Halloween 2010

Isabelle was a bat this year, Rose of course was her usual, a princess, and Fireman Joe....not sure what Allen was going for, but he asked me if he looked like a wizard?

So excited to get out there and get some candy! (In the rain!)

Our little princess, she is such a little lady!

Sneaking from the candy bowl.....

Belle's school program, she did great, she is a wonderful singer!

School Halloween Parade...Belle the bat was very spooky!

Rose Turns the big "4"

Rose had a great time on her fourth birthday!


Cell phone from Mammy.


Joseph even got in on the pinata action!


The mermaid pinata!




Joseph, neighborhood friends, Brea, Lauren and Katie, Rose and Belle

Sunday, day after Rose's birthday, pink scooter from Nama, and pretty Sunday dress from Mammy. Love this dress, wish it came in my size!

Stitches Age one!

This summer Joseph got up onto his little car, and had quite a tumble. The girls tell me that the car slid out from under him, and he landed right smack on his chin. Well it was pretty bad, and I knew he needed stitch's! That is so sad for a little one year old!!! Luckily Daddy was home so that mommy didn't have to sit there and hold her little guy down...I just couldn't do that! It was the night before the new school year started for the girls so we had quite a busy evening!





This is a few days later, and no that is not food at the bottom of his chin it is his cut/scar!







At least he didn't lose the cutest smile ever that mommy loves to see!

May 27, 2009

Isn't Birthday Cake so yummy! Joseph Michael Nicholson on his first birthday.

Preshcool Graduation

Isabelle had her preschool graduation this month, and will start kindergarten next month! I can't believe she is ready for elementary school, I'm not sure I am though!

Graduates filing in



My big girl saying pledge of allegiance








Belle's best friend at school Bryn






Isabelle and Jack. These shirts are so cute, each child drew a self portrait, and then it was put onto the t-shirt!

To my Aunt Janae

Don't I look so cute in my hat you got for me? (Joseph Michael 9 months)

Happy Birthday Tomatos

What is this you say? Why it is candles, and a tomato....so of course the candles must go into the tomato....right? Well if you are Rose yes, the candles MUST go into the tomato! Here is a close up.



Oh my little Rose, so tiny, and so full of mischief!

Tornado hits Nicholson basement!

What trouble could these very innocent looking children possibly get into while I went on a 1/2 hour errand?








Just view the devastation!!!!







This has taken me a while to acknowledge even in my own mind that this happened. Some time during Christmas break, I had to run a quick errand. I asked Spencer to babysit, I said it was only going to be 20 to 30 minutes at the most, just play with the girls I said. Oh how I regret those words. I should have said all of you sit quietly chained to the sofa and watch a show while I am gone! So I run my errand, and get back home, and I see Spencer rushing down stairs with a garbage can. He looked at me, and said mom don't get mad the girls got into the bean bag chair, ( it did have a slight rip in it, and we were preparing to take it to the garage for garbage day), he said, but I am going to clean it all up. Oh, I am thinking, no girls screaming like their being tortured, and Spencer is going to clean up a little mess they made while I was gone. I am thinking, he is really growing up! I ran upstairs to feed my fussy baby. Got Joey to sleep, then ran down to see how things were with my other three darling angel children. What I saw at the foot of the stairs dropped me to my knees. I looked at my girls covered in all these pieces of foam, my vacuum cleaner that had been used to "try" and get it all up was clogged lying on its side, and Spencer holding a kitchen garbage bag, frantically trying to pick up as many pieces as he could. I just sat there, then burst into tears!!!! I still do not know how they did this in so little time....but their 30 minutes of foam fun turned into a three day disaster clean up!!!

Dracula Jr???

Lovely fang....what happened to the front teeth?????

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Halloween 08

Another Halloween! Belle decided she wanted to be a "pink" kitty cat... it was such short notice that I had to come up with my own design!

Rose was our little princess this year, she was very happy in her princess costume, and said thanks to everyone when she got her candy!

In the front yard in front of my bushes that turn red in the fall!

