simplybreathtaking

May 26th

2009-06-12T12:39:00.000-07:00

Bennett's last day of school. I cannot believe how fast that school year went. Especially since Christmas. I feel like we were just celebrating Christmas and now the school year is over! We got so lucky this year and got the greatest teacher. We love her so much! It is fun because my very favorite picture of all time was my second grade teacher too, Mrs. Payne.

May 24th

2009-06-12T12:34:00.000-07:00

We celebrated my mom's birthday a day early.

The cake was delish.

Her favorite, homemade German Chocolate!

May 23rd

2009-06-12T12:29:00.000-07:00

Our first dance recital! Loved every minute of it!

May 17th

2009-06-12T12:26:00.000-07:00

My baby's first haircut.

May 16th

2009-06-12T12:23:00.000-07:00

We love the balls at The Little Gym!

May 15th

2009-06-12T12:18:00.000-07:00

Lining them up! I love watching these kids play. They play and play for hours!

May 14th

2009-06-12T12:17:00.000-07:00

Cortland is such a sweet little guy. I am totally in love with him. Every square inch of this fella!

May 13th

2009-06-12T12:14:00.000-07:00

Melt my heart.

May 11th

2009-06-12T12:08:00.000-07:00

These three love taking baths together.

I will be so sad, when they are too old to do this anymore!

May 10th

2009-06-12T12:04:00.000-07:00

I made cookie bouquets for my mom and grandmas!

May 9th

2009-06-12T12:01:00.000-07:00

A memorable day for our family!

May 8th

2009-06-12T11:58:00.001-07:00

Practing my cookie boquets!

May 7th

2009-06-12T11:54:00.000-07:00

Every one loves this thing. Not just Bennett.

May 5th

2009-06-12T11:49:00.000-07:00

This little guy is doing so well sitting up. It won't be long before he is crawling all over the place!

May 4th

2009-06-12T10:58:00.001-07:00

My sister in law "know's someone" as they say. She know's someone that has some connection with Yankee candles and she gets to go to these sales like twice a year. This year I decided I would take advantage of it. I got 6 candles or so, and as much as I use them, that will not last long enough. I love this smell. I actually love everything pomegranate!

May 3rd

2009-06-12T10:54:00.000-07:00

A fun party with the E side.

Bennett lucks out with so many parties every year!

May 2nd

2009-06-12T10:52:00.000-07:00

Bennett had his birthday party with friends today. We were going to only have about 10 people, but then I thought what the heck let's invite everyone! We had a good turn out and they had fun!This is our little neighbor girl. She is so cute I can't stand it. She is fun to have around.

May 1st

2009-06-12T10:43:00.000-07:00

We like making treats around here. Especially ones that the kids can help make. They loved making these and they were pretty tasty too. They are super easy and I am sure everyone has made them before, but just in case you haven't here is the recipe!

6 cups corn flakes

1 cup sugar

1 cup light corn syrup

1.5 cups peanut butter

1T vanilla

April 30

2009-06-12T10:38:00.000-07:00

Paxton now has two little teeth on the bottom popping up. SO CUTE!!!

April 27

2009-04-28T01:29:00.000-07:00

Gosh, I cannot stand how cute he is. I cannot even glance his way without going over to him and squeezing him like crazy, kissing him like crazy and chewing on those cheeks like there is no tomorrow!

April 25

2009-04-28T01:27:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday my sweet first born.

April 24

2009-04-28T01:26:00.000-07:00

The spring fling at Bennett's school is always so fun. The kids LOVE it!

April 23

2009-04-28T01:24:00.000-07:00

Grandma taco brought us some twinkies to celebrate my birthday today.

The kids loved it. So fun and thoughtful.

April 22

2009-04-28T01:22:00.000-07:00

I seem to never have my own cup. All the kids do and they each drink from their own cups, but every one thinks my cup is a free for all, the community cup.

Not good when you have sick kids running around, or laying around I should say.

