tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44604868928955687712024-03-04T22:01:40.259-06:00Trowel & ErrorHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.comBlogger235125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-40085469601444935972010-12-14T08:40:00.002-06:002010-12-14T08:42:53.782-06:00Go Team Go!1st quarter at a Leander Lions football game.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-18595929276040671662010-11-30T12:04:00.003-06:002010-11-30T12:09:22.101-06:00Black FridayFor the second year in a row I participated in the "I MUST be nuts" event known to others as Black Friday. My husband even set his alarm so he could help me get out the door and to the store by 3am. He even loved me SO much that he had a 1/2 pot of coffee programed to be brewed before I had to walk out the door. The BEST stop of the morning had to be Lowe's at 5:30am. It isn't what I bought thereHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-73098214018180228512010-11-02T14:54:00.004-05:002010-11-02T15:00:07.044-05:00Trick or Treating 2010Despite feeling like complete and utter doodoo I was able to get the kids dressed for Halloween and my DH (who is also super sick to the point that he's going to doctor for first time in about 6 years) took them out for Trick or Treating. They scored! Plenty of candy to rot their teeth and have them bouncing off walls for weeks AND enough for hubby and I to "graze" as well. Kids had a great time Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-60590038292601138602010-11-02T11:51:00.002-05:002010-11-02T11:56:27.442-05:00Blast from the Past ...Like It Was YesterdayThere are some people who even if you've not spoken with them in 12-ish years, the minute you say hello again it was like you were just together chatting last week. So was the case with a dear old friend, Jeri Ann. We quickly caught up on the big picture topics and next thing you know we were laughing over old memories (older than I'd like to admit...dang time flies) "COBWEBS!!!" and sharing the Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-86256847683333267382010-09-08T17:07:00.001-05:002010-11-02T11:51:14.860-05:00NO Kissing!So yesterday evening we had to have a talk with our 5 1/2 yo daughter about NO KISSING BOYS!She informed us that there was a boy she liked at school so she kissed him but he didn't like it. Neither did we! Didn't think we'd be having to talk about no kissing at this age. It about killed Ray. LOL...Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-76813931644304433702010-08-25T09:34:00.003-05:002010-11-02T11:48:35.952-05:00My Babies Are Going Off to SCHOOL!!!(pix coming)I can NOT believe it! My oldest babies have started SCHOOL! Hadley started Kindergarten this year and Ryan is going 1/2 days to Pre-K. Both kids really like their teachers so far and they are looking forward to riding the bus. First couple of days we're taking them. To make it more exciting, Nanny came to visit and help us with the transition. The kids were especially excited about Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-81826252811843617452010-08-07T06:15:00.002-05:002010-10-05T14:05:09.474-05:00Working on the WeekendNot only have I been busting butt during the work week, often bringing home work at the end of the day, but I'm so swamped that I've sadly found myself plugging away on the weekends. I've gotta get a handle on things before my family forgets who I am and I go made from lack of downtime.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-78536442394118283572010-08-01T11:30:00.002-05:002010-11-02T11:42:07.229-05:00Babies Growing TOO QuicklyThe subject sums it all up....Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-11826860850765997582010-07-18T17:33:00.002-05:002010-07-18T17:36:53.503-05:00Going Back to CaliThird trip in a month with the new job. Not bad though. Only terrible part is that coming home it is always the midnight arrival. Tack on close to an hour to get home and that makes getting up for work the next morning tough.I AM however, beginning to make some good headway on my knitting. Have close to 6 hours each trip to knit. Mom is coming to town tomorrow while I'm in CA. She's coming to Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-4442591542653144582010-07-03T15:02:00.001-05:002010-10-05T13:59:49.026-05:00Toy Story 3 in 3DWe took the kids for their FIRST ever movie at the theatre. Decided to watch Toy Story 3 in 3-D. HOLY COW!! While it was an EXCELLENT movie and we had a GREAT time, it was SOOOOOO expensive! Not just because it was 3-D either. I mean, sure, that added to the cost but OMG movies for the family is a wallet emptier. All the same, it was a wonderful time and kids had a BALL! That's all that really Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-82382250358866270212010-06-25T10:17:00.001-05:002010-06-25T10:19:11.276-05:00Miss My Mommy...not just because I love her so, which I DO, but I tend to get SO MUCH more work done on all my projects when Nanny is here.