Da "vacation" Pic's!!!

O.k O.k I THINK I left the kitchen sink behind! *sigh* Live and learn!


Here is Sammy in 1st class for the 1st time! LOL



Sammy getting off the plane in VT. (he sees Popo and Papa)



Mom, McKayla and I *can we say brrrrrr*



At the hotel in NY...the TRUE vacation starts! LOL (this is McKayla's 1st time in a pool...and she LOVED it!..Hi Ava)



Uncle Josh (my brother)..and McKayla...after a rough day swimming



Easter Egg hunt (Matthew..Kaleb..Cody..and Sammy)


McKayla's 1st easter!! (I have a pic of Sammy in that outfit too...wonder if I could find it!)


Family pic (well half of us anyway...LOL THANK GOD!) Happy 75th birthday Papa!


All in all it was fun! I have a TON more pic's but I'll spare ya! LOL take care all!

Weeeee'rrreee Baaaaccckkk!

Man is it good to be home! We loved seeing everyone and all, but boy, oh boy, ohhhhhhh boy...*shakes her head*....is it GOOD to be home. :)
I will save everyone from falling asleep at my story..though it WAS non-stop!

The great part:
I sure did LOVE getting to see everyone from church and friends from long, long ago (I'd tell you how long, but then I'd have to kill ya LOL)
We DID save ourselves a LONG trip to NC. *rolls her eyes* be positive Kristi..positive
Spending the time i got to spend with my mom and Cody was fantastic
Meeting Trovena and her WONDERFUL kids
Finding out my brother was eloping to the carribean on the 18th (CONGRATS TO THEM)
Spending time with my sister in law Kirsty and her love Earl...(sure miss her)
Reminicing (can't spell sorry..LOL) with Brad on our 1st...well everything! LOL
EATING AT THE OLIVE GARDEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seeing my grandparents and having them meet my daughter
Meeting my cousins daughter Ava (in pictures)..and Congrat's on her pregnancy.
etc..etc..etc...

The..ahem...shoddy part:
Sammy caught this "roto" virus..and ended up in the hospital on an IV getting some therapy treatment....this went on for 5 days. *sigh*
I had McKayla with me in the hospital and no help! *pats where her hair used to be*
Sammy had to go home with the IV needle in his arm..and go back for treatments daily.
The Shots.....need I say more? *add in a towel to wrap him in to pin him down, and 2 nurses to help..and me*
Could not please anyone...to save my life..I tried. and failed
Never made it to NC to show Brad the area I want to move to when we buy a house.
Found out the UHAUL I wanted to rent would run us around $1200..when I had anticipated around 400. *o.k..BIG lesson learned here...CHECK ..BEFORE you spend $3000 to go*
Well....I would go on....but...I DID say i wouldnt put you to sleep!..AND I actually got tired of hearing myself complain..*imagine that ..LMBO*

Anyway...I just tried to post the pic's but it isn't working. I'll try later...HI TO EVERYONE!! I SUUUUUREE HAVE MISSED YA!
I have SOOO much catching up to do.
Can you believe Kayla is 5 months old! Ahhhh! :):) She is SOOOO sweet! And Sammy is talking up a storm...i seriously CAN'T get him to shush up! :):):)

I LOVE MY FAMILY! :)

*****BLUSHES******

Have you ever had a moment when your kids did something so embarrassing.....

you wish you could stop time and rewind back to change the events???

I KNOW those of you out there with older kids have had to have had at least ONE of these moments!?! If you haven't.....

BOY ARE YOU BLESSED! LOL

Well....it started out great really.

I had decided to take all the kids (Sammy, Alexis, Matthew, and McKayla...Mason went with the "big boys" to Home Depot, he was so proud.) to the playground since it was such a nice day.

We decided to walk...wasn't THAT far (LOL...my legs STILL hurt)

We get there, and the kids played for about an hour....then my friend Amber called, and we decided to do a play date with her girls! (HI TO ALAINA AND AVA) They arrive..and all is peachy.

The kids are having a blast playing with each other...and Amber and I are enjoying catching up.

Then I hear someone pouring out my water. ( Hey.. I NEED that for hydration ya know!)

I look over my shoulder to see who the culprit was........

And Sammy was peeing on the ground right behind us.

Pants around his ankles....

Smile on his devilish face...

I jumped up and yelled out (more in shock than anything)...scaring the rest of the pee right out of him...AND getting everyones attention that is on the playground.

**OK dilema..do I tell him good boy for NOT peeing his pants?...OR do I yell at him for peeing right on the ground in front of everyone?***

I try to expain to him, that I am glad he didn't go potty in his pants...BUT he should let mommy know when he has to go,,, since he should go in a potty.

**OK...ANother question....WHERE in the world did he get that from??**

*shakes her head* Could only be ONE person.

I call his father.

Sure enough...while in PA...at the storage unit...the offices were closed and Brad had to go....

Well.....enough said?

Amber couldn't speak.

She just laughed her head off.

The kids watched...and didnt know weather to laugh or be disgusted.,..but they ALL had the 'hey how come HE can do it, and I can't" look.

Then of course Matthew decides...he has to go.
Not being one with a good track record of holding it..I tell him to find a tree. (At least he is HIDDEN this time)

*sigh* Sammy, Sammy Sammy Matthew Matthew Matthew

Vacation? Yeah right!

LOL....we haven't stopped since we've been here....and I can't seem to satsify everyone! *sigh*

Home seems soooo far away! Oh I am such a baby! LMBO!


We actually had a pretty good day. We all went and watched Alexis play her game of soccer...(she won! woot woot)

And I was ONCE AGAIN reminded of how YOUNG I am ..
NOT!

LOL

It was the shoes .....really..no, really it was!......*blushes*

I bet half the people on the field thought they were in the presence of a stunt double! It was that good. My mom swears she should have named me Grace! I went to do an "around the world" with the soccer ball against my brother! (for those that don't know soccer..it is a move that requires hopping around the ball and kicking it with the outside of your foot) Well........ things didn't go as planned. LOL BUT I did manage to do one hang of a tumble roll....AND grass stain a BRAND NEW...NEVER WORN BEFORE .....reaaly cute pink jogging suit.....

of my mom's!!!!!!! That she SO kindly let me wear! UGH!!!

What can you do? grrrr

Anyway..THEN I got to watch ALL the kids while everyone ELSE Played poker. *darn poker illiterate son of a gun..I'm talking about me)

Brad didn't win.

He was the 1st one out.

What can you do?

We headed back to moms hoping to make her happy.....(I hadnt spent much time there)

she had plans and was shopping for lazy boys.

