Happy Thanksgiving!

Here is a great link I found to give you the "lowdown" on all Black Friday sales at a lot of stores. http://www.blackfriday.info/

Enjoy and have a

We're making progress people!

Aidan:

Evan:


Hey-So last night at dinner I opened the refridgerator door and saw two little juice boxes stariing back at me. I thought to myself tonight is the night the boys are going to start drinking from straws. Now, I know what your thinking, they are JUST NOW drinking from straws????? And the answer to that is yes, we had tried before but with no success. They do however drink from a cup without a top on it, but I think the straw was a little disturbing to them...until last night.
I put the straw in for them and put the straw in their mouth and gave the box a little pressure and they started drinking from the straw!!!!!!!!!! YAY! Now, this may not seem like a huge accievement but I was so positive last night was going to be it and it happened. So here are my big boys drinking their juice boxes last night. Guys, as always, Daddy and I are so proud of you!!!!!

What a weekend!

Hey! So we had a WONDERFUL weekend and we were very blessed to have daddy all to ourselves both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, we went to Miromar Outlets and took the boys to the playground. The boys took a nap after lunch and Daddy took one too. I had to go to our local Embarq store and pick up a new 2wire moden/router because we were having so many problems with the old one. Once I got home we ventured out again and went for a ride in the car. We were going to go to a fair in Estero but it didn't look that great so we kept driving. Well, Evan was very grumpy all day and by 5:00 all he wanted to do was go home. So Mommy had some leftover coupons to McDonalds (thanks, Jen P.!) so we stopped and got the boys Happy Meals and had a picnic dinner in the living room while watching Shrek and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. We NEVER have picnic dinners like this, but being Evan was so tired and miserable, I wanted to cheer him up and do something out of the ordinary. Sunday, we woke up early (the boys were up at 6:00 am!) We had a nice breakfast, and then went to Fleishmann Park for the St. Matthew's Fall Festival. It was very small but the boys loved the playground and we were there for almost 2 hours! So then we went to Costco, came home and got a lot of packing done while the boys were asleep. After they woke up we just hung out at the house and had a nice relaxing day. I love these weekends, and I love that my husband can be home to share in the experiences I have every day with our little guys! OHHH, let me give you an update on them as well. Both boys have taken off with their speech, they are speaking in sentences (for the most part) they are learning new songs, and can say their ABC's and count to 15 in English and 5 in Spanish!!!!! We are so proud of them!
And, the move is only 13 days away! I can't believe how time flies! The weekend after we move in we have a birthday party to go to, I'm hosting a Southern Living Party, and we are going to see a Christmas Pageant Sunday night. A lot coming up, I'll be sure to keep you posted.
If I've kept your attention this far, its a major accomplishment on my part-ha, ha!
Take care until next time!

I've been tagged...

I have been tagged by my friend Jennifer to share the following information with you about my husband:

Where did you meet? At a car dealership while I was in college. My dad and Keith worked together so my father calls it "an arranged marriage".

How long did you date? almost 4 years before we were married.

How long have you been married? 5.5 years

What does he say that surprises you? That I still look nice and that I'm pretty.

What is your favorite feature of his? Eyes

What is your favorite quality of his? His patience and caring. I'm a hard core control freak.

Does he have a nickname for you? Pook

What is his favorite color? black

What is his favorite food? Pizza

What is his favorite sport? Weightlifting.

When and where did you first kiss? Behind the dealership where we worked saying good-bye next to my car.

What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Go out to eat or just watch tv. (We're very boring)

Do you have any children? 2-Aidan and Evan-2.5 years old.

Does he have a hidden talent? He is a crazy good poker player.

How old is he? 36

Who said, "I love you" first? He did.

What is his favorite type of music? Rock

What do you admire most about him? How much he loves our kids and would go to the end of the earth to make me and the kids happy.

Do you think he will read this? Probably not.

Just a little shout out to my little guys...

Dear Aidan and Evan,
I am just sitting here after putting you down for your nap and cleaning the kitchen and I felt like I had to write this.
You two are the most precious little boys out there. I just came from my MOPS meeting and you two had your class. As I went to pick you up the teacher stopped me at the door and told me how much you have grown since the last time they saw you. I was worried that because I hadn't had MOPS in a few weeks, you guys were going to be fussy and suffer a little separation anxiety but I was so proud to hear you were so well behaved. It was an extra special treat to hear from someone who got to spend hours with you, that your advancing so well.
I want to say that I am so proud of you two, although we may have our moments, you have filled my life in so many wonderful countless ways that I could never imagine and I thank you for that....and for being my entire world. I love you both so much!
XOXO
Mommy

Estero-bound!

As of December 1, 2008, we will be moving to Estero. This is going to be a great move for us due to the fact that it is so much less expensive compared to Naples, and is just as nice of an area. It is also a 7 minute commute to work for Keith every day! Wish us luck!

Get out there tomorrow...

Please make sure your voice is heard tomorrow... its a historical day, people, and its your call!