Happy Valentines day

All though some of them are not so little anymore I just like to imagine in my mind that they're still little, it's easier for me that way. And one of them loves me so much that apparently he couldn't bear leaving me on Valentines day and stayed home from school today sick :(

And this is my grown up Valentine and he is too busy today to celebrate Valentines today :( Oh well that is grown up life. xoxxoxo

Happy Valentines day

It"s Great to be 8!

Both grandpa's and grandma's were here, now that's a special treat for us.

Love these boys of mine, they are each so different and talented in their own ways. They get along so well with each other (except for when they don't...... and then all they can do is tease, bug, touch and wrestle each other) But other than that, they really do love to play and hang out together. I think they are all so lucky to have each other to grow up together. Even though many moons ago I use to think I wanted girls, and then I got these four boys and now I don't think I would even know what to do with a little girl, cuz I am all boy now.

Oh and he learned how to ride his scouter like a pro.....

changing my ways....

....well maybe not all of my ways, just one (although I know there are plenty of ways for me to change, improve and better myself)

The way I am talking about is....the Vegan way. I hesitate to admit this, because I was skeptical at first and was afraid to commit to such a thing. Yes it's true I am afraid of commitment, just ask Mark when he was dating me and wanted to get married....and I just couldn't commit, but then again I was just a young little thing back then and didn't know a good thing when I saw it. Anyway that's for another post.

I use to think that being a vegetarian=no fun...and that I would need to live in Berkeley, dress my children in mismatched clothing and scoot around in Birkenstocks. It turns out anyone can try the vegan way, even just a ordinary mom like me. You just need to have a Trader Joe's near by and lots of delicious flavors, spices and sauces to compliment the veggies.

My brilliant, beautiful and hilarious sister Helle has mostly lived her life this way and I just didn't get it. She would tell me the benefits and I would just nod my head and pretend to agree. Then my brilliant, beautiful and hilarious friend Celia started doing it and I thought I would give it a try. It turns out.....I really really like it. So yes Helle you are right.....should of just listened to my big sister? Maybe I am just a stubborn little sister. Guess I needed somebody else's bossy big sister (Celia) to convince me?

Here are the benefits after 3 weeks of no white flour, white sugar, dairy products or any meat or poultry: I feel great, lost the extra weight I have been trying to shed for a while, and most miraculously I haven't had a migraine, which is the best news ever!!!!! Now after writing this I will probably be stricken with a debilitating migraine, but hopefully not. It may be a coincidence or it may be helping..... along with the other stuff I am doing to try to cure my headaches. But hey if it can fix my head, then sign me up and order me some Birkenstocks...pink please.

Here is another benefit....this little guy loves when I make spinach, almond milk and banana shakes. When he hears the blender going he comes running with his little cup and says "mom I want shake" It's my fav....

A few of my favorite Christmas Memories...

Merry Christmas to all

and to all a good night.....

Wishing you and yours a safe holiday and a wonderful New Year. From our family to yours xoxoxo

this is why I get nothing done.....

Oh well....there is always tomorrow...or next year? In the mean time I will just enjoy his mischievous cute ways and blame him for my laziness and lack of ability to get things done :)

Halloween 2010

Picture 1. Alice and wonderfuland the the very unhappy mad hatter (he wasn't a fan of his costume)
picture 2. vanilla ice and his pirate
picture 3. wrangling pirate costume onto ethan, Mark had to pin him down....it was funny, and oh so worth it.
picture 4. Vanilla ice and his favorite neighbor friend Dracula
picture 5. My little pirate was happy once he realized he was getting candy...he totally got into it...rang doorbells...said trick or treat....then would say thank you....and then walk away saying happy halloween...