NY Christmas December 15, 2007

NY Christmas December 15, 2007

Merry Christams

Hello,

I hope you are enjoying the Holidays and taking time for your family and friends..please do so, you never know when one might slip through your fingers and be gone..I say this becasue my Aunt was just diagnosed with Breast and Lung cancer..I dont know how long she has or what the treatment plan is. Life is precious, so be sure you tell someone that you love them today..

I have some pictures for you..We took the family to New York City last weekend. Boy, was it crowded but we got to breathe in the excitement of the big city at christmas time. We had a blast! This is a small recap of our trip:

First stop was Macy's to see Santa..the line was long but it did move quickly..cover children's eyes..( they have more then one Santa) We got some cute pictures!

We then went down 5th ave to Build A Bear ~ picked up some stocking stuffers for Faith. They had NO Rudolph or Clarice or even Christmas stuff for that matter..

Then it was off to American Girl Place where I learned that Lindsey wanted a doll. Seems taht her brothers kidnapped her other one 2 years ago and cant find it. So we called and we are getting reimbursed for it..

Off to Disney where I got a few ornaments and a bear for me!!

By this time it was 5pm.. It took us 7 hours just to do those 4 stores. Rockefeller Center and the Christmas tree was our next stop, though we did not get a real close look of it. Crowds were horrible so we did not see the ice rink or the Golden Mermaid, as Faith call it.

We then headed back to Times Square so we could get some yummy pizza from Bella Vita!! YUMMO, as Racheal Ray would say. We waited an hour for a table but it was soooo worth it!

We then went to Toys R US and did the usual tour through there. then it was off to Hello Kitty., by this time it was snowing..

By this time we were pretty much wiped out! We walked over to the Port Authority to see one of Bryan's freinds, Kenny then it was off to the car. We took Lindsey down to Ground Zero and Faith to see a drive by of the tree since she did not see it when we were there becasue of all the people.

For the first time in a very long time I let Bryan drive home. I was just too tired. It rained and was very windy but we got home around 2am safe and sound.

Next year, I want to go in the middle of the week and earlier..it was just sooo crowded, it was hard to see anything.

I hope everyone has a joyous Holiday and remember to take some time out and Remember the Reason for the Season ~ And that is our Savior's Birth.

God Bless you all..

Let It Snow!

Emilee got her first snowfall yesterday. IT started around 11 am and was still snowing went I went to bed around 11pm last night. I think we got total of 4 inches..not bad for her first snowfall!

This past weekend we went to West Virgina to see Grandma. We had a nice visit and got some great new toys for Christmas. She bought a portable DVD player with 2 screens for the kids, A GPS system for DH and a Cricut for me!! I have only played with it a little bit and already love it! The rest of the Christmas gifts will be sent to us later. She did not want to have to pay for shipping, especially on the cricut, that box is heavy.
It actually started to snow Monday on our way home but by the time we got through Frostburg, MD it stopped. Emilee is going to have a snowy winter I take it..Hope so, I love snow!

Time for Remembrance

Today is 5 years to the day that my Grandmother passed away.. I so miss her but I know that she is looking down at us, smiling at her new great granddaughter and admiring her red hair! I know I will see her once again, but it's still hard to know she's not here on earth.
I know in my heart though she is where she wanted to be. She out lived all her brothers and sisters. I know she had a grand welcome when she passed, with two loves waiting for her! (My grandfather and her boyfriend Jim). I know my grandfather approved of her "dating" Jim. He was such a soft spoken man, he adored my grandmother. I know she was quite sad when he died and his family treated her like she was not a part of his life..We always loved him and accepted him. He was good for her! I'll never forget the time I stopped at her house on New Year's eve for directions. I was going to a friends house for a party and I got off on the wrong road. I opened the door and there were the two of them sitting on the couch by the TV, watching Dick Clark Rockin' New Year's Eve holding hands..They looked like teenagers! So happy..
MomMom I love you and Miss you...till we meet again!

Happy Trails to Me

Hi,
The official countdown has begun! We are leaving for West Virgina in approx. 7 hours.. 10 mere hours from Boyds Bears!
I must be crazy becasue I am going to take 3 children on a 7 to 8 hour road trip with little to no sleep! I am working the night shift tonight and do not sleep while I am here..Too many noises and when I do sleep we always have a call. So hopefully I can catch some zzz's when I get home in the morning so I can be a little chipper for our trip.
I am a little apprehensive about the trip. It will be the first time we stay at my MIL's since the big blow out 4 years ago. I am praying that this trip goes smoothly and God places his hand over my mouth if I start to say something I shouldn't and the same to her!

Emilee found her feet today! I walked into the living room, she was sitting in her bouncy seat and she was holding onto her foot! It was soo cute! I noticed too that she's been reaching for things more and more, especially my hair! I will be posting pics soon!
Have a great weekend and I will see you when I return!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I can't believe it's been 20 days since I last posted..sorry.. Lots of things to catch up on!
Nov. 3 ~ Was our 6th Wedding Anniversary. We had a family day. Faith wanted to go pick pumpkins so we headed to a pumpkin patch, but this time of year all the pumpkins have already been picked so she had to settle for picking one on large pallets in front of the farm. We then went to Olive Garden for a scrumptious dinner. I had chicken stuffed with Gorgonzola cheese and spinach and hubby had the chicken stuffed with mozzarella and prosciutto, YUMMO!! $80 later..Glad Emilee cant eat table food yet! Yikes! That was both of our gifts this year!
Miss Emilee is 4 months old. Time flies. She is looking at her hands now and just started to grab for things, like my hair! I can see a haircut in my future! She has also found her feet, I'm not sure she really knows what they are and that they belong to her! LOL
Yesterday was my 36th Birthday..I dont feel 36..Did not really do anything special. I wanted to go see Enchanted but my check did not go through until today sooo I guess I will wait until next weekend when we go to WV and have grandma watch the kids so hubby and I can go..

Today I am at the squad working till noon then I will go home and get the kids ready for dinner at my Aunt Peggy's. Is this frreaky?? My Aunt had Thanksgiving dinner for Faith's first Thanksgiving. It was also the year my grandmother had her heart attack and passed away.

What am I grateful for??

God blessed me with a beautiful daughter. I am truly grateful for the chance to be a mother to such a special little girl..she is so stinkin' cute!
I am also thankful for the love of my husband and my other kids. LOL My life would not be complete without them.

God Bless you and may he keep you in his care all the year through.

Blessings,
KIM