My Charming Family

Fall Wreath

2011-09-28T14:45:00.000-07:00

Fall Wreath....finally finished and on the door!

Hope this brings Fall weather!!

I love when I have time to make things for me!!

Spring Fever

2011-02-21T18:45:00.000-08:00

I"ve got it!

After a shopping trip to the Gap today I officially have Spring Fever!!!

And I must add I did my little shopping spree in only 10 minutes!

I would say T has a pretty good start for his Spring wardrobe!

I love dressing my kiddo....

My love for fashion makes dressing T so much fun!

Thank you Gap for not letting me down!

Sweet words

2011-02-01T20:11:00.000-08:00

Practicing spelling words...

a little powdered sugar and a cookie sheet.

Makes doing homework just a little sweeter!

Fresh

2011-01-31T20:06:00.000-08:00

Fresh flowers to go with my weekly trip to HEB.

A must!

It's my life...I love it!

2011-01-19T19:18:00.000-08:00

Do you hear that?!?! It is complete silence! Ahhhhhh...In my house this is rare.

After a productive day I'm snug in bed, Mac in lap, glass of wine on bed side table, my sleeping angel next to me and Bentley by my side. The only thing missing is the hubs who is at work saving the world!

Of course there are lots of other things I could be doing right now. Like conquering what looks like Mount Everest in my laundry room. Picking up the house. At this point you would never know my cleaning fairy was here on Thursday! As there is skull rain boots in my bathroom floor as we speak...sitting next to today's dirty clothes and toothpaste on the counter. Not to worry that will all still be there waiting on me tomorrow.

Oh about T sleeping with me...yes he does. And yes I know he is 7...so what. This only gets to take place when Matt is on shift. Yep...that's every 3 days. For now he looks forward to it and soon enough he"ll be to cool for that. So I'm savoring every moment that I can.

Out of the mouth of T...this morning at breakfast.

Mom...you hooked me up!

All it takes is a little butter on his Cinnamon streusel muffin and I'm his Super hero.

Let the cup over flow...

2011-01-18T16:59:00.000-08:00

Yes, I drink wine and read my bible! Just not at the same time.

I had a glass of wine in bed the night before. When I woke up the next morning I couldn't resist snapping a picture of this!

Dinner is served

2011-01-17T16:10:00.000-08:00

So if you love to cook like I do you"ll love this recipe!

I love cooking yummy dinner's for my family.

I wish gourmet was more on my menu but seriously who has that kind of time?!

Not this SAHM.

This taste gourmet but literally takes 30 mins!

That is exactly what my kitchen is screaming!

So enjoy.

Italian Hunter's Soup

I pkg. Italian sausage (12-16oz)

1/2 cup red wine

1 jar Cookwell & Co. Two-step Cacciatore Sauce

1 1/2 cup chicken stock

1/2 cup cream

1 can great northern beans, drained

1 small pkg. baby spinach

2 TBS Adam's reserve Egyptian basil

Brown sausage well, breaking up with a spoon. Add wine to deglaze. Allow wine to reduce down to about 2-3 TBS. Add sauce and basil and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Add stock, beans and cream. Allow to return to simmer. Remove from heat and add spinach.

I served it with HEB's Italian Focaccia bread.

You get it in the bakery where it is made fresh everyday!

I got all the ingredients at HEB too!

Enjoy!

Dear Target,

2011-01-15T08:41:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to express my love for you. I know we have had a love affair going for quite sometime. There are so many things I love about you! Something about that red target sign that brings a smile to my face. It may be that cherry red shopping I get to push around. Or that every store has a Starbucks. That when My Charming Family is sick your pharmacy is the one to fill our prescription. That everyone you employ has always been kind, offer to help me and some even know my name. Your Cherokee brand tee's are perfect for my boutique. The dollar section always brings a smile to T's face and has filled many party favor bags. You have groceries! I love that you can be my refuge. On days when I feel like the world is overtaking me. After a stroll down your isles I feel like I can conquer anything. If I'm in a wardrobe bind I can always count on you to help a sister out. I can get a gift for a wedding shower, birthday and baby shower all in one stop! Okay so maybe not a baby shower because I pretty much have that under control but you get what I'm saying here! After a quick trip to visit you yesterday I just felt that I needed to tell you how much I love you!

I know my husband isn't always as thrilled about you. I know you can do some serious damage to our checkbook. When I say I'm going to visit you for a few minutes it always turns into an hour. So please don't hold that against him as he is just a little selfish with me. Plus he's the one who makes the money so I can come visit so often!

XOXO

-Amanda

Love me some Pottery Barn

2011-01-12T13:52:00.000-08:00

I just got these in the mail today!!

I saw these on Pottery Barn Kids and just couldn't resist!

I love Valentines day!

I may have already made T's party favors too!

Out of the mouth of Tristen

2011-01-09T19:05:00.000-08:00

So over the last few days my little offspring has been cracking me up!

Here are just a few of the things he said that I can remember.

T-"Mom, when you grow up and get married do the boys pick the girls or do the girls pick the boys?"

Me- "Well traditionally the boys ask the girls,"

T- "YES! I already know who I'm gonna marry."

Me- "Oh you do? Well who is it?"

T- "Mom, I can't tell you. You'll just have to wait till I grow up to see."

Well I guess I'll get back to you in about 20 years and let you know the outcome! Haha

We went to Cook's today to get T's stitches out when this conversation took place.

I'll tell you about that in a second!

Our nurse was a male firefighter that works in the ER.

N- "Hey buddy hop on up here and lets get those stitches out."

T- "Okay."

He hops up there without hesitation. As he is a great patient and is very into what they are doing. He is defiantly his father's son! As the nurse is telling him what he is about to do and how he is going to do it. T stops him and says this...

T-"Hey...I need to tell you something."

N-"Okay buddy go ahead."

T-" Did you know all girls have snakes in their heads?!

N-" NO"

T- "Yea...some are poisonous and some aren't. It's your job to figure out which are poisonous and which aren't!"

At this point all male nurses in the area erupt in laughter. Then go on to tell him he is a very smart boy! These are the things your son learns when he hangs out with the firemen!

So T is finished getting all 8 stitches out. Eating a Popsicle and hopping off the table to leave. Nurse tells him how awesome he did and gives him 4 stickers. How he wishes all kids were as good as he was. As we walk out the door nurse says...alright dude see you later. In which T responds with...Okay! I probably won't be back for a while!

Well T lets hope not!

Here is a picture of T's battle wound.

Sorry it's pretty graphic.

As he told the nurse today...he was just being a boy.

Climbing on the ice chest to turn on the light in the kitchen.

He slipped off falling onto my metal advent calendar that was sitting on the floor.

The metal corner was much sharper than I knew.

So we took a little trip to Cook's and fixed him right up.

Thank goodness my little darling is just fine!

Did I mention I'm blogging this from my bed on my new Mac I got for Christmas?!?!

Ehhhhhh...I'm totally loving it!

Thank you babe!

If looks could kill...

2010-12-28T15:59:00.000-08:00

Cousins

2010-12-27T15:21:00.001-08:00

My Christmas List

2010-12-19T21:44:00.000-08:00

Oh this is my absolute favorite time of year!!!

I just wish it would slow down a little! The next 6 days will be here and gone before we know it.

I have been working a ton.

Leaving my Christmas tree on 24/7...I love the serenity a Christmas tree brings. There isn't one night that goes by that I don't sit down on the sofa and gaze at the tree.

I still have presents to wrap but my shopping is pretty much done.

I have Christmas music on Sirus or in the car ALL the time!

Of course 85% of the presents under the tree are for the little boy in my house!

Yes...he is getting everything on his Christmas list.

Yes..he still believes in Santa but is asking a lot of questions.

In return makes me feel like a horrible mother for intentionally lieing to my child to keep the magic in Christmas!

We went to Prairie Lights in Grand Prairie last night. It took us a total of 2 hours to get in and see the lights. We had a blast. It wasn't time wasted at all but time well spent. T took a hour nap. Matt and I got some quality time together. It is rare that we get a hour of uninterrupted time to talk. It's in those moments I fall in love with my husband all over again! We were all snug in our PJ's, windows down snuggled in blankets, in the front seat of Matt's truck with Bentley of course.

We made a quick stop for Hot Chocolate and Kettle corn to top it off.

Matt's on shift tonight.

So T and I hopped in the car and went looking at lights close to home.

We were gone for almost 2 hours.

I love getting to spend quality time with him!!!

He is amazing in every way!

I let him sit in the front seat in his car seat of course...shhhh don't tell Matt! I'll be in big trouble!

Sitting around talking to my parents this afternoon they asked me what I wanted for Christmas.

They and everyone else have been asking me this same question for the past month.

I haven't been able to answer it.

I finally realized all the things I want money can't buy!

Of course 1st on the list

-to add to our family

-good health for my mom

-relationships to be mended in Matt's family

-for T to love school again

Of course there are things that I wouldn't turn down...

-a new SUV

- Miss Me or Joe's jeans

-a bigger wedding ring

-running shoes

-Mac laptop

-$12,000 gift card to Dr.Kaufmann

-VS Pink sweats

-wood floors

-my dream home

You get my point right?

There are all things we want...that's just human.

I feel truely blessed with my life!

I have a husband who loves me and who I love more and more with each day.

A son who is amazing beyond words, makes me laugh everyday, can melt my heart with his contagious smile and zest for life.

The best parents I could ask for.

My family

My friends

So my plan is to take advantage of the next 6 days!

We are going to build a Ginger bread house, make sugar cookies with homemade icing, read all of our Christmas books, make reindeer food, spend time with loved ones, stay in our PJ's as much as we can, work as little as possible, wrap presents and remember the real reason for Christmas!

Footy Pajama's

2010-12-14T19:24:00.000-08:00

Adorableness just runs in the family!

T and Brody in their PJ's and sock monkeys too!

I love these little guys to pieces!!

Christmas card 2010

2010-12-13T19:10:00.000-08:00

Sneek Peek

2010-11-28T18:39:00.000-08:00

Christmas Photo shoot 2010

So Ralph Lauren and Gap called this morning...they want T to be their next model!

Okay..so maybe I'm kidding :) I totally think his qualified though!

I have always know T is adorable beyond words but looking at these pictures just confirms!

He is cuter than your average kid...that's just a mommy speaking!

So Ralph Lauren pick up that phone!

My charming family of 3

Of course there is more where this came from...but I'm saving them for our Christmas card!

Once those hit the mail I'll share them with you.

It is amazing!

Jennifer Matlock rocks my socks!

I love her work and all the heart and soul she puts in it!

Today's purchase...

2010-11-22T23:00:00.000-08:00

A new Juicy bag for momma!

I'm rewarding myself for working non stop the last month!

Pants on the ground...Not in this house

2010-11-22T22:49:00.000-08:00

Only my child would come out of his room looking like this!

And when I asked him why his shorts were like that. He said he was pretending to be black!

OMG!!! I just died out laughing! Where in the world does he come up with this stuff?!?!

I informed him very quickly that there would be NO pants on the ground in this house!

And to pull his pants up!

My boys love to shop....

2010-11-22T22:40:00.000-08:00

at Academy!!

This was our 2nd shopping trip in one day.

The 1st time I went next door to the nail salon and got a pedi!

They are gearing up for their hunting trip this weekend after Thanksgiving!

Boys are going hunting...Momma's going shopping! Black Friday shopping that is!

Ranger Day at School

2010-11-20T22:27:00.000-08:00

Yes...I am way way behind on getting these up! Oh well!

Antler's up

T was also Josh Hamilton for Halloween!

And I couldn't have thought of a better person to want to be!

I love that Josh loves Jesus and wants everyone to know it. He is a awesome role model!

Woerner"s Dead Wedding Reception

2010-10-26T08:19:00.000-07:00

So we had a little Halloween fun this weekend at The Woerner's!

Dead party guest and a little Gangsta

A little kitchen conversation...with a Sexy dead man!

Just playing my part!

Everyone drew personalities out of a glass bowl. You were suppose to act them out all night. Let's just say Matt the palm reader didn't do his but I did. High 5

The Bride and Groom

Gangsta Matt showing off his gun!

Me , Jess, Rachel and Mel

These Candy Apples were delish!!

Thanks Jess and Eric for a great time!

Photo's by the amazing Jennifer Matlock!

Safety 1st

2010-10-21T19:54:00.000-07:00

There is no reason for Bentley to have a car seat...when he can buckle up with T!

Weekends...Why must they go so fast?!?!

2010-10-12T21:14:00.000-07:00

This weekend was suppose to be Matt's weekend off from the Fire Department. So when he called Saturday morning to let me know he had to work mandatory overtime...I was really disappointed! Don't get me wrong the money is great but I would rather spend time with my hubby. As a fireman your shift falls once a month where you get Saturday and Sunday both off. So now I'll have to wait till November...boo!

To who ever called in on Saturday this wife doesn't appreciate it!

I am now done with my pity party! :)

Our Saturday turned out quite nice. Founder's Day was going on in Old Town Burleson. So Tristen, my mom and I decide to go check it out.

T had his face painted like a baseball since he had a game that afternoon. We ate some delicious BBQ. T got a handmade wooden bow and arrow. Then we donated to the police department so we could put a pie in one of the officers face. Looked at lots of little booths and finished it off jumping in a fire truck bounce house.

Then off to the game we went!

T played a great game! The warriors won 11-5. He got 2 really good hits and tagged someone out on 2nd. I spent the game loving on baby Brody. This was his 1st baseball game outing at 2 weeks old. If you can't tell he really loves his Aunt Amanda! He was sleeping so peacefully I didn't feel the need to pass him off to anyone else:)

Look at that sweet face!

I'll blog more on our Sunday adventure to Cabello's tomorrow!

It's back to sewing I go...

Life lately

2010-10-11T11:12:00.000-07:00

Well it's been sometime since I've got to sit down and catch you up on life in the Moseley house. I can't believe it's been well over a month since I blogged last! But then again I can because it's been 2 since I sat down and balanced my checkbook! Yes...I just came to that realization on Friday. Shame on me! The truth is life lately has been quite busy.

Now that I'm the mother of a 1st grader...I also just added something to my job title...teacher! Whew...1 st grade is nothing like Kindergarten! Oh Kindergarten how I miss you. I miss the little things...one of them being sleep. This getting up at 5:30 a.m. every morning is getting old really fast. For the first week of school I got completely dressed make-up and all every morning. Lets just say that didn't last long. After a month into school I'm starting to get this down.

It goes a little like this:

Wake-up, brush teeth, work out clothes on, hair in pony tail and I'm ready to go.

