Sun Burn...

Yesterday Michael had a T-Ball game at 11am and it wasn't hot, with the wind blowing it actually felt chilly. Don't let that fool ya, I am sun burn. My face, my arms, and my chest. Then we went to a outside barn yard birthday party for two girls on Michael's t-ball ( they are twins) team and i'm sure that just added to it. Now my kids they aren't burnt they are tan...of course. My face hurts so bad that it even bothers me to have my contacts in. Silly ha... Taylor slept at her friends house last night so it was just Michael, Aly, and me and we went grocery shopping which was a nightmare, just ask Jimmy he saw us there and I was so frazzled. Michael cried the whole time we were there, oh and he yelled at me too. I was pissed!!!! Couldn't wait to get home, then we put Aly to bed and watched a movie and fell a sleep on the couch. So I have to get ready to go to church. Aly is being baptized next weekend and the Catholic church is counting my envelopes till that day. Till next time......

Michael's 1st T-Ball game

was last night and how much fun was that!!!! We had a blast and I had to hold the tears back for fear of being laughed at. Michael's team was first up to bat and Michael hit the ball on his first swing. It went pretty far too. He ran to first base which is where we were sitting on the bleachers and he looked at us and was talking to us, he was not paying attention to the ball at all. The the next player hit the ball and we had to yell to him "RUN" he took off to second base. He looks so small yet so big out on the field. His next hit was the same, first time off the tee. We are so proud of him. Michael does not like being in the out field. He found himself a mud hole where ever he was and sat down and played in it the whole time. His coach kept picking him up and moving him out of the mud hole. I counted 7 times. At first I was upset with him and aggrivated but then I realized he's 31/2 that's what kids do. And he was not the only one, one kid had nice handfuls of grass and flowers. At one point Michael was using the rim of his hat as a shovel and when the coach told him to stop using his hat he used his mit instead. It was funny and we had a great time. I can't wait for his game on Saturday. I told him that Mimi and Papa were gonna be at his game next week and he said " Can Papa stand next to me in the field?" And of course Taylor had to argue with him about that. Then she said okay then mimi is sitting next to me. I should have waited to tell them. Oh, well they are looking forward to seeing them.

I also told Michael during the day yesterday that Grandpa's coming next week, and when Tay got home from school he told her that they Grandpa and Nana were coming over. It told him that Nana wasn't going t be able to come he looked at me with his eyes so big and said"UH HA". Well I'm sure he'll get over it. He doesn't understand that she lives 12 hours away and that she has previous engagements. Can't wait till next week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a good time...

Michael waiting for the ball to come to him...
Of course Michael in the grass...
Everytime he got to a new base he took his batting helmet off. Too funny~
Taylor always meeting new people. And of course she is coloring and writing...She thinks the bleachers are cool!!!! 

T-BALL

This was T-Ball practice last night. Michael has so much fun. Sometimes he does not pay attention, but neither do the other kids, as you can see from the picture where he's sitting on the ground. I will post more of those you will laugh. Anyways he got his shirt and hat for his first game coming up on Thursday. That's why he's in two different shirts. He said " Mom can I keep this shirt? Can I take this hat home." He was so excited when I said yes.
At that moment he decided that he had to wear the shirt so he changed. It's the little things that make him happy. He's doing much better. He can hit the ball to the pitcher's mound. He doesn't catch the ball but he can retrieve it quickly. He's supposed to throw it to 1st base when he gets it, but sometimes he holds it a little longer. He doesn't want to give it back once he finally gets a chance to hold the thing. But all the kids do the same thing.
As I sit here writing this he came to sit on my lap. He said " Is that me mommy?" I said yep that's you. and he replied "watch how far I hit that ball mom..." As if we were gonna be able to see him actually hit the ball like he did last night!!!!
And when he saw this picture he said "who's that?" I said that's you when you were catching the ball. "Did I do that?" he said. "Watch me throw it back!!" I just laughed so hard...Well thought I would share these pictures with you. Till next time... 