Princess Rose, Giraffe Joseph and kitty cat Belle.

Rice Cereal is soooooo Yummy!

"Hey mom, I am so excited to finally try this eating thing.....I think I could really be good at this!"





"Hmmmm, how does this spoon get in here...."






"Oh there we go....hmmmm....not sure....."






" Wait...Wait....Okay, Yeah this is really great. I am diggin this thing called food!"





"Mom, when do I get to eat again?"


Joey 5 months old!

4:30 am

Here I sit, having given up on ever sleeping again in my natural life. Nine times I have had to get up with the kids, and finally I just gave in, ate some cereal, and decided to write a short post since it has been so long. Having three children under the age of four definitely has its challenges. I am exhausted all the time it seems. I have never in my life had such bad dark circles under my eyes, and I think I look older than I ever have in my life. (children really do age you...it is a fact!) I do love them though, and they give me a lot of joy.....especially when they are sleeping....peacefully....think I will TRY to do the same...........or perhaps I need to get some painting time in before the chaos starts......decisions decisions

Belles third year!

Belle had many firsts this past year, first time going to preschool, first time to play at a friends house, first dance recital, and her first baby brother! We had a fun exciting year, and it is so fun to watch her grow. She is a big help to me, and a delightful little girl. I am sure 4 will hold as many wonders and adventures as 3.

Belle learned how to ride the scooter, and in her Sunday shoes no less!


Cousin camp watching poppy give four wheeler rides with cousin Ryan

Sissy's playing dress up!

In our Sunday best with sissy Rose and baby brother Joey.

Looks like Belle got him to take the Binky!!! The first and last time Ha!



Belle also had her first dance recital. I thought she was absolutely beautiful in her tutu! They were the Red Roses. It was a flower theme.



Getting ready to leave....for the dance recital. She was very excited that she got to wear "real" make up and not markers.



Belle and her birthday cake. Belle had a great day, and many wonderful presents. Her Aunt Janae and cousins came to celebrate with us, and it was a wonderful day! (The cake almost killed me though)!!!!

Rose this past year

It is hard to believe that my little Rose is a two year old. Her birthday was clear back in May, and we celebrated her birthday party the night before I went into the hospital to have baby Joey. I promise baby girl your birthday next year will be lots better! Anyway here are some shots from the past year, some are real action shots because this little girl doesn't slow down for anything or anyone! Rose has really tested my endurance and creativeness in keeping her little inquisitive mind busy! I love you Rose, and am looking forward to another busy toddler filled year!



A rare contemplative moment, she must have been watching a really good TV show. Like Little bear, (one of her favorites). This little dress was a birthday gift from Mammy.

I love this smile on Rose, this is my little mischievous Rose.....

Loves hanging out with daddy and big sissy in Daddy's dump truck.....which is no longer....we sold it this year.


Busy, Busy, Busy. This is the picture I am going to show her when she is eight months pregnant, along with the picture of the mess on the floor! By then she will be able to empathize!


Growing into a little girl that loves to play dress up with Sissy. (this is quite recent....before when I would try to put on a dress up out fit on her, she would shrug her little body right out of it). However, now she loves to do everything that Belle does!

Rose is walking pretty good in high heels now, better than her mom!

Ah the joys of cousin camp......

She found her love for painting her body at cousin camp.....since they painted the kids hands for an apron for my mom. Now she enjoys painting her face legs, tummy, feet, and anything else she can get exposed!


Holding baby brother the day after he was born. She always wanted to get him to suck on that binkie, oh how I wish she could have persuaded him.

Rose's birthday celebration with daddy and cousin Beth Ann


This beautiful cake was made and decorated by my very talented sister Janae! I think you need to take this on the road Janae, and start your own business! It was absolutely delish! (just like everything you make) That pretty much hits the high lights of the past year, and I look forward to taking lots more pictures in the year to come. As hard as it is to keep up with this little one, I will sure miss her little chubby cheeks when she smiles, the great kisses you blow to me every night, and your sweet loving disposition (which always seems to go with age....a mamma can always hope tho)