Get T man up, fix breakfast, eat, remind him to brush his teeth at least 5 times, iron his clothes while he watches cartoons, remind him to get dressed at least 5 times...usually ending the situation with the same sentence every morning. "If you don't hurry and get your clothes on we"ll be late to school." Make his lunch, fix his hair and make a mad dash out the door by 7:55 .

Whew...that little routine can be a exhausting start to our day sometimes.

T is doing awesome in school and seems to really be loving it for the most part.

Baseball season is here and that takes up a lot of our time as well. Matt decided to coach T's team and is doing a amazing job! I don't say that just because he is my handsome husband. He is so good with the kids. They all just love Coach Matt.

SugarPlum had a booth at the JBF Sale at Will Roger's the 1st weekend of September. I have been working everyday since then. I wake up to more orders everyday! Thank you Jesus for blessing me! I'm working on lots of Fall and Halloween orders at the moment.

Our family has been blessed with a new addition. My Sister-in-law (Matt's sister-Melissa) gave birth to a sweet baby boy on September 25th. Baby Brody weighted 5lbs 14oz and had a head full of black hair.

My mom had a Hysterectomy just a few days before that. It was a very rough first week but she is doing much better now. I'm really enjoying her being home during this time. I would love for her to not work! I'm trying my best to convince her of this.

Lots more to come but for now at least you know were still alive over here! lol

Off to more sewing and enjoying this Monday off from school with my munchkin!

1st day of 1st Grade

2010-08-24T19:06:00.001-07:00

was a success!!!

Daddy was on shift today but that didn't stop him from missing T's 1st day of school!
Don't worry there wasn't an emergency at school this morning...just T's daddy coming to see him off to class! The Fire Truck and all!

Hard at work already...they don't waste anytime!

A few of the adorable but very funny things T said today!

* Mom....your not waking me up this early everyday!

* Do we still have to tuck our shirts in when we go to college?

It's hard to believe my little boy is in 1st grade! I was totally missing him by 12. Not worry though...I spent half my day at the school. So just as I was starting to miss him I got to sneak a hug in. Boohoo breakfast was a success and so was cookies and milk. It was good to meet all the newbie parents today, welcome them to HCCA and let them know how much they are going to love it!

Now it's off to bed because we have to do this all over again tomorrow!! Oh sleeping in how I miss you already!!!

Birthday Boy..7 years

2010-08-15T22:16:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe my "baby" turned 7 on Thursday!

I couldn't be more proud of of him! I mean look at that gorgeous little face! He is so much more than I could have ever hoped for. We feel so blessed to have such a awesome kiddo. I just love his sweet spirt, zest for life and his contagious laugh.

We spent 4 out of the last 7 days at the lake house. One of those days being T's birthday.

What more could a 7 year old want than to fish all day.

As much as he loves the lake he couldn't wait to get back home. Only because he wanted to go to Target to get his ipod touch!

This is one excited little boy! A proud owner of his very own ipod touch!!!! Yea!!! Now we all finally get our iphones back!

A blogging kind of day!

2010-08-10T22:51:00.000-07:00

So here it is into the wee hours of the morning and I still can't turn my mind off. After a day like yesterday..even though it in fact was today since I haven't been to bed yet. Ahhhhhhh!!!! Yes, it was one of those days.

Not sure I'm a fan of being blindsided. While working out at the gym I get a phone call letting me know I will no longer be working for Stork vision. That they no longer have the funds to pay me. I did all the marketing targeting OB offices. My salary there paid for T's tuition. It was something I could do from home and bring T along when needed.

So this left me all day pondering the thought of how I was going to make this up in other areas?!?! Since we start paying tuition in August.

I already stay up into the wee hours of the morning at least 3-4 times a week for Sugar Plum. So instead of saving that money for in vitro it will go to T's school. Which is totally fine with me. T's school if worth every penny we pay! Now Sugar Plum is a must not a maybe.

Just putting us further and further away from in vitro.

On days like this it makes just wanna give up on that dream! It makes me want to scream at the top of my lungs...knowing I have no control over carrying another child in my womb. It makes me want to punch my computer screen and throw my iPhone after reading another one of my face book friends is expecting. Or another unfit mother is pregnant yet again. Even though she can't keep a job to support the kid she already has. It makes me want to face plant the next person who tells me it will happen when the times right. Shut the F up!!!! This isn't your life or struggle. I don't want to hear about rainbows, butterflies and all other positive BS you have to say. Walk 3 1/2 years in my shoes. Wishing for something you wanted yesterday and everyday before that. Praying on days like this that God would take the desire of wanting more children away. So I don't have to fight back tears when the lady at the playground ask why we don't have more kids? Like that's a choice I've made!

Today I've cried more than I have in a long time. I've been mad the majority of the day and have said more choice words than I can count. That's the raw unedited truth.

So don't judge me when I tell you ...instead of buying 1 new pair of shoes for T for back to school. That I'll probably buy 3 or 4 tomorrow at Nordstroms. Since I only have 1 pair of feet to buy for he might as well have at least 4 choices. This is my way to deal with it....retail therapy. It doesn't heal the heart but it sure distracts it!

A Pirate's Life...Tristen's 7th Birthday Party

2010-08-10T20:32:00.000-07:00

Presents

Party Guest

T had a wonderful time at his party!

10 reasons I hate Walmart

2010-08-03T21:33:00.000-07:00

Dear Walmart,

You just reaffirmed all the reasons I hate you! No seriously!

1. You no longer carry my favorite deli meat: Sun Dried Tomato turkey breast
2. You never have Ozarka bottle water in stock
3. I had to look in 4 different place for Tostada shells. I mean shouldn't they be next to the taco shells.
4. I get to witness criminal activity while waiting in the checkout line...and so does my 6 year old. Which causes you to call all the cops in Burleson. Just to chase some punk teenager who is stealing a bag full of can goods. Hence leaving no one to protect the city from actual crime.
5. I have to stand in the checkout line for 30 mins. Not really sure what the reasoning is behind that. There are over 30 checkout lanes but only 3 of them are open?!?!
6. One of your bathroom is always being cleaned...and it is always the one I go to first. As often as you shut them down to be cleaned...why aren't they clean?!?! I try to avoid them at all cost but it never fails my kid has to go at least once while we are there. Which brings me to my next point.
7. Your store remodel sucks!!!! It turned my 45 min shopping trip into a 3 hour disaster!
8. You put a game room in the front of your store..why?! So all the parents lose their mind while waiting in the 30 min checkout line and listen to their kids beg to go play. Knowing the last thing we want to do is spend another moment in your store.
9. I have every employee ask me if they can help me find something but none of them actually knows where anything is.
10. Your greeter stops me on the way out and wants to check my recipt! WHat is this Sam's now? You honestly don't think I would be stealing anything. I know I didn't put make-up on this morning but I can't be that scary. Seriously...I don't understand your procedures. Why wouldn't you have stopped the people in front of me..all the signs were there. The wife beater as a shirt, the oversized bag and no shopping cart. No you stop the girl with pearl earrings, clean clothes and a well behaved child. OMG!!!!!

I haven't been in your store in I don't know how long. And you wonder why! Never again!
Super Target please hurry I need you! HEB it will be nice to have a back-up. There is no way people save money at Walmart. They waste to much of their time walking around looking for what they need.

Sneek peek

2010-07-28T15:00:00.000-07:00

2010-07-27T19:11:00.000-07:00

Summer in the Moseley house is flying by fast! It's hard to believe July is nearly over! Blogging has taken a back seat for many reasons...

Quick trip to New Braunfels with the family. T had lots of fun with his cousins and it's always nice to get away. I'll post a few pictures I took later.

Matt and I celebrated our 7th Anniversary! We spent the weekend at the Omni downtown.

Ate dinner at Daddy Jack's...Yum!!

2 weekends at the Lake house...Matt's parents just finished their lake house on Richland Chambers..a little over an hour away. Matt and T are really enjoying all the fishing they been doing. I'm really enjoying the quality family time and just relaxing.

Yep..that's my boy. Caught a catfish..fishing in his underwear!

Haha...daddy caught a turtle!

I (okay my brother) finally hung that chandelier that's been in a box in my closet for 3 years. Originally suppose to go in my bathroom. I decided I would put it in the turquoise room or the playroom/sewing room. It looks amazing! I'll have to snap a quick picture...when I find my camera that is. Yep...I haven't been able to find it for a little over a week now.

Lots of sewing has been going on and a lot of late nights to go with it. I have finally taken the time to work on my SugarPlum blog. After putting it off for quit some time I just had to do it! People have been asking me left and right if I have a website...and finally there is something on there! So go check it out and become a follower! SugarPlum just introduced the "Cupcake Couture" and it's just too sweet for words.And for all of my blog stalkers on here become a follower too! I know there are lots of you out there because you call me when I don't blog :) lol!

I am way behind on the back to school wagon. I haven't purchased not 1 thing! I did a little looking online at Pottery Barn kids today. Pretty sure I've finally decided on a backpack for T with a matching lunch box of course. I really want to get his named monogrammed on it. Is he to old for that?

And with July coming to an end summer doesn't look as if it's going to slow down at all. This weekend is Melissa my SIL's baby shower for baby Brody! So that means I have to get his bedding finished by Saturday. Along with picking up everything we need for the shower. I'm helping my MIL throw it. Then the next weekend is T's birthday party! Since his invites are in the mail I'll give a sneek peek of them tomorrow. Ohhhh they are cute!

Goodnight!

7 years

2010-07-08T20:31:00.000-07:00

It's been 7 years ago today that I married the love of my life!

Wow it sure has just flown by!

Thank you babe! You have given me a beautiful son and a wonderful life. There isn't anything more I could ask for. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. I love you more today than I could have ever imagined 7 years ago. With every year my love, appreciation, respect and admiration grow more and more! By no means do we have a perfect marriage...no one does. It's not always butterflies and roses...it's just real! Thanks for loving me, putting up with me and spoiling me rotten!

I'm looking forward to our weekend get-a-away!

Here is to many many more years with you! I look forward to growing old with you.!

I love you!

XOXO

Burleson vs Aledo

2010-06-30T07:54:00.000-07:00

The Aledo Tournament

We spent our Saturday and Sunday at the Aledo ball fields. T played 2 games both days. Just giving us enough time to go eat and rest a little between games. I have to say I thought I was going to hate this part of baseball...the tournaments that is. To my surprise I actually like it. I'm spending all day with my boys watching them do what they love.

We ate some yummy food..Los Vaqueros and Railhead! I made a quick trip to their Super Target. I was in need of a umbrella to help block the sun from baking me to a crisp.

My perception of what Aledo's ballpark would look like was all wrong. As much money as they perceive to have and as good as their kids are...I was expecting something like a mini Texas Ranger's stadium. Nope not at all! More like a cow pasture with fences and bleachers.

Right down the 3rd baseline...everytime!

Playing 3rd...baseball ready

Good stop...Hold'em at 1st

FYI: In Aledo their 6 year olds are equivalent to our 10 year olds. I'm pretty convinced they feed them protein shakes and steroids! No lie!

Fashionable 4th

2010-06-27T13:00:00.000-07:00

It's not to late to place your order for your littlest firecracker!

Who says everyone has to wear Old Navy 4th of July shirts!

Even mom can be cute in this Star's and Stripe tank with bling!

Burleson Thunder

2010-06-26T13:00:00.000-07:00

yep you guessed it.. T is playing All stars for the 1st time this summer!

He just finished his 3rd tournament. That means we have been playing ball almost everyday for the last 4 weeks. If it's not games it's 2 hour practice. And this Texas heat is causing this Momma to melt!

They have only won 1 game and lost several by just 1 point. It is the experience that counts as Matt would say. I am very competitive and need to tone it down a bit. It's T-ball for crying out loud!

T is doing awesome playing 3rd base!

And the uniforms are sweet! Hopefully I'll get a picture of my boys in their uniforms tomorrow. Matt coaches so he wears the uniform too...and boy does he wear it well.

I made the moms on the Crowley All star team these adorable tanks!

After I sat in my black Thunder t-shirt for a game. I came home and made one for myself and a few of the other moms on our team too. Except ours are black/red and have a B of course. I'll get someone to snap a picture of me supporting the team so I can share it.

Okay it's off to bed for now. I've got to get that beauty sleep. It has been far and few in between lately. Staying up late working and making lots of new creations. I'll post them soon!

Summertime..

2010-06-25T19:54:00.000-07:00

and the living is easy!

At the moment I have lots of Summertime obessions:

The new Chick-fil-a Spicy chicken sandwich...yum!

Working out

Pooltime with my favorite little guy

Strawberries...I'm on a roll...eaten a carton a day for at least 3 days now!

Watermelon

Not wearing make-up

Neutrogen natural glow

Nike running shorts...wear them daily

Braum's bannana milkshakes

Ice cold water

My new green cardiagn I snagged at Old Navy of all places...love it!

Exxon Farmer's market...love the produce

Sugar Babies

2010-06-18T22:00:00.000-07:00

I absoultly love seeing babies in my creations!! Ava looks stunning in this Ladybug halter tutu dress! Although you can't see them at this angle. There are black pom pom balls for spots.

Brooke and Carloline in The Garden Collection! How cute are they in their coordinating t-shirt dresses?

If you have pictures of your kiddos in Sugarplum send them to me! I would love to post them to the blog!!

One day in the life of a housewife!

2010-06-17T17:00:00.000-07:00

A Real housewife as my Girlfriend Erin would say!

So today was spent in my PJ's. Yep....never got out of them! Boy does this rarely happen but it is so nice when it does. I did brush my teeth and wash my face.

Sometimes I have to make myself not get dressed. Just so I can get things accomplished around the house.

Today was quite productive! I felt like a domestic diva.

Started the day off with hot tea...this is a daily ritual around here.

Balanced the checkbook

Blogged

Did school with T...worked on his handwriting, did a few worksheets and listen to him read for an hour.

Laundry...lots of laundry.

Lunch..fish sticks and french frys

worked on a few shirts for Sugarplum

washed the linens on T's bed and cleaned his room

made cookies and ate cookie dough

enjoyed a quick visit w/ my MIL and SIL

set up the slip-n-slid for T

cooked dinner...Flounder w/ roasted potatoes, onions, beans and bell peppers

cleaned the kitchen up

got T ready for ball practice and out the door w/Matt

helped GeeGee find a number for a salon

enjoyed some piece and quiet

caught up on the blogs I read

talked on the phone to a sweet friend

spent sometime over at Gram's with the family

washed T's mouth out with soap...zero tolerance at the Moseley house

worked some more in the sewing room

Now that it's 1am I think I'll go catch up on The Bachelorette. I love DVR!

