Shannon's Family

Wheeler Farm & Pumpkin carving

2011-10-19T21:09:00.000-07:00

2011-10-19T21:05:00.000-07:00

I'm a blog slacker. Life is so busy and I forget to update my family and loved ones. In short version...

Chelsea started Westminster and is doing very well. Tatiana is continuing to dance and loving it. She started high school this year. The twins have taken over everything and control the whole house. Jeff is turning completely gray and I have lost my mind. Cant think of much more....LOL

2011-06-07T21:26:00.000-07:00

Tatiana concentrating before a nice back handspring. Ernesto... a proud daddy! I couldn't ask for a better ex to raise my girls. Ernesto loves his girls!

Twins birthday, dance and graduation wrapped up in a few pictures.

I'm a slacker

2011-06-07T19:52:00.000-07:00

Wow, I noticed I have not posted since Christmas. This must mean my life is very busy? If you know me or my family you know this is true. So much has happened since Christmas. The twins are so big and independent. They are now big enough to walk to the neighbors and play. This was a really hard step for me. I guess I'm to protective. However, you soon get over this when all the neighbor kids are always at your house. You soon drop your guard and are happy to send your kids to the neighbors to play. The neighbors are great. It's so nice to live on dead end street. There little best friend is a little boy about 2yrs older.

Tatiana is still in dance. She is progressing so well. Her technique is awesome and she has the gleaming smile when she dances. She just finished Junior High and not so excited to start high school next year. This was her best year ever academically. Tatiana finished Junior high with a all time high of a cumulative 3.85 GPA. We are so proud of all her hard work and devotion. I'm especially proud because she maintained this GPA while dancing four days a week. I'm very confident she will continue this in high school.

Chelsea is a adult now and knows everything. She no longer needs guidance, restrictions or advice. What a minute while I choke. All I can do is laugh during this stage of life raising a 18yr old girl. I think to myself, was I like this? Did I act like this to my mother? Did I know everything at 18? Oh yea, it's coming back..... I'm pretty sure I behaved in the same manner.... Can I just take a moment to say... Oh mom I'm sooo so sorry!!!! I love you mommy, and you did know a few things! So Chelsea graduated last week. She graduated with honors and a 3.5.. something GPA. I know it's not her best bust she had Senioritis!!! She will start Westminster in the fall. I'm kinda contemplating dorm living. I think either Jeff will kill her or she will give Jeff a heart attack...LOL!

So in summary my life is very busy! However in all the commotion I can take a breath and look at my beautiful children. This is what makes life complete and worth the trip up hill, with no shoes in a snow storm! I can only pray and be thankful that my life is my life...not everyone would love to be in my shoes! But those shoes fit me! Each day is a blessing!!! Live each day my love ones!

Thanksgiving

2010-11-29T12:33:00.000-08:00

Jeff made another beautiful turkey this year. I would love to cook some year, but Jeff doesn't even allow me in the kitchen. I'm so blessed to have a wonderful partner in my life! Everyone pitched in to make a wonderful meal and even the dishes were washed by all. I'm so grateful to have such a loving, caring family, beautiful, healthy children and great friends! Truly grateful that my father was her to celebrate this Thanksgiving and that he overcame the stroke! I think we need to remind ourselves to be thankful everyday!

Breakfast with Santa

2010-11-29T12:28:00.000-08:00

We had breakfast with Santa. Christina was terrified and I had to hold her down on Santa's lap for a picture. The rest of the morning was filled with games and making crafts. This helped her took forget how terrifying the big man in the red suite is. Sorry not too many pictures, my battery died :(

Wheeler Farm

2010-11-29T12:03:00.001-08:00

A great day at Wheeler farm!

Carving Pumpkins

2010-10-25T12:37:00.001-07:00

Great day of carving pumpkins, decorating cookies and making caramel apples!

Oh ya and dress up!!

Scream Dance Performance by Tatiana

2010-10-25T12:22:00.000-07:00

Tati had a great performance last Saturday and was in four dances. She has definitely blossomed into a wonderful girl, full of energy and enthusiasm. She has came out of her shell and has found her passion..and it is Dance!!

The Fair

2010-09-18T10:26:00.000-07:00

Tati and Jesse so excited for the big drop!

Christina and the froggy Daddy won her.

