Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween from:

             My Sweet Spiderman                                              My Sassy Spidergirl

My Silly Spiderkids

Hope you have a great day and get lots of candy!!!

K

Serenity Print Fundraiser

I was having a rough couple nights a few weeks ago about the loss of my brother.  It's hard to believe it's been almost 2 years. I've decided that I am not going to let my sadness consume me this year. Instead, I want to pay it forward. I am dedicating the next two months to trying to raise as much money as I can for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (http://www.afsp.org/ ). This print is Part One of my campaign. This print was created by my dear friend, Kristen of Little Laws Prints. It includes a prayer that was very special to Chris, a St. Christopher's medal, which was given to Chris by Grandpa and worn daily, and Three Little Birds for one of his favorite songs and to represent his three precious children.

Part Two of my campaign is a big online multi-vendor fundraiser for the charity. It will be kicking off on November 19, International Survivors of Suicide Day, and running for a month. I personally will be donating 100% of my profits from Tastefully Simple at this time. I have a friend that lost her grandfather to suicide who sells Avon that will be donating a portion of her profits. A Thirty One Gifts consultant and Little Laws Prints will also be joining in to donate a portion of their profits as well. I will also be collecting donations to AFSP at that time. More information on that part of the fundraiser to come.

If you are interested in purchasing the print, visit Little Laws Prints or click here.

100% of the profits from the sale of this print will be going to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (http://www.afsp.org/).

Every 40 seconds someone dies in the world from suicide. Consider purchasing this inspiring print to help save another family from this devastation.

K

Mom Moments of the Week

Best Mom Moments
1.  Having my kids run up to me with hugs after a long day of work.
2. Successfully crafting up an impromptu piggie costume for Lindsay for farm day at school.
3.  Seeing my little cuties school picture proofs.
4.  Planning out all the exciting activities for this Halloween weekend.

Worst Mom Moments
1. Having to camp out outside Lindsay's room and put her back in bed umpteen times after getting out and having to take her favorite stuffed animal away to finally get her to stay in bed.  Listening to her cry for her Jakie broke my heart, but did she stay in bed, YES!  Did Mommy sneak in after she fell asleep and tuck it under her arm?  YES!!

K

Tastefully Tuesday!

For those who don't know, I'm a Tastefully Simple Independent Consultant.  I signed up to sell because I loved the products and knew they would be an easy sell!  I was right.  Once you try these products you'll be hooked!

Breaking news......  Remaining Spring/Summer items have gone 25% off.  Yes, that includes the amazing drink buckets from this summer.  Stock up now!  At these low prices, these products will go quick! 

To order, go to my Tastefully Simple website.

Funny Things they Say

Patrick told me today that his favorite color is camo. I keep fighting it but I think he's just destined to be a redneck.

Then later I called Lindsay and she said, "Not Lindsay, me Hollywood!" And she's only 2...

We're in big trouble!

Our Beach Trip to Longboat Key

We had a blast at Longboat Key. If you ask Patrick what he liked best, he enthusiastically answers the beach!! Here's some picture of our first night there. They both walked right into the water in their clothes. They were so excited!


Our hotel had an awesome breakfast buffet with a killer cinnamon roll French toast. One morning we had a "guest". It was very entertaining to both children. Lindsay probably said "birdie" 500 times.


We did lots of other fun things while we were there. We went to Bounce U on Friday afternoon when the effects of Tropical storm Bonnie were hitting us (just some rain). I didn't get any pictures of that because I was busy bouncing and chasing after them. We also went a very cool hands-on children's science museum called G Wiz. Patrick really liked racing us. The upstairs of the museum was all 3-D artwork. Lindsay couldn't be bothered by the glasses but Patrick thought it was pretty cool. On Sunday, before heading home we went to the Mote Aquarium. Lindsay REALLY liked the "fishies". Also heard that word at least 500 times.


Here are some more pictures from our fun times on the beach!

Who knew?

We have a bagillion toys in and outside our house and what entertains Patrick... an empty Lincoln Log bucket. He played with this thing for a good 30-45 minutes like this. Too funny!

Photo Friday

Double Trouble

You Can Call Me Noah

More and more, I'm starting to feel like Noah preparing the Ark. I find myself in stores saying to myself, "Well, if I get this for Patrick I should get one for Lindsay too."

Exhibit A


Patrick needed a new ball for his basketball hoop. I thought the Toy Story Ball would be perfect, as he is slightly Toy Story obsessed these days. Then I caved and got the Princess ball for Lindsay as well. Did she need it? No. But the $1.99 for the ball was sooooooo worth it to not hear the fighting and arguing over a new ball that would ensure if I just got the one. Sometimes, I'm tough but other times it's just not worth the battle. Then I started looking around and found many other pairs of similar toys. Oh, the life of having two kids (and so close in age).

Exhibit B


Exhibit C


Exhibit D



But, of course, here's my favorite pair of all. My two precious babies!!!

(This picture is from a year ago, but it still is and will always be one of my favorites!)

Quick Update on Me

Just wanted to let you all know that my second round of radioactive iodine has been scheduled. It will be Wednesday, November 10. They are doing things a little differently this time. I do not have to go off my thyroid hormone medication at all this time. This is wonderful because that 6 week withdraw was hard the first time around and I knew it would be even worse this time. Instead, I will stay on my medication until the Sunday before. Then on Monday and Tuesday before the procedure I will get injections of a medication called Thyrogen. Basically this is synthetic TSH and will cause me TSH to shoot up very quickly as opposed to withdrawing from the meds and gradually raising my TSH. I will then get the high dose of the radioactive iodine on Wednesday and be in total seclusion for 2 days. On Friday, I will go for a full body scan. Then will remain at Mom and Dad's house through the following Wednesday to protect my babes from their green, glowing Momma! This will be tough again, but at least after this we will be done and the chance of recurrence in the next 15-20 will be nearly nonexistent. Totally worth it to me! Sorry this turned out to be a not so quick update.

Lindsay's 18 Month Check Up

Lindsay had her 18 Month Well Visit today. She weighed in at 20 lbs. 5 oz and is 32 1/2 inches long. Her weight is on the low end, AGAIN! Just can't seem to fatten my little skinny minis up. (Wish I had the same problem!) The doctor had no concerns and was impressed by her verbal skills. She took her 2 shots kicking and screaming but recovered quickly with a monkey "sticka". We will go back in 3 months for a weight check.

We've Moved!

Well, we haven't really moved but our family website has moved. Adjust your favorites... NOW! Our babyhomepages.net site cost money and it took FOREVER to update! So, I've been inspired by my bestie, Kristen, to start this blog. Since this blog will primarily be about my dear children, I have decided to make it private. If you think you know someone that would be interested in reading this blog that I didn't invite, just send me their e-mail and I'll add them to the list. Hope you enjoy pictures, videos, and updates on our Peachy Keene life!!!