Am I sensing a pity party coming on? LOL

So here it is.... quarter after nine...at night

And I guess I should head off to bed...so I can get up for church tomorrow!

Oh yeah..and SABRINA....I Hope your april fooling us all!
lol.....or you could have a membership to the party! LOL)

We made it!!......kinda

Yay!!! We finally made it! Well...we actually made it friday afternoon....oh and what a trip it has been! I will spare you all and make it short.

First off...the plane ride.

The 1st leg of the trip (from Hawaii to LA) was alright. We left at 9:40 at night...so the kids slept for the most part. PLUS we were lucky enough to have economy plus seating! For those that dont know what it is..United offers plus seating with 5 inches more of leg room. Doesnt sound like much does it! WELL LET ME TELL YOU IT MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE!! Especially when you have kids!! Sammy was uncomfortable..but he slept most of the way..and McKayla was just her happy ol' self. Didn't make a PEEP! Well we landed in LA THANK GOD ..ONE flight down..one to go.

The 2nd and last part we flew from LA to Dulles. LONG flight! *sigh* and regular seating. Which means your knees up to your chest. Sammy didn't sleep much on this flight....and was very unhappy since he was soo tired (my poor bug) McKayla....same as the 1st leg. And daddy actually had to hold her a lot since Sammy was being a mommy's boy. We FINALLY land.

THEN THE FUN BEGAN>>>Ohhhhhhhhh boy!

Everything was going great! I got to meet my new niece and nephew (hi to Mason and Alexis) and my brother's fiance and future sister in law (hugs to Trovena). What a GREAT family! Josh seems to be VERY happy...and boy has he changed! He is sooooo family oriented now. I LOVE seeing him like that! (Tee....if you can bottle that and sell it (whatever you did to my brother) you would make millions) Her kids were so AWESOME!!! She raised them SOO well. I hope my kids are even HALF as respectful and good as hers are!

Now comes the fun part...........

I wake up Sat morning about 1 or 2. SICK as a dog. I was throwing up, and I felt SOOOOO bad! Well...thinking it was nothing and would pass, I just kept going back to bed after I threw up. Well about 6 am and 15 trips to the bathroom later.....I can no longer get up.

I seriously could not move. All I could do was shake.

I thought I was going to meet my maker! LOL

No really.....I was ready to call 911...but I didnt want to freak everyone out. So I crawled (just barely I was so bad) to wake Brad up. I told him how I felt. Well....he was still half asleep so he didnt take me any kind of seriously. My brother woke up...saw me...and DID.
He called my mom...who said to go to the ER. I was like "no" I called kaiser (well Josh called kaiser...I could barely move or talk at this point..NO EXAGERATION.) Urgent care said to come right in. So...we went.

The doctor saw me....took one look at me..and said...get an IV in her STAT...wide open drip..as open as it will go without popping a vein....this girl is going to need 5 or 6 bags at least....her eyes are sunk way back in her head. She won't be leaving here till at least 2 or 3 this afternoon. Well we had brought McKayla and I REALLY didnt want her in there. There were to many sick people around.

My biggest worry? She wasnt taking a bottle or formula! And I was in NO shape to be able to feed her.

Well to make a long story short....6 bags and a few narcotic shots later...(developed a BAD migraine on top of everything else)...I was feeling pretty slap happy! (wow those drugs are CRAZY!) I finally had to pee at about 4 that afternoon. (the sign they were waiting for) He said I had gotten so dehydrated because I couldnt keep up with the demands of nursing, and my body. I drank and drank on the plane...but it wasnt enough..and the fact that I had been up for almost 48 hours didnt help matters. Then when I started throwing up (possibly from a bug) There was nothing I could do. It was a vicious cycle. Brad came back with McKayla at about 3 that afternoon, and said she wouldnt eat...and hadnt eaten sice like 5 that morning. I was freaking out. So they called the dr....and I got the ok to feed her (he said she would be loopy and tired as well from the drugs, but that it was o.k). My poor baby was STARVING!

Needless to say.....

I was released around 4:30 with instructions to drink, drink, drink...and stay on the BRAT diet for 2 days. How TOTALLY embarrassing to go through all that (and put everyone else through it as well) JUST FOR DEHYDRATION. *hides her head and blushes*

Kristi...Kristi,....Kristi...

AIRPLANE DAY!!!

Today is the BIG day!! Sammy has been waiting for this day FOREVER! He is SOOOO excited to go see his cousin Matthew, and his grandma and grandpa, and Nana! Oh my! We have been running around like chickens with their heads cut off *excuse the expression* We bought a portable DVD player for Sammy on the plane..and then some shoes and pants for Brad. Not to mention all the gifts we are bringing back! *a whole darn suitcase just for that!* We surprised Sammy with a spiderman rolling backback...and filled it with little things from wal-mart ***ex: coloring books, playdough, cars...etc...oh and his leap-pad** He was SOOO excited to see it. but he knows he ca't open it till we get on theplane! Can you believe we dont even fly out till 9:40 tonight??? We already went and checked the car seats, and luggage..so all we have to do it go through security screen. *sigh* At least the kids will sleep most of the way! It's from LA-dulles I worry about! LOL....well guys..thanks for the well wishes!! I'll keep you updated on our trip!!! take care and God bless!

Fare thee well to 'Flat Stanley'


Well....it is time for us to say goodbye to 'flat Stanley'...his visit here brought much joy to our hearts! *thanks Alaina for letting him visit*

For those of you who havent met Stanley...here is his story...

Stanley was once a little boy who loved to travel....however one sad day, ...something heavy fell on Stanley and flattened him. Well...since he was so loved by the children..and they knew how much he loved to travel, they mail him all over the world to fullfill his dreams. The idea is to show the kids pictures of Stanley doing things while visiting your state/country. And include a short story on his travels!

Here is flat stanley and sammy standing in front of the honolulu zoo entrance:

Cheeeeese Sammy and Stanley!


And with his buddy:


Big thanks to Mr Lifegaurd for helping us out! *shaka bra*



Here we are at the beach on the 1 nice day we had!! LOL
*bad McKayla for ripping stanleys head....don't worry we fixed him..and he is 100% recovered*

This is where you can climb up a "mountain" to see the whole island! (can u see stanley??)

There are better pictures... but lazy, lazy me...I haven't downloaded them yet! I will though, so you can see our fine HPD in action! LOL

So...sadly..his adventures here in Hawaii are over...and he is back off to the 1st grade class in Virginia! *thanks guys for trusting stanley with me!* *hugs Alaina!*

We had soooo much fun with him!