Big man in a little helicopter!

Madison crying as usual!
A great day at the Fair. Madison cried on every ride and screamed and kicked when Daddy made her get on the pony. Christina is our little dare devil. She loved every ride and was sad when she couldn't go on the big rides with Tati.

Tati's birthday at Rockport

2010-09-04T16:37:00.000-07:00

For Tati's birthday we went boating at Rockport and she camped in the yurt with her Dad and Kaitlyn.

School has started!

2010-09-04T16:28:00.000-07:00

The new school year has started and it is way crazy. Chelsea is a senior this year and has started her first job. She is taking several honor classes and has a ton of homework. She is going to attend the University of Utah hopefully if she can qualify for grants and scholarships. Tatiana is in her last year of Junior High and her first year in the same school as Jesse. Tatiana is in dance 3 days a week and every other Saturday. She is on three competitive dance teams and hopefully we can cut that down to two in November. The twins are always busy. In their free time they enjoy painting each other with yogurt, filling the sink full of water and watching gold fish crackers swim. They make an awesome sand cake which they love to throw all over the patio that daddy just cleaned. As for Jeff and I we have completely lost our minds trying to keep up with it all. Hopefully can post more soon if I have not went insane!

Shannon

First Drive-In movie

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

We took the kids to their first Drive-In movie to see Toy Story 3.
Tati and I enjoyed it. The rest of the family fell asleep. Kinda hard to watch a movie with Daddy snoring.

Little girls- sugar and spice!

2010-07-02T10:16:00.000-07:00

First Trip to Lagoon

2010-07-02T10:13:00.000-07:00

Tati had a dance competition at Lagoon. Her team won first place in hip hop! It was the twins first trip to an amusement park. Christina loved it, couldn't get enough of the rides. Madison was a little timid, but I'm sure she'll come around.

Twins 3rd Birthday

2010-07-02T09:43:00.000-07:00

It was a beautiful day. We had out door party for the twins Birthday. It was a great success, another milestone achieved. Auntie Lisa gave them shinny, sparkle shoes which they have not taken of yet. The grandparents all contributed to pink, princess bikes. They love ridding there bikes all day with there new friend, the neighbor Merik.

Family fun in the boat

2010-04-28T20:04:00.001-07:00

Faster, faster dada!!

A little cold?

Swimsuit and wings..what more does a girl need?

Easter Fun

2010-04-28T19:56:00.001-07:00

Happy Easter!!
Chels found the golden egg.
Ann and Christina running for eggs.

Handsome Dada!

Just dance

2010-04-28T19:46:00.001-07:00

Kaitlyn and Tati both first place. Way to go girls!!

Tati has won first place at her first two dance competition.

Slacker

2010-04-28T19:05:00.000-07:00

Wow I visited my blog today and noticed I had Happy New Year Background still. My last post was from February. My life has been very busy. Two toddlers and two teenagers will keep you busy. My good friend calls this T-N-T. The twins will be three soon. Chelsea will be 17 in June and Tatiana will be 14 in July. Time sure flies. I'm trying to entertain the twins, occupying their time with activities and play dates. I'm running Tati to dance several day a week. Chelsea..all I can say is a 16 yr old girl. She has me in a consistent state of worry. Just to see her back out of the driveway makes your heart sink. She is a very responsible, intelligent young lady. So proud of what she has became. Chelsea will always be my little baby girl. Always wanting to protect her from the world. Tati is coming out of her shyness. She has tried out for cheer leading and loving dance. The twins love to watch Tati dance and copy all her moves. When I was pregnant with the twins I really questioned the bond Chelsea and Tati would have with them. To my amazement Tatiana and Chelsea love their sisters. They are like little mommy's so eager to teach them everything. This is not always a good thing! I'm so blessed to have four healthy, happy, beautiful girls! Now God just needs to bless me with patients and time management skills.

Dancing

2010-02-20T09:58:00.000-08:00

Play Time

2009-12-22T18:41:00.000-08:00

Snug as a bug in a rug.

Singing Dada Happy Birthday. Tati made the cake.

O No!

Breakfast with Santa

2009-12-22T18:32:00.000-08:00

We had breakfast with Santa at the zoo. The babies wanted nothing to do with Santa until they notice he had lollipops. Even though it was freezing cold we still had to make the entire loop around the zoo.

