Friday, August 31, 2007

Happy Anniversary Louis


Love you!!Louis and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary yesterday. I guess I can't really call it celebrating since he is still sick poor guy can't even eat he's on a sprite diet for now. He did suprise me with these beautiful roses it made me cry even when he feels like poop he still remembers his love for me. The kiddies and I celebrated with pizza and get this Mav brought me a cake mix yesterday and wanted to make it so we (mav,Teagan, and i) whipped it up right before daddy got home. Mav was all smiles and as soon as the cake was out of the oven had to have his share lol such a cool kid!
Not much planned for the weekend gonna chill with the fam. HOpe you have a wonderful holiday weekend! toodles~

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

one more week

That is all the summer vacation we have left. man time has flew by. Kids are getting excited about school at least I know Teagan is Mav will be next Wed when he knows what is happening again. I am both happy and nervous about the starting of school. Happy because I will get a few hours 2 days a week to myself and Avery which will be nice a little down time not on my toes lol. I am very nervous about Teagan going all day not sure how she'll do hopefully she will find some friends and love school. Also nervous about Mav going back, he has had change this summer which is a good thing but with change come some bad things too like the loss of old words and now I think his hearing is getting more sensative because he has these screeching episodes and I worry about how those will be at school. So Khristine if your reading this before i am able to talk with you be prepared for a mommas little cry fest when we chat about Mav. I just worry so much about my babies which is good but bad too I have been thinking about all this for over a month now and it has really gotten to me my belly gets all upset and the tears come the nerves go nut and I shake yikes I think i am fallin apart lol. ok on to other stuff...
Louis has been sick the last few days I mean sick he is ralphin and the whole nine yards poor guy I have never in the 8 yrs that we have been together saw him this sick. He still gets up everyday to go to work too. No one else in the house is sick thank goodness hopefully he will be all well soon!
Was able to scrap a bunch the other day which made me so happy! Got some things done for myself and some other projects for others too.
Today I think the kiddies and I are going to go to the park and have some fun! We went to Gma and Gpa's house yesterday it was nice getting out. Gma cut Mavs hair too since that is a difficult task for me to do by myself and he adores Gma so it was a little easier to do it there.not much else just going to enjoy the time we have! have a great one toodles~

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Not much happening around here jsut chillin with the fam and spending lots of time with the kiddies before school starts. We went school shopping this weekend was fun. Have a few more things to get and the kids will be set till they need winter items. Good moods good times good things happenin here! Toodles~

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Fun time



We had a pretty good weekend just the 2 of us can you believe it? I couldn't lol. Gma called Friday and wanted to take Mav and my mom took the girls. We already planned to have a sitter on Saturday because we had a wedding to go to. It was nice spending time with Louis I love it since we don't get much alone time just the 2 of us don't get me wrong I love my kiddies but it's nice to take a break and get reconnected with my hubby. Anyways the pic here is of Louis and I on Saturday before the wedding as you can see we got dresses up woohoo not something we do at all lol it was nice Louis looked so handsome and he gave me butterflies when he told me I was beautiful. We had a great time at the wedding it was a hot one but still lots of fun. I was a little nervous going since I would see old classmates and wasn't sure how they were going to act toward me but it was great I saw lots of friends mostly guys got to talk and hang out.It was crazy I kinda stepped out of my shell and got jiggy on the dance floor with the bride and one of the ex star basketball players from school I still can't believe I did that but it was fun and Louis said I looked pretty good everyone had a smile and was enjoying it lol. Louis and I danced which we never do so it made my heart flutter. Love him! I couldn't believe it I actually drank beer too I can't stand the taste but man when its over a hundred degrees and that stuff is ice cold it tastes pretty darn good! OH fun times for sure!! We got invited to another wedding in Sept hopefully it won't be as hot woo never forget the heat on August 11, 2007 that is for sure! Congratulations Christy & Justin!

Thursday, August 09, 2007

Have a minute?

Have a minute go sign up for the Making Memories newsletter here MM Newsletter when you get to the box that asks who referred you please put Mandy Koeppen. Even if your not a scrapbooker sign up Louis my hubby did. I think they send the newsletter once a month its really neat, gives you some great ideas and shows all the new MM product which is fab!