* I think I am STILL blushing from trying to take pictures with this little guy...and the stares I got LOL*

Ah well!!! Thanks Stanley! You take care now! Ya hear!

Happy Birthday to Mom/Grandma!!!!

Happy birthday to you...Happy birthday to youuuu,
Happy birthday dearrrrr mommmmmm/graaaaandmaaaa,
Happy Birthday to you!

How old are you again? 29? ar ar

No, wait... I'M 29! LOL.....
no, wait.... I'm supposed to say I'm 18 right...cause there is NO way you would have a daughter THAT old....that would make you...........

old.

LOL

No, really....wish I were there to celebrate it...my mom is actually off TDY...she gets back thurs...just in time for us to get there! (well, we dont get there till friday afternoon...time change and all) So we will have to celebrate it a little late!

I tried to post some pictures....but for some reason BLOGGER isn't working..I'm almost afraid to publish since I lost my last "flat stanley" post! grrrrr *long story*

Ah well....here we go...let's give it a whirl'

**gotta go pack....I'm SOOO lazy today...more rain, rain rain!**

Do I rule or what?




Hi! My name is McKayla and I rule all. If I am happy....you are happy....If I am sad...guess who else is sad? And if I am miserable...well....everyone better run for cover. I love to eat, eat ,eat too...as you have probably noticed by my double chin, AND the fact that I get up every 2-3 hours to eat. I love rattles right now..or anything that I can get into my mouth. (Thats IF I can find my mouth....I swear it moves around).
My most favorite thing to do is have brother talk to me...or pay me ANY kind of attention. I could sit and be happy watching him play and laugh! It makes me smile all the time. Brother gets a kick out of having me smile at him too..so I save my biggest grins for him. **shhhh don't tell mom, we wouldnt wanna hurt her feelings*
I am almost to big for my swing...since I like to try and sit forward all the time. (I should have the best abs in a few months with all the "crunches" I do) Same with the bouncer and bumbo (what? already??)
My teeth have been bothering me lately, so mom has had to give me a few doses of infants tylenol. mmmmm grape seems to be my favorite! Please keep your hands and shoulders away! I warn you ...I bite! But I dont meant to hurt you...it just feels so good on my gums!
I also love my baths! mommy takes them with me most of the time..and I love to kick off her and "swim" on my back. After my bath though, I get sleepy! So I enjoy a "top off" and wella it's time to play with all my friends in la-la land. Speaking of sleep *yaaaaawwwnnn* I'm due for a feeding.....Where IS my mom....hold on..I'll get her..................

Beware: Biting puppy! ...I mean...baby.


It's true. I have a baby that thinks she is a puppy!

First thing..

... she whimpers.....


seriously.....

Like a lonely pup


all alone in the world.

The first time I heard her.... I SWEAR I thought it was a puppy.
Now she does this every time that she wants my attention. *it was cute at first.....now...I just laugh and have to shake my head*

Second....

She bites..... And then....

LAUGHS at my reaction....*I try So hard NOT to give her a response....but God bless America...it HURTS!

Then..

..to let me know she is done nursing she starts to gnaw on me...YES I said gnaw! ohhhhhhhhhh the fun of that!

And...did I mention the drooling???? *rolls her eyes* The child is like a freaking St. bernard!...and she flings it everywhere after she sticks her fist in her mouth!

ya know if i WANTED a dog...don't ya think I would have one! LOL
Well...
I really WOULD have one..
if I didnt live on the 8th floor and have to take an elevator to walk it 3-4-5 times a day! hehehe **LAZY AWARD OF THE YEAR HERE**

*sigh*

I really do wish I had a dog

Hair do? .....or ....Hair don't!! :)


Well, I posted about the hair cut and "do" I got on sat. I actually like it....though I am still adjusting. It is a DRASTIC change for me. (Those who know me...know I fear the "unknown" LOL) And this is someting I've never had done.

I highlighted my hair with these blondish red streaks......

all over!

DO?? or Don't???

Remember that friends don't fib!

And then we have Sammy's! LOL He cried most of the way through it.

Can't tell by this cheesball shot though! tee hee

Next we have McKayla..and one of her favorite things to do (must take after her brother) lookin' at herself in the mirror. This child is SOOOOO Vain already!

Last but not least....dad and jane got a new chair.....they went to this products show...and my dad had to have it. Jane goes to massages all the time so they figured it would be paid off in about...oh 10 years! LOL I can't believe how much they spent...BUT it was money WELL worth it. This thing goes to zero gravity, and does all kinds of different massages. *my fav is the shiatsu* It even does your legs! Here is me...enjoying the hell out of it! LOL...you have to pry me off after about 12 min! :) lucky lucky jane! :)

Did you see the space control it has...LOL...it takes a rocket scientist to figure the darn thing out! heheheheh

Anyway, training went well today....I trained about 64 kindergarteners to become "Earth protection Agents" They were so cute. It is funny how they can take the most insignifigant thing out of your lecture, and run! We were talking about pollution and how we shouldn't do it. And then 1 kids mentions smoking and butts on the ground..and we took off...for about 10 min...talking about how their friends, or fathers, or aunties smoke...and how they throw the butts on the ground. I was teaching them, that it is called non-point source pollution...and those butts go somewhere. They go into a storm drain when it rains, and straight into the ocean. Killing marine life, and harming their enviroment. You wouldnt believe how many kids know someone who smokes! LOL It was fun though! And ......

I GOT LAID!! hehehe

Well, they made me a lei, and one of the kids gave it to me. heheheheh had you going didn't I??

Well gotta feed the kids! And my man! hehehe Bye all!

Can't be yet....it's to early!

Well, McKayla had her 4 mos check up today......and guess what the pediatrician said?!?!? She is teething...2 teeth coming in already!!! She went to check her mouth and throat, and McKayla wasn't having it...so she pried it with the popsicle stick, and she exclaimed "Oh my..do you see those bumps?" I lean closer to get a better look. Sure enough...2 swollen bumps on her gums. "She is teething already" She stated matter of factly. I just looked at Dh with a "I told you so" look! After all I NURSE the child! LOL...but everyone kept telling me "yeah right Kristi...she's too young" or "it's too early" but I KNEW it! :) LOL Anyway..she is 14 and a half pounds...and 25 inches long. She is perfect. They checked her all over, and laid her on her belly. said she looked like she was doing what she should be! *whew* So after all that...here come the shots. ....

And out goes mommy!