More Trick or Treat

2009-11-01T10:06:00.001-08:00

Scary....Tatiana

Run Auntie..Run Dada!

Trick or Treat 2009

2009-11-01T10:01:00.001-08:00

Decorating Cookies

Painting and Carving Pumpkins

Playtime

2009-11-01T09:52:00.001-08:00

Tatiana's Birthday and Summer Fun

2009-07-29T18:21:00.001-07:00

Family update

2009-07-29T17:50:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile since I gave a family update. The summer has been so busy. Not sure what I was thinking have all their birthdays in the summer..and yes these were all planned pregnancies?
Chelsea received her official drivers license last week. Can't quiet explain the feeling you get in your stomach when you watch your baby back out the driveway. And I must include the the feeling Jeff felt in his stomach when I added her to our auto insurance plan. We did receive a 25% discount for her having straight A's. Tatiana just had her 13th birthday. You can definitely say she has the attitude of a teenager. But she is still a little girl at heart, still wants to play games and snuggle. I hope she never looses this. The twins have hit the terrible two stage. They are little fire balls, full of spunk. We have transitioned to big girl beds.....oh and they are very comfortable, I spend a lot of time in them! The potty training is a long process. We have got the pee, pee in the potty down pretty well. But the #2 issue is not going so well. Don't know if I can stomach anymore accidents?? But survived the other two, I see the light at the end of the tunnel. The babies are little cuddle bugs like my Tati. The best thing to ever hear from the mouth of your children is that they Love you. So dang cute in their squeaky voices. They love to rub my face and play with my hair. These precious moments go by so fast. I just have to keep telling myself or more like yelling at myself.... Just stop, and enjoy these times, don't worry about the laundry, the floor, the dishes!!! Guess what, it will all still be there, but the little cute things they all do and say don't always come around again!!!

Sweet 16

2009-06-19T18:40:00.000-07:00

We went to the Bonsai for Chelsea's Sweet 16.

Jeff and Jesse are the shrimp catching champions!!!

trampoline

2009-06-19T10:35:00.000-07:00

Chelsea and Tati have been working really hard to teach the girls to do summer saults. I just love the way Christina runs, she looks like a little penguin.

Mother's Day & 2nd Birthday

2009-05-26T16:09:00.000-07:00

Summer fun on Mother's Day.

Opening presents with Tati and Jesse.

Easter

2009-04-28T15:57:00.000-07:00

Chelsea running for candy.

Easter Egg Coloring and RockBand

2009-04-06T15:17:00.000-07:00

Coloring Easter Eggs.

Then RockBand

Play Time

2009-04-03T07:58:00.000-07:00

My little bunnies!

Christina the Monkey

2009-04-03T07:43:00.000-07:00

2009-03-13T08:14:00.000-07:00

Kiss, Kiss

Bubbles

2009-02-23T10:52:00.000-08:00

My bruiser~ with the black eye.

The girls received bubbles in their gift bags from the birthday party. I don't know who enjoyed them more, Tati or the babies? If you look closely Christina has her first black eye. She tripped and barely hit the corner of the glass table. She instantly had a black eye. My poor baby!~

Chucky Cheese

2009-02-23T10:39:00.000-08:00

The babies went to a birthday party at Chucky Cheese. This is a fun pizza place for kids. They have a stage where animal characters sing. Christina loved it and is dancing on the stage. Madison was a little scared of the characters. She was more interested in eating pizza. She had pizza in both hands eat as fast as she could. (A little like her father?, huh?)

Madison eating pizza with both hands.

2009-02-22T10:21:00.000-08:00

The babies had their first sleepover. They spent the night at my dearest friend Jodi's house. Jodi has two kids and they are best friends in the making. We arrived there about 6:00pm with all our sleeping gear in hand. Not sure how they would react I stayed for dinner. And they were off and playing. Didn't even notice mom was there. I sneaked out about 8:00. Didn't want to cause a scene with all the goodbyes. Jodi changed them into Pj's and did the normal night routine. They ask where mom was, but was ok that I was not there. Amazingly Jodi got them all to bed by 9:00. (Oh I was home in bed by 9:00 also) They next day they had a great morning and went to the park. I picked them up around 1:30, and they were in no hurry to leave. My babies are growing up!Jodi actually got them both to wear ponytails all day.Madison~ with all her expressions.

