Jason got a haircut today.

It's the thought that counts.

Me: "What are you getting me for Christmas?"

Jacques: "Jason and I are thinking of getting you an air compressor."

and again.

We all got out around 11 to go see if Target had anything left. I got a bunch of movies for $4 and a Christmas decoration that I had my eye on. We had Starbucks then headed to the Home Depot with accurate directions from my Garman. (Not that I don't know the way backwards and blindfolded.) After that, we walked over to Chilis cause it was over 70 degrees out. The boys fell asleep on the way home, but we were unable to make a smooth transfer from the van to the cribs. Jacques went over to the house to do some painting. It is now 426 and I just got the boys down for a nap. Jason is watching The Grinch and I am ready for some relaxation after a full day already. I have already been up 13 hours and I have at least 5 hours left. Hugs, M

Black Friday, I rocked ya.

Up at 325 and out the door 10 minutes later. I scored 3 MAJOR electronics at Walmart including a Garman. I also got 3 HUGE winter coats for me and the boys for $8 each. I got some 3 piece outfits for the boys for $4 each and some clothes for Jason too. I got Jacques a wet/dry floor vac for $15. I got the babies each a large gift for $10 and $15 dollars, a piano and a push toy. I decided to get 2 different ones and let them fight it out, perhaps in a cage with barbwire. I had to be home early to get Jacuqes over to meet the electrician to install the stove, otherwise I would still be out kickin' ass. Happy Holidays, Hugs Mandy

The First Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving, Boys! Be back tomorrow with photos here and on flickr.

not today.

For all the other 364 days of the year, today is not the day you want your dishwasher to break. Happy Thanksgiving.

my thankfull list.

A Thankful challenge: to start your thank-FULL list and realize in detail how FULL your life is. Here we go..

fuzzy warm pink slippers, Ryan's laugh, sunshine, bella and edward, lattes, paper, glue, a home and big bed, ipod, good books, camera, the soap net channel, our vehicles, mom and all, my bffs, lights, coffee, tacos and sour cream, bell, magazines, frozen tv dinners, my laptop, Zachary's squinty face, big boys that sleep in their own bed and not mine, Jason, Excedrin and eyeballs, ponytail holders, a hubby to hold, warm showers and sweats, the McRib, dark toenail polish, online shopping and discount stores, Arby's curly fries, Crayola crayons, yarn, good medical care, Lewis and Legos, burp rags, Jordyn and Jarrett, chapstick, all family and friends, Grandparents, flickr and blogger, health and love, quarters for gumball machines, cocoa and smores, jason's education, chai tea, dollar stores, Pampers and wipes, knee socks, emails and ims, playpens, photographs and memory cards, cell phone, chocolate and cheetos, a deck of cards to play war with Jason, spell check, calculators, savings bonds and staples

These are just some random, off the top of my head, everyday thankfulls that I usually just over look. For instance, I have never thought how much hair ties kick ass. Tomorrow, I will remember to be grateful and give thanks for the smaller things too.

Someday Life will slow down,

and I will catch my breath. Yeah, maybe when the kids are like 35 and I have a pink walker with bling and a license plate that says Honk if you love Bingo and Bob Barker. Until then, Life is busy with babies, holidays and never ending to do lists. On the top of mine it says Jason Haircut and win the Lotto. I am hoping to accomplish the easier of the two today.

I had a okay night but was up at 430 with Ryan. I was able to get him back to sleep til 530 then Jacques took him. Yesterday he was up at 430 and did not go back to bed until 800. I drank the entire pot of coffee threw a straw. Zachary was up at 610 today and was just so cute I wanted to dunk him in my coffee. All full of smiles and a good nights sleep. I need to get a picture of that top tooth coming in.Jason is out of school for the holiday and I am loving the idea of staying home stuck to the couch until Monday.

We are hosting Thanksgiving again this year. Jacques will fry 7 turkeys this year too. Last year, I think he did 4 or 5. I always wondered what would happen to the holiday as I was growin' up. I knew that Grandma would not host Thanksgiving forever. Now that I am all grown up and like an adult or what not, I am content with the idea of taking over and starting our own traditions.

holiday handmade.

I am on a design team at the scrapbook store here in town. The owner asked me to do something with a regular canvas bag. So in the spirit of giving and going green, I made this reusable tote into a Christmas gift bag. I decorated the front of the bag then made it all up into a package. Update: This was a hit at the store.

Thankful For You and You.