*blushes* I let Brad do it this time. I stayed out in the waiting room with Sammy..looking at milk trucks and watching airplanes. *so much better than having to hold her* Then out they come, and of course she wants the comfort of nursing. *moooo* Then we all walk back. *well ...Mckayla rides back in her stroller*

Now..Brad is finishing tiling the bathroom floor (it looks GREAT)..and I have to go make spaghetti (easy dinner tonight)..got some choppin' to do! Tomorrow I have to post some pics of my new hair do.....or maybe a hair don't! Hope I have the time with a training session of 62 kids! *ahhhh* hehehe fun fun !!!!

Rain, Rain, ....go away!!!!



*sigh* rain, rain, and more rain! At least we had a bit of a reprieve last night, as you can see above. But of course this morning it was back to the oh so wonderful, whats another day, bring it on, flood advisory... RAIN. ha....ha. LOL Anyway...they say this weekend it should clear up! Oh I hope so. We would like to hit the beach. Poor Sammy is having withdrawals! I can't even take him to our pool, since it is outdoors. He just rides his bike up and down the hall, talking about going swimming. Brad made the mistake last night of saying the word "swimming"....(we were discussing our "hopes" for this weekend)...and boy oh boy...he was ready for bed so he could wake up and go. (we always tell him he has to go nite-nite first...normally a nap or bedtime) He insisted on going to bed at 7:20. (hmmmmm.....a nice trick to use in the future? lol) Of course he just laid in there and played. Brad laid with him, and told him stories. He was out by 8:30. McKayla is actually going to bed at a decent hour as well. She was going to bed at around 10:30, now she is ready at about 8. *yay for me* granted she is still up every 2-3 hours to nurse.
Oh yeah, and before i forget...we got Kayla an excersaucer last night. She was fascinated by it. :) Of course Sammy thinks it is both of theirs (which doesnt bother me, as I remember Matthew climbing into Sammy's when he was a wee one) So, here is a pic of us...



And here is also a picture of McKayla going to town on her oatmeal! She is SOOO ready for it at dinner. She only gets a little bit at around 7 pm. After a week or so, I will increase the amount, and try some green beans or carrots. *sigh* She is growing SOOO fast! :)



Well....I better play with bug. We are going to do some arts and crafts today. Hope everyone is well....peace out!

Oh Oh Oh Bumbo!

Yay!! Kayla got her bumbo!! We waited, and waited, and waited, and it's here! Of course now...Sammy sits in it more than she does. He has adopted it as his own! LOL The Monster! Here is one of the rare moments when Kayla is actually getting to enjoy her seat. She will sit for about 20 min before she gets tired. Then sammy is more than happy to tell me she is done. LOL... I also posted a couple more that were cute....enjoy!


cheeeeeeeeese!



Hey Kayla...let me make sure that's rated "g"


Turn Sammy turn!!! Oh No!!!

As you can see....Sammy really gets a kick out of Nintendo Game Cube's Mario kart. This kid is AMAZING! I have a hard time beating him, and he is 3 and a half! As for Kayla....looks like I need to watch her....she is already a romantic! LOL
Well today we went to the playground again. It was too wet to play, so we went to McDonalds for breakfast! *yummy* It's been raining off and on all day, so it is one of those days where you just want to sleep..or curl up with a good book. NEITHER of which I can do! LOL Oh well! ....... Well, my TLC's "A Baby Story" is about to start, and I have to switch the laundry! Love to all!

Mirror, mirror on the wall......

Hope this year I have a ball!!!! LOL....Well...it has come and gone! Another birthday celebrated! We had a blast. Brad was such a sweetheart on Sunday! He really helped out with the kids! (and I think realized how much work 2 can be LoL :) ) We went shopping in the morning, and then went out to dinner at a sushi buffet type restraunt (a mini version of Todais) called Hanaki:




Come on! Lets Eat!



So much to choose from!



Sammy's plate first! :)



Yummy, yummy, for my tummy!


We ate, and ate, and ate!! It was sooo good~ Then Sammy spent the night at Popo and Papa's house. And Brad and I watched a movie! We watched "The Man" with Samuel L. Jackson, and Eugene Levy. Which I give 2 thumbs ....down! It was mildly entertaining at best! Ah well, ya can't win 'em all.
Yesterday Brad had the day off, and we decided to go to the playground where Sammy could play and swing! (his new fav thing to do) Not to mention he LOVES playing with Daddy! Then we came back and Brad started renovations on the guest (Sammy's) bathroom. He tore up the floor, and took out the sink and vanity. I can't wait to see it after he is finished! Gotta run and feed Kayla her oatmeal....the chub-o-la is hungry! LOL :)

Mommy.....who, what, when , where, why??????

Hi...my name is Mommy what....as in...Mommy,WHAT are you doing?...Mommy, WHAT is that?...Mommy, WHAT color is that?..Mommy, WHAT's that noise?....Mommy, WHAT is he/she doing?....etc.etc.etc......Then I become Mommy where.....as in.... Mommy, WHERE are you going?....Mommy, WHERE are they going?....Mommy, WHERE is my blue car?.....Mommy, WHERE are you?...and so on! LOL...*tries to cover the spots on her head, where she is pulling her hair out! LOL* I could go on to the who's, and the when's and of course my favorite..WHY! But I'll spare you!
Yes ladies, and gentlemen...Sammy has hit his ???'s stage. *shakes her head*... I love that he is learning and discovering.....but seriously HOW MANY QUESTIONS CAN YOU ASK IN 1 HOUR? Sammy can ask 64. I kid you not! I counted!....oh wait..make that 65....and we still have 12 min to go!...........Is it naptime yet? LOL

What a difference 3 years can make!

*BIG sigh*....I just can't believe how fast the years are going by! The 1st picture was taken in Nov of 2002..and the second one was in Jan of 2005. Sammy has grown like a weed. His cousin Matthew is too cute! They are both soooo excited to see each other! I know they are going to have sooo much fun! We mark an "X" on the calender every morning...so Sammy can see we are getting closer to the big "Airplane day". 19 days to goooo........