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-15520107042220335862010-06-21T16:18:00.002-05:002010-06-21T16:22:57.049-05:00Headed to CAVery excited and nervous about leaving in an hour to head to the airport for my trip to CA. Flying out to interview tomorrow with several members of the executive team for a company looking to bring on board someone in Austin to head up their recruiting efforts. We are excited to make it this far in the interview process and I'm looking forward to learning more about these guys, and the position,Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-65439973983835427362010-06-21T16:10:00.003-05:002010-06-21T16:18:53.641-05:00Baby's First StepsReese has begun taking his first steps. His very first tentative ones were last Thursday evening, supposedly. I didn't see them so they don't count, do they? Ha ha. He took 3 steps on Saturday and Sunday found him trying to take more. He doesn't get more than about 3-5 steps at any given attempt but he keeps trying and will be running through the house in no time at all.We're STILL working on Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-37265760709707946442010-06-15T12:42:00.001-05:002010-11-02T11:41:43.751-05:00One-Eyed Monster & Most Expensive "Green Bag"So my one-eyed monster knit up pretty quickly. I LOVE him! I've been wanting to knit him up for some time now. Making a toy for the baby seemed like a good excuse to create this fun little critter. Maybe when the baby doesn't want to play with him anymore, he can cheer me up at the office. On the complete opposite end of "quick knits" is what my DH calls the "most expensive green bag in the worldHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-70595359640539015002010-06-02T18:34:00.003-05:002010-06-02T18:39:43.858-05:00Sad GoodbyesMonday night we had to say goodbye to a precious part of our family. Ginger, our dog of almost 12 years passed away. We found a beautiful place in the yard to lay her to rest. We miss her so terribly but are at peace with the fact that she is no longer in pain. God summoned a beast from the field and he said, "Behold man, created in my own image. Therefore, adore him. You shall protect him in theHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-4624134749100637662010-05-20T07:49:00.002-05:002010-11-02T11:26:08.180-05:00Kids First Cavity & Other Toothy AdventuresRecently took the kids to the dentist for checkups. Hadley got a perfect score on her teeth. Ryan almost got a perfect score but has to go back for a very small cavity fix. They each also have a few "issues" with new teeth coming in. One will likely have shark teeth as the adult teeth are pushing through faster than the babies will fall out. We'll keep watch on this to see if (1)it actually Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-6715168152970646162010-05-20T07:48:00.002-05:002010-05-25T12:48:31.148-05:00Are Fairies Real?Our 5yo daughter asked her daddy if fairies were real. He responded with, "What do YOU think?"After pondering for a bit she replied, "Well, tooth fairies are real so that means that all fairies are real." Can't argue with her logic on that one.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-61116408835498976742010-05-07T20:42:00.002-05:002010-05-25T12:46:40.175-05:00Summer's Almost HereIt's been mid-90's for severals days now and we're still in the beginning of May. PLEASE don't let this summer be a scorcher like last summer.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-37225825309383144062010-05-02T21:09:00.002-05:002010-08-25T09:33:24.834-05:00Pajama Sundays in MayYou have gotta love it when it is Pajama Sunday for the kids at church. Talk about easy to get the family out the door...and we have a WHOLE month of them! Yippee. Kids love it too.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-5305702458591995592010-04-24T12:22:00.005-05:002010-05-25T12:46:23.064-05:00Still Here...Just Been BusyFelt like forever since I last posted and when I saw the date of the last post on the blog, I realized it HAD been forever. I'm still here...just been super busy with this and that.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-5732573026798401212010-03-24T09:44:00.002-05:002010-06-15T14:34:47.038-05:00My Little Man is 6 Months Old!How can one NOT love this face?I can't believe my precious bitty baby is already six months old. Time is flying by and he's growing up far too quickly.... especially since he is my LAST.I love you my sweet, funny, oh so precious, baby son.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-38471606134477065602010-03-17T08:10:00.002-05:002010-06-15T14:30:12.803-05:00Glimmer of SunshineFirst bloom of the year was from my yellow iris that Naomi and I dug up last year from a couple's yard (after Naomi went and knocked on their door and asked for permission, of course). It was a beautiful glimmer of sunshine in my day.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-15857800410647148422010-03-15T19:49:00.004-05:002010-06-15T14:25:41.382-05:00Soon to be crawlinIt won't be long now until my little guy is crawling...or at least we think he's gonna crawl. The way he's been warming up for things, he may crab walk instead.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-2232210525877126392010-03-09T08:37:00.012-06:002010-05-25T11:34:10.432-05:00From Drab to FAB!Wild hair strikes again! Of course, it hit so fast that I didn't think to take good "before" pix but was able to drag together some to at least give you a glimpse of where I started.Decided to refinish a plant stand and garden bench that both were beyond even what would be considered "shabby chic". After much sanding, painting, staining and sealing I'm SO thrilled with the end results!Garden Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460486892895568771.post-43207623023061444472010-03-01T18:07:00.003-06:002010-03-02T11:55:11.776-06:00Pretzels & Brownies...YummyCraving a vehicle by which to eat mustard, I decided to try and make some pretzels today. They aren't as good as the ones I like buy but they were pretty darn yummy. Yes, I wrote "were". They didn't last that long. YUM-MY! That was our something salty treat. For our something sweet, I whipped up a from scratch batch of the 5 Star Brownies that the family loves so much. The kitchen now looks like Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021570219536693538noreply@blogger.com0