As long as Christina has her boots on she's ready to go!

Mmmm cookies!!

2009-01-30T15:25:00.000-08:00

The babies have found their new role models. They copy everything their big sisters do. This is so cute. Every gesture, every expression they copy big sissy. But there is a catch.

My wonderful older girls taught them (thinking it would be funny!) how to pick there nose and eat it. Yes another great milestone in our kids life!! Thank God for big sisters!!

Cooking with Dada

2009-01-30T08:06:00.000-08:00

The babies love to pull a chair up to the island and watch us cook.

They are getting so big and their personalities are really coming out. They love to play babies. They carefully lay the dolls down and cover them with blankets and say, "shh baby night, night." Madison's new word is,~ Mean. She uses it regularly to refer to her dad. It's mama, dada mean, dada mean! They both say, Thank you very clearly. Christina loves to run and say, Ready, Set, Go!!

Chelsea passed her written test for her learners permit. She started drivers ed at school this week. She drives pretty good. But with me in the car we are both a nervous wreck! I don't think mothers should teach their teenage daughters how to drive! And of course I have been driving for 21 years and know nothing!!!

Tati is doing well. She has been working hard at school. She had her first oral report in front of the class. We all know she is very shy. I thought for sure she would just not do it. I was so proud that she followed through and did it! Tati also loves cooking with Jeff. She is Jeff''s little helper with Sunday's dinners. Hopefully, I would like to put her in a summer cooking camp!

Tired babies

2009-01-23T09:22:00.000-08:00

Tired babies~ trying to sleep on the stairs.

Bubbles

2009-01-18T10:14:00.000-08:00

It was another exciting Saturday night at the Paluzzi house. Jeff worked at Duffy's and the older girls went camping in the snow with their dad. They had a blast. They went sledding and roasted hot dogs on the fire. Not really my cup of tea!
The babies have had a horrible cold and have been whinny it seems like for about a month. So hoping to have a relaxing night full of cuddles, I put them in the bath. And all of a sudden bubbles appeared! I have never seen two little girls laugh so much! Then it was on~ the bubble fest! They were so proud of their new accomplishment. Laughing at each other, grunting and making faces. Jeff can't deny these two are his.
Most moms write of the great accomplishments of their children. But I think the greatest accomplishment as a mother is to see that pure, honest so fulfilling joy and laughter in your children. The innocence of true happiness and uninhibited fun. Oh and I was so thankful that it was JUST bubbles and no surprises!

RockBand

2009-01-10T16:51:00.000-08:00

The big kids playing RockBand on a Friday night. And of course Auntie Lisa rocking out!!

Tutu's!

2009-01-08T18:22:00.001-08:00

We received these adorable tutu's from Linda and Tom for Christmas. I have been chasing them around for days trying to get a picture with them on.

2009-01-08T18:18:00.000-08:00

Today there was ducks in the front yard. Big sister took us out to feed them. You can thank grandma as our fashion stylist.

Mommy and me

2009-01-07T19:45:00.000-08:00

I took Madison to the pediatrician today. She has not slept in her bed since we arrived home on vacation on the 29th. She sleeps perfectly content in my bed. I have tried everything! I have purchased two new night lights and a music box night light. I have rocked her to sleep, let her cry for countless hours. But the minuet her tiny, little Innocent face hits the crib she jumps up like she's ready to run a marathon. So I took her to the doctors' today. Maybe she has an ear infection? Maybe sore throat? Something to trigger her behavior. Something to make me feel sympathy for her. Guess what nada, nothing!! Perfectly healthy! She's just a mommy girl. It's just Madison! Don't know what to try next. I will take any suggestions! I have not slept for ten days! And Jeff is about to strangle us both. Any ideas??

Christmas in Boston 2008

2009-01-05T10:33:00.000-08:00

This year we spent six days in Beverly, MA. with Jeff's family for Christmas. We had a wonderful time. We spent Christmas Eve at Jeff's aunt and uncles house and Christmas day at his brothers. We were also there for his brother Danny's birthday party. For his birthday we all went bowling and had a party after at his mother's house. The food was great as usual!