April 21

2009-04-28T01:20:00.000-07:00

My sweet friend noticed on facebook that I wrote a post on

having sick kids and ended up by saying Calgon!

I didn't even know they made it anymore.

She brought me two boxes with a sweet card.

She has no idea how much that means to me.

2009-04-28T01:17:00.000-07:00

You know you don't feel well when SHE sits on the couch and does not move or say a word. I did 16 loads of laundry this day. Fun times around here I tell ya.

It hit Cortland probably the hardest and then Maddox and then Jadeyn. Andy and I had it off and on throughout the two weeks. I think Bennett may have brought it home from school. He had some issues at the beginning of the week and then was fine.

The three middles kiddos on the other are having a really hard time.

April 19

2009-04-28T01:15:00.000-07:00

We are just a bunch of sickos around here.

These things have become my best friends lately.

Please oh please let us never have this sickness again.

April 18

2009-04-28T01:13:00.000-07:00

Had to give a shout out to B on his birthday.

They were here this year for his birthday.

He loves the camera.

Can you tell!

April 17

2009-04-28T01:10:00.001-07:00

He will even share if you would like.

April 16

2009-04-28T01:08:00.000-07:00

This boy loves him some oranges. They are the little cutie ones so it makes it easier on mom. This child should have a super great immune system with all the vitamin C he is getting.

April 15

2009-04-28T01:06:00.001-07:00

The new table. Jadeyn was down stairs for a long time and

I knew she had to be doing something important.

For sure she was.

She decided all her dollies were hungry and she fed them dinner.

How cute is this.

April 14

2009-04-28T01:04:00.000-07:00

Tummy time

April 13

2009-04-28T01:02:00.000-07:00

My mom has every other Monday off. It is so nice to have her come over.

This is how she spends a lot of the time while the kids are awake.

They can not get enough of her.

All over her all the time.

April 12

2009-04-28T00:58:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter!

April 11

2009-04-28T00:52:00.000-07:00

I love these girls. It makes up for not having a sister.

Not only did I get Andy but I got a few sisters in the deal.

{a few meaning 9}

April 10

2009-04-28T00:48:00.001-07:00

This picture takes me breath away.

So beautiful.

April 8

2009-04-28T00:46:00.001-07:00

Love this one.

April 7

2009-04-28T00:07:00.000-07:00

The second grade production of When the Circus comes to town.

I have to say the flame swallower was pretty darn fantastic.

This was so cute

April 6

2009-04-28T00:05:00.000-07:00

I love these two boys.

Is there anything better than snuggling with a squishy baby?

I'd say not.

April 3

2009-04-28T00:02:00.000-07:00

Our last resort.

This girl stopped twirling right when she got her hair cut

and now she is back at it with a vengence.

It is so sad. Our last alternative is a mitten.

April 2

2009-04-28T00:01:00.000-07:00

Craft time is a favorite time in our home.

April 1

2009-04-27T23:58:00.000-07:00

Safety first.

March 31

2009-04-27T23:56:00.000-07:00

I am a little, ah, let's say pleased with my boy. I could not ask for anything better in a son.

March 30

2009-04-27T23:54:00.001-07:00

A fifth child never has a dull moment is

never left alone and is loved by all.

Maybe a little too much.

March 29

2009-04-27T23:52:00.000-07:00

Uncle Jake comes to visit.

Lots of games, lots of food and lots of fun.

March 28

2009-04-27T23:50:00.000-07:00

Love this girl and her hair.

March 27

2009-04-27T23:48:00.000-07:00

We have a milk man. And we love him.

March 25

2009-04-27T23:47:00.000-07:00

He really likes sweet potatoes. So does jadeyn and maddox.

March 24

2009-04-27T23:45:00.000-07:00

We love this game.

It is a regular when the E's are here.

March 23

2009-04-27T23:43:00.001-07:00

Loves to color. All. the. time.