Going to try to find a minute or a few minutes for myself to create some things today. Haven't been in a good mood in a few days but today I woke with a smiling cuddly little guy in bed with me so we cuddled awhile and started to watch toons before the girls got up which made me happy and in a better mood.Today the girls seem to be in better moods too which is a very good thing. So heres to a good day Hope you all have a good one too!
toodles~

Getting closer to school time and I am getting scared and nervous again will share more on that later~

Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Some of my fav Summer shots


Mav, Jess, Avery, and Teagan bahaing at Mamaws house.

Jess and Teagan catching crawdads at the river

A momma's view

Mav relaxing trying to catch a ride on the current.

Mav and Piggy

Loev this pic was able to get it while riding the mini train at the fair just me and my guy.

Ridem cowgirl. Teagan just had to ride the mechanical bull at the fair.

Love her smile she was all about the rides at the fair.

Thanks to Pampa Mav and I got to ride the mini train at the fair. It was awesome this guy was full of smiles! Love this time that we shared together!

Loved this riding on the Merry Go Round with A.

Monday, August 06, 2007

Happnins here

This weekend we went school shopping. We got good bargains at Old Navy not only did we find alot on clearence but when I got there the girl told me that they had a 20% off sale they give you a bag you fill it and of course I stretched and filled lol anyways you fill it up and what's in there takes 20% off the price even sale stuff. I was pretty darn happy. We also hit Steve and Barry's T got some pants and Louis got shoes plus he had to get a "my sister is the brat" shirt for Avery. We also got some school supplies which was good but what happened while at the check out sucked! WARNING for all of you that think Mandy is sweet here is the not so nice side. I very strongly dislike stupid people especial those stupid people that treat my son like shit. Nop only does Mav wear the I have Autism button on him when in public I also put an Autism ribbon necklace around him attach the button to it so people would see why he was acting the way he was. Getting to the stupid people story now.We are at the check out and Mav is in the cart Louis took the girls to the car and was going to pick Mav and I up at the door, so we puts all the stuff up there to check out and Mav flips out sceaming and crying and of course we have to have one of the stupidest bitchy lady checkout person there is she gets all huffy with me and in a nasty voice says" What does he want?" He wants his CARS crayons I tell her she gives them to him and he didn't stop cause she had scooped all our stuff up close and under the pile was his CARS markers he wanted them too. SO she says it again in a naty tone what does he want as I am trying to settle him down and comfort him as she takes her sweet ass time checking us out So I tell her he wants his markers and then he is fine he just needed his stuff ya know. I just wanted to reach out and slap the lady hello he has the frickin button and ribbon right there that gives you a clue "I'm not misbehaving I have Autism please understand." Read the damn button people! Instead of getting shitty and impatient just smile or turn away don't stare or make it worse for kids and the mom that is doing everything she can to make it a better situation for the child and all around.Please understand and be nice.So after that I went out of the store ranting and raving and poor Louis got his head bit off because of stupid people and what does he have to say "well say something to the people you know this world is filled with them!" I do say something but people should se ethe button too.Back to the Happnins..
Sunday we decided to get Teagan a bed since we have been saying yes we'll get you a bunk bed and then you have to sleep in your own room not in Mav's or on the couch like she likes too. We got her a new pine bunk bed and some pretty bedding for both top and bottom. Of course bargain shopper Mandy looked for the stuff that was on sale in the ad this week but guess what I got an even better deal then the ad we went down the clearence isle and you'll never believe this I got 2 $90 Martha Stewart bedding sets with the whole nine yards, shams, pillow covers, sheets, blanket, skirt etc for get this $12 yes you read right $12. I was floored myself it took a bit of talking for Teagan to get these since she wanted the other bedding that was in the cart first but we ended up with these beautiful sets and the look gorgeous on the bed. She loves her new bed! I also got Mav a bedding set for $3.50 complete like the other ones.We got the beds here in town and wouldn't you know with the luck we have the girl brings up one mattress for a bunk bed I was like what the hell a bunk bed with one mattresses?So we set off on a wild goose chase for mattress yesterday afternoon we had to go to 5 different stores before we ended up with 2 of the same mattresses. All the kids love the bunk beds so it's been fun watching them play in there. What a weekend it has been lol.
What else? I haven't been feeling so hot lately I think that I am going through one of those hormonal changes or something it sucks. Kind personal so if you don't want to hear just click away form the page now lol . Aunt flow droped in for a visit this weekend.I have been having aunt flow (PMS) visit only every 6 weeks to 3 months which most people are like oh wow you are so lucky but no no no no luck with my system it means something is wrong and Man it hurts like hell when flow finally shows her ugly face. I have had so many probs with female stuff that it scares me but I kinda tough it out since I hate going to the DR and the last time I told her about it she told me it's ok if you start going once every 4 months then call me. Anyways it sucks it kicks my big butt and if you know me there is alot of butt to be kicking lol.
Wow crazy I usually don't get too personal on here hmm must need to vent. Oh also got to talk on the phone with mY friend Michelle on Friday it was so nice to hear her voice again I have missed her so much it's been a couple years since we talked.Luv her!
OH OH Teagan just had to go to the beauty parlor this weekend she insisted that she have a hair cut so I got to take her Saturday after the whole stupid people thing happened and she brightened my day made me laugh and smile watching her get beautified. She got her hair layered and trimmed it was cute but she had to sit straight forever which for a 4 yr old girl isn't fun. When the trimming was done the girl asked if she wanted it styled T looked at me like what so I told her did she want her hair all curled up and beautified like MOms was a few weeks ago? Well of course she wanted the whole beauty parlor experience and I am glad she did the girl curled it up and it was so cute T felt like a princess and it was awesome to see her feelin special. She had to hear it from dad how beautiful she was he is the one that she knows always tells her the way it really is and he told her she was BEAUTIFUL!! Love my family!!!
toodles yapped long enough~

