My Sweet Babies!

I love this picture!

"Monkey on her shoulder"!

We went to a friend's house on Sunday, November 19, 2006, so that Allyssa could see all the "wild" animals that he has at his house. We were suppose to go horseback riding also, but our friend's father had been taken to the hospital the day before and he had been up half the night staying with him at the hospital, so we settled for a visit with the animals. He has a lion (simba), a siberian tiger (rahja), a baboon (scotty), several different species of birds, (parrots, cock-a-toos, cock-a-teils, parakeets, doves, pegeons, 3 other types of monkeys and this particular monkey (braxton) who stays in the house with the family. He is so cute and Allyssa got to have a hand-on experience with him as well as a "behind -the-scenes" tour with the animals. At this particular time, Braxton was afraid of the german shepherd puppy that was out running around in the yard! Allyssa had a great time. We are going to take her and Dakota to Hollywild Zoo to see the animals and the christmas lights in about 3 weeks. What fun!

Almost Thanksgiving!

This was Allyssa last Thanksgiving. Actually this is the day after when we went on our usual get-up-way-too-early to shop on Black Friday. This picture was taken right before we got out of the car at home. She was completely wore out. But if I am recalling correctly, she did pretty good for a 4-year-old who had been awake since 4:30 A.M.! She is going to take off with us again this year also. Let's see how she does!!!!!!

Can't wait for turkey and dressing. I can almost taste it now! We are going to mom and dad's house again this year. Not sure at this point who all is going to be there. Natasha, Randy and the girls will be in Gaffney with Randy's family this year. They spent Thanksgiving with us last year. Nick is suppose to come, we'll see! Vincent, me, mom and dad and I am not sure who else. Wayne and Tina are spending Thanksgiving with Tina's mom. Tina's dad passed away November 5, so I am sure it is going to be a tough time for the family. Tina's brother his wife and daughter are coming in from up north to have dinner with them.

One more working day and then we have Thanksgiving Day! Woo-Hoo. Hope the weather is good.

Not much going on here. Vincent and I went to Circuit City after Natasha p/u the girls, then went to Jason's Deli to have a bite to eat. Came home, took a shower, getting ready to go dry my hair and hit the bed. I am about wore out tonight. Going motorcycle riding tomorrow to Highlands, NC. Weather is suppose to be great. Going horseback riding with Allyssa on Sunday. Well, gotta go for now. life is good!

Cute snowmen!

Cute little snowmen aren't they? Today Vincent and I have been married 10 years. Don't seem like that long. Feeling about the same today. I am thinking it is either sinus drainage or a head cold. Not quite sure which one. Weather is cold and windy. It rained all day yesterday and through the night. Been cloudy most of the day today and cold with the wind blowing. Vincent is watching CSI on the Spike channel while I am in here piddling around. I am going to go in there in just a minute to watch the new season of CSI. Love that show!

Wish I was there now!

How do you like this pic? This was a trip to the beach in 2005 for vacation. Allyssa had a great time. Dakota was not born yet of course. Natasha was with us also. I sure would like to be there right now, no worries, plain out RELAXATION and watching this sweet little babe playing in the sand! its all good!

Look at this crazy cat. I was taking pictures of her a couple of months ago and she decided to yawn at the time the picture was taken. Silly cat!

Not much happening today. Worked, picked up the girls, came home, baked Allyssa some cookies, Vincent helped Allyssa with her homework, I put Dakota down for a nap, we went to church, took the girls home, stopped by the store and came home. Checked out Ali Edwards blog, checked e-mails. Vincent is watching Strickly Business with Tommy Davidson. Getting ready to go to bed after I finish my green tea. Want to look at a scrapbook magazine, but at the moment I am not feeling well; sore throat, earache, overall achy feeling plus it is getting late and I have to be up at 5:00 a.m. Hope to feel better tomorrow. Not talked to Nick in a week or so. Need to call him tomorrow. Too late now. To bed I go.......

Starting to think about my christmas lists.