1. Jason earned his black belt a week ago and was awarded it on Friday night. 2. Ryan and Daddy on Friday night. 3. Lincoln thinks he is a chiuawa lap dog. He had a vet check up on Friday and weighed in at 59 pounds. Lap dog? I think not. 4. Zachary strapped down, the only way he will behave. And there is food store in his cheeks.
I jumped into today's housework head on and am relieved that it is done. I can relax easier when the house is not in a state of chaos and to top it off, both babies are sleeping. So I have some down time to get online and shower. We have to head over to Harbison today for some recreational shopping. I am currently on hold, and have been for 6 minutes 20 seconds, with a shoe store looking for a specific size and color. Make that 7 minutes, now I am hanging up. Happy Saturday ; ) Hugs, Momma Dake
This year I have read 36 novels. I have read memoirs, fiction, trash, non fiction, and classics. During September and October, I read a series of nine books in a row, and when I was done with them, I still wanted more. So I hit a downer and could not for the life of me, find interest in another book. I tried, but never could get in and going. I took up embroidery during that dry spell, so that didn't help me in the reading department, but it kept me busy. On Sunday, I dove head into a new book, another series with seven books so far and I finished it today. I already have book number two ready, but am reading a Christmas one first. (And after that I have another Christmas read too.) I am back on the book track. It feels good. Here is the link to my set of books for the year: Read 'o9. Just for fun: 11 of those were on Kindle and the rest were paper with spines ; ) Side note: This book is on my TO DO list and on my Christmas List. I am number 72 in line for the library's copy. It is not out on Kindle until the end of December. Under The Dome By Stephen King. You can find it at Walmart, Santa.
Saturday I made some cookies for the kids to decorate. Ryan and Zachary used a ton of frosting, but had a blast. Jason did not eat any and Daddy did some decorating too. There were no cookies left on Sunday ; ) More photos up on flickr.
Jacques work brought in the Captain as Santa. All the kids got their own gift and chocolate bars the size of Texas. Ryan is not really a fan of any fat guy in a suit, and his photo proves it. Zachary is only in it for the chocolate and to have his portrait taken, but Jason knows the drill. Today we are visiting "a Representative of Santa" at the mall because Jason knows that Santa is just too busy this time of year to being sitting around at the mall.
The boys really enjoyed the frosting part of their birthday. We celebrated on Thursday night with cupcakes for all. Ryan can show you "two" on his fingers and both boys can say, "two." There are more photos up on flickr Twins Turn TWO and there will be another post here later with photos from Friday.
This year I am doing a simple advent calendar for the boys, well for Jason. Each day, up until the 18th, has it's own envelope with a slip of paper inside. Each day is something different and special. It's an event, craft, Christmas baking, a birthday.. I got it all covered. This year is about celebrating all month long. I started a whole set on flickr for the whole month, Holiday 'o9.
