Seven years already?

Where has the time gone? Yesterday, Eddie and I celebrated our 7 year wedding anniversary. My sister-in-law (who ROCKS!) came over and we went out to dinner at a non-kid-friendly restaurant and a movie. It was great to be alone and we have promised to do it more often.

I am so thankful for my husband! He makes make laugh and loves me more than I deserve! And he's given me the greatest gifts, our children. It's hard to believe that in 7 years we have 3 children. Wow! We are so very lucky!!!

Visiting Santa

My sister-in-law, Nichol, and I took the kids to visit Santa this year! And to our great surprise, everyone liked him and there was zero crying.

Jack asked for "presents, black ones" although we don't know what that means. And Camden requested yet another doll. At least they're not asking for a Wii or a computer, yet...

Christmas with the O's

Can anyone spell C-H-A-O-S? That's what you get when you have 3 kids under 5 who can now all open their own presents. Keep in mind, that 2 of them, can't read and think that every present is theirs. So what you get is a lot of confusion and a TON of presents!

We had Christmas in VA a week before we went to FL. It was awesome! My parents were here, Eddie's older sister, Nichol, and my brother and his fiance, Chris and Katie. We had a terrific dinner followed by about 2 hours of present opening. We had a great holiday and we all love the new toys.

Next, we headed to FL for 8 days of warm weather and our second Christmas. It was great seeing everyone one and catching up. Between my kids and the rest of the family, there are now 7 grandchildren. 5 of which are 2 and under - WOW! but it went really well and the kids loved playing with all of their cousins, aunts, uncles, etc. We even had lunch on Christmas Eve with our high school buddies. How fun!

Among the favorite toys were:
Camden: dolls and doll stuff, a picture board, and make-up
Jack: fireman stuff, a scary dinosaur, and Spiderman
Reed: a puzzle,chapstick, and candy (Can you tell that he's only 1 1/2?)

So now we're home and searching for places to put all of our new stuff. All I can say is that Santa has nothing on Mimi & Pop and Nana & Papa! We are so lucky!

A little update on Camden

Okay, so in "better late then never" news here is an update on The Princess!

Miss Camden is now officially 4 and a half going on 16! She is soooo girly! She loves dressing up, wearing jewelry, painting her fingernails, playing house, having babies and getting married. Good times for a preschooler! By the way, she is almost a kindergartener. When did that happen - yes almost 5 years ago! We are trying to get Camden ready (but mostly Mommy) for the big transition. We know where she'll be going so we're driving her by the school every once in a while and talking about it on a regular basis. According to my family, Camden was ready for kindergarten this year so I just hope it all goes well. Bear with me people, she's my first and she's going to school!!!

In 2 weeks, Camden will be starting gymnastics with her girlfriend, Tatyana, and a neighbor/friend, Brynn. It will be great for all of us to get out together on Saturday mornings and for the girls to release some energy. Since Eddie works almost every Saturday, the boys and I will hang out with the other Moms and Livi.

So, there is our girls update! Enjoy the picture - isn't she adorable!