Crazy eye

2010-06-17T08:23:00.000-07:00

My right eye looks like something out of a scary movie right now! I have never in my life had this happen to me! I'm not feeling it at all.

Yesterday I woke up really tired after only 4 hours of sleep. My allergies have been acting up the last few days leaving me a little congested. After getting up and getting dressed I noticed my right eye kept getting little sleepies in it. I just thought it was from lack of sleep the night before. As the day continued I noticed my eye getting red and irritated. I didn't think a whole lot about it. I mean why wouldn't it be irritated I have been sticking my fingers in it all day. I had to run some errands mid afternoon in Fort Worth. By the time I reached Hobby Lobby I was having to wipe my eye every few Min's to get the film out of it. So the naturalist that I am..I drive to the nearest health food store Richardson's. Pick up a bottle of Colloidal Silver a natural bacteria killer. Put a few drops in and head home to get ready for T's ball game. We go to the game. I hide my red irritated eye behind my sunglasses and have to continually wipe it every few Min's. We get home from the game a few hours later...take off my glasses and OMG!!!! My eye is huge! So swollen I'm starting to look like I could be Jackie Changs daughter. As my eye will only open half way. At this point I'm starting to get a little freaked out about this. My vision is starting to get blurry. Around 9pm I decide I just can't wait till the morning to go to the doctor. I hope in the car meet my mom in Crowley...don't feel like I should be driving at this point. I get to Care Now they see me right away. I leave there with Antibiotics eye drops, oral antibiotics and a steroid. Geeez! All for an infected eye. And yes I infected it myself. Doctor said it was allergy related and from sticking my acrylic nails and fingers in it.....bam infection in less than 8 hours. So needless to say I'll be staying home till I don't look like a freak anymore!

Oh...and thank you lord my husband doesn't want to go to his 10 year reunion this weekend!!! If he was he would be going solo!

This ones for the girls...

2010-06-16T22:00:00.000-07:00

Cross onesie w/matching bow

The Fairy Collection: Set of burp cloths & Onesie dress

Cowgirl ruffle butt onesie

Turquoise Zebra Cross Tee

Longest post ever

2010-06-15T18:00:00.000-07:00

Wooziers!! It has been 3 weeks since I blogged last.

These past weeks I literally feel like I'm living my life in a tornado. In a continuous state of motion....not stopping...spinning from 1 place to another. No...at this point I haven't taken any lives but it could get messy....my house that is!

I'm just warning you this post is going to be all over the place...a little of this and a little of that.

This is just a taste of what life was like the last week of school.

Monday:

T had Donuts with Dads at school to celebrate up coming Father's Day!

and his 1st Field day all in one day! He was one tired little boy.

Tuesday:
I hosted a Tan Party @ my house. It's definitely not the usual party...everyone isn't all dolled up. Instead everyone comes with no make-up on, no bra and trades their heels in for sweats. It was a blast! A party with only your closest friends. Gottta Get Tan is amazing!!!! If you ever need a spray tan Candice is your woman. I used her for the 1st time last year for HCCA's end of the year party @ NRH2O. I was so impressed and got lots of compliments! So this year I decided I would host a party at my house using Gotta Get Tan's mobile tanning service. Candice's daughter also attends HCCA. She graciously donated a mobile tan party. We sold $50 spots to 5 people at FOT(Festival of Tables) HCCA's biggest fundraiser of the year. It was a huge hit and will be a yearly tradition! It doesn't get much better than getting your tan on, eating chocolate covered strawberries and drinking a glass of wine with your favorite girls!

Wednesday:

T's last day of school and Kindergarten graduation.
Wow...this was a rough day for mommy emotionally. Just knowing that would be the last time... I would walk T down the hall to Mrs.Matejka's room. Drop him off at 12 and only have my little man gone for 3 hours. Knowing I'm not gonna see my girlfriends everyday even if it is just for 10 Min's since summer is here. Next year holds a whole new world! I can hardly imagine T being at school all day. I'm all ready trying to prepare myself for the disappoint to come. No matter how great T's 1st grade teacher is...she will be no Mrs.Matejka!

My little grad

Mommy and Daddy couldn't be more proud!

Accepting his diploma

Instead of turning his tassel he decided it would be easier to just turn his hat! So cute!!

Daddy and T

My Charming Family

The reception afterwards..outside on the lawn. It is a tradition for the 1st grade parents to put it on. So next year we will repay the favor.

We were so grateful to celebrate this special day with lots of family and friends!

The cookie bouquet Nana and Papa got him.

Nana..Papa..T..Matt..and I

Courtney..Kelly..Gram..GeeGee..Jon Jon..Granddaddy..Mimi..T..Matt and I

Aunt Melissa (and Brody) and T

What a great way to end an amazing year!!! There are no words for me to convey how thankful we are to Mrs.Matejka for all she had done this year!!! She has been a true blessing to T and our family!

Thursday:

End of the year swim party @ Mrs.M's house!!

Yes...she is just that amazing! She has her entire class over to her house to celebrate the end of the year!

T swimming and talking to the ladies.

T and Riley

Julie rocking her Momma Sugarplum tee!

Friday:

End of the year school party @ NRH2O

Matt, T and I enjoyed a fun day at NRH2O with all our HCCA friends.

Soaking up every ray of sun

Eating hamburgers and hot dogs

Applying and reapplying sunscreen

laughing and more laughing

racing my girlfriends down the slide

floating the lazy river

lounging in the wave pool

Just a few of the things we enjoyed!

After a fun day at the water park we headed home to get cleaned up. It has become a tradition to meet up for dinner after the water park. We were meeting several of our HCCA couple friends and their kiddos at Frescos. We had a absolute blast together!

This has to be the longest post ever!!!! Can you believe this all took place in a week!!! Now you know why I've been gone from the blogging world so long.

Fast and Fabulous

2010-05-23T18:39:00.000-07:00

The weekend went by so fast! It was absolutely fabulous though.

We started our Friday night off over at Coty & Sie's (Matt's brother's house). There is nothing like a nice relaxing evening with family. The kids played, swam, played and played some more. Sie and I made a trip to Target to gear up for our Saturday filled with baseball/soccer games. We ate some yummy fajitas and I worked on burp cloths/onesie's!

Matt had to work Saturday and Sunday this weekend...Boo!!! T and I missed him terribly but made the most of it. We started out our morning at 7:30am...bootcamp was calling my name. After bootcamp we did the usual Starbucks stop...enjoying time with my mom and the breezy patio. T had his last 2 t-ball games on Saturday. So we played ball at 12..yes it included lots of yelling on my part. I do tend to get a little rowdy sometimes. Then we enjoyed Sushi with my parents @ Taste of Asia in between games. Then it was back to the ball field for another game at 4:15. T played 2 really great games!!!

We spent the rest of the day with my parents...going to Sam's, Costco and back to Sam's. We buy the majority of our produce there. Then it was back to the parents house to relax. We made carrot apple celery drinks. Yes..if you didn't know you know now I'm a bit of a health nut. My parents are really into the juicing and it's actually really good! I ended my Saturday night with some girl time. My best friend Kelly came over to stay the night since Matt was away. We stayed up till 4 in the morning. We did lots of catching up and I did lots of sewing.

This morning we slept in and skipped church. After a day like Saturday we needed to catch up on our sleep. Not to mention that TJ Max had it's Grand Opening today in B Town. There was no way I was missing that! So after dreaming about TJ Max all night long. We got up and headed that way. Yes...there is probably something wrong with me if I dream about shopping. What can I say retail therapy is soooo good for you! OHHHH it was wonderful. The place was packed! I mean packed like it was the day after Thanksgiving packed. T and I did run into my super sweet girlfriend Sarah. As we had been talking about this all week long. After our short little shopping trip we headed to the ball fields.Today was also Parade of Champions. This is were all the teams get their trophies. Boy oh boy was it hot out there! The sun was just beating down. I'm so not ready for this 90 + weather!

We came home changed clothes and headed to Fort Worth for some yummy Mexican food! Dos Gringos it was! Then to the mall we were on the search for swim trunks! No suck luck! Ralph Lauren and Gap you have failed me this season! Sooo disappointed in the selection. Why oh why is it so hard to find some descent swim trunks?! We left the mall empty handed. Yep that doesn't happen very often...it was a sad day.

After all that shopping I promised T I would take him to Main Event for a date. So we did just that. Oh how I love to spend quality time with my little man!!!!! He has to be the most handsome and charming little boy I've ever laid eyes on. We played a mean game of laser tag and lots of arcade games. He was one happy boy! Nothing better than one on one time with mommy and a handful of prizes!!

Boys Boys Boys

2010-05-19T15:23:00.000-07:00

Boy; A noise with dirt on it.

I love this tank! This was a request from my girlfriend Sarah...who is the mom to 2 adorable boys!!!! It has been a huge hit!

And who says little boy stuff can't be cute?!?!

2010-05-17T18:36:00.000-07:00

I would never start my Monday off by sleeping in till 10 am. When T was a baby everyone use to say sleep when he sleeps. So who cares if he is 6 ...that still counts right?!

I wouldn't admit that I've been using body wash as my shaving cream for the past week. For some crazy reason I can't remember shaving cream at the store to save my life. Not that I haven't been to Target everyday either.

I checked the mail this week to find a red light ticket eagerly awaiting me. I thought to myself the moment I saw it "Oh my Matt is going to kill me!" See a few weeks ago Matt was lecturing my driving. I didn't come to a complete stop when turning right on red. He told me I would be getting a ticket in the mail! I told him I hardly ever come to a complete stop before turning right on red. And I would certainly not be getting a ticket for that. So when I saw that envelope I was sick. Before I opened it...I would never say a hopeful little prayer that it would be Matt's ticket. No not me. I would never wish that for my darling husband! When I opened it up to my surprise it was Matt's truck. I would certainly not squeal with joy that I hadn't been caught!

For the record I would never get a pedicure right before T's Mother's Day picnic. Then proceed to wear those tacky little slippers they give you. The chance of messing up my toes would just be too great!

Random Thoughts:

2010-05-16T16:42:00.000-07:00

I think that people who use their Facebook status as a way of communication are cowards! I think if you have something to say be big enough to say it. See that's the difference between me and you(facebook cowards). If I have something to say...I say it! I'm sorry you don't like it but I didn't ask you if you liked it did I?! No...didn't think so. Did I mention that your putting your nose in something that's not your business anyways. That I'm a 27 year old woman...what I say, think or do isn't your business! I'm just saying!! The next time you wanna play super women and hide behind your facebook status try picking up the phone. Your computer doesn't talk back but I do.

The Joy's of Fundraisers

2010-05-04T14:51:00.000-07:00

My little guy got to go on his 1st Limo ride today and boy was he excited!

HCCA did a cookie dough fundraiser a few weeks ago. If you sold at least 15 boxes you got to go to Cici's pizza for lunch in a limo. So of course we had to sell our 15! I told told T right away that I would not be selling the cookie dough for him. That if he wanted the limo ride he would have to go ask our neighbors, friends and family. So I gave him the run down on what he should say when asking people to buy. Oh gosh....he is just the cutest! Everyone was so impressed that he knew all the details and just couldn't resist his adorable little face! He sold 14 leaving mommy to only have to buy 1.

Now the fun part...we have to go deliver it all!

2010-05-03T11:11:00.000-07:00

Wow! It's Monday already. Last week just flew by...I can hardly believe it's May.

Summer is just around the corner that means lots of dresses and lots of baseball. Which brings this weeks Not Me Monday.

As you all know T plays baseball. And with that comes lots of practice and games. Since Matt is one of the coaches he most always takes T to practice. Well Thursday Matt was on shift and T had ball practice @6. You see normally this wouldn't be a big deal but on Thursday nights I have boot camp. Summer and bathing suit season is literally knocking on the door. So there is no way I would be selfish enough and actually admit it either! I wouldn't take T to practice for only 30 mins. You know so I could leave and go workout. No not me!

Okay...lets get back to the dress part of this. I absolutely love this time of year. The weather is near perfect. It's warm enough to wear shorts/dresses but your not dieing of a heat stroke yet. So yesterday being Sunday I wore a long dress to church. Not one of those long like Amish dresses but one of those cute t-shirt dresses from Target...okay actually my sister-in-laws closet. So after church we go to El Arroyo for lunch. In the mist of us eating T needs to use the bathroom. So we make a quick trip. As he is doing his business I look in the mirror with horror. OMG!!!! I have pantie lines! So what do I do? I go into the stall take those suckers off and stuff them in my handbag. I would never go back to the table finish my lunch and pretend that never happened! Nope not me!

So what did you do this week that you would never admit to?!?!

2010-04-29T09:00:00.000-07:00

Initial onesie with a infant tutu! What a sweet baby shower gift!

Everyone is loving the initial T's! These are a huge hit for birthday gifts!

It's not a outfit unless it has matching bows!

What a cute idea! Tell everyone your pregnant with these adorable shirts!

Love this Grandma Shirt!

Just a few of my creations this week!

Movie Review

2010-04-28T17:46:00.000-07:00

The language absoultly ruined the movie! Using the F-word every other word isn't funny!

It had maybe 2 funny parts.....the rest just down right stupid!

What a waste of money!

Big Thumbs down!!!

NoT Me MoNdAy

2010-04-27T17:21:00.001-07:00

Let me just start out by saying this is absoultly NOT Tuesday!

There is no way I just didn't have time to post my Not me Monday post because I spent my Monday:having lunch with my mom/grandma, shopping, getting my car washed, working out, cleaning the bathrooms, doing laundry and visiting my latest addiction Smoothie King!

There is no way I would cry my eyes out in the car...realize I was out of tissues. Turn around to the backseat and find a pair of T's underwear. I would never use those to wipe my tears. Why in the world would there be little Gap underwear in my backseat. This is the car not the laundry room for crying out loud.

There is no way I would make a list of all the other crazy things I found in my car...while waiting for my mom at Starbucks.

Scissors

Needle and thread

Bottle of water...Ozarka of course!

earphones

a pair of T's underwear but you already knew that

blanket

HCCA sweatshirt

toothbrush

Menu to Taste of Asia

Empty Sonic cup

T's Friday folder

Nerf bullets

T's crocs

Bentley's leash

Sunglasses

....and then take a week to clean them out!

You would never find a list on my desk that looked a little like this:

Monday:Clean bathrooms, Master bedroom and wash linens

Tuesday: Vacumn and laundry

Wen:Clean Kichen and Living room

Thursday:Clean T's room and playroom

Friday:Vacumn and Laundry

I'm not the least bit OCD. Not me!

