What is the last thing you had to drink? Orange Pineapple juice
8. What are you wearing right now? My nighty, Duh!
9. What was the last thing you ate? Nachos
10. Have you bought any new clothing items this week? No
11. When was the last time you ran? Before I broke my foot!
12. Who was the last person to send you a message/comment on your blog?
13. Do you take vitamins daily? Yes
14. Do you go to church every Sunday? Yes, depending on my footl.
15. Do you have a tan? No, I don't do the sun thing.
16. Do you like Chinese food over pizza? No
17. Do you drink soda with a straw? Only at a fast food place
18. What does your last text message say? I don't text.
19. Are you someones best friend? Yes
20. What are you doing tomorrow? Going shopping for stocking stuffers, and Russell's last Christmas present.
21. Where is your dad? In Denver, Colorado
22. Look to your left, what do you see? Cooper sitting on Dad's desk
23. What color is your favorite pair of shoes? Black or Hot Pink
24. Do you use chap stick? Constantly, many kinds
25. Whats your favorite thing to do in your free time? Sew, but NOT cut out.
26. Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru? It depends.
27. Do you have a dog? Just Cooper's Lucky Dogs
28. Last guy you talked on the phone with? Gravity Guy
29. Last girl you talked on the phone with? Grandma
30. Any fun vacation plans soon? Yes, To Tap Class In January to Raleigh, North Carolina
31. Do you dye your hair? No, just highlights sometimes
32. Can you say the alphabet backwards? Yes, if it's wrtten down, or I have time to think about it.
33. Do you have a maid service clean your house? No, that's what kids are for.
34. Are you jealous of anyone? No
35. Do you love anyone? Yes
36. Do any of your friends have children? Yes, most of them
37. Do you use the word "hello" daily? Yes
38. Do you like cats? Can't stand them
39. Have you ever been to six flags? Yes
40. How did you get your worse scar? Having my son by C-Section
41. What is your favorite smell? Red Door Parfume
42. What is the last DVD you watched? Grey's Anatomy, Full House
43. Have you ever been to Disney World? yes
44. What is your favorite number? 15
45. Do you toast your pop tarts? Yes
46. Have you ever waited tables? Just at church parties
47. Where did you have your first kiss? Sadie Hawkins dance in High School. When I got married to my date.
48. What should you be doing? Sewing Costumes, Sewing PJ pants, Kissing Dad
49. Do you enjoy wasting time blogging? Yes, sometimes
50. Who do you want to tag? Russell, Britni, Debbie Thompson
Now that I did this thing, there isn't time to do the pictures, so will do them another day.
Mom
OK, Caleb tagged me:
1.What color is your tooth brush? Hot Pink
2. What were you doing 45 minutes ago? Watching Boston Legal
3. What is your favorite candy bar? PayDay
4. Have you ever been to a strip club? No
5. What is the last thing you said aloud? "What is the last thing you said outloud?"
6. What is the best ice cream flavor? Mint Chocolate Chip
7. What is the last thing you had to drink? Orange Pineapple juice
8. What are you wearing right now? My nighty, Duh!
9. What was the last thing you ate? Nachos
10. Have you bought any new clothing items this week? No
11. When was the last time you ran? Before I broke my foot!
12. Who was the last person to send you a message/comment on your blog?
13. Do you take vitamins daily? Yes
14. Do you go to church every Sunday? Yes, depending on my footl.
15. Do you have a tan? No, I don't do the sun thing.
16. Do you like Chinese food over pizza? No
17. Do you drink soda with a straw? Only at a fast food place
18. What does your last text message say? I don't text.
19. Are you someones best friend? Yes
20. What are you doing tomorrow? Going shopping for stocking stuffers, and Russell's last Christmas present.
21. Where is your dad? In Denver, Colorado
22. Look to your left, what do you see? Cooper sitting on Dad's desk
23. What color is your favorite pair of shoes? Black or Hot Pink
24. Do you use chap stick? Constantly, many kinds
25. Whats your favorite thing to do in your free time? Sew, but NOT cut out.
26. Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru? It depends.
27. Do you have a dog? Just Cooper's Lucky Dogs
28. Last guy you talked on the phone with? Gravity Guy
29. Last girl you talked on the phone with? Grandma
30. Any fun vacation plans soon? Yes, To Tap Class In January to Raleigh, North Carolina
31. Do you dye your hair? No, just highlights sometimes
32. Can you say the alphabet backwards? Yes, if it's wrtten down, or I have time to think about it.
33. Do you have a maid service clean your house? No, that's what kids are for.
34. Are you jealous of anyone? No
35. Do you love anyone? Yes
36. Do any of your friends have children? Yes, most of them
37. Do you use the word "hello" daily? Yes
38. Do you like cats? Can't stand them
39. Have you ever been to six flags? Yes
40. How did you get your worse scar? Having my son by C-Section
41. What is your favorite smell? Red Door Parfume
42. What is the last DVD you watched? Grey's Anatomy, Full House
43. Have you ever been to Disney World? yes
44. What is your favorite number? 15
45. Do you toast your pop tarts? Yes
46. Have you ever waited tables? Just at church parties
47. Where did you have your first kiss? Sadie Hawkins dance in High School. When I got married to my date.
48. What should you be doing? Sewing Costumes, Sewing PJ pants, Kissing Dad
49. Do you enjoy wasting time blogging? Yes, sometimes
50. Who do you want to tag? Russell, Britni, Debbie Thompson
Now that I did this thing, there isn't time to do the pictures, so will do them another day.
Mom
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