The plane rides were a little rocky. The four hour nonstop flight there was torture! We had a lay over in Cincinnati on the way home. This was a little better. Letting the babies get out and run around helped. Can't understand why people give you dirty looks and get angry when you have a baby on the plane?? It's Christmas isn't it? What is Christmas , Family of course!! If you don't want to be on a airplane with kids~ Don't fly around Christmas time!

New Year's Eve was uneventful. We were all in bed around 10:00. I guess were getting a little old!

Babies dancing to Christmas songs :)

2008-12-08T10:36:00.000-08:00

The tree is a little bare. The babies have yanked all the lower half of the ornaments off. I don't want to hang any of my fragile ones. Today I'm planning on going to buy a few more plastic ones! I will send some updated pics of the Charlie Brown tree!

Last year Tati was testing the realness of Santa. She asked Santa for a puppy, a elf and a frog. So I found a puppy ornament, a plastic frog and this singing elf stuffed animal. She loved the singing elf. This is a video of her sharing it with her sisters. That is her wonderful singing in the background!!

Kissing Grammy and Grampy

2008-12-05T10:59:00.000-08:00

We have been showing the babies pictures of Jeff's family. This is a video of Madison kissing Grammy and Grampy. Don't worry you will all get big kisses for Christmas!!

Zoo Lights

2008-12-04T16:16:00.000-08:00

We went to the zoo last weekend.

They decorate the zoo with lights everywhere. They give you 3D glasses that create snowman around the lights. It was fun, something different. Even the big kids had fun!

To be Thankful~

2008-12-02T15:39:00.000-08:00

I just want to say a few words of what I'm thankful for. I'm most thankful for my four beautiful daughters, my husband, wonderful family and great friends. Thankful that we are all in great health. Thankful to still have a job in this sh*ty economy. But there is a few things I wanted to add to the list that may not always be mentioned!

*I'm thankful for pitted olives. These on fingers of toddlers keep them amused for about 20 minuets.
*I'm thankful that my husband can cook! No explanation needed.
*I'm thankful Costco makes pies!
*I'm thankful that the giblets in the turkey come in a nice little bag so I don't have to see them. And I am not cooking those up and putting them in the gravy. YUK!
*I'm thankful I made it through Thanksgiving without kicking Aunt Jann's or Mom's rat dogs across the room!
*I'm thankful that Auntie Lisa came early to dress the babies. As everyone arrived I was still in my pajamas.
*I'm thankful for Grandpa's green surprise casserole. The surprise is that it is different every year, and who really likes it???
*I'm thankful that my mother has two legs for the babies to hang on. I felt allot lighter for a few hours.
*I'm thankful for Bloody Mary's!! And that it's ok to drink them before noon!
*I'm thankful for Jesse that he could keep the older girls busy so they didn't kill each other.
*I'm thankful for Shawn! Someone had to eat that green bean surprise!
*Did I mention I'm thankful that my husband can cook!
*I'm thankful that the babies didn't pull the table cloth down! And they tried!
*I'm thankful for jello with little pieces of fruit in it. This keeps toddlers busy for at least another 20 minuets.
*I'm thankful that Chelsea could pencil us in and join us for Thanksgiving dinner with her very busy schedule!
*I'm thankful Grandma Sheila told me I need to put socks on the babies. Wow how did the other two ever survive? (This is only funny if you know Grandma)
*I'm thankful to whomever had the great idea to give the babies cranberry jelly. This is great art smeared every where.
*I'm thankful I have a sense of humor or I would be insane!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

P.S. I would have posted some pictures but I didn't take one picture. I was too busy trying to get the dinner out. Sorry, I will post some soon!

Mother's and Daughters

2008-11-24T08:25:00.000-08:00

I listen to allot of friends and co-workers sing the praise of motherhood. Oh it's the greatest gift ever! Never felt a stronger Love. My perfect little angels~
Blah, Blah, Ya, Ya!!! We all feel this way as new Mothers! You make me want to puke! Just kidding. It's because none of them have teenage daughters!

The first day I held Chelsea in my arms, I thought this is what life is all about. I never felt a stronger bond. I never wanted to leave her. Then I had Tati~ I never knew I could love them both soo soo much. My little princess and peanut.
Oh they loved their m0mmy. Cuddles and loves everyday. Always looking up to mommy for answers and approval. Mommy, mommy look what I can do!