Murder Mystery Party

Well we got togather on Friday night, just the girls for a murder mystery party. It was 70's theme and we had a great time. Michelle dressed her part so well even feathered the hair. Nicole so cute with her low cut shirt that was topic of discussion. We all wish we had boobs that look as nice as those!!!!!! Moriah who was looking nice in her short skirt and tons of jewelry, oh and don't forget the flower in her hair. Dea was there also she told me don't take a picture of my double chin or my stomach, so I took a picture of her boobs.HAHA but I decided to keep those private. ( For now )LOL!
We all had alot of fun. It was a night us girls all needed away from the kids. A night of adult talk. And of course Alcohol!! Of course I couldn't get out of the house with out feeling guilty. Michael said "Bye mom" and Taylor was just crying, " Can't I just go with you." Enough to tear my heart out. And Alyssa well she seemed cranky but she was fine. I am glad I put all that behind me and went. Dea ended up being the killer!! No suprise there. HAHA...She actually ruinded it and slipped before the game was over. But that's Dea for ya...Well and a few glasses of wine :-) I also have to thanks to steph for being such a wonderful host. The food was great. Thanks for letting us come in your home.
Well thanks girls for a night of adult fun and conversation. We will have to do this again soon. How's next week?? Okay maybe next month. Love ya girls!!!!

Our shopping trip...

was a flop!! We were gone for 5 hours and all we bought was lunch. We went to the new Northlake Mall on exit 18 and when we got there they did not have the store I needed. No JCPenney...What the hell. I was so pissed...Well we went in anyways because Taylor got a skirt from Bob and Collie for Easter and I went to return it to Gap where they bought it and they wouldn't take it back because it was bought at an outlet store. COME ON NOW...I was already pissed off and then this. Well I took the kids to the food court and we had a nice lunch together. Then I took them to the children's play center and we played for an hour or so then on the way home we stopped at the store and bought some snacks and pizza for dinner. Then we were going by the shop and the kids saw that grandpa was there and we stopped to say hi and the kids had fun running around saying hi to everyone. They each got a gift from someone and off we went. Back home and out the back door to play before it rains. It was a good afternoon with the kids and I enjoyed it alot. I wanted to buy them some summer chothes because Taylor and Michael grew out of everything from last year and Alyssa has only a few things to wear and she needs a pair of sandles. Now that she walks around in the walker she needs something on her feet. Well anyways I'll stop rambling...

The kids are on Easter Break...

this week and boy has it been a week! Well Monday it was just my kids and I and we had a great day. The rest of the week well...that's a differant story. These kids have complained, fought, bickered, hit, kicked, and what ever else there is to do to eachother. See it rained on Wed. and that was enough to put a girl in the crazy house. NO OUTSIDE!!! That sucks. I need these kids to run off their energy so at rest time their not bouncing off the walls. Well today is Friday and it's just my kids and I. I actually have big plans for today. Well only a trip to the mall. I saw this bed in a bag that I want to get for my room. It's on sale for $89 and it's normally $179. So I have to have it while it's so cheap. Then oh maybe I'll let the kids ride the merry-go-round and have a nice lunch togather or something. YEAH!! Maybe Moriah and the boys will come with us or something. That would be fun also. Well anyways off to get myself and the kids ready. Till next time...

The Fam...

 

Their first trip to NC...

Okay well top left is Taylor with great grandpa. top right is Taylor and Uncle Bill. Bottom left Benny and Aunt Kris, and bottom right is Aunt Kris with Aly. They came down on Friday night and stayed with us untill Sunday at noon. This was there first trip to NC and from what I could tell they had a GREAT TIME!!!!!! I don't think they wanted to leave. Maybe someday the family will move here. Who knows???? 

The kids on easter

This is the kids on easter morning. Just thought I would share them with you. This is Taylor's new outfit that she got for Easter. Michael, well he's in spiderman of course and this is Alyssa's new walker that Aunt Kris and Uncle Bill gave her as a baptism present.!!!! 

Happy Easter!!!

These are the eggs that we left for the easter bunny to put in their baskets so we would know who's basket is who. They turned out great!! We had a lot of fun...
This is Taylor when she found her basket ( or should I say bucket )!!
This is Michael finding his easter basket. He needed a little help from his big sis!!
And look how funny this is. Alyssa found her basket and would not let go. She carried it all the way in from the kitchen. We laughed so hard. Hope you enjoyed the picks. 