March 22

2009-04-27T23:41:00.000-07:00

He makes me want 10 more of him.

March 21

2009-04-27T23:39:00.000-07:00

This is Cami. She is Andy's youngest sister. She is everyones favorite.

My kids adore her. She is pretty great.

March 19

2009-04-27T23:37:00.001-07:00

Literally going green!

March 18

2009-04-27T23:35:00.000-07:00

Going green!

March 20

2009-04-27T23:33:00.000-07:00

Da boys. Helping the daddyoh!

March 17

2009-04-27T23:31:00.000-07:00

The three amigos!

March 16

2009-04-27T23:28:00.000-07:00

Sweetie pie.

March 15

2009-04-27T23:25:00.000-07:00

First foods. Loving him.

March 14

2009-04-27T23:20:00.000-07:00

There has got to be some teeth coming soon.

The drooling has started.

March 13

2009-04-27T23:18:00.000-07:00

Jadeyn is our little artist. The world is her canvas, but in this case the walls were.

17 smiley faces in all. Um, pretty much I think this is cute.

March 12

2009-04-27T23:15:00.000-07:00

This is attached to me all day.

I drink this all day long and usually fill it 4-5 times a day.

Nothing is better than a little H2O.

March 11

2009-04-27T23:13:00.000-07:00

In our efforts to spruce up the toy room each child painted on their own canvas. It was so cute. Jadeyn used only pink until Cortland decided she needed to add some color.

They look great in the toy room too!

March 10

2009-04-27T23:11:00.000-07:00

Sweet Cheeks...

March 9

2009-04-27T23:08:00.000-07:00

I love doing this girls hair. So much fun to see what things we can do each day. Since we have gotten it cut in Januray it has been a little harder finding things to do, but still so fun!

March 8

2009-04-27T23:06:00.001-07:00

Bennett's collage for school. He had so much fun doing it. I am not gonna lie. I did too!

March 7

2009-04-27T23:04:00.000-07:00

Finally eating outside!

The weather is starting to get a little nicer.

They love it out there!

March 6

2009-04-27T23:01:00.000-07:00

Um seriously...I love this a little too much.

How sweet!

March 5

2009-04-27T22:59:00.000-07:00

A little shout out to Uncle B!

March 4

2009-04-27T22:56:00.000-07:00

My little chocolate chip, my little brownie, my teeny tiny, my sweetie.

March 3

2009-04-27T22:52:00.000-07:00

I love my mornings. After I get Bennett off, I get ready, feed the baby and by then the rest of the clan is getting up. I love all walking down the stairs together and hearing different requests for breakfast. They are just so cute in the morning all refreshed and ready for the day.

I have got it made I must say.

March 2

2009-04-27T22:48:00.001-07:00

Jadeyn started a little dance class at The Little Gym.

Seeing her in this little ensem seriously makes my heart skip a beat with joy.

I love my girl!

March 1st

2009-04-27T22:46:00.001-07:00

Bring on the chub!

February 27

2009-04-27T22:42:00.000-07:00

Five months old

February 25

2009-04-27T21:39:00.000-07:00

My laundry room lets just say leaves much to be desired. When we went out of town, my mom came over and did several loads for me. Let's just say several is an understatement. What a nice mom!

February 24

2009-04-04T21:06:00.000-07:00

This little girl is my shadow. Everywhere I go she is there, I hear my name, mommy, coming out of her mouth about every other second.

She loves me so much, yet there is no way she could no how much I love her back.

February 22

2009-04-04T21:01:00.000-07:00

He is starting to fill out a little more.

I can't wait for big huge chunky thighs to appear on this guy!

February 19

2009-03-13T09:15:00.000-07:00

This boy always has an "ouie" somewhere.

February 18th

2009-03-13T09:09:00.000-07:00

My mom seems to always find the best deals and this is Jadie showing off her new sweater!

She is a beauty!