Then I blinked! In a instant Chelsea was grown up! I think aliens may have abducted my little princess. No more cuddles or kisses. Once she asked me about everything. Now all a sudden I know nothing. But some how I should know how to read minds and interpret facial expressions. If you don't have any teenagers let me tell you you learn how to read facials expressions very quickly. Their not allowed to use swear words or flip you off. But just with a roll of the eyes and the ever lasting sighs they do this without ever saying a word. The last year was a little challenging with her. Some days I couldn't stand to be in the same room as her. Then the aliens must have returned her. Of course with more knowledge than any other adult~ ha, ha!
Then she started high school. And found a social circle. Now I never see her. Except for when she needs money. And I think of the days we would fight constantly and I still miss her terribly. I miss Friday girly night watching movies. I miss my little princess. But all mothers of older daughters reassure me that she will come back.

And now Tati is 12. She still is my little cuddle muffin. She still rubs my back, brushes my hair. Always wants to sit on Mommy's lap. I think she will still be sitting on my lap when she's 30.
But the aliens only abduct her for hours at a time and then return her. Boy oh boy she is moody. I'm not always sure what I do . But some how just by the way I stand or the way the wind blows, or if it's the third Tuesday of the month, I can totally infuriate that little girl.
This girl is going to be a politician when she grows up. She is the master of debating anything. If you tell her it's hot she will argue that it is warm.
Jeff will ask why do you let a child upset you so much. I don't know. She knows how to push my buttons and which ones to push. Why do I look to her for assurance and acceptance? Why can motherhood be the greatest gift to us yet sometimes make us feel like the biggest failures. We so want to be the best for our children. We want to be the greatest mother on the block. We want to give them everything we never had. I think I tend to forget that the greatest gift to give my children is teaching them respect and love. Ipods, Xbox's don't do this.
Each day I hope I did it correctly. There was no manual or warranty delivered with the children. Even if there was I'm sure I would have voided the warranty by missing a oil change or broke some type of seal???

I just want to take the time to tell my mom I'm sorry for all the things I did as a teenager. The hurtful words, the hours of worrying, and the missing of the cuddles!

I just hope my little princess and peanut come back some day. Then I think to myself by the time this happens I will have two more teenage daughters?!?!
Poor Jeff! And to think he paid for this, literally paid for this.

2008-11-21T09:27:00.000-08:00

bad hair day again!

Playing with dada.

Tickle, Tickle!!!

Mommy rake the leaves, I mess them up.

2008-11-21T09:05:00.000-08:00

Our puppy Sophie

Ridem cow girl! Love the rocking moose! Thanks auntie Lisa!

Yes, she has a bow in her hair. Had to take a picture, won't last long.

My beautiful girls!

More pictures

2008-11-14T16:01:00.000-08:00

Don't hate me because I'm beautiful!

Just kicking back.

Playing with big Sister

2008-11-14T15:17:00.000-08:00

Playing with big Sister!

Watch me fly!!

Our first movie

2008-11-13T16:45:00.000-08:00

Last Friday we attempted to take the twins to there first movie in the theater. We chose Madagascar 2, thinking it would have enough action and animation to keep there attention. I decided I might change the name of my blog from Shannon's family to SHANNON'S DUMB IDEAS!! What was I thinking again?
So we settle in our seats. Christina on big sitters lap (Tati) and Madison on Jesse's. Big tub of popcorn and soda of course. Sweet this ain't so bad! The first half hour or so Christina was great. She was really into the movie, chowing down on popcorn. She started to get a little ancy, so I bribed her with candy. All is well. Oh wait I forgot to add what Madison was doing! By now Madison is about 3 seats down hitting some elderly lady's leg. And it gets better! She decides to play duck, duck, goose on the heads of the people below us. Did I mention she has a cup full of soda in her hand also. Ya I know soda and candy not so good for kids??? But I had to do whatever I could to just make it about another half hour. So feeling bad for everyone around us and poor Jesse and Tati I pick both them up and head for the exit. Now we will attempt the arcade?!?! Lots of lights flashing and noise should keep us busy awhile. Movie ends, meet up with the big kids, pile in the car and think to myself I'm making lasting moments. Ya right!!