Listen to this...

I majorly screwed up!!! Of course all this talk about can't wait for Easter and I screw up!! Taylor completly SAW all their Easter stuff!!!!!!!!!! I am so upset. I mean it's fixable just take it all back and get new stuff, except I told her that stuff is from mommy and daddy and so now not only did I already spend $70 on Easter I have to go today and spend more on stuff from the easter bunny! Can you believe it. I haven't even told Mike. Wait till I do. She only saw 2 of the 3 baskets she said and she says she only saw Michael's big gift. She promised that's all she saw. I told her I wasn't or wouldn't be mad but she should tell me the truth because I didn't want to ruin her Easter suprise, and I can take it back and get something else. She said " I promise mommy that's all I saw." So she's either telling me the truth or she really likes the gifts and doesn't want tme to take it back!!!! Oh, well I will just keep it and buy new candy and stuff from the bunny!! I hope I didn't ruin the whole believe in the bunny deal. I will be so upset if I did...Okay no more dweling on this going on now.

So Mike called me from work yesterday all distraut. He said " I just had to deal with something I have never had to deal with and never want to ever again." This man that works for him came to him all upset and just in disbeliefe, Mike said. He said this man is the same age as him and has 3 kids just like us. He and his wife have been togather for 10 years and married for 3. Well the night before this man's wife told him she is leaving him. Gave him no explanation just said I'm leaving and taking the kids. This was a BIG REALITY CHECK FOR MIKE!!! He said to me " I know we argue and you have in the past threatned to leave me but I don't know what I would do if you really did. I think this has changed his whole outlook. This man was so upset and Mike saw how it affected him all day. Mike called me all day to see what he could say to his friend and I just told him nothing you say is gonna make it go away. You can't make this better. Any ways Mike sat down with us at dinner last night ( by the way that he cooked when he got home.) and told the kids how much he loved me and them and how lucky he is to really have us. And that some changes need to be made around our house, things like doing more as a family and not letting the small things bother us. I can't help but think that this will last like and week and go back to normal. But I also feel like now I can say "remember that man you work with?" Not that that's right necessarily, but I don't think he will forget how he was feeling at that moment. Well time to wake Tay Tay up and get her ready for school. So till next time...

Hello... blue eyes!!!!!!

It's hard to beleive that Alyssa is getting so big and growing up so fast. The last of the Ryan children!!!! Of course Moriah took this picture and of course it's AMAZING!! For all who don't live near by you don't know what your missing out on. She takes the BEST pictures your ever going to find. She has such a passion for what she does and you can tell in her work. Thanks Moriah for everything. Your a great person and a wonderful Friend. 

What a great day so far!

Okay, so I got the kids easter stuff today and I can't wait till easter now!!!! I got Michael the three monster trucks that he wants. Taylor is getting a Polly Pockest thing she wanted and Alyssa is just getting t-shirts ( they were on sale ). I know, I know...Poor Alyssa...Well the easter bunny got more candy that expected. Not sure why but I for see and easter egg hunt on easter morning!!the kids will get 10 eggs a piece. Mostly will be filled with money...change anyways...Well have to go now...till next time...

Easter is coming...

Well Michael is going to pre-school today and I hate to say it but thank god. Now don't get me wrong he's really been a good boy lately, but I am so excited to go get the kids easter stuff. The bunny comes this weekend and they are so excited. Hope I live up to their expectations!! Well I know they don't have expectations but I'm trying to do things differently this year. NO CANDY! Atleast not from mom and dad. Easter bunny will bring a little but not much. Well off to get ready!

Mason!!

 

Sawyer......AKA.....Coop!!!!!

 

The Edmonson boys...

This is Mason and Sawyer! They are the most handsome boys aren't they!! These two love bugs are Michael's best buds...These are Moriah's boys. She is my photographer and great friend and neighbor. She is also Aly's god mother. Well I just had to share with you my "other" boys!!!!!! This is my favorite picture of them. Hope you Enjoy!! 

Happy Tears!!!

