We are still here

Life is as usual-- busy. But here are a few pictures from my phone ;)

It snowed. (part one)

Tyler and I had a night out.

We lost Ryan after bath time.

It snowed again. (Part two)

Tyler is going for dentures soon.

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2013 Month-by-Month Highlights!

I said it last year, but the same happened this year.  Life got busy!  I wasn't a great blogger.  But alas, here is my 12 month synopsis of our year :)

January 2013

Tyler learned to tie his shoes!  And shortly after, I hope he got a haircut...

February 2013

I was treated to a wonderful Valentine's day as I came home from work to two Casanovas on my front steps (and a dog panting in the window).  And look, Tyler got a hair cut.

March 2013

Tyler turned 7 and channeled his inner Darth Vader at his birthday party; he lost his first tooth; and Ryan walked the plank at his Pirate Potty Party (aka, "dude, we're so potty trained!")

April 2013

I ran my first 3k color run, and Ryan turned 3!  My chest was also stained for a week.

May 2013

I celebrated Mother's Day and practiced my motherly love on Memorial Day when I dismissed Tyler's fractured arm for a sprain.  Mother of the Year.

June 2013

I witnessed Josh in a tuxedo at his brother's wedding.

July 2013

We were in the 4th of July Children's Parade, we went to the beach, and Tyler participated in his first Jiu Jitsu tournament.

August 2013

Tyler started second grade!

September 2013

I traded in my size 10s for size 2s and 4s after losing 20 lbs.  And Brain Balance became a new household name and lifestyle.

October 2013

I turned 33, Josh turned 35, I quit my job in an amazingly interesting way (celebration picture below), and I started a new (actually old) one.  Halloween happened as we started an elimination diet with Tyler, and we convinced Tyler to sell his candy.

November 2013

We celebrated Thanksgiving, and Tyler became front toothless, bringing a true meaning to "All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth."

December 2013

After a busy photography season, I spent my month dedicated to my kids by hosting a Gingerbread house party, eating breakfast with Santa, getting the flu and stomach bug, and finally enjoying Christmas. Ain't a holiday till momma gets sick!

Happy New Year, ya'll!  If you are interested in 2012's highlights, click HERE

Christmas 2013!

Our boys had a great Christmas this year!  It would take me way too much time to name everything they got, but here are some pictures from all three of our Christmases!

Christmas Eve

Christmas morning

Christmas Day

More Christmas ;)

New Christmas Tradition--24 Christmas Books

This year, I started a new Christmas tradition in our house.  I cannot take credit (Pinterest), but my boys loved it!  I wrapped 24 Christmas books (mostly new ones I found off eBay), and I numbered each of them.  Each night at 7pm, they opened one book and we read it. 

Neighborhood Gingerbread Party 2013

After a crazy season, I had a brilliant idea to host a Gingerbread Party for the neighborhood kids.  I will say that I was terrified hosting this for 17 kids (mostly boys!) but it turned out perfect!