Got a blog award for someone!

So I've finally learned how to get a picture from another blog and since she said to take the picture I am. We have lots of awards for all those wonderful blogs that inspire people by crafting, sewing, photography, etc. But here's a different kind of award...This one is for commenting. I have my blog and very few commentors, but I do have one that ALWAYS comments. AND always makes me feel good. So! This blog award is for Lynn! I would direct you to her blog but it's private. I love that she comments every time I write a post. If I haven't written in a while, she sends a comment telling me she misses my posts and wonders if I'm o.k. I want her to know that I value the time she spends commenting. I want to thank her for ALWAYS commenting! (Now she's gonna feel like she really has to keep commenting! LOL!) So Lynn, why don't you pass this very unique blog award to one or two people who you feel leave wonderful comments. And to those of you who come and don't comment, please do. Even if I don't know you. I would love to hear from you and maybe make some new friends. If Lynn hadn't commented I would've never met a great person that I now consider my friend!

Pay it Forward!

So...here's how it goes...My wonderful friend Lynn is hosting a "Pay it forward" on her blog and in order to enter you need to promise to do the same thing yourself! I love this kind of thing! Hers is something handmade and will come sometime in the year...mine, well....I wasn't sure if I should do something handmade, because that just scares me, but if my hero can do it, then so can I! So the first three people to comment on this post, and promise to "Pay it Forward" themselves will get something in the mail from ME! Totally handmade with LOVE and EXCITEMENT! Make sure you email me with your address...julze11@cox.net. I promise to get it done within 2 months (that way you won't have to wait that long...and I already have an idea on what to do! Hee Hee! I'm sooooooo excited! I feel like it's Christmas!!)

Ever wonder what crud feels like....?

Well let me tell you what crud feels like. Achy bones, sensitive skin, your face feels like someone used it for a punching bag, dizziness, weakness and overall sick!
That's right folks, I have a, hmmmmm.....what do I have? I have no idea! I thought I had a cold...but my nose is just stuffy....but, why does my face hurt? Maybe I have a sinus infection. I don't know. I really don't care...I just want to feel better! I'm glad my 3 year old doesn't mind staying in my room with me. She just get all her toys and brings them in with her. Emma and Joseph are with Daddy getting the oil changed and getting the headlight fixed. I still think something is wrong with the electrical system for the headlights in my car. I've had my Pilot for 3 years and we've had to change headlights at least 5 times, if not 6 times. My sister has one also and they haven't had to change even one headlight. What is up with that?!!
So, with Kelvin having had a cancerous tumor on his kidney, and also having a degenerative disease in his back, I've decided to go back to school and get a degree. Just in case. And it doesn't hurt that my Patriarchal blessing has some words about getting an education. Shoulda listened to that one a long time ago. Woulda, shoulda, coulda, right? Well, it's never too late. And since I don't want to take away for Mommy time, I'm going to do this part time. I'm going to try to find a class for photoshop too. I've been really wanting to learn how to use that program. What's the use of having it if you can't use it?
Well...I think I'll go try and talk Brynleigh into taking a nap. She really needs one. LOL Who am I kidding!...I need one! LOL

Wanna see what buying for 10 kids looks like?

Yeah, the next photo will astound some (those that don't have a lot of kids) But this was actually pretty darn good this year. We had a budget and I'm not gonna lie, I went over a leeeeettle bit. Not much....just a little. I think I did awesome. We were trying not to put anything on a credit card. I did almost ALL of it with cash and a small amount on a credit card. It was that darn last minute shopping. You know, the kind where you wrap and look and realize you forgot to get someone something and they're gonna think they were gypped. And you always have one that complains and tells you how they asked for a particular item and someone else got it. What is up with that?....


I think I did pretty good all in all. I'll post more later. (I know, you've heard that one before! Right?) Don't forget to leave your email address if you want to view my blog when I go private. Even If I don't know you, post a comment. How will I get to know you if you don't post? (Besides, I love the attention...!)

LOSER??? WHAT?!!!

So I read the last couple of lines of my post and it looks like I'm calling my wonderful friend Lynn a Loser...Oh my gosh, I did NOT mean to do that! I was calling myself a loser because no one reads my posts anymore! Sorry Lynn...no wonder the last lines threw you for a loop. Mea Culpa. I would never call you a loser on my blog...(If I felt that way, I'd tell you in person!...LOL)

I know, I know...It's been a while...

I realize that it's been a while but I'm hoping that I still have friends that will comment when I post cuz I love it when you do.
Will it help if I post a lot of pics? O.K.! I'll do it!

Here's one of Brynleigh at Joseph and Emma's preschool Christmas party. She was a little bit afraid of Santa! Wait til you see Jo Jo! He was a hoot!
Jo Jo was so excited to see Santa but when it came down to it, he wouldn't even get on his lap. He was hilarious to watch. While Santa was talking to other kids in his lap so was edging closer and closer, until he was sitting in the chair right next to Santa. Then he moved the chair closer and was practically in his lap when the other kids were. I could not believe that he wouldn't go get in his lap. This was the best I could get with Santa for Joseph!
Emma was funny too! She is usually very outgoing and has not a fearful bone in her body, but when Joseph wouldn't go to Santa's lap, she got on but wouldn't talk! And both her and Jo Jo have this nervous thing they do when they are really scared or nervous. They pinch their cheeks under their eyes. LOL! Where did that come from?....
The next pic is actually from Thanksgiving. It's my 18 year old daughter Beth and her boyfriend Will. He's a pretty nice guy.
Here's some photos when we were decorating the tree. My husband does not do anything for Christmas. I don't know why, but he is the biggest scrooge when it comes to Christmas (Probably the buying of the presents for 10 kids!) It makes me really sad to tell you the truth because Christmas is the most wonderful experience for me. I love it. Every single moment is awesome!And the one and only ornament that Kelvin put up because I asked him too. Wasn't that nice of him? I wanted a picture of him pretending to like Christmas!
Chase, my 10 year old has just completed his Webelos badge and we're at pack meeting for his awards. We were only 1/2 hour late...(the missionaries came over for dinner) I thought we did pretty good for only being 1/2 hour late!.... Here's some pics of the event...

I had a lot of pictures of my sister and her new baby but she decided she wasn't comfortable with everyone seeing her son out there on the worldwide web. I didn't want to go private yet, so I removed them. I'll probably go private soon so give me a comment with your email if you want to be added. Thanks Lynn, I know you will!!! I don't think anyone else comes here anymore! LOSER!!!!..LOL

Did you see that?!

That's right people, I changed my background all on my own! I feel so independent right now...! I think that I'll be back tomorrow with lots of great pics of my sisters baby! He's here and soooooo beautiful! I wish I could have another couple of babies. Mmmmmm....don'tcha just want to eat them up!?