a bit of a Spoiler...

I just finished reading Eclipse last night.

I have to admit, I was a little disappointed - the story does NOT end...

In my frustration I went to the author's website...

because I couldn't believe she would end the series the way she did...

without any sort of closure... I mean, what really happens?

There will be a fourth book ~ anticipated to be out December 2008!

She is also working on a new book from Edwards point of view...

that might be interesting to read!

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School Days..

Today was the first day of preschool...

She has had her Tinkerbell shirt picked out for atleast a week, and she wanted to wear the brown shoes she got from Bryanna!

Wednesday was the first day for Second grade... He doesn't care what he wears, as long as he can wear his sneakers so he can play kick ball at recess!

Sweet Tooth...

Our big man lost his 7th tooth yesterday... on the first day of school, imagine that?? This is how much he loves his sister...

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He knows how badly his four year old sister (whose teeth are nowhere near being lose) wants to be able to put a tooth under her pillow and find a surprise from the toothfairy the next morning... That he wakes up early, before his sister to retrieve his money from the toothfairy... he makes a tooth out of paper and puts it under his sisters pillow, along with the money the toothfairy left him ($2). When little sis wakes up he tells her what he did and asks her to look under her pillow... she is so excited! The great thing is... he is actually going to let her keep the money!

I think we all know what a sweetheart he truly is...

A New Obsession...

My sister recommended this book, and at first I thought it sounded a little creepy... high school Vampires?? Come on - I am an adult... But, I will admit I was wrong - this book is written so well! The attraction between these two main characters was so intense (and not at all in a perverted way) I could not put this book down!

I requested Eclipse online from my local library. On Tuesday I took the kids for their last summer visit and thought I'd check to see when I could expect the book. I figured if it was checked out by someone, I could find out the due date - then I would have more patience in waiting to read it. The cute lady checks her computer and says, "Well ~ you won't get it for a while." When I ask WHY? She says, "You are #60 on the waiting list!" What?? Not 6th in line - but, SIX ZERO! Can you believe that?? Lucky for me I have a friend who has also read them and loved them...

and better yet, owns them and is letting me borrow them!

Labor Day

Every year since we moved into our new house, we have had a party

in our yard at the end of the summer - always held on Labor Day.

The guys (and maybe a few ladies) play football, ultimate frisbee,

horse-shoe's and bocce ball. The ladies sit and chat with one another...

The kids run around and do what they do best... make a mess!

I'll be sweeping sand out of my hardwood floors for weeks!

This year we had a great turnout, 65 people were here...

29 kids under 18 and 36 adults. Some people question why and how we do it...

We have a backyard big enough to do it, my husband will spend

the entire weekend cleaning the basement and garage

(so there is no need for me to do a thorough fall cleaning).

The kids love to have so many friends over,

it's fun to see my four year old playing with her favorite 14 year old.

I enjoy chatting with others who I do not usually get the chance to,

and I love to talk with my friends who I always get the chance to...

sometimes we never run out of things to talk about.

With the help from some great ladies,

I don't have to do much cleaning up afterwards.

And as always, everybody brings great food to share!

One of our favorite adults playing with a handful of kids...

Disney Parade...

I just noticed the new button to post videos... How fun! This is a little video of the Disney Parade, which we saw on our trip to California in the spring...

ENJOY...

Trick Gum

I brought each of the kids home something special from my trip to Las Vegas. I didn't want my hubby to feel left out so I brought him home a package of trick gum. I figure the guys at work would get a kick out of it. It is trick gum because it gives you a little shock when you try and pull out the stick of gum. I don't think the kids understood what was "tricky" about the gum (I even warned them of the shocking to follow)because the oldest two tried to pull the gum and recieved a little bolt of electricity! I had been home less than an hour and had made all of the kids cry because they didn't like getting shocked. The little one was just crying because everyone else was... Way to go, Mom! Welcome home...

Las Vegas!

I spent the weekend in Las Vegas with my mom and three sisters. We saw Celine Dion... which was amazing, she has incredible talent! Mamma Mia was so fun... the music brings back great memories! The Cheesecake Factory is always delicious... Relaxing at the pool ~ without a dozen kids was a great way to spend the day!

Cool Runnings...

At first they were riding their bikes...

But the sled seemed more fun!

Doesn't this picture remind you of the movie about the Jamaican Bobsled team?

Book suggestion, please!

In a week I will be flying across the country to meet my mom and sisters in Vegas for a little weekend away. It will be the first time in 8 years that I have flown without children, and I am concerned (not really, though) about what I will do with those five hours. Reading a good book sounds like a good choice! I can skim through celebrity gossip magazines for awhile, but not for five hours... there and back! So, all those who check in on my blog...

Please leave me your suggestion

for a good read!

Family Photos

ULTRASOUND Results

Some of you might like to know...

Don't be offended that we didn't tell you sooner about it!

The choice was ours to make!

These are ultrasound pictures of my three kids...

It is not what you might have been thinking!

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I've had a lump in my armpit since I stopped nursing ~

I know it has been nearly a year since I stopped nursing...

Let's save the procrastinator comments for another time!

I finally made it in to see my doctor and was referred to a

breast health center where they did an ultrasound on my

**you know whats**

This was not at all as exciting as when having an

ultrasound when you are pregnant - in fact, I think it has

completely ruined ultrasounds for me in the future!

The doctor called me today and the results are normal...

whew, I can now stop worrying and breathe a little easier ~

It has been stressing me out quite a bit lately!

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Our new pet...

The kids have always wanted a pet.

Today we found one, and the little monkey tried stepping on it.

We caught it in a jar... the jar has breathing holes in the lid.

Our big girl now keeps the frog in her room next to her bed!

I am kidding...

We let the frog go about 3 minutes after catching it!

Amusement Park

The kids always have a great time when we

take them to the amusement park near us.

Often when they ride these little boats, our little guy tries to stick his hands in the water... which totally freaks me out!

I took this picture from far away because I wanted to show how they were the only kids on the airplanes, and it was funny to see all the planes on the ground except for theirs. When they were finished riding, I asked if they could ride again ~ there was nobody in line... He made the kids get off the ride, walk around back to stand in line and then get back on... it was a little strange! Yes, that is our baby sucking down orange soda!

I know, I know... I am a good mom! They love going on this ride. Kailey laughs the whole time saying it "tickles her belly" They love the water park. They love to watch as the big bucket gets filled with water and then dumps on everyone!

Chop ~ Chop

I HAD MY HAIR CUT TODAY...

I went in with the People Magazine...

the one with Katie Holmes on the cover.

I asked for her cut!

What do you think?