Another monday

Mondays are always filled with hope on getting the long to-do list done! Most of the time it doesnt get done but I am happy with it getting shorter. I am in the process of starting a new blog for just all things creative. And a vow to actually blog!
We are suppose to be having some majorly hot weather coming up. Want to get out of the house soon before it gets too hot!

THE WORLDS WORST BLOGGER

Yup, thats me. It's okay though. Hey, its busy over here. Busy in a good way though. The fundraiser is coming along so awesome. (anyone reading want to donate something to the gift auction???) My boys & I are having such a fun summer. Beach, crafts. Honestly, with them being so close I never thought Id see the day we could actually go to the beach. Just the 3 of us. But we do! Things are getting easier. Both of them are talking up a storm...so much fun. Just some pics from our summer so far

Yes, we colored rice. Perfect project for toddlers!!

busy busy busy

Life has been way busy and doesnt look like slowing down. We spent Memorial Day Weekend with our anniversary dinner (fondue...yum), a friends wedding, and BBQs with family.

I like being busy actually. I shot my friends wedding and was happy with the results

Here are a few...

On a side note, have been dealing with alot of negative people in my life lately. Working so hard on getting rid of negative things. I have dealt with depression for so many years and finally feel like it is gone, I dont want to deal with negative anything. I need to learn to speak my mind too. Well, everyone needs work and it takes time.

Sadness and Hope

3 weeks ago our community lost a boy to cancer on his 16th birthday. I have never witnesses such sadness as I did standing in line at his wake. Teenage boys with swollen, red eyes. Girls holding onto their friends. The whole week was such a eye opening experience. Enjoy every minute of your life. Life is too short for bickering and petty little problems.
In the days following this tragedy, I decided along with one of my friends to hold a scrapbooking crop to raise money for the foundation in his name. It will take place in August in a large hall locally. If anyone is reading this and would like to donate something to our gift auction, please contact me.

What Im loving...

• My dirty sweaty boys from hours upon hours of outside fun



• that spring seems to be finally here



• italian sweet cream



• a new book & some magazines



• that i spent $68 on this weeks groceries



• mexican food for dinner and a drive to the beach



• that i have no big projects that have to be done anytime soon



• lots of projects that i WANT to get done

What are you loving??

crafty stuff

Just stopping in quick to post some things i made for the shower i hosted this past weekend.

Centerpiece. Had lots of baby boy onsies rolled up inside the box.

The Baby banner

Favors filled with pastel M&Ms

Wow, 2 days worth of posts from me..a new trend?? I promised myself to be in bed before midnight and I think im going to make it...

Even more time passing by...

Wow...been so long. Life has been crazy busy..birthdays, planning a baby shower, sick kids, many many kids at my tiny house for a Egg Hunt. Some cabin fever thrown in there..But I am back, and I mean it this time!! LOL.

I am now a mom to a 3 year old and a 2 year old. For three weeks I was the mom of 2 two year olds. Life isn't dull, I can tell you that. Most days are a whirlwind. I am so looking forward to the laid back days of summer. We live minutes from the ocean and within walking distance from the bay. Last summer was alot of fun with my boys and I think this year will be even more so!

I will leave you with a website i found that i love

Struggle to Blog

I have tried and tried almost every night to write an entry. Three things always stop me...the total exaustion that comes at the end of the day, the 101 other things that need to be done and the biggie...what to blog about that people will really care enough to read. I havent blogged enough to have a following so who would read it anyway?!? Sometimes I feel like its just self importance to blog. But I started blogging because I loved to write when I was younger and always feel I have lost so much of myself. That being said...more than half of the blogs I read are about everyday things in peoples lives that I dont even know..so, why not right???

So, I will be starting a 7 days of Everyday Life which I have seen on many people blogs lately.

Today was just as much the same as every day. Got out for all of 20 minutes to take some photos. Tomorrow I hope to really get out and shoot alot more. So here are a couple of my cute feathered friends from today.

Also, If anyone stumbles upon this, please, tell me why you blog.

How long has it been??

Wow...far too long! A couple of my close friends are blogging now so I thought I better get back to it. Boring day today, snow...we are staying in!!
With the new year here I have been putting alot of thought in to stepping up my photography. I want to learn all I can, maybe take classes, maybe try the 365 thing again and stick with it this time!!! So I hope to share lots of photos on here soon!
Till later...

Summer was....

This has been such a great weekend so far, scrapping Friday night with friends, laughing does the body good. Creating..

Last night my oldest and I went to the craft store. It is amazing how quickly he is growing up. He is actually becoming pretty cool to hang out with.

Today just kinda hanging out so I decided to visit some of my favorite blogs, which is something I usually dont do on the weekends. Today, every blog I visit had a wonderful post or picture, mostly about the end of summer. It is such a bittersweet time. I love the carefree days of summer but also look forward to all the fun things autumn has to offer.. So today I leave you some of what summer was to us. Please leave a comment so I can check out your blog!