22 days and counting.....

till we leave for Virginia! *wooot wooot* It will be a busy trip since we are going not only to Virginia, but to Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and New York. We have to go to PA to get all of our things out of storage (and see Nana, grandpa Tony, Uncle Bryan, and Auntie Carla) take them (our stuff) to NC in a UHAUL, drop them off at my parents 2nd house to store, visit there for a few days. Then Brad comes back to Hawaii, while I travel on to New York (on the 11th) to see MY Nana, and Papa, and bunches of family! I am sooo looking forward to meeting my cousins daughter "Ava"...she turned 1 the month McKayla was born. She is also the one expecting her 3rd. (kaleb is about 6 now..maybe 7) I am also looking forward to introducing my daughter to everyone up there. From there..I fly back on the 18th with the kids..and Popo and Papa (who are also visiting NY) There are so many people I cant wait to see! I hope Amy (in Pa) is available to have a few paydates with while we are there. Sammy and Braden used to have one every day when we lived there. And also Amy in Va...so Sammy and Josh can play...since they are 6 weeks apart, and used to be baby buddies in the church nursery. I am ALSO looking foward to meeting my brothers new fiance "Tee" and my new niece and nephew...Mason, and Lexi. Sammy will be so thrilled to have so many kids to play with!
PLUS...my mom and I are going to have a "girls day" for our birthdays! Hers is on the 22nd, and mine is on the 5th...so we will wait and celebrate them together! (I tried to tell her I wasn't celebrating it this year.....but no one will listen...lol) Papa and Popo both asked me this morning what i wanted to do. i can't believe I will be so old! LOL...This sunday is approaching fast! One of the coolest things though.....is that on Sunday...my dad is going to show me video's he has of my brother and I when we were wee ones growing up here. (We lived in Hawaii until I was 12) he has TONS of video....and we were SUCH cheesballs! (granted it IS in beta)...*oh dear...gives you an idea of just HOW old I am!* LMBO~ *shakes her head* Ah well....I am thankful for another year that the Lord has let me be here! So I can see my 2 beautiful kids grow up! So everyday I am here.....I am SOOOOOOOOO blessed....

Birthdays???? Hell, bring em' on! LOL Take care all! and God bless!

What day is it again??

I've forgotten....or lost track! Poor kids have been sick. McKayla was horrible on Sun night. She was up at about 12:30 a.m because she couldn't breathe...her little nose was sooo clogged. Every time she tried to breathe she would choke..and cough. Then she choked so hard she threw up all over me! *shakes her head and smiles* poor thing. I had to change her outfit (and mine) 3 times that night. The only way she could sleep and breathe was if I carried her. So guess what mommy did??.....lol....poor thing. (I'm talking about me this time.... LMBO!) It was a rough night. But we got through it...and then Sammy woke up feeling shoddy. He was soooo whiny and clingy..poor Sammy. He loves his medicine though...so he is feeling MUCH better today! (thank goodness)..McKayla is still battling it..but she had a better night last night. She was only up 12 times or so! (what can ya do but laugh?) We are still looking for Uncle John..(who was kind enough to "share" his cold with the kids!) I think he is in hiding! lol Hey that's what friends are for! :)
Anyway, we (well I..and Sammy seconded me) decided to go to Ala Moana this morning. So I took the kids to "Jungle Fun" and then to "Thinker Toys" Sammy picked out a car...passed up a Thomas train....(hold on a second while I go into shock...again) *goes into shock* and I got McKayla a mobile (hangs like the kind over the crib) that hangs from the carseat (or wherever you choose) Its sooo cute. And she already considers them her friends, as she spent a good 20 min oohing and ahhhing to them. Then we came home and i attempted to put Sammy down for his nap. (trying to sneak in a few winks myself) Well...if you read correctly I said "attempted"....didn't work. He laid in his room, and played on his bed for an hour and 15 min. I just gave up...didnt wanna force him..and he WAS quiet for over an hour. So...here we are now. McKayla is fighting sleep in her swing (she still has a hard time sleeping lying down with all the stuffiness). And Sammy is playing with his car on the coffee table. Gotta think of what to make for dinner. (my brain is fried from lack of sleep LOL...wonder what concoction I can come up with in this state! hahahah) Poor Brad. lol...hey...as sammy says ALL the time "hey...what about me?" lol Here's a sprinkle of health dust to all! *don't forget my aim...you might wanna duck* Peace out!

WHAT??? ALREADY???

Holy Moly Macaroni!! Where is the time going? *sniffle sniffle* Today McKayla had her first few bites of cereal. AHHHHHH! She is only 3 and half months old, but the ped said that if she shows an interest in you eating...to try it. So I did. And the little piggy ate a whole tablespoon full! Now she is sleeping..after topping it off with some of "mama's milk"..... She is growing SOOOOO fast! *sigh* but that's okay, because each day we BOTH get to discover something new. And seeing it through her eyes all over again...is so precious. Sammy is growing like a weed as well. He came up toi me the other day and out of the blue said " Mommy I need a hug"....(I say this to him all the time)....so I bent down and gave him one, and he lets out this HUGE sigh, and says "thanks mommy". *shakes her head*...I about melted. Anyway...the facial went great! I cant begin to tell you what a difference it made on my pores (pregnancy was NOT kind to poor ol' me). I scheduled another one in 3 weeks. LOL *poor Brad...look what he started*
Anyway....Brad and I watched "40 year old Virgin" last night. Oh my goodness....it was soo funny!! BUT I have to warn you...the cussing is CRAZY! BUT..honestly....it made me laugh over and over. (as well as shake my head a few times..thinking "oh no,,,they went there"...
It was great except for Kayla's meltdown in the middle of it as well. She just needed to vent I guess.
Well..the race is on...*kinda not watching it since Wallace retired* so I better eat my french bread pizza (healthy eh?)...and find a new driver! *sigh*
Can't wait to leave for VA in a little over 3 weeks~ Can't wait to see Amber and her 2 beautiful girls~And see Amy...and meet her new bundle of joy! (did I tell you she was going to have her 6 weeks early due to complications?...she is on 100% bedrest) ***please pray for her and her baby** Oh YEAH!! and speaking of babies....Tera just told me she was expecting~~~~~~~~~~ HER 3rd!!!! For those that don't know..tera is one of my FAVORITE cousins. Her and I are SOOOO similar in everything we do...it's scary! So....now everyonei s asking when I will have my 3rd! *yeah right*...when men can have em' I say! LOL

Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy,

What a fun day today! Brad had the day off, so we got up...made french toast (o.k...so BRAD made it)...and decided to go to the zoo. Sammy's favortire place in the whole world! He did not want to leave the hippos. We had so much fun! Then we had lunch, and sammy took a nap, and McKayla and I relaxed. (she napped off and on). Then I got sooo busy trying to schedule training appt, for times when I would be here. We have about 250 uncoming agents!! It should be a great picnic. *sigh* STILL have to meet on that! Anyway..we are having shish-kabobs for dinner..so i have to get crack-a-lackin! LOL Sure wish Brad weren't going to work tomorrow too! Oh yeah, and I SOOO can't wait for Sat morn! I'm getting a facial!! woot woot. Well..take care all....Aloooooooooooooooooha!

