Pierced Ears!!

Tyler & I debated wheather we would pierce Caroline's ears or not. I had decided I wanted to but left it completely up to Tyler to decide. He gave me the thumbs up so I took her to Claire's. I made sure 2 employees would be there that they could each pierce her ears at the same time. Caroline cried for 20 seconds then figited with them for a bit & then cried some more. I showed her Mommy's ears & her own ears in the mirror so she could see that we both had them... then she touched her earing & in her sweet, soft spoken voice said, "coot" (cute). She looks so adorable with her new earings!

Baby Vac

The Baby vac is the most amazing product that every mother sould have. It's a tube-like thingy that you attach to the hose of a vacuum. The other end goes in the opening of the baby's nostril & it's gets rid of all the snot. It doesn't suck with the force of the vacuum so no brains being sucked out through the nose! It's especially helpful for kids who hate the bulb syringe and/or don't know how to blow thier nose. Caroline is sick right now with a nasty cold & she Hates having her nose wiped. I use the baby vac on her & its very quick & painless! The noise of the vacuum is kinda startling to them but it does not hurt them. I bought this when Preston was a baby. He got RSV at 2 months & this device was very helpful at that time. Go Here to the website where I bought mine & they cover all questions. It's truly an amazing product!

Product Demo:

Oh Preston!

Innocent:
a : free from guilt or sin especially through lack of knowledge of evil : blameless.

Preston embodies this definition. He is so very sweet & innocent. He desires so much to do good & "make good choices" (a common phrase used in our home). I love this about him. Like every child, he makes messes & gets into things but not because he's malicious or trying to be naughty. He genuinely feels good will toward others & wants to be happy. When I get upset with his choices he Always tells me, "I won't do it Again! ...I want you to be happy mommy". When he says things like that it's hard to get mad at him. I love my tender-hearted Preston.

A funny story:
One day I had just gotten out of the shower & my kids were being real quiet, which is never good. I called for Preston & got no response. Then I heard a beeping sound. I ran downstairs to find the fridge open (which was beeping) & a chair pushed up to it. Preston & Caroline (old reliable) were sitting underneath the kitchen table going at a giant block of cheese with butter knifes...  We cleaned up the mess & I asked Preston, "What are you going to do the next time you want some cheese?" and he said, "Get a sharp knife"! So funny.

Something Preston said:
Preston has been having a few accidents lately. He holds it until the absolute last second & doesn't always make it to the potty. He also has issues with wiping after he's gone #2. This will cause him to get a rashy bum sometimes. So the other day Preston was crying to Tyler & trying to explain that his bum was hurting. He then bursted out, "My bum is SPICY"!!! He said the same thing when he wet his pants & his legs were stinging... "My legs are spicy"! It's hard not to laugh out loud while we're trying to be compassionate & make it all better.

Tribute to Sisters

I just LOVE my sisters!!! They are my Best Friends & greatest role models. I look up to every single one of them since I'm the shortest & the youngest ;o) We were all united once again during our trip to San Diego. I'm so lucky to have such amazing, beautiful, talented sisters who bless my life so much.

(Left to right is oldest to youngest: Jen, Kimberly, Lisa, Victoria)

Jen is the leader of the pack. I know I can always count on her when I need some solid advice. She's very diplomatic & she always gives the most rational, sound advice of any person I know.  Jen is super-oober fun & silly, I love it! All of us girls look to her as a mother figure & she is an amazing mother to her 4 kids (very soon to be 5). When she walks into a room, the energy changes b/c she contributes so much love & light to others. The world is a better place with Jen in it ;o)

Kimberly is someone who will do anything for her sisters. I know I can count on her for advice as well especially pertaining to natural health... she is a well of knowledge. Growing up she always encouraged me to stand up for myself (which has always been something Ive struggled with). I never had to do this very often since I always had 4 protective sisters. I admire Kimberly for christ-like love & her inner strength. She has been through a lot in life but presses onward with faith & confidence. I love this about her.

Lisa is the sister I call when my kids get sick! She has a lot of expereince with her 5 kids! FIVE! She is an awesome mother. She's the most talented & creative... she never ceases to amaze me. Lisa is also the most calm of our crazy bunch. She is the perfect balance to our sisterhood which is why I believe she was born in the middle. Lisa is hilarious & is always cracking some line or funny comment. She gets this from our Dad ;o) She is always a friend before she's a sister. Her presence is always so uplifting.

Vicki is 2 years older than me & the craziest one of all! But in a good way. Her presence is like sunshine. She makes others happy & is full of fun energy. Vicki is also full of service & charity. I know I can always count on her help for anything. I call Vicki when I need to vent or talk b/c I know she'll never judge me. She speaks her mind & makes me Laugh! She's also experienced some difficult trials in life & I admire her for her courage & strength to overcome it all.

Halloween Time

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Tyler & I really look forward to this time of year that we get to dress up & host our annual halloween party. It was a lot of fun putting it together & just like every year, I'm always really glad when it's over! This year we had a decades theme party & dressed up as 80's Rock. I love that Tyler is the biggest trooper when it comes to dressing up. Look at him! My husband "rocks"!!!

Since Preston has been all about Star Wars this past year, he of course chose to be Darth Vador;o) And Caroline was a darling little bumble bee...

She was really fussy so Tyler & I nick-named her little Bee-yoch since it was so fitting with the costume ;o)

Don't mess with this little mama! Her looks sting!!! 

After trick-or-treating at 5 houses Preston cried, "I'm cold! I want to go home!" lol ...It was an eventful halloween to say the least.