Remembering 9-11-01

I know its now the 15th, but I am so behind in everything since losing my hard drive. Living right across the bay from NYC, This day is always hard. The details of that day will always be etched in my mind. The smells, the sights, the emotions. On that day, I almost lost my best and oldest friend. On that day, the town I grew up in lost the most people in NJ. On that day, I realized my husband would be going to war. On that day, all of our lives changed.

My life is so different now than on that beautiful September day. My husband is home and out of the military. I have 2 beautiful boys. But I will never ever forget how I felt that day.

These are pictures from our towns memorial. The beam is actually steel from the WTC.

Lost pics and other fun things!!!

Sorry for my absences!! Well it seems that my youngest decided to drop diet coke on my laptop almost a month ago.. My fault, yes. So I lost tons of pictures and everything else my beloved laptop held. I was devastated. Now finally, a month later, Im back online. Please leave me a comment so I can favorite all your blogs again. Or leave me any fun blogs you might know of. My favorites are empty...

Are you kidding me??

Who said men are from Mars? So true. My Mother-In-Law and I discuss this often. Last night I had the FUN task of going to get diapers! My husband thinks that this falls into the category of "my time". Yeah, whatever...I said I was going to go to Target, because well, honestly Target is more fun than CVS and further away. I was hoping he could get the kids ready and to bed. I said, the kids need to be in bed early, they didn't nap today. He replies...um...no. WHAT??? He actually refused. He thought since I got to go out, he shouldn't have to do it. OK...whatever. I just went to CVS, came home and got them to bed. They are just clueless. Well, my husband is anyway. Tonight he is out, playing teenager with his friends in a garage playing guitar (I know I am making him sound like a creep but he hasn't gone to a friends in a very long time...like since we had kids.) And I am putting the kids to bed. Ahhh...this is life.

I stopped over at the simple woman blog and found this and thought it would be fun.

http://thesimplewoman.blogspot.com/

FOR TODAY July 31, 2008 ...
Outside My Window... It is dark, but somewhere out there my garden is thriving. For this I am thankful.

I am thinking... Actually tonight I am not trying to think much. My brain needs a rest as does my body.

I am thankful for... For my miracle babies

From the kitchen... Nothing came out of today. My husband worked late and we had subs!
I am wearing... A brown tank and tan cargo capris..my summer uniform :)

I am creating... Not enough...projects need to be finished soon!!

I am going... To bed, hopefully soon.

I am reading... 19 minutes by Jodi Picoult

I am hoping... That the heat wave they say is coming doesnt.

I am hearing... The hum of the AC and my dog's annoying tags on his collar!

Around the house... Are the people and things I love.

One of my favorite things... Is being with my boys all day long and a good cup of coffee.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Trip to Aldis and the craft store and a block party

Here is picture thought I am sharing.

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Wow..food shopping was fun!

For real. It was like a dream come true. Just recently have I even attempted to do this with the 2 kids. I had no clue once the turtle was out of the infant carrier how I was going to do it. Where do you put them??? Who invented shopping carts? A man im sure.... Anyway, I would always go at night or drag my poor mother in law with me. But I found a cart that not only hold 2 kids but if I wanted to (which I dont!) 3 kids!! I love it. First off, as I am walking in to the store, a older woman asks me if I need help?? Huh, me?? Never has anyone offered that, sometimes people dont even hold doors! I wanted to hug this woman. I didnt accept help, but still. My kids were like angels the whole time. I actually strolled around the store after I got everything we needed.
Came home and made dinner. I made zucchini latkes..omg!!! They were so so good!! I will post the recipe tomorrow so all 2 of you can have it!

Potty Training Boys?

I am thinking about giving this a go. Anyone have any hints or ideas? What worked for you?

Nerves

Im on my way out to the dr. In March of 07 when I had my youngest I was finally diagnosed with endometriosis (long story, I will try to post about later). Ive been having a lot of problems lately so I am finally going to see what I can do about it. I do not want to go on birth control pills for it. So, I have a feeling that will be the only option but I will see. Will update later...

Creative Parenting

Join me in my newest Yahoo Group. We will be discussing how to bring creativity into the lives of our children.
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Looking forward to having you there!

Fresh Starts

Being a Stay at Home Mom is hard...Dont you agree?? I think just being a mom is hard. But my thing is being lonely. I have tried to make new friends because alot of my friends are at different stages (mostly have older kids). I have joined a moms forum and tried meeting local moms. But I have come to the conclusion, I dont fit in with most of them. I have always been a misfit. So, I left that forum. I dont have time or patience for the pettiness that comes with it. I am done trying. I am just hoping something will lead me to friends that are more like me. I know the area I live in is kinda hard. Its a bit of a snobby area. I have met a few great women in the area and for this, im thankful.
What have you done to make friends in your area?