Lost, but am found

2009-03-09T22:20:00.000-07:00

I am still here ladies and gents. I know I have not been good at updating my blog. I have several in mind to do, but I just never seem to get to it! I had a friend email me today and ask if I was lost, and I guess I was, but I am back now. Now the job of getting caught up will be a task for sure.

I also had a friend email me and ask if I was expecting again and that is a big NO! She thought maybe that was why I have been on hiatus you know throwing up and all, but I am happy to report I am not preggers. I do have the sweetest most delish darling little almost 6 month old that I can literally not get enough of. I can't keep my hands off of him, I want more more more...of him, not babies even if my grandma did have a dream that I was pregnant and having a girl! Give me a few years here at least!

So please stay with me, stay tuned, I really hope to have some posts up by this week. I have been good at doing my 365 project, now I just need to upload those photos!

I have to say though, it seems like a lot of people are on a little break from blogging. I think I may not be the only in a rut. Maybe in efforts to keep my readers loyal I will do a little blog giveaway...yeah I think I will!

Enter to win, you never know what you are going to get!!!!!

Leave a comment for me and tell me what time you are normally in bed at night, since I am having a hard time with that these days and I will enter you into an amazing drawing! Tell your friends...now I promise to impress!

Thanks for keeping up with me even with the stall! Yesterday I had over 250 hits...yet I haven't done anything in over a month! So comment away!

ps it is 11:36 and I am on the computer and not in bed! I need to be in bed by 10:30 like normal!

February 17

2009-02-17T23:11:00.001-08:00

I want to eat him.

Or even just a little nibble on that ear.

February 16

2009-02-17T23:08:00.000-08:00

I am so lucky to hold this hand forever.

February 15

2009-02-17T23:07:00.000-08:00

This little boy has really been enjoying observing everything around him.

There is so much for him to see and he eats it up.

February 14

2009-02-17T23:04:00.000-08:00

Making our Valentines Day Pizza's. Who needs Papa Murphys.

February 13

2009-02-17T23:02:00.000-08:00

We had a Valentines "week" in our home.

February 12

2009-02-17T22:59:00.000-08:00

He requires a blanket on his face to sleep.

February 11

2009-02-17T22:56:00.000-08:00

Playing in the rain.

February 10

2009-02-17T22:54:00.000-08:00

Maddox's first attempt down the drive way with his new scooter did not end too well.

Two teeth into his bottom lip. Poor poor boy.

February 9

2009-02-17T22:52:00.000-08:00

Are we teething? All signs point to yes!

February 8

2009-02-17T22:50:00.000-08:00

Not sure he is ready for this...

February 7

2009-02-17T22:48:00.000-08:00

J can not get enough of Paxton

February 5

2009-02-17T22:46:00.000-08:00

These are seen all over the house...I don't get it.

February 4

2009-02-17T22:44:00.000-08:00

When I come in the door I am mobbed by three adorable little ones...man am I lucky!

February 3

2009-02-17T22:42:00.000-08:00

My three favorite products/smells.

Februray 2

2009-02-17T22:39:00.000-08:00

A new possibility for time out perchance?

No child was harmed during this picture.

Februray 1

2009-02-17T22:37:00.000-08:00

This blue "night night" is his security along with his middle two right fingers. I love that.

January 30

2009-02-17T22:35:00.000-08:00

Who knows what color his eyes are going to be...

January 29

2009-02-17T22:31:00.000-08:00

Sledding proved to be a big hit with everyone!

January 28

2009-02-17T22:29:00.000-08:00

Playing in the first and probably only snow fall of the year.

January 27

2009-02-17T22:26:00.000-08:00

Baby Tyler, it was so nice to meet you. I have to say, you are pretty darn cute!

You already love me, I was right, you are a BOY!!!

January 26

2009-02-17T22:15:00.000-08:00

Five shots between Maddox and Paxton and not one tear shed...nice.I have to say it has got to have something to do with such a sweet peditrician.