THe results are in...

2010-04-21T17:28:00.000-07:00

I'm not perfect!

Okay...Okay I already knew this. We had our follow-up appointment with Dr.K last week to go over my blood test. Sorry it's taken me a few days to blog about it. It was a lot to take in and very emotional for me.

Out of the 11 test only 2 came back abnormal. No this isn't what I hoped for but I'm very optimistic! I cried my little heart out for the majority of the day. You see I just wanted everything to be okay for once...for it to be easy. Well easy doesn't like me. Sometimes I really hate that I'm the one one with the issues but that's just the way it is.

On a positive note the 2 issues are easy to fix. I will explain these to the best of my ability.

*MTHFR mutation

This is hereditary...thanks mom or dad.

The MTHFR enzyme is responsible for creating the circulating form of folate. Folate is important in regulating homocysteine levels. When these levels are elevated in women it can cause miscarriage and increased risk of fetal open neural tube defects. All pregnant women are suppose to take folic acid to prevent neural tube defects. In my case I'll just have to extra to balance out my homocysteine levels.

So Dr.K prescribed me a vitamin with folic acid, B6 and B12 in it. It's a 3 in one. I'll take 1 a day till I'm pregnant and up it to 2 a day.

It is a blessing that I found this information out. This mutation is also linked to put me (and my mom or dad) at risk for heart disease. Since I have this knowledge I can prevent it!

*APS....Blood clotting issues

My Antiphospholipid Antibdy report came back stating that my Cardiolipin IgM level tested positive and my Phosphatidly Inositol IgM level tested borderline. SO in English this means: I may have issues with my blood clotting more than normal. They are going to do these 2 test again the 1st week in May. They say that sometimes they will get a false positive when they are just above normal. I am just praying and believing that this is the case. If not I will have to take Heparin shots twice a day or Lovenox once a day my entire pregnancy. I was a little put out about this...I mean who wants to take shots every day for 9 months! At this point I will do what ever it takes to get and stay pregnant. So if that means I have to poke myself everyday so be it. If that's the case I'm hoping insurance will cover them...seeing that they are about $20-$30 a shot. Times that by 30 days for 9 months....okay lets don't do that after all. That is way too much money and it gives me anxiety!

Oh the reason for the shots...well of course to prevent blood clots! APS is associated with pregnancy loss in any trimester, placental thrombosis (blood clots), and small placentae. The interruption of the circulation to the fetus via these blood clots is a possible reason for miscarriage. So this could be the culprit for my 3 miscarriages I've had outside of my 2 tubals. Though I'm not a fan of having issues it is nice to finally get some answers.

So our next step is to go back around May 3rd. We will retest and wait for the results before we can go any farther.

I hope your retina's aren't bleeding at this point but I have to tell you 1 more thing. You see after I go and hear all of this I come home and throw a little tantrum. A very grown-up tantrum! I have a little cry session, get mad, scream/shout and doubt myself about the whole process.

Then just as I'm doubting... God reveals his mercy and grace. At church on Sunday I had a woman come up and hand me a check. She told me that she prays for me all the time and knows that I'm having a hard time with this. She tells me that she wants to bless us and to put this money towards our in vitro bills. I could hardly believe it! I was completely shocked. After I get in the car I open the check...it is $150! Tears just stream down my cheeks. You see every time I start to lose hope and doubt all of this....God shows up in ways I never imagine.

Happy Birthday to Me!

2010-04-18T18:51:00.000-07:00

27!

Wow...that just doesn't seem possible! How is it that I keep getting closer to 30..uggg don't like the sound of that!

This past weekend we spent celebrating my birthday. My sweet husband was suppose to be on shift on Saturday. Late Friday night he surprised me....he had taken the day off and made arrangements for T.

How did I get this man?! He is sooooo good to me! I started the day off with bootcamp and coffee @ Starbucks with my mom. I came home to breakfast and flowers from my 2 favorite guys. Matt and I spent the day shopping...a little at the mall and a lot at Brownstone Village. Brownstone is one of my hidden little secrets but I'll share it with you! Just because it is so Fabulous!! I snagged me some new perfume, a cute necklace and a pair of Miss Me shorts I just couldn't live without.

If you know me at all you know I love food. The Melting Pot has been on my taste buds for a while now. SO I finally got to try it out. And......it was amazing!!! My favorite part....dessert of course! I actually only ordered appetizer and dessert...why waste time on meat. I'd rather have the good stuff. Not to mention I was sipping on a few glasses of my favorite wine...

We ended the night with a quick trip to Win Star with friends. The Hills (Crystal & Chris) anniversary is on my birthday. Matt and I had never gambled in our lives. It was definitely a experience....me in a casino is like Paris Hilton at Traders Village. The two just don't go together. I knew I wouldn't be a good gambler. I'm just too cautious. After putting in $15 in the slot machines I was finished and very annoyed. Lets just say losing isn't any fun. After a while I put in another $5 and won my money back....I was done! I had seen all kinds of crazies...a grandma with a walker and oxygen tank and someone with a small child. These people belonged at home. Not to mention I smelled like a walking cigarette! Ugggg...nasty!

We continued the celebrating on Sunday with my family. After church we all went over to Gram's for a little home cooking....the best home cooking. Ate Birthday Cake ice cream from Marble Slab with fresh strawberries.Yum! Then went to the movies. It was a great weekend!

*Thanks Nana & Papa for watching T...I really enjoyed my day!

T goes to the Denist

2010-04-13T06:24:00.000-07:00

We are so blessed to have such a easy going child. He did amazing! Not one tear was shed. He was so happy and calm. I think we have a future paramedic or doctor on our hands. He was excited he was getting an IV.

Let me give you the run down on why T had to have so much work done on his teeth...and why at the surgery center not the denist office.

Some of his baby molars didn't form well..exact reason unknown. There are many possible causes: he had lots of ear infections as a baby. In return this causes high fevers and fluid sitting on top of his forming teeth. To add to that they just figured out he has acid reflux. It has been eating away at his teeth causing them to break down and get soft. On a positive side acid reflux is easily fixed with a perscription. After his surgery yesterday he shouldn't need anymore work.

They ended up putting caps on 9 teeth...2 permant molars and 7 baby molars. Since he needed so many it was just easier on him to do it at the surgery center. This way they can put him under anethesia and get it all down at once. He has a tiny mouth and it's hard for them to get in there while he is awake and moving around.

T getting prepped for surgery.

After he took his "Giggle Juice." He was making Matt and I laugh hysterically. At one point he look at the wall and said" Awe Dad! You painted the walls my favorite color....Blue!" There wasn't any blue on that wall...too funny!

Little Man after his surgery! Poor guy...he was so out of it. The first thing he said "Mom I want to see my caps!"

When we came home from surgery this package was on our porch! Colt and Mrs.Ang dropped this off for T. We have such sweet friends!

It had lots of goodies in it:

Jello

Applesauce

Mac & Cheese

Chicken Noodle Soup

Twinkies

Cotton Candy

Stickers

slinky

and the sweetest card!

I wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all of our friends/family! Thank you for all the prayers,calls and texts checking on T and our family!

Mud Run 2010

2010-04-11T20:29:00.001-07:00

Just a little preview!

What an amazing experience! I absoultly can't wait for next year!

Criminal

2010-04-08T19:21:00.000-07:00

Oh yea that's me!

I had to appear in court a few days ago today...that would be a first for me....and hopefully the last! I got a speeding ticket this time last year. I was going 76 in a 60 or at least that's what Mr.Officer said. That would be a total lie! So I had to be at court at 1pm. I drop T off at 12 and headed straight there. It wasn't until I was in the middle of downtown that it dawned on me that...duh that Arts Festival was going on! And of course my GPS gave directions that would cause me to drive straight through the barricades. And no options for detours! ahhhhh....I wanted to pull my hair out! I finally found my way and snagged a parking meter less than a block away from the court house. I shoved every coin I had in my car into the meter praying that would be enough. Oh did I mention I had Cash Man(my nephew) with me? So all that change gave me 1 hour 13 minutes. I look at my phone and it's 1:01...crap I'm late! So Cash and I run down and across the street. Finally reaching our destination...destination that included lots of homeless, strange, and a little scary group of people! I walk in hand my little white paper and take a seat. This is a little nerve racking. The judge ask " Amanda Moseley what do you plea? Not Guilty!" I take a seat and Cash and I wait and wait. To make our waiting a little more interesting there is a large man sitting outside the courtroom. He is snoring so loud that it is disturbing the courtroom. The police officer gets up goes out and is yelling at this man to wake up! Along with the Judge screaming "just kick him!" Okay I'm getting a little scared of her. Then she stands up and says "Amanda Moseley your ticket is dismissed!" Oh thank you Jesus!!! I love my husband! Thank you babe for working your magic!

I love the favor of God!

11

2010-04-06T13:30:00.000-07:00

That would be the number of test Dr.K is running on me to check for Recurrent Pregnancy loss. And the number of vials of blood they took last Wednesday when I went it. Lets just say I wasn't expecting that at all!

I'm not a big fan of needles and getting my blood taken...but who is. I took T with me to get him familiar with the office and staff and because he doesn't go to school till 12. Of course it was love at first site with T and Dr.K's nurses. He is quite the charmer. They were great with him. They let him wipe my arm off with the little alcohol wipe. Then he got to do his arm. He was loving it. I think he is going to be just like his daddy! He was so intrigued by the needles and watching them take my blood.

Once they started taking my blood and I saw all of those vials....lets just say I was getting some serious anxiety. I knew I probably wouldn't make it through all of those without passing out. You see there was this one time I donated blood for a friend of a friends baby. Well after that they told me I wasn't a good candidate. They had to baby me for an hour. I turned white and nearly passed out. They shoved crackers and juice down me till I returned to normal.

So you know what happens right?!?! After about 4 vials I started getting light headed. On about #6 I thought I might throw up. By #9 I could hardly hold my eyes open and the room was getting blurry. The poor nurse was right in my face....look at me Amanda! Keep your eyes open! It's okay your fine! Well I don't remember the last few because I passed out. I wake up with a wet cloth on my head and the nurse in my face. I have to say I'm not very fond of that feeling. Expecaily because T was with me. After a bottle of water, a package of crackers and an hour later I was back to normal.

I go back April 15th for another consultation with Dr.K to go over my bloodwork. Totally wishing we could do this over the phone! This little consults gonna cost us $180! Wozzers.

This baby might need to be names ALexis.....because its gonna cost us a much as buying a Lexis!

2010-04-05T23:30:00.000-07:00

So do I really share these this week? Not sure! They are a little on the not perfect, probably not going to get mom or wife of the year anytime soon! But oh well here it goes.

There is no way we would end our Saturday night on the sofa as a family watching Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice . Yes...that does include T. See I told you I wasn't going for mom of the year with this one. I mean what kind of mother lets her kid watch these kind of shows. Oh it gets better! So we all end up falling asleep in the middle of Private Practice. I wake up in a dazed where am I state of mind. I get up and get T in bed. Head to my room and realize that I haven't put the clean sheets back on the bed. So currently there is a mattress protector and a comforter on the bed. Yes, I know that my clean sheets are just a few feet away on the chair. Oh do you think it crosses my mind to put those sheets on the bed?

Nope not once. I crawl in bed and pull the comforter up over me and within in seconds I'm out like a light.

I would never forget T's prescription at the pharmacy for over 2 weeks! And then blame the doctor for it...nope not me! See these doctor's offices are getting all technical these days. They are going wireless. So that means there is no longer a paper you take when you check out it's all in the computer. They don't give the little white prescription papers anymore. They send it directly to the pharmacy. Well you can't just change it up on me and expect for me to remember. Hello that's why I need that paper. So I see it sitting on my console as a little reminder to stop at Target.

Note: Thank you to all of you prescription abusers. They probable implemented this because of you. Why do you feel the need to copy and sign prescriptions for yourself. Thanks for taking away our little white reminders. Why can't you just exhibit some self control!

Last but not least...one of my finer moments!

As Easter was yesterday and we were in car headed to Nana & Papa's (my inlaws or Matt's parents)lakehouse. Matt was giving a little history lesson on Corrsicana. So in the middle of his lesson he stops and ask me if I know who Bonnie & Claude are. I say yes ...then he gives me this look and ask me who they are. I say "The Pool place!" Oh the look on his face was priceless! He busted out hysterically laughing. Okay so I live in Burleson and that was the first thing I though about. Yes, I did go to school and almost have a college degree. SO maybe the blonde is starting to get to me. My husband got the biggest kick out of it. He looks and me and says "No babe! The bank robbers!"

Mommy am I Fat?

2010-04-05T18:36:00.000-07:00

Oh the conversation I just had with T is just to cute not to share! It was very random and went a little something like this:

T: Mom Am I F A T( yes he spelled it)?

Me: No hunny your very slim.

T: Mom when you get pregnant your gonna be F A T.

Me: Well that doesn't really count.

T: Every pregnant person is fat...it's okay. You'll just have a big belly.

Me: That's right you have to have room to grow a baby.

T: Mom remember that time you peed on that stick thing. You know it said you were pregnant. Then you went to the hospital. Do you think they still would have taken the baby out if they didn't take those tubes out too.

Me: Well hunny the baby was living in the tubes and it wasnt' in the right spot. See when you get pregnant the baby has to live in your belly for 9 months so it can grow. And It wouldn't have survived if they took it out...it was too little.You know like smaller than your finger nail.

T: Oh I see. So how are you gonna get pregnant again? Since there is no more of those tubes left.

Me: Well thats why mommy goes to see Dr.K.

T: I know that but how does he make a baby?

Me: Well it takes a mommy and a daddy to make a baby.

T: I know that but how does he do it?

Me: Well he takes a egg from mommy...kind of like a chicken egg. Then he takes a fish from daddy. Then he puts them both in a little dish. The fishy swims into the egg and it makes a baby. Then they put the baby in mommy's belly and it grows there for 9 months.

T: Oh I see. So do all babies cry when they come out?

M: Yes...thats how we know their lungs are working.

T: Oh

End of conversation!

Wow....I kinda just had the birds and the bee's talk with my 6 year old! The in vitro process sure does add a little more detail. He knows way more than we could even imagine! Smart little guy!

Not to mention he just said the most brilliant thing!

He is playing on my iphone while I blog. There is a app called The Moron Test. He has been in there playing it for quite a while. All the sudden he blurts out "Mom! I've been playing the Barack Obama game!" HAHAHA....yes my child is brilliant! And NO I have never called it that. Even a 6 year old knows what kind of trouble our country is in...or he just listens to his mom rant about it all the time!