School Projects

2008-11-06T18:04:00.000-08:00

So all mothers of kids know this one, right?? Tati comes home last week and says, " I need to make a model of an atom." Ok I say. A few days pass, I forget of course!! So she reminds me again, I forget again! So anyways it's due Friday. I will buy the stuff the Monday before. Oh wait it gets better. I can't be made of normal stuff like clay or Styrofoam. Duh?? It needs to be made of food. I don't even remember what a model of an atom looks like. So Monday between screaming babies on my lap, I surf the net. What happen to teachers giving outlines and examples??? So I give Tati tons of options, of course I know nothing in her mind. Anyways while shopping Tuesday I found an assortment of colorful gum balls. Bring them home, Yeah!! Mom is hero once again (usually doesn't last too long). Tati has this bright idea to assemble the model on the kitchen table. We all know better, but of course I know nothing. And just to vent awhile, she has a new $300 desk in her room. Which has perfect working space. She carefully separates the colors, lines everything up perfect and yes there is a glue gun.
Then in a flash arrives the SPIDER MONKEYS!! Madison and Christina are on the table in a blink of an eye. Gum balls flying!! Mom screaming, Jeff yelling, Tati scrambling. And two cute little spider monkeys with mouths full of colorful gumballs.
Tati regrouped and started over on the kitchen counter. Mission accomplished, model done about 9:30. All kids still alive and time to go to bed~

Halloween 2008

2008-11-01T09:27:00.000-07:00

We survived trick-or-treat

2008-11-01T09:18:00.000-07:00

Well one more milestone accomplished. We survived trick or treating. Christina who usually is shy was a pro. She loves candy! She had no problem grabbing handfuls. Madison was a little shy to start, but figured out there was candy under all those pretty wrappers. And believe me she ate a few wrappers. The big girls took off and we didn't see them until it was time to go home. Then it was the throw the candy on the floor and plan the strategic trade. All battles were won and everyone left happy with a bag full of candy!!

Dumb idea

2008-10-31T10:51:00.000-07:00

So about a month ago I made the twins and everyone an appointment for there flu shots and the babies well child check up for Oct. 30th. Well the babies received 3 shots and Tati had 4 shots and luckily the flu mist. Any ways~~~ I'm just informing you all this is a dumb idea, duh? This morning the babies woke up angry as ever. Crying every time they stand up and grabbing there little chunky legs crying "OWY, OWY!!" What was I thinking? Tati was a little sore, but still geared up to do the trick or treat marathon. Chelsea just had to have the flu shot. She could not have the mist because she has asthma. So her arm is a little sore, but she has one good arm to hold the goody bag! And yes, she's too big to hang out with us or cuddle~ But she won't miss trick or treating with us (at least I still have this). Hopefully after a warm bath the babies will feel better and be ready for the big day. I will keep you all informed. Or if I don't post for a few days, I went insane!!! Ha Ha!

Play with the tent

2008-10-31T10:29:00.000-07:00

They babies are playing in the tent Auntie Jann and Uncle Kevin gave them. They were playing hide-n-seek. But every time I break out the camera they stop??!??

Pumpkin Carving

2008-10-29T16:33:00.001-07:00

We carved pumpkins at Auntie Lisa's Saturday. I'm not sure if we do this for ourselves or the children. Half way through the cleaning out of the carcass Chelsea gave up. Of course, damn it were carving pumpkins rather you like it or not!??! Any ways I finished Chelsea's. I'm getting pretty good at it, from the many years of completing the kids. Tati's turned out great, and she finished it! Then the kids played in Auntie Lisa's leaves. And later I cleaned leaves out of every where possible on the babies. All in all it was a successful holiday celebration! Next the Great trick or treat!

2008-10-26T11:42:00.000-07:00

MMmm grandma gave me ice cream!! Last night we celebrated Grandpa's birthday at Golden Coral. Yes that's right, my family is now so big that the only place that can handle us is the BUFFET!! Whatever happened to Spencer's Steak House? But it was grandpa's choice. He wanted to go where the kids could have fun. And they did. Jesse had a whole plate of chocolate brownies, chocolate cake, chocolate cupcakes and of course a little ice cream with a whole lot of candy on it. He couldn't figure out why he had a belly ache later that night???

Jeff teaching the kids wonderful table manner's. And this is after I yelled at him for shooting spit balls through a straw. Sometimes I don't know who to yell at first.

