It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Is the song I have stuck in my head today. Not sure why but it does get me excited about Christmas. I hate it when I can't wait for something to get here because you know it will be here before you know it and then it is over. But when you go out and you have this cool weather and you see Christmas stuff and that smell of cinnamon pine cones, well it just gets me excited!!!

It all makes me ready to decorate. I never thought I would be one of those that liked to put lights on the house; however, we plan to this year. My first thought is of Cohen's reaction. He loves to look at lights turn on and off and so I can hear him now saying "Whoa" which I really think he means "wow".

But I cant wait for Christmas because it should be a little more fun doing the Santa thing for Cohen. Even though I don't think he will understand that much of it. I am just thrilled about his gifts this year and just know that he will like them. I had purchased his first gift months ago and I am done or at least I better be with him. I love buying gifts for people especially when you know what you want to get them. I have all the little ones' gifts purchased, Cohen and Charlie are basically done and I can check my parents off. But I still have several to go.

I am a little silly when it comes to wrapping the gifts. I like to wait until I have all my gifts purchased and I make a big spot in the living room floor next to the Christmas Tree. With the Christmas tree lights on and some nice Christmas music playing, I will sit on the floor and begin wrapping all the gifts. I usually do some kind of theme, with all gifts wrapped in the same paper and an ornament to add a little extra touch.

So for now, I will hum the tune and wait patiently for November 28th, which is the day I WILL decorate.

Blast from the Past....

Last night, I joined several girls that I went to High School with and even one I attended elementary with, at Monterrey's to enjoy some delicious food and fellowship with one another.

About a month ago, I joined Face book something I sure you all are familiar with. And I have to say, it has been wonderful reconnecting with old friends whom I haven't seen in years. I am glad that I finally joined and have the opportunity to find so many people to see what is going on in their lives and share about mine.

We hope to continue this little get together and stay in touch with one another. Today, with all of us married and having families, it can be hard and not all were able to to make it this time. But hopefully we can make it happen.

Angela, Kristen, Crystal, Rhonda, Lisa and Bridget, it was truly a wonderful time getting to see you all and hearing about you and your families.

Welcome to the World "Charlie"!

Charlie Alexander was born yesterday at 4:47 pm, 7 lbs 4 ozs 20.5 inches.

Congratulations Lindsay and Monty.

I know you guys are exhausted and overjoyed at the same time.

We are so happy for you and will continue to keep you guys in our prayers.

No wait at the Outback!

Cohen and I originally joined my family at Olive Garden to celebrate my cousin Derrik's 27th birthday. However, the wait was going to be hours due to the two buses that came in before us. So we all headed over to the Outback where we were seated right away.
Grandma and Cohen waiting for the decision to stay at Olive Garden or to head somewhere else.

Although I am sure Derrik was thankful that the Outback crew did not sing "Happy Birthday" to him, the waitress did bring him a dessert to enjoy. We don't get to see each other a lot, but it was nice having dinner with the family and spending the time that we did with them.

Derrik, hope you had a wonderful time......



I enjoyed watching Cohen and Kayla's reaction to each other. Kayla is such a joy to be around, she is all smiles. She was even raising her hands like she was "Praising". So cute. The two kept wanting to swap with each other pacifiers. Looking forward to them getting to play at Christmas time.....

What a weekend!

Here I am back to work. Which today has started off to be a good day. I am just waiting to hear the exciting NEWS of Charlie Alexander's arrival. Hope all is going well for Mommy and Baby. Keeping you guys in my prayers.


To give you an update on Little Man. We were able to get some sleep this weekend with the help of allowing him to sleep in the same bed. He seems to be passed the teething for now.


Friday, I left work a little early to go see Charlie before he headed off on his boys only weekend to celebrate with Clint. They all seemed to have a great time and I am sure they were good as they could be.....Clint, I do hope you enjoyed your bachelor weekend!

Later, I joined GG and Cohen along for the ride to take Uncle Clark to Target. Never pass up a trip to Target even if I don't buy anything. After dropping Clark off, we picked up Chick-Fil-A and went back to GG's. GG was very gracious to keep Cohen for the night so that I may catch up on some well needed sleep. I was asleep around 8:30 pm.......


Saturday, since I didn't have Cohen there to wake me up bright and early, I slept in a little. Took care of some errands, picked up Cohen and met my family for cousin Derrik's birthday dinner. My parents, Cohen and I went to ToysRus where I couldn't help myself purchase a few more Santa items for Cohen. The place was packed but it is always fun checking out the toys and listening to Cohen's version of "wow".


Sunday, Cohen and I attended Church. Afterwards, we, along with GG, met Aunt Kimberly at PF Changs for lunch. And oh, it was good. Gotta love those chicken lettuce wraps. I wanted to take a picture; however, I just forgot to. I think it might have had something to do with Cohen being really fussy there. I felt bad for the people next to our table. He was just sleepy and was fighting it.


Overall, the weekend was really busy and fun. We were especially excited to have daddy back home with us on Sunday.

Many Reasons for loving Friday....

1-Charlie heads out this evening along with a few of Clint's friends to join him in Savannah for the Bachelor weekend. Although I am sad that we will be without daddy/hubby for a few days, I am glad he is getting away for a well deserved weekend trip. So boys, make sure you have a great weekend and remember to be well behaved boys.

2-Getting closer for the anticipation of Little Charlie's arrival date. I know Lindsay (especially) and Monty are so thrilled and filled with so many emotions for this little one to arrive. Guys, we are praying for you all and cant wait to see pictures of Charlie.

3-Saturday, Cohen and I will be joining my family for a birthday dinner to celebrate my cousin's, Derrik, birthday. Cant wait to see everyone!

4-Hoping that Cohen and I will be able to have good sleep tonight and if not, at least we DO NOT have to get up for work tomorrow morning. I will be able to nap when and if he takes a nap......

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

NEED SLEEP.................

So, last night was another bad night with little man and we are lacking major good sleep. Which I know that after having children, I don't think you ever get any good sleep anymore. It starts with the normal baby stuff. Then as they finally start sleeping through the night, you might be up with one being sick and then the next one gets sick. Oh and then it comes the teenage years, when they are allowed to drive and go out by themselves. Do you even get sleep then?

The joys of being parents and yes there are so many joys and I would not trade these terrible nights for the old days when I could go to sleep whenever I wanted and get up whenever I wanted. We are very fortunate to have both sides of parents willingly to take Cohen whenever we need that break.

How I managed years ago, staying up or going out late and still able to function at work the next and to start it all over again. I don't know how I did it. Guess I am just getting old (lol)

I just hope we can get passed this and little man will be normal again. and of course, so we can get some sleep...