Oh I love my kiddo!

Eggstravaganza

2010-03-30T09:14:00.000-07:00

Tristen's 1st Easter egg hunt this year. Of course there will be many more by the time Easter is actually here! On Saturday T, my parents and I joined the festivities at our church...Capstone. Matt was on shift both days this weekend...we sure did miss him!

Yes...that is a cell phone on the side of his pants. My dad gave him his Blackberry when he got his iPhone. So now he wears it every where we go. He asked me if I would get him service on it! Ha ha...that would be a big No.

I have to say T can really pull the pink shirt off. What a handsome Easter bunny I have. This was the oh mom are you really gonna take my picture look.

Auntie Amanda with the lovely Anna Joy! This is my dear friend Sarah's little girl...isn't she just precious! She is wearing the dress I made for her birthday.

And as my right as a parent I have to brag on T for just a minute. After he finished hunting eggs we saw a little girl crying. She didn't get any eggs so my sweet little T gave her all of his pink and purple eggs!!!! What a little darling! It's moments like these that let you know your doing something right as a parent.

Congrats!!!!

2010-03-26T20:36:00.000-07:00

to our friends that are very near and dear to us Erin and Aaron!!!! Yes.....they or I should say Erin is finally pregnant!!!!!!!!!!!! As you know we couldn't be more estatic...excited...elated for you guys. Yes, it nearly killed me to not be able to tell anyone about your news for over a week. I wanted to shout it from the roof tops......ERIN IS PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There isn't anyone I could want this for more than you! It's been a long and hard road for you guys at times and now it's finally over. I truley can't wait for you to experience mommyhood! It is fabulous! As you know we love you guys and are here for you!

While I had to hold my little secret in I just had to give Erin a gift to show my excitment. So I made her a Pregnancy Survival Kit....with a few of the things she'll need durning her pregnancy.

Formal Introduction

2010-03-25T13:18:00.000-07:00

Matt and I had our 1st consult with our in vitro doctor...Dr.K. It has been over 3 weeks since our visit but I'm just getting a chance to sit down and tell you all about it!

It was a lovely visit! Matt and I are very excited to have Dr.K on our baby making team! Up untill this point Matt hasn't been very excited about this whole process for many reasons. So before our million dollar consult I prayed for several things....that Matt would hit it off and feel comfortable with Dr.K...that I would feel at peace with the whole process and once we had our consult Matt and I would be on the same page.

Thank you Jesus!!!! All 3 prayers answered!

There are so many things that really sealed the deal with Dr.K:

-his wife had in vitro with both of their kids...he actually did the implantation! This means he actually knows where were coming from and can emotionally relate to us.

-he is very personable....you feel as if your his only patient...not a number.

-he was very compassionate about my past history and our journey to expand our family. He sat down and wanted to get to know us on a personal level.

-he is hysterical..one of the reasons Matt and he hit it off.

We were in the office for close to 3 hours after it was all said and done. We waited for about 45 Minutes in a consult room for Dr.K. So as we waited we couldn't help but to notice all the pictures of babies all over the room...babies that he helped conceive. This was good and bad at the same time. Good....well because he has helped so many families get their dream. And he is very successful at what he does. Bad....well it was giving Matt a little anxiety. Why anxiety?!?! Well because out of all those babies there were 17 sets of twins, 1 set of triplets and to top it all off a set of quads!!! The minute he saw those quads he said "I don't think this is a good idea...we should probably go now!" Ha ha! After our consult with Dr.K he was more at ease about the whole process.

Wow!!! It is a very extensive process. So much more than I ever thought. He walked us through it step by step and explained everything in detail. So another wards we got a crash course in

In -Vito for a small fee of $400! Absolutly worth it!! He also did a sonogram to check my uterus, overies, and the amount of eggs I have. I got a A+...lots of eggs.

After the sonogram we went back to the consult room. He then went over his plan for us. To start off he wants to run several test...11 to be exact. Since I've had 3 miscarriages outside of my 2 tubal's .These test are for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss. These are all test that can be done from blood work. It will help determine if there is any issues that are causing me to miscarry. They are way to in depth for me to go into. If a issue arises...which I pray it doesn't then I'll be more specific as to what it is. Most of these issues are fairly easy to fix with some type of medicine or procedure.

I love that he is so proactive. As he said himself..he doesn't want to go through the whole in-vitro process and have me miscarry. And I totally agree. He did say if all my test come back normal for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss that we have a 50/50 chance of getting twins!!! Oh the more the better!

I left his office with a renewed sense of hope. I know this is going to happen for our family and I couldn't be more excited. Of course there are pieces of the puzzle that still need to be put in place. Yes...the cost is a big price but much less than what we were expecting. Originally we were thinking closer to $20,000.00. It turns out it will be closer to $12,000 at the most $15,000. At this point those are things I just can't worry about! I'm giving that all over to God to handle...he is much better at it than I am. I know he has great plans for me! He is already blessing me with so much business that Sugar Plum is busting at the seams.

So my next and first step is to schedule my bloodwork. Which I have already done. I'll update you on that tomorrow. For now I'm going to catch up on some rest. The last few days I've had to get up and out of the house by 8am....yea I'm not a fan at all!

Busy as a Bee

2010-03-20T19:04:00.000-07:00

Oh my have I been busy lately! SugarPlum is busting at the "seams" no pun intended. I have been spending my days and most nights sewing, sewing and sewing! I finally finished my first custom order for crib bedding. I have to say it is absoultly stunning. I can't wait to see it on the crib. This is a sneak peek of the bumper sitting on the floor of my sewing room...it doesn't do it justice.

Lots of new post coming soon! Some of the things that have kept me away from the blogging world:Festival of Tables 2010...Spring Break...1st In Vitro Appointment...and just life itself!

A few more of the custom orders I've done in the past week.

Not Me Monday

2010-02-15T14:00:00.000-08:00

I have really slacked on my "Not me Monday" post. I honestly can't even remember the last time I did one. So today I'm back with a bang!

Valentine's dinner at The Moseley house would never be heart shaped PB & J sandwiches. There is no way I would allow T to eat these in his room while watching cartoons. Just so I could catch up on reading some of the blogs I follow. Knowing that jelly would somehow end up on the carpet. Nope Not Me!

I would "never" allow T to play soccer inside the house. I mean really what mom does that?!?! There is no way the living room would be used as a soccer field and the entry as the goal. Of course I wouldn't be screaming at the top of my lungs that I just got a goal. You know...loud enough for our neighbors to think David Beckham was playing in our living room! NO way! We would absolutely not be doing this at 9:30 at night. My child is in bed every night by 8:30.
*Note to self...Even when playing soccer inside the house wear shoes. I might just have jammed my pinkie toe by acting obnoxious and trying to beat my 6 year old at "indoor" soccer.

Seriously...what kind of mom would feed her kid sugar for dinner and then get him all riled up when he should be in bed?!?! Not this mom!

Dear Cupid,

2010-02-14T17:30:00.000-08:00

Thank You for my Starbucks in bed this morning! I always dream of waking up to a hot White Chocolate Mocha sitting on my night stand. I love my beautiful flowers and sweet card! You always out do yourself. Lunch at Abuelo's was wonderful. Thank you for all the "little" things you do. The 4 new shirts you bought me yesterday are fabulous!! Oh wait you were on shift yesterday!

I love you just as much today as I do everyday. I love your baby blue eyes and your charming grin. I love that you get up every morning and go to work even when your tired. That you work 2 jobs so that I can be a stay at home mom. That you love me even when I'm unlovable. I love so many things about you: your patient, kind hearted, giving, hardworking, incredibly handsome and a amazing father. By no means do I think your perfect but pretty darn close.

Thank you for another wonderful Valentine's Day!

I love you!

Love~Momma

WoNderFul Weekend

2010-02-07T18:49:00.000-08:00

I have to say this weekend was Wonderful!

It was a real treat to spend the day Friday with my handsome husband. We didn't spend it alone but that was perfectly fine with us. We were babysitting Ellie...our friends sweet little girl. She is 21 months old and such a doll! It gave us a idea of what out life could potentially be like one day. I loved seeing my husband with a little girl in his arms. After dropping T off at school we enjoyed a quiet lunch together. Yes I said quiet. The little angel slept the entire time we ate. I love spending the day with my husband!!! Later that evening I left the boys at home and headed out to a Premire jewelry party with my HCCA moms. The company was delightful and the food was delish. THere was a chocolate fountain...need I say more!!! We laughed... cried...stuffed our faces...tried on jewlery...bought jewlery...ate more or at least I did....and got to know each other even better. I am so thankful for the women I've meet through T going to school at HCCA. I can't wait for our next get together!

Saturday turned out to be just as great. Nothing better than starting your day off with a kick butt workout. I jumped out of bed and headed to boot camp. I was gone and back home before the boys were even out of bed. I ate a quick breakfast of yougurt, blueberries and granola!! One of my favorites! Then started sewing like a mad woman. I had to get 2 burp cloths, bib and a initial onesie with a ruffled butt finished by 11am. While I was doing this...the man I love was doing this:

-picked up the house

-vacumn the house

-fixed lunch

-cleaned off the back porch

-cleaned out the garage

-sweep/mopped the kitchen

-unloaded the dishwasher and loaded it back up

All while doing several loads of laundry!

Please don't hate me...want to slap me or even curse at me! I know I am a blessed woman. These are the many reasons I love this man!!! He loves me!!!! He knows that a clean house makes me happy. I had a crazy busy week with lots of sewing. I had to put some of the household duties on hold for a few days. After all that he let me go to the winery with some girlfriends. If you've never been to LoneOak Winery it's a must that you go try it!!! So cute and quaint. Great wine! You can do a wine tasting for $5. I will be going back again real soon or as soon as my sweet hubby lets me. We ended the night with dinner at Roscoe's with great friends. Tristen got a real treat! He had a sleep over with Aunt Erin and Uncle A. He had a blast and can't wait to have another one. I mean who wouldn't want to play the Wii all night and sleep with Aunt E and Uncle A. When I picked him up the next morning he informed me that Aunt A said....he could come over whenever he wanted. And if I said No he would just call her!

On Sunday I got my baby feel. It was my Sunday to work in the nursery at church. I sure do love all my sweet babes! T and I had a yummy lunch at Olive Garden with Uncle Jon Jon (my brother). On the way home we stopped by Target to pick up Valentines for T's class. We spent the rest of our evening in our PJ's addressing valentines. What a great way to end a weekend!!!

I'm in love...

2010-02-06T20:00:00.000-08:00

with none other than this adorable Valentine outfit!

This was one of the many things I made this week. Wow..I have been swamped!

I'm feeling incredibly blessed!

I have a list of orders to fill and so very thankful.

All the money I make sewing goes into the baby fund aka money to fund in-vitro.

I finally made my first in-vitro appointment!!!!

March 1st is the earliest Dr.Kaufmann can get me in.

I'm so excited I can hardly stand it!

Over the last month I made enough money to cover my first appointment.

We are walking in complete Faith and giving this completely over to God!!!

There is no financing available for in-vitro...so that means CASH only.

I'm beliving for favor and lots of buisness. As of now that stands true.

Over the next few weeks I have lots to keep me busy.

I have my 1st order for Custom baby bedding. It's going to be gorgeous!

Max's 1st Birthday inital T and Birthday hat

Reagan's 1st Birthday inital T and Birthday hat

and several custom baby shower gifts.

I'll be posting pictures of everything.

Who is 100 days smarter????

2010-02-05T20:54:00.000-08:00

Today marks the 100th day of school!

People this is a big deal! I mean this calls for a party. Anyone who nows Mrs.Matejka knows she can throw a party. She goes above and beyond my wildest expectations! Hands down the best Kindergarten teacher!

We had lots of things to gather and get ready for this big day.

1. 100 pennies (this goes towards HCCA's building fund).

2. 100 edible objects...Tristen's choose Reese's Puff's cereal.

They use this to make Derdnuh (Hundred spelled backwards) trail mix.

3. T-shirt with 100 things on it...I'll get to that in just a second.

So we had to start our day out with a hearty ole breakfast.

Yes I sometimes take things to extreme. Or maybe I just have to much time on my hands...well I just couldn't help myself this morning. I made T's breakfast in the form of 100. Who knew bacon, egg and blueberry waffles could look like 100!! I might just have to put food in the form of numbers more often. He ate all of it!

My little stud muffin in his 100 day t-shirt. Everyone had to wear a shirt with 100 things on it. So I thought it would super cute to do a shirt with 100 T's on it. Thank you to SpirtMark in Mansfield for turning my uber cute idea(if I say myself) into a actual t-shirt. If I can get all the ink from the stamp pads out... hopefully he'll get to wear it again!! And yes I am fully aware I have a problem with using ....to separate my run on sentences. Not that this is English 101 but I just really like my ...'s!

99 T's

Mrs.Burgess helping T with his 100 puzzle.

Super Hero Zero aka Mrs.Werner (the principal). She is absolutely awesome! The woman can rock heels and a cape...she has mad skills! Not to mention she has been flying into their room every 10 days since school started. She never comes without a treat either. Today everyone got a lifesaver. The treats are always in the form of a zero....donuts and bracelets are just a couple.

T and mommy!

T is 100 days smarter and mommy 100 days tired. Whew....Kindergarten is exhausting but I'm loving every second of it! It's hard to believe it's already half over.

It was a party from the time he walked it to the time he walked out.

My favorite part:

watching all the kids stand on their chairs...dance...count and sing to 100 at the top of their lungs!

Tristen's 1st day of Kindergarten

2010-02-03T06:38:00.000-08:00

After running around all day yeserday getting ready for the 100th day of school on Friday....I realized I never posted about T's 1st day of Kindergarten!!! I know it's just horrible of me...so call me what you want.

Since T started school in August life just hasn't been the same. It is one great adventure after another. He absoultly loves school and at this point hasn't missed even one day!!! WHo would miss when you have a teacher like Mrs.Matejka. She is hands down the best teacher.

Uniform

T's bag...this is what they use as a backpack. It is a very cute idea! Everyone makes their own bag or mom does.

My big boy!

Daddy and T

Caden and T excited and ready for their 1st day!

Mommy and T

Name tag

He looks so big!! How did Kindergarten come so fast!?!?

After Matt and I dropped T off at school we enjoyed lunch together. We sat and talked about how big our little boy was getting. How he is just growing up so fast!!

Stay tuned for a update on the 100th day of school tomorrow!

Lots of fun things planned!

