30 Days About Me (Something That Makes My Life Easier)

Something that makes my life easier? Oh Jeez, I don't know!


My first instinct is my Macbook Pro, then my Blackberry. But I don't know if they really make life easier, seems like they actually make it harder at times. Cell phones mean someone can call me no matter where I am and bug me, or ask something of me. Before I could just off and go do whatever and I could choose to deal with a phone call at the end of the day. And my laptop, sure it's easier then going to the "big computer" down in the basement, but since it is so easy to access I am on it all the time! Laundry and dishes pile up and it ultimately makes life more difficult. 


So what really makes my life easier? Winter. 

Let me explain. See this image? This is my house last winter. What do you notice? No lawn to be mowed! No dirt, no sand, no dogs covered in mud! And inside that cozy little cabin you would find kids playing games, in warms sweaters sitting by the fire place (Smaller power bills!) Also, since it's cold and snowy we stay in way more, meaning no expensive dinners out, and if we're not going out we're not changing our clothes as much so less laundry! 

Winter makes my life easier :) 

au revoir, adieu, ciao, till next time... 

A Chill Winters Day

We don't get a lot of snow around here, but when we do everything looks so pretty! The snow stays only a few days, then melts away leaving us waiting for the next storm. Brrrrr... It's COLD outside! You all stay warm out there.

Our snowy house :)

Just a short post, the kids have been home from school and hubby has been home from work. Leaving me little time to blog, thank goodness the snow has kept everyone entertained so I can at least do laundry!

au revoir, adieu, ciao, till next time...

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

Every body has that one movie, that one they HAVE TO watch every Christmas. For my husband it's "A Christmas Story" for my daughter it's "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" for my son it's "Home Alone." But for me it's always been Irving Berlins "White Christmas."

I love this movie. I remember as a kid getting in my Christmas jammies and curling up on the couch with my mom for a family movie night. We would sing along to every song. We would dream of snow falling on Christmas Eve and wishing we could spend the holidays in Vermont. 

We would laugh as we fast forwarded the "Choreography" number. (try it! they look funny in fast motion!) And we were touched when it all came together in the end. 

I love this movie so much that it was all I wanted to watch when I went into labor with my son, ha ha. IN MARCH! 

Needless to say, Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney & Vera-Ellen have been apart of my life for a very long time :) 

I keep trying to shove my love for this movie onto my children... So far it's not working. They want to watch things with more action, more pizazz. I hope as they get older they will appreciate this classic as much as I do. Until then, I will force them to suffer through it to appease there ol' mom. Here's a great clip for your viewing pleasure:

(The funniest part of this great movie)

Now it's your turn! What is your favorite holiday movie?

au revoir, adieu, ciao, till next time...

It's That Time of Year Again!!

I love the Christmas season. The house looks so warm & cozy decorated with red, green and gold all over. The kids are on their best behavior anticipating Santa's arrival. Oh and the smells! sugar cookies, festive candles, chimney's burning firewood, gingerbread houses, and the chill in the air. 

What is your favorite part of this magical time of year? 

I will admit I have one thing that I don't enjoy... The crowded malls and shops! My goodness, people can be vicious out there. This makes me get my Christmas shopping done early so as to avoid the crazy people that come out of the woodwork, ha ha. 

Have a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!!

au revoir, adieu, ciao, till next time...

Winter Wonderland

We actually got snow! I know for some of you this is no big deal, you may have been apart of that crazy north eastern snow storm recently. But down here in South Carolina snow is rare. About 4 inches blanketed the ground, it was beautiful. We enjoyed snow ball fights, snow angels, sledding, and just plain falling into the fluffy white stuff :)






Hope you all are staying comfy and cozy during this chilly winter season.

au revoir, adieu, ciao, till next time...

Happy Tree Climbers & Neverending Boxes

Oh my goodness have things been nutty lately!?

We made it South Carolina December 22nd, 2009. Had a nice simple Christmas with my parents... Then, the unpacking began. We have too much crapola, I'm telling you. It is ridiculous the amount of stuff one can aquire in their life.

The kids started their new school after winter break. Thank the Lord they both LOVE their new teachers and have made friends fast. My hubby has settled in nicely with his new job, he's already trying to climb to the next level. (Such a workaholic!!)

