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)!!!!