Mark your Calenders

2010-01-31T18:04:00.000-08:00

April 11th 2010

yours truley will be doing "THE MUD RUN!"

Yes...you did read that correctly!

If you have no idea as to what this is you must check it out!

www.mudrundfw.com

I'm still in disbelief at the moment.

This goes against everything I am.

It consist of getting dirty, sweating, muddy, wearing combat boots,ponytails and camo pants!!

...but I am so pumped about this adventure! And that it will be!

Come out for some priceless entertainment!!!

Food for thought

2010-01-20T07:09:00.000-08:00

So this morning I'm in my bathroom getting ready for the day. And also having a conversation with a girlfriend(and a fabulous one at that) thru texting. She is also having trouble concieving and just started taking clomid. We have been referred to the same Infertility doctor. I have not yet met the man that Will get me pregnant, but she has. She says he is wonderful and has a great bedside manner. What a relief! I know things aren't at the moment working out as she wants them to. I know and feel her frustratrion and disappointment. I know she is tired of waiting just as I am. As I am having this conversation with her it suddenly all makes sense.

I have asked God over and over again...WHY ME?? Why do I have to endure this? Why do I get my hopes up over and over again? Why can't I just get pregnant like everyone else?

And in that moment I realize this....Maybe I have gone through all of this . So in this time in her life I can be there for her. That I truley know the disappointment and the frustration she faces. And if that is the case as hard as it's been...it's worth it!

Fashion kills...

2009-12-30T19:10:00.000-08:00

your brain cells! This is the conclusion I've come to after many occasions. I have found that I wear heels to alot of very inappropriate places.

Like when I wore heels to the Stock Show. Where there is lots of animals! And where there is lots of animals there is lots of animal poop. Yuck!

Or the Time I wore these grey heels. No place other than the Apple Orchard on a field trip with T and his class. It might have not been so bad if it hadn't rained that whole week. No I didn't get the hint when I saw all the other parents wearing rain boots either!

Needless to say that was in September. These heels still sit on my closet floor looking just like this. I haven't been able to bring myself to clean them off. I'm actually thinking it might be easier to just go buy a new pair!

The most recent occasion...The Gaylord Ice Exhibit. Where it is 9 degrees inside! Once again it never dawned on me. Not even as I was putting our coats, scarfs, mittens and hats all in the car. There is no way I would ever have a coat and a parka on with heels! Okay so maybe I did! But I sure did look cute.

So what if I place fashion above all else. My toes were only numb and didn't get the feeling back in them for at least an hour.

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T15:58:00.000-08:00

The Eve of Christmas

2009-12-24T21:56:00.000-08:00

Wow...it's already here! Seriously how does it come faster each year. I love this time of year and very sad it's almost over.

Although I can't sleep! My little SugarPlum is snug in my bed with visions of ripsticks dancing in his head. Santa has already stopped by The Moseley house and eaten his cookies...boy they were yummy! I'm missing my hubby tonight. I hate when his shift falls on hoildays...especially Christmas Eve.

I can't wait to see the excitement on T's face when he see's that Santa has indeed stopped by.

And of course he has been Good all year long!!! And even if he wasn't how could you say No to this face??? Nope I couldn't!!! That's why he's spoiled rotten. There is a tree with too many presents under it to count with his name on them.

Oh I can't turn on the alarm tonight either. Tristen is afraid Santa will set it off when he comes down the chimmney.

And to all a goodnight!!!

VENTING

2009-10-31T23:31:00.000-07:00

So after a chilly night at the Fall Festival I have come to a conclusion! Seeing adorable babies in adorable costumes and pregnant women galore....does not help me. At all! I did catch myself several different times this evening starring at babies and mothers pushing strollers. As my heart desires more than anything to get to push a stroller again or carry a baby of my own in my arms.

I love being a mom more than anything in this world! I love being Tristen's mom! We had such a good time playing games, eating candy, bouncing in bounce houses, riding horses and eating of course. I will post pictures soon.

With all of that being said I came home tonight and decided to start researching IVF. Lets just say I have lots of questions, fears and concerns. I don't meet with my doctor until Monday for my post opt check-up. I will have more of a idea of where to go from here and who to see. Until then I had to do some research of my own.

After researching and reading for several hours I think I might just go dip in to T's candy bag. I think my questions just grew by the thousands. I can't even understand half the crap I just read. Seriously thinking I may need a class in IVF lingo!

I think there is a chance I might not be able to sleep tonight. I might not be able to turn off my mind...at this point it's in overload mode.

How much will this cost?

I just read on one doctors site roughly $20,000! And this isn't guaranteed people!

Will we be able to afford this realistically?

How soon can we start the process?

What does IVF entail?

I had know idea....test all kinds of test. Hormone shots. Egg retrieval. Sperm retrieval...I'm a little worried about this part. I don't know how excited Matt is going to be about doing his business in the doctor's office...if you know what I mean.

Can I emotionally go through all of this knowing there is that chance it might not work?

Should I just give up my dream of having more children?

Will Tristen be a only child for the rest of his life?

What things will we sacrifice to make this happen?

Why is this the road I have to go down?

Why can people on welfare and illegal immigrants pop out babies like skittles and I have to support them? When I can't even afford to have another child myself!

And the list could go on and on!

Now that I vented a little, ate 2 Twinkies, drank 2 bottles of water I'm starting to FEEL A LITTLE BETTER AND a little sleepy.

BEFORE I HEAD TO BED I MUST say tonight was a little bitter sweet for me. This time last year I went to the Fall Festival 8 weeks pregnant. I had already begun dreaming of a future with a new addition to our FAMILY. I LEFT THAT NIGHT WITH STABBING PAINS ON MY RIGHT SIDE THAT LITERALLY TOOK ME TO MY KNEES. I HEADED HOME TOOK A HOT BATH AND DRANK SOME HOT TEA. LITTLE DID I KNOW THOSE DREAMS WOULD BE CRUSHED IN JUST A FEW DAYS. AS I SIT HERE TONIGHT AND LOOK BACK ON WHAT I'VE ENDURED THE LAST YEAR...ITS PRETTY UNBELIEVABLE TO ME. GOD HAS BLESSED ME WITH AMAZING FRIENDS AND FAMILY....AND ONE CHARMING LITTLE BOY! THERE IS NO WAY I COULD DO IT WITHOUT THEM. I HAVE A PRETTY GOOD FEELING THEY'LL BE MY BACKBONE TO THIS JOURNEY WERE ABOUT TO EMBARK ON.

SO CHEERS TO EGG RETRIEVAL, MORE TEARS AND NEW POSSIBILITIES!

Not "cracking" up

2009-10-23T17:45:00.000-07:00

Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall.

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.

All the Kings horses and All the Kings men

couldn't put Humpty Dumpty together again....

AND neither could mommy!

So Tristen came home today with Humpty Dumpty...

All week at school they have been learning different Nursery Rhymes. So today they tested out Humpty Dumpty. Yes there was a real egg in that bag too! No I did not realize it until it was too late!

Tristen's Humpty Dumpty with stood the fall from the ladder today at school. Yes you heard that correctly. Tristen's teacher is simply an amazing teacher. She let the kids stand on a ladder and drop their Humpty Dumpy from a ladder to see if he would break.

Well since Humpty Dumpty was still alive in the bag. Tristen couldn't wait to get him out and show me. Before I could get the words out Humpty Dumpty died a quick death. All over Tristen's jeans, converse, socks and my chair cushions.

Lets just say I had a few choice words for Humpty Dumpty!

Oh God why me?

The last thing I wanted to be doing was cleaning up raw egg in the playroom.

And consoling my child over...yes you guessed it! A raw egg!

Tristen was completely devastated over Humpty Dumpty's death.

After crying for at least 30 minutes we decided to replace Humpty with a plastic Easter egg.

I also replaced a healthy home cooked meal for dinner with a frozen pizza.

Then we headed outside for a therapeutic walk around the block.

We are all recovering well after such a dramatic event!

one week ago

2009-10-20T21:24:00.000-07:00

Well this time last week....I had only been home from the hospital a few hours after having surgery. Very pale I was. Still drugged up from the anesthia and pain meds. Blood pressure and heart rate low enough to worry my husband and panic my mom.

Surgery Day:

I had to be at the hospital at 11:30 am. We slept in till the sun awoke us. I'm not going to lie that is pretty normal for Tristen and I. The boys got up showered and dressed. I sent them out to go eat breakfast. It would have been pure torture for me to watch them eat. After 11:59 pm the night before I couldn't have anything to eat or drink until after my surgery. I was already convinced by 10am that I was dying from starvation. I absolutely love food. You better believe I ate all the way up until I could the night before but it still didn't help.

My mom came over and picked T up to take him to school. At the same time we headed to the hospital. Ewe...I was not looking forward to this! It was a fairly quiet time on our way there. Matt drove in silence while I distracted myself with checking my Facebook.

Before I could even get in the door of the hospital there was a familiar face awaiting me. Debbie a close family friend had beat us there. I checked in at registration and was told to go ahead upstairs.

They didn't waste anytime once I got up there. They showed me my room and had me put on my hospital gown immediately. Seriously...why are hospital gowns so hideous? They don't let you wear any make-up and no jewelery as it is. Geez! I know this isn't a fashion show or anything but could they make it any worse on you.

Within 30 Min's my room was filled with family and friends...My best friend Kelly, my amazing husband, my parents, my brother, my mother-in-law, Debbie, Courtney, and Margarita all family friends, and Pastor Parkey. We talked and laugh as we waited for the time to arrive. Before they came to take me to the Anesthesiologist everyone grabbed hands and prayed over me. Matt and I are so blessed to have all these amazing people in our lives. I left that room with tears rolling down my face and a great sense of peace.

I waited in the pre-surgery room for close to an hour. While my family and friends waited for the call that I was headed into surgery. At close to 2:30 pm Matt got that call. The last thing I remember is being pushed into the operating room and thinking "this looks nothing like Grey's Anatomy!"

I woke up in Recovery with great pain on my right side. I had a Laproscopy procedure. I had 3 incisions...one in my belly button and 2 on my lower stomach. One on the right side and one on the left. I woke up asking for pain medication. At that time I couldn't have any yet. They were having a hard time getting my heart rate up and ended up giving me drugs to do so. I found out later my heart rate was in the 30's before they got it back up. My blood pressure also low. They took it about 50 times...no I'm not exaggerating either. It was 40/80 for a good while.

There is more to the story. Ill finish in the morning.

Not feeling so sassy

2009-10-15T13:02:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure where to begin....I'm feeling a little tired, under the weather and not so sassy at all. As most of you didn't know till Monday that I was pregnant. As our journey to add to our family has been a long long disappointing road. We have been trying for 3 years as most of you know. For the rest of you guys I'll give you a little background. I have had 3 miscarriages and 2 ectopic pregnancies in the last 3 years. Last November I suffered from my first ectopic pregnancy. When my right tube ruptured at 9 weeks pregnant. I was rushed to the emergency room by ambulance. Where I had emergency surgery to take out my right tube and stop the bleeding.

Now fast forward a few weeks ago. I found out I was pregnant for the 5th time since having Tristen. I thought for sure this was it! So we keep it pretty quiet as my history hasn't been good. I went in Monday for a check-up do to some spotting and light pain. Since I had hit the 6 weeks mark they went ahead and did a sonogram. I must say I Hate internal sonograms they are not on my list of favorites. So it takes a while to do the sonogram. There is lots of silence and little clicks on the keyboard. And then you hear this heartbeat.....strong and loud! It amazes me how at 6 weeks a heart is so strong. Of course the tech isn't aloud to gives us any information. So we wait on the doctor for what seems like eternity. Finally we sit down in his office for the news we don't want to hear. I have another ectopic pregnancy. This time it's in my left tube. At this point I'm starring at the doctor in pure disbelief. How can this be? I hate that I'll never get to hold the baby whose heart I just heard beat so loud and strong. That my dreams of becoming a mother again have been crushed by just a few words. He explains that he'll have to do surgery to remove my left tube and ectopic pregnancy. At this point I have tried to compose myself as long as I can. As I slowly fall apart in his office and tears stream down my face. I realize that this means I no longer can conceive naturally. If we want more children we will have to rely on in virto.

I cried myself across the hall to the hospital to begin the pre-opt process. I sit at registration like a zombie as Matt answers most of the questions and signs the paperwork. I send out multiple text messages to friends and family letting them know the circumstances. I called my Dad and cried like a baby...yes I'm still a Daddy's girl. No matter what it is my Dad always gives me a sense of peace.

My mom and Tristen come to the hospital and wait as I'm getting my blood taken and answering more questions.

Finally it's time to leave and of course I'm hungry. So my sweet husband knows the way to my heart. We hop in the car...our family of 3 and head to my favorite restaurant! Abeulos!!!

So for the rest of the evening we forget our worries and enjoy one another. I eat till I can't eat anymore and take the rest home for later.

On our way home we decided we will all help clean the house when we get home. Knowing I would be having surgery the next day. I will be down and out for at least a week. I want to come home to a sparkly clean house. Yes...I know it's a bit crazy. Everyone told me to take it easy but I just couldn't do it. So by 10pm I had a clean house and a warm Pumpkin Spice Latte in hand. I'm so thankful for my girlfriend Sarah who came by to pray for me and brought Starbucks!

My parents also made a late visit to pray over me too!

Sorry for such a long post. I hope your retina's aren;t bleeding.

I'll post more about Surgery later.

Oh Sunday's

2009-09-20T17:06:00.000-07:00

Oh how I love Sunday's!!!

Early morning peace as I get ready for church as my boys sleep soundly.

Snuggling sweet babies in the nursery.

Stuffing my face with Uncle Julios...oh there is nothing better tasting. (yes..I did break the eating habits today but I just couldn't resist! Homemade flour tortillias with butter...can't be denied)

Sunday afternoon nap

Waking up to my sweet husband telling T not to wake mommy...I had been asleep for 2 hours

Oh how I love that man!!! He is so good to me!!!

Snuggled in bed with my boys watching the cowboys...not a better way to end the day!

Day 2 and 3...it's getting easier

2009-09-19T08:20:00.000-07:00

I haven't caved yet! I wanted to many times....

Day 2
Breakfast:Vanilla yogurt with fresh blueberries and organic vanillia/almond granola
Lunch: bannana, snack bag of baby carrots and roasted garlic hummus with pretzel crisp
Dinner: fish tacos...they are amazing! I'll leave the recipe below.

Only water...lots of water

I must say at the end of Day 2 I was wanting "real food" bad!! I hate McDonalds but I wanted a double cheeseburger, frys and a large coke! I didn't do it.