I received a phone call today, well actually first thing this morning and it brought me to actual tears!! These happy tears were news that my sister Marchelle and my brother in-law Tyler are expecting a baby!!!! Can ya believe it?? I am so excited I can't stand it. CONGRATS!!!! I have a whole bunch of stuff to give them it's not funny!! My house is gonna be so much lighter now!! LOL!!!! Well best of luck and remember, I want to go to the ULTRASOUND!! Got it...PLEASE...PLEASE...PLEASE...Oh, and guess what another November baby!! YEAH!! February is a HOT month...HAHA...Well any ways Marchelle and Tyler I am so excited and I hope that everything goes well. And just remember, Aunt Corine NEEDS to know the sex of the baby. I can keep a secret!!??LOL...I bet Marchelle is laughing out loud right now. But really I CAN!!

Beautiful Maci

This is Maci. She is big sister to Micah and Marley. She is so adorable. She was just a baby when I first met her and I can't believe how big she has gotten. How fast it happens. I Just wanted to share her with you as well. Enjoy!!!! 

Aren't the beautiful...

This is Dawn and her twin girls Micah and Marley. They are going to be one next month. They also have a big sister Maci who is 3. Dawn
e-mailed these yesterday and I just thought they were so cute so I wanted to share them with you. Dawn is Moriah's photography partner. They make a great team. Thanks for all your good work girls you have stirred a community!! Keep up the Awesome work!!! 

Rainy Days...

What on earth am I going to do to keep my kids busy today. That is my first thought of the day as I wake up to the thunder roaring off in the distance. It's supposed to rain until tonight and I have nothing for the kids to do inside. I also need to go grocery shopping because I have no food and my kids are gonna want to eat all day!!! AHAHAHAH...........I have to come up with something quick.

Well Aly's earings look so good. Everyone notices them right away. Now Taylor wants to know wear her earings are and wants them in ASAP!! I think it's so funny. She wears them, not all the time but now she doesn't want to take them out because Aly's are staying in. Why is she so jealous over this? Because Aly got a little attention!! Oh well we'll put the earings in and be done with it.

Taylor is missing our family in NY so bad right now. She talks about seeing them and going up for a suprise trip. I know this is so hard on her and it makes me feel so bad. I told her that some of our family would be down in 4 weeks for Aly's baptism and she said "but that's so far away". I told her it could be 2 or 3 months. She said "okayyyyy" in her winey tone. Then she asked if anyone was going to bring her anything. She is catching on to the fact that Aly is going to probably get gifts for her baptism. How do you tell your daughter that this day is all about her sister. Just like when she got baptised. I know it was only her then but...oh well. I think I am going to buy her something special from her to Aly. Everyone will be telling her how sweet she is and what a good sister she is and that will give her some attention too. Is that pitaful or what?????? Well anyway hope ya'll have a good day. Till next time...

I DID IT!!

Well I have accomplished two great things this week while Michael was in pre-school. First I went shopping for my self. Yes, myself, not my kids just me. I am so proud of myself. I got 2 pairs of shorts on jean and the other kahki. I got 2 shirts pink and kahki green and a pair of shorts to wear to bed. And they are comfterable. Thanks mom for your gift card to Kohl's.

The other thing I have accomplished is well I got Alyssa's ears pierced!!! They look so good in her ears. They are diamond and they just sparkle. Moriah said that this should be considered child abuse. I laughed so hard!!! Any way when I get new batteries for my camera I will show a picture. Well it's that time have to get Taylor. Till next time...

Welcome little guys!!!!

This is Colin.













This is Tyler.

I just love Tuesday...

because Michael is going to pre-school today and It's just going to me and Alyssa. For a whole 3 hours...I think we are going to Kohl's. Mom sent me a gift certificate for Christmas and I am dying to spend it...ON MYSELF!! I am in need of so much stuff. My shorts from last year suprisingly fit but I only have one pair, and actually last summer I was pregnant so their from the summer before! Well have to go get the kids ready for school. Time to ship them out for the day!! LOVE IT...

OH, and one more thing, my vacation this summer is BOOKED!!! I am so excited. I now have something to look forward to... A VACATION!!!!!!!!!!

Sweet Alyssa...

 

My Bubba!!!

 

Beautiful Taylor