Wanted: Good Stylist



Now I know there are many of us ladies out there looking for that perfect stylist...one that can work magic on our hair, making us look and feel like a million bucks! Well, ladies and gentlemen......let me introduce Monsieur Sammy. He is pictured above doing some of his most famous work. The model in the picture that he is working on is his Popo. She has had more than enough experience with Monsieur Sammy and his work, and happens to be one of his favorite models to work on! His work has been featured everywhere, and you can see it recently done in the "brenneman times". *giggles* o.k no, not really.....but I had to get this shot of him! I guess this is a routine that him and his Popo have! ...so sweet





Here's a shot of McKayla in an outfit that a friend of my mom's sent! (Thanks Maria!).....I had to put her in it as soon as we got it since it was sooo cute! Not much going on today!, Brad is on his way home so we can run over to H&R Block, and sign our taxes (they are FINALLY done after 2 weeks..ugh!) Then he has to go back to work, and we will rest. After that I think we are planning a trip to the playground so Sammy can expend some of his energy. Last night we had great thunder and lightning storms! Wish i had taken some pics of it. It was soo amazing! Well, Kayla calls to be fed...so once again...mooooooooooo....

Bored! Bored! Bored!

I am soooooooooo bored. I be bored. It is boring. Bore anyone? Hye, I'll take another round. *sigh*......*big sigh*......
Well we just go tback from a walk to the bank, and then to Papa's work to surprise him. Papa bought us lunch (Kalua Pig and cabbage with white rice, and mac salad) Sammy was a pig. Mommy was an even bigger one. LOL :) Now we are back, and Sammy is in his room trying to fall asleep (more like playing himself to sleep) Kayla is in her stroller asleep as well...but she is moving around so it won'tbe long before I am needed. :) Guess I'll catch a few winks myself!

What did I do??


O.K O.K.....*big breath* I actually can't believe I did it, and neither can my husband (as I heard for 10 min afterward).....



Did you see it?


The difference?


Surely you have! :)


I did it! I went and got my daughter's ears pierced! We went to a jeweler to have it done. And she was a CHAMP! She cried a bit the first ear...then they did the second one...let me tell you..she was NOT a happy camper! She let everyone know it too. But after about 3-4 minutes she calmed down, and seem to forget all about it. Not me. The questions begin...did I do the right thing?...will it get infected?....is she is a lot of pain...what did I just do?????....oh poop

......but afterward.......

Well....just LOOK a those pic's! You tell me! :) LOL

Can U see me?

Ha ha! Sammy did. We were walking back from the park, when he spotted this chameleon. I used to catch these things as a child ALL over the place. Especially in Waianae, and Mililani. We would kkep them in our rooms, on our screens, so at night they would eat the bugs! After all, we DID live in Hawaii! :) Anyway, it's Valentines Day today, I should be writing in pink or red, but....ahhh well! Brad should be home soon....I bought some NY strip steak, corn on the cob, and potatoes (baked) for dinner. Plus we have strwberries and whip cream..LOL :) Dad and Jane are takign the kids for a couple of hours, so I can enjoy dinner. Should be nice! Anyway...I better hop in the shower while Kayla is sleeping in her swing, and Sammy is playing Mario Kart. *sigh* :) HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EVERYONE!

Oh and here are a few recent pictures of Kayla! :) I love that dress!


Peek-a- boo


Cheeeeessseeee!!!!

"Where oh where are Sammy's shots?"

Well, he had all 4 in his legs! OUCH! O.K....hereeeee we go......

Thank goodness Popo took the time off of work to go with us. (I remember all to well the LAST time...so I chickened out, and invited Popo along!) The walk there was great...the weather was a little cloudy, but it was still about 78F out. Well, we get to Kaiser, and go to wait our turn. *insert mean mom* I won't let Sammy play at the little table they have set up in Pediatrics..why? Because he played there last time...touched everything, and then came down with a temp of 103..and was sick for 5 days!...he is not liking mommy at this point (hey, thats ok) :) So I give him the toys I brought along..nope...*sigh*..call us PLEASE.......5 min later..."Samuel"...ohoh....we all get up. Walk into the dr room. The nurse explains he is getting polio, pneumococcal conjate, hepatitis B, and DTandP. GEESH! She has them all ready....*shrinks down in her chair*....I leave.
I walk the hall with Kayla...who by the way is getting TONS of attention in this pink outfit my mom got her!..listening to the screams of the other children unlucky enough to be getting shots. (as long as it isnt my childs screams..LOL)..well here goes Sammy...I HEAR shot #1......I walk a little further away....shot #2...hey why can I still hear him??...walk further yet.....shot #3..*insert tears from mommy and a grunt from Kayla*....I look down...thats when I realize I am nervously bouncing her up and down..and she is like "mom!"....o.k...stop the bouncing....walk further away...shot #4...I am almost out the door and can still hear him wailing for me........I counted...that was ..4.
I run back....open the door....he is telling the nurse.."no stickers" (he doesnt want band-aids put on) screams for me...I hand Kayla to Jane, and grab him! He settles down. So we leave...getting ready to walk to Mcdonalds then home. Well, I put him down when we get outside..and he says he cant walk..his owies hurt. So I end up carrying him to Mcdonalds! *phew!* Got my post Mcdonalds workout! LOL....we order... McKayla once again draws attention...about 4 people stop to play with her. We meet Melanie who falls in love with her....melanie is a special adult. She gushes kind words, and her kid like sense of excitment was contagious. We leave. Sammy snuggled in Popo's arms this time. Get home, I give Sammy childrens tylenol chewables, and we are off for a nap. Carrying sammy from the computer (he wanted to play one game before nite-nite) to his bed. He goes down without a PEEP. 2 hours later, he seems to have forgotten his "owies", and is bit by bit returning to his old self. SIDE NOTE: He has yet to get on his bike....
hmmmm...that will be the sign of my ol' boy!
Well, I am once again being bothered to use the computer....Diego's turtle needs saving I guess! Don't worry diego..here come Sammy!

ROTD: HUG KIDS A LITTLE TIGHTER

Boy...there is nothing like a reminder to how precious our kids are! I know I have been pretty....how shall we say....self absorbed in my pity party. And I swear the Lord works in mysterious ways...