Day 3
Breakfast: Vanilla yogurt with fresh blueberries and organic vanillia/almond granola
Lunch: apple, snack bag of baby carrots, tuna-to-go
THis was hard!!! We went on a picnic with Tristen's class after a field trip to the Apple Orchard. Everyone was drinking soda, eating chips and cookies....pure torture!!! So I did have a few mini pringles from T's lunch.
Afternoon snack: steamed broccolli
Dinner: 2 cups of homemade chilli...I normally eat...oh 2 full bowls

Grilled Fish Taco's

Matt absoultly loves these! I got this recipe out of a grilling magazine. It's very easy to make and there isn't a lot of prep time at all.

Taco's

1/2 pound frozen mild white fish, thawed

1 tbs butter

1 package of taco seasoning

1/2 cup sour cream

2 tbs milk

8 soft corn tortilla

1 cup of cheese

Toppings

shredded coleslaw

chopped tomatoes

chopped alvacados

1. Place fish on heavy duty foil. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with 2 tbs taco seasonings, turn to coat.

2. Grill fish 10-12 mins or till fish flakes easily.

3. Meanwhile, combine sourcream, milk and remaining taco seasoningin small bowl. Heat taco shells .

4. To serve, cut fish into bite size pieces; place into taco shell. Sprinkle with cheese; add toppings, as desired.Drizzle with sour cream mixture.

Enjoy!

Put down the signs

2009-09-17T06:54:00.000-07:00

Finally back blogging world!! Oh how I've missed you! These last few weeks have been down right crazy around The Moseley house. It is starting calm down just a bit. I have so many things to catch you up on. First things first ....the strike is over! If you have no idea as to what that means let me give you a quick explanation. We are on year 2 month 9 of trying to make a baby. Yes we have succeed 4 times but all ended in miscarraige. After each miscarriage I normally go on strike! Yes you can laugh! I get so tired of being all healthy and taking 2 handfuls of pills everyday. So I stop taking my vitamins and start shoving handfuls of raw cookie dough down my throat. So I've decided that all that cookie dough is probably not that great for the health and really not good for the backside. With all of that being said yesterday was Day 1 of the lifestyle change. I'm going to try my hardest to not drink caffine...yes I'm a little worried Starbucks and Sonic might go under without my daily contribution. I'm already missing my White Chocolate Mocha and Vanilla Dr.Pepper :( I'm going to avoid all processed foods and stick to eating fresh fruits and vegetables. No..I'm not doing this in hopes of lossing weight. I am very happy with my weight. It just needs to be toned up a bit. As I have slacked off and haven't worked out in 2 months. I am doing this in hopes of having more energy, having a healthier body inside and out and changing my families eating habits. I'm going to blog everyday what I eat to keep myself accountable. Soon enough it will be a lifestyle and I won't have to worry about it anymore.

Day 1

Breakfast:1 cup vanilla yogurt w/ a handful of fresh blueberries and organic almond vanilla granola

Lunch: 2 cups steamed brocolli and a handful of cherry tomatoes

*Tristen ate the same thing for breakfast and lunch. He has always been a good eater because I never gave him another choice.

Afternoon snack: snack bag of baby carrots, 1 graham cracker with peanut butter (YesI know graham crakers are processed...I said I would TRy).

Dinner: Salad and lots of salad, I picked the brocolli out of the chicken alfredo and took a few bites of the bow tie pasta. At this point of the day I was literally starving for real food but I did not give in!

Bedtime snack: Tristen and I shared 2 peaches...they were so sweet and yummy! 2 more cups of steamed brocolli. If you haven't noticed yet...I love brocolli!

Lots of water!!!

I did end the day with a pounding headache as my body was going in shock without it's daily coffee and sugar.

Whew!!!! Day 1 down many many more to go!

2009-08-31T19:17:00.000-07:00

So it's true I've been cheating on the blogging world with my friend sewing machine, fabric and ribbon. The JBF show is in 8 days!!!!Ahhhhhh......So I have been literally doing nothing besides sewing and bow making with my dear friend Sarah. Okay so that's not 100% true. I did find time today to have lunch with my mom at The Pie Place. This would only be the 3rd time for me to indulge myself in there delish food in the last 6 days. Oh it was just Yum!! If you've never been you 've got to go try it...your taste buds will be begging to go back! My favs there: Broccolli cheese soup and spinach strawberry salad with poppyseed dressing.

I've got to make this quick tonight! I have a pounding headache and my bed is screaming my name. Not to mention...no pun intended...I'm typing and holding my sleeping angel. SO what he's 6....I still hold him for a while when he falls asleep in my arms. I've missed him lots today as Mimi got to send some quality time with him while I worked on my stuff. Gosh... he is so angelic when he's sleeping!

Yes.. he will probably hate me for this picture when he's older. I just couldn't resist! I made this adorable corker bow and needed a model. He was more than happy to try it on and smile. I'm pretty convinced he would be one cute little girl!!

As I have missed 2 Not Me Mondays I knew this week needed to be good. I know I'm not the only one to have ever tried this trick before but I'm probably the only one willing to admit it. We had a wedding to attend for a friend of the family a few weeks ago. So with weddings come new clothes. I have this crazy little habit. I like to coordinate the family when we attend events as such. We went to the mall in search of a dress for me. Well we found No dress but Matt pratically bought out the Ralph Lauren department at Macy's. So now I had to find something to go with what he bought....by the way it's suppose to be the other way around. So I found a cute dress at Marshalls...Ralph Lauren by the way. We coordinated all the way down to the brand. I liked it but didn't just love it. So with that in mind I put the dress on that night with the tags still tucked away inside. I would never wear a dress and then take it back...of course NOT! Well here it is the dress I wore and took back!

Did I mention I'm very in love with this handsome man!!!

So I had to go put T down in bed because my arms were starting to hurt. On the way back I make a quick stop by the kitchen to eat several spoon fulls of raw chocolate chip cookie dough.

**Side note** My deal came this morning and I assure you that had nothing to do with my rampage in the kitchen.

Then I decided I'd go ahead and make a few to eat as well. Nothing better than eating cookies in bed!

Goodnight!!!

Just call me a slacker

2009-08-27T08:24:00.000-07:00

I just realized it's been 2 weeks since my last post! One of those weeks we were gone on vacation the other 7 days....oh I have alot to catch you up on! These are a few of things keeping me from my blogging and post to come about them....Vacation and lots of pictures to come! Did you know that a 12 hour drive in the car could feel like 36 hours when you have 3 small children along for the ride!!! Getting ready for the JBF Sale (Just Between Friends) at Will Rogers in 12 days...yea there is a little panic in my voice but I'm certain things will be fine. Tristen's 1st day of Kindergarten and lots of pictures. The task of making his BAG for Kindergarten...because they don't carry packpacks. It is mandatory or I wouldn't have done it! It was a huge headache and I'm a big fan of monogrammed backpacks....because thats just my style. A wedding for a friend of the family and with that comes lots of shopping to find the perfect outfit...pictures to come. Some family drama and boy are they dramatic! Let's top it off with my sister-in-law (Matt's sister..Melissa) got engaged while we were gone on vaction. The wedding is in just a few short months...November 21st and of course we are all in the wedding. So there you have it my life in a paragraph.

I've got to get back to my mommy duties...getting Tristen feed lunch and off to his 3rd day of Kindergarten. Then I will be back for some blogging and lots of sewing!

Birthday Boy

2009-08-12T09:41:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Tristen!! I can hardly believe your 6! Where has the time gone??

Thank you for the great joy you bring to our life everday. You have such a sweet spirt and a amazing zest for life! It brings tears to my eyes to think my blonde hair blue eyed baby...is not really a baby at all. You are growing up to be a charming little boy. Daddy and I love you dearly!!!

The list goes on.....

2009-08-10T19:41:00.000-07:00

I'm starting to think Monday's come faster than any other day of the week! My Monday went a little like this....slept in till about 8am. Literally made myself get out of bed...I really enjoy my sleep! But I had this cute little fury thing at the end of my bed who found it necessary to whine and whine. Untill I let him outside for his morning social hour with the neighbor dogs. Yes...I love to drink my coffee and watch him in the backyard run up and down the fence with pure delight. I must add I have trained him well...he sleeps in till at least 8am. When we first got him he woke up at 5am....yea that didn't last long in this house. So of course after my coffee I head to the computer while it is still perfectly quiet in the house. I pay a few bills online, balance my checkbook and add to my do to list. Of course I would never write a to do list just to check it off. I am absoultly not that over organized. Okay...okay so just maybe I am! Now it's about 9:15 and my little angel has finally woke up. It's back to the kitchen for chocolate milk(Rice dream ...that is) and breakfast. We hop back in bed to watch Sid the Science Kid and Super Why. Oh what a life it is being a mom...some days it feels like paradise!!! And others well it's not always this easy. We are just trying to savor every last bit of it since Summer is coming to an end all to fast. The day quickly passes by...we enjoy a gourmet lunch on the front porch. PBJ and mac and cheese, gatorade, water and sun chips. Tristen puts on his rollerblades and skates around a while. At this point we are well into the afternoon hours and are still in our PJ's! So I take a quick shower and put on my new Nike outfit. Yes.. you just read that right! Matt bought me these cute navy running shorts and a matching shirt. I have to say I actually love it! Not to mention it is beyond comfortable. I must say I think I will be adding a few more of these to my closet. It might make it that much easier to sweat myself to death if I'm looking stylish. Now that I think about it more ...probably NOT! So we are finally both dressed at 2:30 in the afternoon. It's time to jump in the car and go pay our first tuition payment of the year. The social bugs that we are ....well we had to go in and visit with everyone. BOy I have missed them and so has T. Im ready to get back in the swing of things and Tristen is beyond excited about starting Kindergarten. We head home with a quick stop by Farmers Market. Add peaches, corn in the husk, watermelon and some guacamole to our basket!! It's T-bone steaks, baked potatoes and corn on the cob for dinner tonight. Matt couldn't get home soon enough!! I missed him but I was so hungry and ready to eat! In the mean time we read lots of books, played cars, did some sewing, picked up the house and did a few loads of laundry. It was a must that I got his firedepartment clothes washed and ready since tomorrow he is on shift. Thus leading into another one of those things I would never do. The night before his last shift he asked if his clothes were clean. I told him yes they were in the dryer. So he gets up the next morning starts the dewrinkle cycle on the dryer. He goes about getting dressed to realize his clothes are Not in the dryer....they are still in the dirty clothes. Oh my! This causes him to be late and wear wrinkled dirty clothes into work. No not this wife! We ended another day in our house around the dinner table, bedtime stories and brushing the sugar bugs away. It is again perfectly quiet in the house except the sound of the keyboard. My boys are both snuggled in bed dreaming of firetrucks and beaches. I'm back to adding to my never ending to do list. Vacation is only 6 days away. School starts back in 15 days. My first time as a vendor at the Just Between Friends Fall sale is just 30 days away. Oh and Tristen's 6th birthday just a day away! And the list goes on!!! Hope everyone has a productive and blessed week!

2009-08-06T07:57:00.000-07:00

Yummy! I just had to share my breakfast with you this morning. With school starting back in 3 weeks it's time we revamp our morning start around the Moseley house. Durning the school week I don't let T have "sugar" for breakfast. Anotherwards no pancakes or waffles with syrup, no cerel with no nutritioal value (lucky charms, trix) and no donuts. Yes it is alot more work on my part! It's back to the bacon and eggs (his #1 request w/ toast), oatmeal, bagels, or yogurt and fuit.

This is one of our favorites...and yes T eats this!

Organic vanilla and almond Granola

Organic blueberries

Dannon Vanilla La Cre'me yogurt

It is absoultly devine!! I love going to Exxon's Famer's Market! They have the best selection of fruits and vegetables...and at least 10 different types of granola.

2009-08-04T09:47:00.000-07:00

Let just say it's NOt me Tuesday this week! I would not post my NOt me Monday on a Tuesday. Even though there would be very good reasons....like looking for Resorts in FLorida all day long yesterday and early into the morning Tuesday. To still be dissatisifed with my findings. I mean come on there are literally 100's. I'm realizing I have been spoiled to 5 star hotels and the amenties that come with it. I would never consider myself a hotel snob....never. It is just crazy to me though...here you find the perfect resort with all the amenties and the pool looks like it belongs in a apartment complex. On the other hand you find the most amazing pool lazy river and all but there is NO cabana boy. Seriously??? A vacation is not a vaction without a Cabana boy. So I am at a loss here. Did I mention I found a amazing 5 star resort with daily house cleaning(I thought that was a no brainer...not in Florida. Since 90% of there resorts are condominiums ). Oh the catch to this place....you have to take a 5 min. speed boat to the beach!!! And if you need to use the restroom you have to take it back to the hotel....enough said! I have finally put this into the hands of my husband. I know he won't let me down because he will do anything to avoid hearing me complain for 5 days. I will update when we have a reservation and have a review when we return from our trip.

Let's get back to my imperfections and things that I would never consider doing!

I would not give Tristen a high five after figuring out how to transform his newest transformers...without using the directions.

I would not eat 4 smores before going to bed at oh 11:45pm. Knowing that all of it will be going to my hips and not thinking twice about it. Did I mention that microwaved smores are delish! THey were worth every calorie...if you know me you know I don't know what calories are :) If it taste good I eat it.

After drying Tristen's hair after his bath and seeing wax in his ear. I would never use a bobby pin( like the ones I use in my hair) off of my desk to get it out. I have to say it worked better than a Q-tip.

Update from last Not me Monday: After taking extreme measures to get in some baby making time....it wasn't succesful again this month. Please put your hands over your hears while I scream at the top of my lungs in frustration, dissapointment and pain! I am now going to take another 2 liquid advils in hopes that is takes away this stabbing pain on my right side. So on to try again for year 2 month 8.

PG 13

2009-07-27T20:23:00.000-07:00

I am going to warn you this week is a little PG 13. It's is the down and dirty truth so I'll just tell it like it is.

This is for all of the women out there who have fertility issues or who are trying or who have tried to get pregnant. I am all to familiar with the fertilty world. I never dreamed in a million years I would have issues getting and maintaining a pregnancy. So on that note you will know what I'm talking about when I say every month there is a 4 day opportunity, time span, window or what every you want to call it in your house. We call it the baby making time in ours. THis is a very important thing to not miss out on when you have been trying for 2 years 7 months. So when Matt got a call to come into work for a trade at 7 in the evening. I had to take action right away since he whould be on shift now for 36 hours out of our 96 hour oportunity. So I conspired a plan and took action. I would never bribe my sweet little boy with water guns and a bubble bath in mommy and daddy's big bath tub. I would absoultly NOT try to make a baby with my 5 year old only about 10 steps and a pair of french doors away. I would NOT continue this plan as I heard the words "Mommy....Daddy....Mommy...Daddy!" Knowing that at any moment those doors could be swung open and this mommy and daddy would be caught. No I didn't let that stop me I had serious baby making buisness to attend to. I am happy to say "Mission Accomplished!"