Friday, August 03, 2007

The Goat Herders





These guys are so funny! Not the best pics but they make me laugh everytime I look at them. The big white goat is Molly the mama, the little white goat is Belle, and the brown one is Lucy.

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Wednesday, August 01, 2007

words words words and more words

Avery, Mav and Teagan too all have new words and sayings which is totally cool. It's so funny to hear these words coming out of my babies they are getting so big where does the time go? Avery has been gainin alot of words like stop, juice, mine, NO, Hey baby, yuck, poopy and lots more she so funny cause she has all these little gestures and faces she makes with each word. Mav this guy is totally cool and he knows it he says I coo which is "I'm cool!" with him its so exciting but a little part of my mind thinks ok now which word is he going to loose because everytime he gains a word another is lost so glad I got "I wuv you" recorded because we haven't heard it only a couple times since the first time. And MIss Teagan she has been full of words since the minute she knew she could talk but man that girl comes up with some of the darndest stuff I swear and of course she tells everyone everyon elses biz lol so if you need to keep a secret my advise is not to tell T. I think alot of the words and changes I am able to see right now are because mom has been here for a week and a half camping helping out, and letting me sit to think and observe a little more then what I normally get too.
GUess what..... we have added to the funny farm again lol we now have 3 pygmy goats. Belle, Lucy, and Molly are loads of fun the kids love them and boy its a sight to watch my goat herders. will put pics on tomorrow. We got the goats after going to the fair and seeing how much the kids loved them. They make great pets and are so friendly. Mav loved on particular pig at the fair too so we are thinking about getting him a potbelly piggy. Mav seems to like the animals that are different you know the ones everyone else looks at and says " man that is ugly" or they sigh and walk past to the cuter ones. There is something about Mav that animals really get to they react different to him like he understands them and they him. The girls are total animal freaks if we were millionares we have loads of property filled with animals but for now we have almost 4 acres with 3 dogs, 2 ponies, a cat, 3 goats, a hamster, and a couple fish.
I have decided to post a little fact every once in awhile about me that most may not know so here is the first which is related to the animal topic above.
I was kicked in the head by a horse when I was 9 yrs old. I had to have emergency surgery to pull my skull out of my brain and to remove air and water on the brain. One of my near death experiances.It didn't stop me from getting back in the saddle though I love horses to this day! I still have the scar on my forhead most think its a vain but it's not, it doesn't bother me much anymore it's there and reminds me what happened and makes me think how precious life is and how in an instant it can be taken.
Well this is long so I will wait till tomorrow to yap some more got so much spinning in my brain lol. Toodles

Just wanted to say "HI" to Chell if your reading this so glad we are in contact again I miss ya!!!!

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