Today started out great...sammy had spent the night with Popo and Papa..so last night was great with DH. We watched "A lot like love" with Ashton Kutcher....it was cuter than i thought it was going to be! Brad and I both enjoyed it. Anyway...this morning Sammy had a dentist appt (his 2nd one) for his 3 year..so we walked over (it was only 2 blocks away)...well Sammy DID NOT like the dentist this time! Last time he was a total angel, and let the dentist do whatever he wanted. THIS time....he refused to sit in the chair right off the bat *insert frustrated mom here*..so I had to sit on the chair and hold him....little did I know he was going to lie us BOTH flat, and I had to PIN Sammy to me. Arms crossed over his chest and arms....legs crossed over his legs. He just kept screaming and bucking (boy oh boy is that rugrat STRONG) *flexes muscles* It took everything I had to hold him. Meanwhile he is screaming "mommy mommy mommy..I all done..I all done" Well after 5 minutes of this I am ready to scream and cry with him...I feel like the worlds biggest traitor and my son is looking at me like I just betrayed him (and I really felt I had...to pin him down?? UGH..NEVER AGAIN!!)...well I sit up, and I'm ready to just say...enough..he's scared out of his mind. And guess what they do!?!?! *drum roll please* They KICK ME OUT! They want ME to LEAVE my scared son, with 2 strangers, that are already freaking him out. *insert bad mom again*
So I left. (out into the waiting room, where popo and McKayla were waiting)
And guess what...
the kid stopped crying! ummmmmm....hello Sammy......!?!?What?!
Oh yeah did I forget to mention..when I stepped into the waiting room, I broke down! crying like a baby! LOL Anyway...the nurse comes out to pat my back and reassure me. She lets me peek in on him.....*shakes her head*...the monster is CHARMING the dentist. *rolls her eyes* Anyway all that said and done, his teeth were great..no cavaties, and he got a glow in the dark toothbrush! Thanks Dr Okinawata. *this has nothing to do with my title....read on..*
So...afterward we decide that since Popo also has a dentist appt (diff dentist) we would drop her off and go ride our bikes at the beach. *no rain!! does a dance** We go..and have a blast!!
OK.
Here is where I am reminded to just appreciate what I have, and hug my kids so close!
We get home (after a quick stop at Sam's Club).. It's Sammy's naptime. He wants to sleep at Popo's again...O.k. Well i go home (we live literally 3 doors down) and I am laying on the couch nursing McKayla when i hear crying. no big deal since we have 2 little girls across the hall. Well I continue nursing, assuming that one of the girls is crying because maybe she was scolded or something to that effect. After about 2 minutes of it...I start thinking..."there is no way they would let her scream like that in the hall" So I unlatch McKayla, grab my keys *pretending like I am going to check my mail, so I won't be "nosy"*..and walk out. *deep sigh/breath*..there is a little 1 and half year old boy ALL BY HIMSELF..crying to be let into an apt (the little girls appt) Well....I run up to him, and he comes running to me , I scoop him up (meanwhile holding Mckayla with the other arm) by this time a lady across the hall from the door he was at, opened her door as well......Cliff note: I have seen this little one around (thank GOD)..and I KNEW he didn't belong to the door he was at.
But I had to make sure...(maybe he got locked out, while visiting the little girls and the tv was up..I dont know) So I knock..to be safe. No answer.
Still balancing the both of them..I decide to go to the 7th floor (thats where I had seen his family get off, when i see them in the elevator)..I told the lady across the hall to stay in the hall in case anyone came looking for him. Meanwhile this poor child is screaming his head off..clinging to me *he is normally afraid of EVERYONE*...I rush to the 7th floor..the elevator doors open....NO ONE! I go to the door I think they live at (since it is the one he was standing at on our floor..I am thinking he just got in the elevator and rode it up to us.....then didnt realize he was on a different floor and went to his door)..crying and grabbing the handle to be let in. Well I knock....and knock ..and knock.....*insert panick mode here*..finally I decide I am going to go to the 1st floor to call the building manager. I go to get in the elevator and just as the doors close i hear a wail. I stick my foot in the door to open it (no hands still) and his mom comes rushing at me. I quickly handed him to her *God forbid she thinks I was trying to steal him...lol..but so not funny* And try to explain that he was on my floor and crying. Well as soon as she gets him in her arms she BREAKS DOWN! Starts crying a rocking him. (his older brother, about 4, was just standing there looking around) She explains to me (in broken english, she is japanese) that she left the door open, and he got out. She was looking and looking (for like 20 min) Now that a LONG time if you think about it. Seriously...just sit in one spot for 20 min...its a LOOOOONGGG time. ESPECiALLY when you are panicked and a child is involved.
She was to upset to do much, so I just patted her and the little boy, and showed her my shaking *and I mean BAD* hands. Though I imagine my fear could not even come close to hers!! He was only 1 and a half!....After I left...I went straight to my dad's and grabbed sammy *who, by the way, was still up and jumping on the bed* to hold him tight.
I have a lot.
I forget that sometime.
Thanks for the PRECIOUS reminder!

Nothing like a rainy day! Pity party anyone!? We are still a jammin here! LOL

Need i say more? *sigh* Where did I go?? I am no longer me. Why didn't someone warn me..having 2 kids could cause an identity breakdown!? I have gone from living to live life...to living for others. I am a cook, maid, wash-woman, healer, accountant, dishwasher, jungle gym, and teacher all in one. Don't get me wrong....I LOVE my kids...and my husband...and my life....but.....where do I fit in? The only time I have for me is in the shower (and thats IF Sammy doesnt catch me)....hey..wait a minute...shower? I havent had one in 2 days....you tend to lose track of these things..until you scratch your head..and you ask yourself when the last time you washed your hair was..(or conditioned it for that matter)
Am I alone in feeling this way? I am not Kristi...I am mommy...or babe. *insert tiny violins playing* Maybe it's because I finally felt like I was getting a sense of "me" back...and then along came McKayla. Well, it's not like she was unplanned, because she was wanted soooo much!! I just had no idea (or blocked out) how hard it can be. Add in the stress of Brad's job...and me worrying about him. I know he feels the pressure of providing for a family of 4...I can tell. We actually had a LONG talk last night..about everything. *insert Kristi's breakdown* I cried so much last night. The stress just added and added and added until I just wanted to break. (ever wish you were a little girl again?)...sadly I reached that point. Brad was great though...after an initial stress released argument....we just talked and talked until 11:30 last night. He was upset..and stressed...and we both had no outlet. All it took was him "hrmmphhh"'ing *looking up at the ceiling* after sammy was bothering him, and Kayla was crying..(I was in the kitchen washing dishes and cleaning it up as fast as I could after cooking pork chops, fettucine, mashed potatoes and corn for him)...I lost it. Where is MY release? *can we say...self pity?* **shakes her head** After he stroked my head and reminded me that he would ALWAYS take care of us..*with tears in his eyes and the most sincere voice I had ever heard* no matter what....we were BOTH soooo exhausted! But honestly....we needed it so bad....! We found the connection that had somehow got a little loose in all the hustle and bustle of life. It felt so good. *not that I recommend bottling up all your emotions the way we had* But seriously folks.....if you've seen me....let me know I'm looking for me! Thanks.