So if you are staring at the screen in shock just go ahead and close out the screen because Not Me Monday isn't over yet.

I would never consider taking something out of a movie and using it in real life. I would never pull a "Big Daddy" in my house. It isn't a very pleasant feeling to wake up in your bed and realize that something next to you is wet. No...I don't really enjoy that. I don't enjoy waking to the smell of urine and the idea of my 5 year old having a accident in my bed. Now I have to wake up, take his pj's off put new pj's on and change the sheets on my bed at 2:30 in the morning. Well I can say I did the first 2 but when I opened up the linen closet I grab a towel instead of a new set of sheets. Thank God for mattress covers! I took that towel layed it right over that wet spot...jumped back in bed and was catching the rest of my Zzzzz's in no time.

Well speaking of Zzzz's I better go get some! Hope everyone has a blessed week and got a good laugh at my not so perfect life. Untill next Monday......

Another great weekend

2009-07-26T18:25:00.000-07:00

Birthday Party at the Art Barn

My Prince Charming taking me to lunch at Abuelos

Buy out the Dollar Tree's stock of flashlights for T's Camping party this weekend

Shopping at the Parks Mall

Buying a few new Ralph Lauren's

Sunday morning church

Salt Grass with delightful company and refreshing conversation

Afternoon nap

Powerful praise and worship that literally makes you jump because God is SO good!

Dancing in the rain

Eating yummy hotdogs

Afternoon drive out looking for houses

a trip to Target

Hunting bugs in the dark with flashlights

These are the things that make for a great weekend with my Charming family.

Lets Roll....

2009-07-25T16:39:00.000-07:00

So I come out of Dollar Tree to this....

I open the truck door to Tristen in the driver's seat and Matt in the back.

T: "Hey mom "

A: "What are you doing?"

T: "Get in ....Let's roll! I'm driving this truck home."

Oh boy!!! I have my hands full!

I am thrilled that I finally found flashlights for T's party. I bought out all that they had. So excited that I can mark that off of my checklist...yes I am that OCD.

Dirty Laundry

2009-07-20T16:51:00.000-07:00

Well Monday is upon us once again and almost over for that matter. I am a little late today on my "Not Me Monday" post as a sweet friend of mine reminded me. I have a very good reason though. I meet up with my HCCA(Holy Cross Christian Academy) girlfriends and their kiddos for the majority of my day. On that note I have missed them terribly and was so glad to see them!!! Our plans for Hawaiian Falls quickly changed today due to crazy Texas weather. The rain was needed desperatly and my water bill will appreciated it too. So the HCCA gang invaded Peter Piper Pizza for some good ole fun, food and laughter.

**Side Note: Putting Tristen in HCCA was one of the best descisions we have made not only for Tristen but for me!!! I have made some amazings friends I just couldn't live without!

Okay...back to Not me Monday!

I would never take a pair of my pants out of the dirty clothes with the intention of wearing them before washing them. The thought of me putting them in the dryer with a few dryer sheets on the Freshen Up cycle...ironing them and then wearing them to church would just be down right repulsive...oh Not Me!! Did I forget to mention these pants were in the bottom of the hamper with wet towels and urinatated Pj's on top of them.

I would Not do laundry and not clean my house for over a week. I would not do these things just beacuse I didn't feel like it. I would not rather have a messy house instsead of having playdates and coffee dates. Even though as a housewife that is my job and if I worked anywhere else I would be fired on the spot. I would Not give myself a vacation from these duties knowing that I can't be fired because these boys need me. Nope Not Me!!!

Hope you have enjoyed my dirty secrets in my not so perfect life. I had a great Monday and hope everyone else did to. Well my house is still messy and it's not gonna clean it's self so I better get to it!

7 letters

2009-07-20T12:55:00.000-07:00

So for many years or 3 1/2 to be exact I have wanted to put Tristen's name on his wall in his room. I could just never find the perfect letters for the job. I always had this preconcieved idea of what I thought they should look like. I am Happy to tell you people actually make what I envision! Isn't that just amazing? I found these at Khols's and they were on sale!!! Of course I had to put the Amanda touch on them and paint them blue. So here are my adorable 7 letters...

Fabulous Find

2009-07-15T22:03:00.000-07:00

Have you ever seen something and knew you just have to have it? Well it happens to me pretty often. Actually it happened today! I just had to show off my Fabulous Find! I instantly fell in-love with this very chic black flower bracelet! I'm sure your just dying to know where I got it....our church bookstore. My favorite part it only cost me $8!!

I absoultly love it!!

Not Me! Monday

2009-07-13T13:08:00.000-07:00

So I love this idea of NOT ME! Monday. I follow another blogger who came up with this genius idea. THis is my 1st Not Me! Monday post. It is just suppose to be the brutally honest things that you do but don't want to admit to. BUT...why not??? No one is perfect so why not make someone else feel better about themselves by admiting your imperfections.

So here I go....I would NOT go through the trouble of putting my workout clothes on and taking T to my parents. I would NOT drive to bootcamp pull in my parking space and park the car. To see everyone running outside it 103 temperatures. I would absoultly NOT put my car in reverse and skip bootcamp because I could not bear the thought of sweating that much. No not me!

I would NOT let Tristen eat 3 Yoplait Strawberry Bannana yogurts instead of a healthy lunch.

I would NOT do the unthinkable. I would Not threaten my child out of exhaustion with "If you do that one more time"...knowing that I'm not gonna do a thing about it. No not me! I think that I'll just continue to watch my show and ignore the last 10 times he did it.

I would never wash the same load of laundry 3 times because I keep forgetting about it. No NOT me! THat would just be horrible all that water I'm wasting. Just because I can't remember to put it in the dryer...come on!

So I'm gonna try my best to do this every Monday. We'll see just how successful I am at it!

Ohhhh what a evening!

2009-07-09T20:21:00.000-07:00

Our day was going according to plan...pancakes for breakfast, playing, sewing, finally a shower and out of our PJ's at 12pm, lunch, growing a few animal capsules and then.......Tristen lost his 2nd tooth and all I have in my wallet is $10 and a debit card. Oh boy are the parents of T's friends gonna hate me. He is gonna start thinking the more teeth you loose the more money you get. THe first one was $5 and now the 2nd one $10. Holy cow the tooth fairy must be rich...if he only knew;) So of course he is just pumped about his tooth coming out so we do the happy dance for about 10 minutes. Then he goes to the bathroom to stare at himself for another hour. No I'm not kidding either! After all the excitement for the day or at least for the moment we head to Gram's for dinner with Mimi, Granddaddy, Uncle Jon Jon and Gram. If you didn't know that is just a walk across the backyard and through the gate because Gram's house is directly behind ours. We had a very yummy dinner as always. After dinner my mom, Tristen and I were going to run to my parents house to pick up a few things. We noticed Gram's new next door neighbors were out and have a little boy the same age as T. So my mom told Trisen to go over and introduce himself. Well of course T did that without hesitation as he is a social bug. They became instant friends and within minutes were running around playing. About 10 minutes goes by and the little boy wants Tristen to come in and see his new bunkbed. T ask if he can and I don't see any harm in it so I say sure go ahead. Oh boy....here comes the excitment. Tristen comes running out with blood all over his mouth saying the dog bit him. Of course all I can see is blood at this point. So I take him over to the waterhose and start washing off his face and inside his mouth. And sure enough there is two small punctures...one on the side of his lip and one on the top. At this point his top lip is already swollen and purple. I lift it up to find that the dog also caught under his top lip too and it is all cut up. My mom is freaking out...I'm a really calm and collective parent. I'm really use to these types of things (not dog bites) Tristen is all boy. THere is never a dual moment in our house. So I put T in the truck and head to the Fire Station , so Matt can take a look at it. How is it that he is never home when I need him :) The whole way there my mom is saying" AManda they are going to have to corentine (not the correct sp..sorry) that dog!" WHat if it hasn't had it shots? Maybe we should take him to CareNow? She is very worried about her grandson. We get there Matt takes a good look...and says"oh I think he'll be fine. Did you ask them if the dog had it shots?" So he sends me home to go ask the neighbor's if their dog has it shots...oh this is gonna be awkward. So I'm thinking it will go a little like this....Excuse me sir ...does your dog have it's shots? When was the last time it got them? Are you sure it has had a rabies shot? DOes it have a tag on it's collar saying it does? All dogs that get a rabies shot have a speacial tag on it's collar. Can I get the serial number for that and your Vet's name and number...I'm gonna need to verify all this information. Even though my husband says there hasen's been a case of rabies in years.Hahaha!!! Oh so eventful! The way it really went was my mom and dad went over and the dog had all of it's shots 8 months ago. T is fine....just a very swollen purple lip. And my mom just called to say " Amanda google dog bites. I was reading on there it says ........................................ and I reasured her I would, so I better get to doing that. I love my mom she is still the same very protective, extra cautious mom I remember growing up!

Stars...Stripes and Fireworks

2009-07-07T09:46:00.000-07:00

It was a very low key 4th of July this year but lots of fun and laughter! We started our day with a trip to Starbucks and then found the perfect spot to watch the parade in Old Town Burleson. THis is the first parade Matt's actually got to sit and watch with us. Every year he is either on shift or driving the Firetruck. I thought I had remembered everything...chairs, blanket, camera, dog with leash and then.....Tristen says "Mom where is my bag to put my candy in?" Oh no I forgot the bag!!! Just then Matt looks over at me with this look like I can't believe you forgot the bag...and then he says "we'll daddy didn't!" Thank goodness for a awesome daddy!!! That could have been a really bad meltdown. Needless to say Tristen filled his bag up with lots of unnessessary candy and multiple trips to the street to retrieve it!

Tristen waving at the motorcycles

Bentley and T watching the parade

Spoiled

My sweet boy

Here come the Firetrucks...oh boy!

After a fun filled morning we headed to Chick-fil-a for breakfast...just guess who picked that??? We ate and played but had to get home for Ciara's 3rd birthday party. We enjoyed celebrating with the Hills and Tristen loved the waterslide of course! After the party we only had a few short hours before getting ready for the Fireworks show. Matt headed down there a few hours before us since he was working overtime for the show. I was a little bummed at first about him having to work but it worked out great! I didn't have to get there extra early because he coned me off a front row parking spot. We enjoyed the evening with our friends Christna(no I didn't misspell her name..chris-na) and Coby. The boys ran around for hours playing football, baseball and whatever else their little hearts desired.

He loves his Sweet Tea

Mommy and Coby

THe boys and their swords

My little Firecracker

Fireworks

Oh I almost left out a couple of things that made our night so much more eventful!

1st: We were sitting on the side of a hill...yes I know what your thinking but I needed shade!

So I go to reach for Tristen's cup and literally almost tumble down the hill lawn chair and all! Thank Christna for saving me and laughing so hard we almost wet our pants.

2nd: This random guy is walking his big dog and it decides to stop in front of where we are sitting and take a poo. Yes...I almost through up!! And he didn't even scoop it up!! So later that evening the boys are running around bare foot and just GUESS what happens??? Oh yes...they both stepped in it! Thank God for baby wipes and bottle water. I thought I was going to throw up multiple times trying to clean up that mess. I can handle throw up and dirty diapers anyday but that never again!

American Pie

2009-07-04T12:34:00.000-07:00

I finally did it! Every year Family Circle has it's American Flag cake on the cover for it's July issue...and every year I tell myself were gonna make it. It's only taking me 6 years but we finally did it! Of course I had to change it up a bit. So instead of making a cake I used a pie recipe.

Strawberry Cream Freeze

1 pkg. (8oz.) Cream Cheese, softened

1 Cup cold milk

1 pkg.(3.4 oz.) Jell-o Vanilla Flavor Instant pudding

1 1/2 cups thawed COOL whip whipped topping

20 Vanilla wafers, broken or use 40 mini wafers

1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

1/2 cup strawberry ice cream topping

8" Graham cracker pie crust

Make Filling: Prep time 25 min

Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with mixer untill creamy.

Gradually beat in milk. Add dry pudding mix; beat 2 min.

Stir in COOL whip, wafers and berries. Swirl in ice cream topping.

Now spoon filling into pie crust and freeze untill firm.

I used a 13x9 cake pan and made my own crust out of Graham cracker crumbs (you can buy those in a box on the baking isle). I had to double the recipe to fit the bigger pan. I bought 2 containers of fresh strawberries and 1 container of blueberries to make the flag. I also used cool whip in the can to make the stripes.

Tristen and I had a blast making and eating this!

My little STAR!

2009-07-02T15:10:00.000-07:00

I'm here to do what mommies do best...brag on their kiddo!!! For the last 2 weeks Tristen has been going to baseball camp. It is put on by the coaches of the Burleson Elks baseball team. So we have been up early everyday for the last 2 weeks. If you know us you know thats not our thing! I'm very excited about sleeping in tomorrow!!! The first week of camp was a skillls camp working on all areas. I love the way they taught the kids how to slide properly. It was a genius idea. They had a big slip-in-slide and of course that was T's favorite part of the whole camp!! This week was a all hitting camp. They video taped of all the kids hitting and then gave us a written anayalis. TRisten had so much fun and learned a ton of stuff. I have to say it wasn't the most orgainzed event, but what do you expect it was ran by a bunch of men! On a positive note they were awesome with the boys.

And my favorite part...........................Tristen was in the Burleson Star this past Saturday. THey featured a article on the camp and my little ball players picture was in it!!! He has great form for a 5 year old!! Take a look yourself!!!!!!!!

Making a splash

2009-06-30T15:14:00.000-07:00

We just returned home from a day at Bedford Splash with Crystal and the girls. I think today was the perfect day to go. It was a nice cloudy 88 degrees outside. Seriously...last week it was in the triple digits. Well that's Texas for you. I was a little disappointed I didn't get to wear my super sylish sun hat I bought at GAp this weekend but I'm sure it will get it's use the rest of the summer! Here are a few pictures I snapped today!!

Eating a sandwich and shaking because he's cold.

Sliding

Chloe

Ciara

Tristen mastering the lily pads.

T and Chloe

Chloe and mommy

Another fun summer day!!!!!!