Oh so cute!

I'm in the back acting like I don't know them.

2008-10-26T11:11:00.000-07:00

sticker fun

2008-10-26T10:46:00.000-07:00

Sorry this is so dark. It's video from my cheap camera.

Our Big Friday Night

2008-10-25T09:05:00.000-07:00

Last night was primping night. Jeff went to a hockey game with some friends, so Lisa, the kids and I did facials. We did seaweed facials and hand treatments. Obviously there is no picture of Lisa and I on purpose! My teenager~ Chelsea is never home on a Friday. She's too cool for us?? She went to the corn maze with her homies! Sure miss Friday night, girly night with her. Maybe she will come back around when she's about 30???

Ring around the rosie

2008-10-25T08:36:00.000-07:00

2008-10-24T09:12:00.000-07:00

Always 20mins late

2008-10-24T08:33:00.000-07:00

So I know you all are thinking how did I find the time to create the blog yesterday? Well in my short window of nap time I started. Usually this is house cleaning, laundry and yes shower time for me. So needless to say by noon the house was a mess, laundry on the couch and beautiful me in my PJ's. But we still have to pick Chelsea up by two. So we need to start getting ready at one. I get Madi dressed, then Christina. By the time Christina is done, Madison has undressed herself and we have to start over. Ok now we have like 15 min. Kids look great! Still dressed. But me, still no shower. Throw on jeans and a hat. It gets better!!! Work calls (I'm off today), I need to go in for a few things. In a lapse of sensibility, I think I will just take them with me??? So pick Chelsea up, drive Chelsea all over the damn town. I still have time to stop at work. Go to work do my thing. OOps I have to run and get Tati from school. Do you know it takes about 10 min to get twins buckled and in the car? Run to get Tati. Notice her on the street almost half way home. Oh and yea pissed way off at me. I'm about 20 min late. So like any other perfect mother, I will make up for my guilt and buy her something. So off to McDonalds we go!! We eat, we play. Still Tati is not talking to me. So moral of story. I'm always about 20mins late. But in a 12 year old mind this is death by silence treatment!!!

Halloween costume tryouts

2008-10-23T17:00:00.000-07:00

Trying on our Halloween costumes. Christina wants nothing to do with it. She is a duck if you can't tell.

My ham! The little pumpkin.

Madison and the witch

2008-10-23T16:54:00.000-07:00

We have this animated witch that talks when you clap your hands. Madison will sneak up on it, touch it and run!!

Spider monkey

2008-10-23T16:46:00.000-07:00

My little spider monkey on the table.

Our Family

2008-10-23T09:54:00.000-07:00

I know each day passes so quick. So I created this blog. I want friends and family to enjoy the blessing of life with us!

We are truly blessed with four beautiful girls. I think this was God's answer to Jeff's prayers. Jeff has always asked God to surround him by beautiful girls! I don't think this is what he meant. Ha, Ha!! God is laughing now.

I never thought at this time in my life I would be teaching one to drive and one to poo poo in the potty.

Each lesson is a challenge. But the rewards are GREAT! Watching my oldest climb in the drivers seat scares the hell out of me. But I have raised her to be responsible and I have all the confidence that she will make the correct choices. I look at her in awe every day!! She has become a beautiful young lady. Independent, confident, strong will and minded. Little social butterfly. This is a definite trait of her father, I was a shy one in high school.

Tati is coming out of her shell. Starting Junior High this year. She is on the stage crew. Although she will always be my baby. She's never to big to cuddle and kiss her mommy. I'm so proud of her this year. She has worked so hard on trying to get straight "A" s. Kelli has enrolled her in dance. She loves it!! The girl has rhythm, (from me of course!)

The twins are growing so quick. I can't keep up. Help? Help?
Remember all you that said you would babysit when they were born? Ha,Ha where are you now? Just kidding! When they said it takes a village, they were RIGHT!

Jeff calls them little spider monkey's. They are climbing everything. Into everything.
And they have there own voice. Favorite word is "more". Following Mama, dada, cracker, nitenite, baby,shoe. And now they can say Tati. She has worked on this for months.

Oh and we are trying the potty thing. They both have accomplished peepee in the potty. Madison has even went poo. She loves to flush it and say "bye, bye poopoo!"