Had to post these recent pic's of the ruggies....Kayla's was for the Chinese New year..and Sammy's was taken a few days ago (fri, I think) when we walked over to pick Popo up from her work. Sammy has FINALLY learned how to pedal his bike....now he won't get off it. He even rides it to the bathroom! *sigh* they grow up soooo fast!~~~

Need I say more?!?!!? *yeah baby* We WON!!!!!!! 21-10~steeler's!
o.k o.k o.k I admit...it was a sloppy game, and we really should have been beat.....especially the way we played before half time. BUT we managed to pull one out of you know where, and walk away with the title! The bad news is..Bettis *the bus* has offically annouced his retirement. :( At least he is going out on top! Well, needless to say we had our little "party" and ate SOOO much food (chicken wings, chips, cheese and crackers, etc..) granted it was nothing but junk...we SURE pigged out! *hides scale for the week* Can't believe it's over! Almost like being prenant...you have allt his buid up...then it comes.....and it's over with....just like that! LOL Oh yeahhhhhhh...I do have some GREAT news! Nancy (good friend from GA) went into labor yesterday! I spoke to her in the morning (since it was her birthday, and I sent her a card and $100 to spend on a massage or bassinet...whatever she wanted to spend it on) to wish her a "happy birthday" and she was telling me about how they planned to go out and eat..yadda yadda.....well....about 5 hrs later she calls me......she was on her way tot the hospital! They were at dinner, and she started having HARD, frequent contractions....so they went to the hospital. I haven't heard anymore details....i know its supposed to be a boy...I'll post them as i get it! CONGRATS TO NANCY!!!!!!!!! I wish i could be there!
On a sadder note: my grandmother was just admitted to the hospital in NY. We are supposed to visit them in April, but we are really worried now. She had chest pains last night, and my aunt Cindy took her to the ER...she was there for 4 hrs being monitored, when they decided she needed to be admitted! So she is there now :( *my dad just came and knocked on our door and told us (it's 7 a.m here) * oh, I pray everything is alright! Well..McKayla call's to be fed! TTFN!

Goooooooooooooooooooooo Steelers!!!!
*woot woot* *does the cabbage patch dance*......giggles~
Can't believe it's here! Super Bowl Sunday.....and not just ANY super bowl sunday mind you! The Steeler's are in it! After 11 years we FINALLY made it back! Wanna know somethin' funny? Last time they were in the Super Bowl was in '95 (the year I graduated high school)...and they played MY team at the time... Dallas Cowboys (which we womped em') Who would have thought, that Brad would turn me against a team I had rooted for, for 18 years.?? The cowboys were "da bomb" for me! Then I started dating him, and year after year the man would shave me down....until finally , 3 years ago, I stopped paying attenton to the cowboy games, and was a die hard fan for the Steeler's (damn Brad!) LOL..... So now I have toys, jerseys, shirts, and yes ladies and gentlemen...even underwear, that now hold the sacred title of "Steeler's" LOL I can't even wear half of it, because Brad won't keep his hands off me......him and his black and gold! (and WHY didn't anyone tell me of this BEFORE I married him!) LMAO! Anyway...the game doesn't start for another 4 hours or so.....No matter the outcome I am proud of my boys for getting us there!~*sorry Lindsay, Sabrina, and Sheri*~~Goooooooo Steeler's~ :)

Woot woot...It's FRIDAY!! T.G.I.F!!!!! Survivor started last night ( I know I am a cheeseball, but MAN I love that show) *blushes* Looks like an interesting season. O.k question....who cries while watching survivor?? Answer...BRAD..LMAO....the poor woman that was voted out last night was talking baout how she needed a little time alone because her 16 year old ONLY son was killed in a car accident 4 and a half months ago....*I can't believe she even went on Survivor*....but she was writing his name in the sand..and I look over and Brad is sniffling softly trying not to let on that he is crying....*enter heartless bi#$@ here*.....So I'm like...BRAD!....WTF?...Why are you crying?...*laughing hysterically*.....you are sooooo gay * no insult directed on members of that community* He wouldn't look atme....just wiped his cheeks and ignored me. I think I giggled for a good 10 min....*thanks Brad*.....ok ok ok...i DID feel bad for her..I really did.....but my husband has to be the most sensitive person I know......I won't watch 'Extreme Home makeover" with him...because he bawls the whole way! LOL. BUT I knew this when I married him....and I wouldnt change it for the world! *rolls her eyes*
Well the baby is in her bouncer, talking to her brother who is sitting beside her playing with his leappad.....she sure loves looking at him. :) Dad is on a sidejob....but we have him ALL weekend again!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! We just got back from walking over to the bank to make a deposit..(Sammy LOVES walking there)....so I better feed Kayla......she is starting to yell at me. Moooooooooo...here I come Kayla..........moooooooooooo. :) :) ;)

heyyyyy....is it thursday already?? What happenend to tues and wed? LOL What a blur this week has been....with all the appt, and errands I've had. I am SOOO EXCITED!! Guess what? We just booked our tickets back to the mainland to visit!! We will be leaving hawaii on the 23rd of March (layover in chicago) and onto Dulles in D.C. ......Josh and mom are beefing it out, as to who gets to pick us up from the airport, and who we stay the night with the 1st week. :) *sigh* It's nice to be loved! It's great because this time I get to fly with Brad....so I won't have 2 kids myself! 1 was hard enough for a 10 hour flight, then 4. (total 14).....bad news is he is leaving on April 4 to coe back so he can go back to work, and do some work on the condo while we are all away. The kids and i will stay in virginia until the 11th of April, then we will fly to NY to visit more family until the 17th.....Then thankfully....dad and jane will be joining me there, so we are all flying FIRST CLASS back! *yes* **does a dance** for such a long flight it is truly a blessing (though I dont know how the others are going to feel when we board with 2 kids LOL) *shakes her head*.....but at least I wont have to deal with the kids alone! *bad mommy*! woot woot! Anyway....the hardest thing is trying to fit everyone inthat we need to see...people from church, friends, family....And while we are in Virginia we need to go to PA.....and NC...(PA to get our things out of storage)....and NC to store it there at moms. (Since we are moving thereabouts when we head back).....It will be quite a trip!! Can't wait to see everyone! Especially Amy and her big belly (unless she decided to arrive while I am there)...and Amber and her new addition! And of course alaina! Well the baby calls! Should I moo back?? hehehehe