How am I doing? Suprisingly well.
Yes, the basement is full of boxes yet to find a home.
The laundry is piled all over the house.
The fridge is empty cause I haven't been to the grocery store in like 10 days!
Moral of the story is our house is a mess, but we're all happy and healthy :)

The worst thing about our new place? NO INTERNET! I am dying (hence the lack of blogging) My cellphone keeps me minimally connected for now.

The best part of our new house is the yard! Acres of forest and creekfront property to explore. The kids are loving it (and I'm enjoying the silence inside while they are outside, ha ha)

I hope to catch up with you all soon and can't wait to share pictures of our beautiful log cabin on the lake! Um, once I get it clean of course :)

My munchkin was so excited when he made it up a fallen tree all by himself

My mini munchkin loves pretending she's a cowgirl on her horse when she's sitting on this log

au revoir, adieu, ciao, till next time...

Wordless Wednesday, Icicles

This was an old stone building in Flagstaff, AZ. We passed it leaving our sledding adventure. As dangerous as these icicles can be, they sure are beautiful to look at.

Ta Ta for now

Sledding Adventure

Once we made it up the mountain the skies opened up and the snow glistened everywhere. It was beautiful. The kids were chomping at the bit to play in it. And so, our winter adventure began...

First time sledding and the munchkin goes head first. That's my boy!

A mini-munchkin snow bunny lounging in the sun

My hubby trekking through knee deep fresh powder. We got our exercise today

The mini-munchkin and I enjoying the snowy weather

The munchkin kept having glove malfunctions, not fun

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After a full day of sledding, snow angels, snow ball fights, and fun... these munchkins were tuckered out!

I was so proud of my munchkins. No one was injured, no one whined (OK, maybe just a bit), and everyone had fun. Sledding was a lot more work then I expected. Going down was great... but, the hiking back up the hill was not so great. Next time we head north for snow play I will try and convince them that skiing is a great idea. After all, they have ski lifts to haul you up the hills :)

Ta Ta for now

Snow Play

Tomorrow morning the family and I will be heading off for an adventure, sledding! Just a 2 hour drive towards the mountains and we'll be surrounded by the white stuff. I am so excited we have moved somewhere that this will be a winter tradition.

Growing up near the Sierra Nevada Mountains as a kid, skiing, sledding, snowball fights and snowman building we common during the winter months and I can't wait for that to be apart of my kids childhood too.

I have to admit, there are some nerves going on in this mom. First are for my daughter, the mini munchkin is quite dramatic... and a bit whiny. I am afraid as soon as she gets that snow on her skin she'll yell "MOMMY! I WANNA GO HOME! I'M COLD, WWAAAHHHHHHHH!" Second I am worried about my son, the munchkin is a dare devil. I can just see him heading for the biggest hill facing a ton of trees (Lord help me!)

I am sure everything will go just fine, or at least I am hoping it will. These snow boots are ready for some fun, and to enjoy feeling like a kid again :) I'll let you know what happens.

Ta Ta for now

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

From my Home to Yours... (or is it "from my computer to your computer"?) I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed Christmas.

Ta Ta for now

The Munchkin in Winter Wonderland

Last night our Munchkin had his Christmas concert at school, he was so excited to show us all the great holiday songs he had learned.

Let the show begin!

See that smiley one right in the middle? (red shirt with black stripes) Yup, that's my munchkin :)

The kids did a hip hop version of "Jingle Bells." It was beyond adorable!

The mini-munchkin LOVED watching her big brother on stage.

It's the holiday season, how do I know? Because I feel like I have 800 things to do and no time to do it all! Every Christmas I tell myself I will do less and enjoy the moments more. *sigh* I swear, I'll do it next year.

This fun night watching my son sing brought a tear to my eye. They really DO grow up too fast. Hope you all have a good Wednesday.

Ta Ta for now

Wildlife Zoo Day

Here is my first attempt at making a video (sorry it isn't super fabulous, i'm still learning.)
The family and I are having a great time exploring out new surroundings and wanted to share our weekend with you all :) Let me know what you think. If you have ANY advice please tell me!!



I noticed the music is kind of messed up... don't know what happened there, oops! Hope you enjoy it anyway, have a good day.

Ta Ta for now