{It couldn't have been 7yrs already!}

Just 6wks out of the womb. Precious isn't he?

1st birthday! That's his (bio) dad. It's one of my fave pics.

 

Mommy and baby :)

First fish!

First motorcycle ride!

My little devil (I was prego with Bug)

He looks more like me than ever with glasses lol.

My little police officer in training.

There is no denying it. PawPaw is his favorite person on earth.

His 7th birthday cake (Happy birthday officer G)

His remote control Police Car! He looooves it!

There you go. Pic heavy like crazy! I can't believe he is ALREADY 7yrs old. I don't know where the time went.

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{We said good-bye today..}

Mr. Bigglesworth (to some known as Thor) entered our family just about a year ago. I didn't want a cat. D is allergic, we already had 2 dogs, and a snake. That was 1 animal too many for me (that 1 being the snake lol). Besides that, I was not (and never will be) over the loss of my beloved Suzuki 8yrs ago. I had no intentions of having another feline. Ever. But when D's friend called us with his dilemma the animal lover in me far out weighed the pain I still held for Suzi. "His ex-wife left him in the cold when she moved out." D had said. "Why can't J keep him? He already has a house full of cats." I said. "He's not getting along with his other males. He needs a good home." I sighed D knew he'd won by the look on my face. We went to wal-mart and picked up a litter box and food bowl and food. I informed him that if this didn't work out, he was shit out of luck. We were not re-homing another animal because he wasn't getting along with the dogs or what not. He was ours. Forever.

I tried hard not to get too attached to him. Which he made difficult since he insisted on curling up with me every single night. He was cared for, loved, and wanted. The kids loved him, chased him and "tormented" him to the best of their ability. I often found him snuggled up with the Drama Queen all purring and content.

All seemed fine until a couple months ago. Something changed in him. He became distant, our once loving cat wanted nothing to do with us. He hid in our back bathroom until everyone was asleep and then roamed the house at night. He began pooping on the floor, unlike a cat, his hair started falling out. I'd never seen anything like it. His overall health was failing, we didn't know what was wrong and couldn't afford the vet visit knowing that he would end up telling us it was something serious, we could already tell.

We chose to put him down. Something I have never done to an animal. Something I never want to go through again.

Oh my Mr. Big. You shall be missed. :(

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{Oh yes, the Christmas post}

Yes, I do realize I'm a few days late, you'll have to deal with it. I've been some kind of funk lately and no matter what I do nothing is pulling me out of it. Perhaps it was the mini drama we had on Christmas morning (nothing I'm going to post about here, if I want you to know I'll tell you lol). It could also be that I'm just bummed it's all over and we have to move on with pretty much nothing to look forward to. *sigh* So sad. Anyway- lets get on with it shall we?

I hosted Christmas Eve dinner with my mother, her fiance (his 2 younger kids were supposed to come and didn't), my sister, BIL, and monkey. My brother and his girlfriend showed up late (because apparently no one pays attention to my facebook messages right?)..losers. It was a good time. The food was super yummy if I do say so myself (and since I made it, I can lol).

Christmas morning was eventful. I won't even bother typing any more because I know you just want the pictures. You'll love them :).

The drama queen and bug having a sword fight!

G ripping into his stocking!

Shoop! Mama Shoop!!

Police Helicopter!!

Mommy and Bug at the farm! I think he's finally starting to look like me lol.

That gun was a huge hit!

Bug got a 4wheeler from grandma.

Make-up is the new obsession.

There you go kids. Pics. You know you love 'em. And I'm probably going to take down my tree tomorrow. Sad huh?

Oh! And G's birthday is Wednesday! When did my little baby get to be a whole 7yrs old?? *sigh*

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{Survey Saturday}

What was the best part of last year?
-Hmm..I don't really think there was a part that stands out as the "best" for me at this point.-

What was the worst part of last year?
-Dealing with the drama queens behavior. Ridiculously hard.-

What was the biggest surprise of last year?
-Hmm..there really hasn't been one..-

What are you most looking forward to next year?
-Getting a job lol-

Is there anything you are not looking forward to next year?
-Hmm..I don't know. I can't really think of anything I'm dreading as of yet.-

Which new years resolutions did you keep last year?
-I didn't make any last year lol-

Which new years resolutions did you break last year?
-See above..-

What will be your new years resolutions next year?
-Get a job and get in shape (isn't that everyones??).-

Which resolution are you most likely to break?
-The get in shape one lol-

Which resolution are you most likely to keep?
-The get a job one.-

What will you be doing on new years eve?
-Probably nothing. Just like last year.-

Who will you be with at new years eve?

-Probably just D.-

Who do you want to kiss to see the new year in?
-My Bug ;)-

Who will you probably end up kissing to see the new year in?
-No one.-

What was the best song of last year?
-I do-

What was the best TV show of last year?
-True Blood OF COURSE (agree or DIE!!)-

What was the best book you read last year?
-The Sookie Stackhouse series hands down!-

What was the best film of last year?
-Julie & Julia is in my top 10.-

What change would you like to make to your life next year?
-I would like to have my own money so I'm not depending on someone else all the time for things I need/want.-

What change would you like to see in the world next year?
-I think that is an obvious.-

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{My Crafty Kids or Ornament Making with Small People}

And so it begins..

My creative little (almost) 7yr old.

Even Bug got to help out :)

The drama queen making herself a candy cane.

G made a cross for my mom, a tree for my grandmother, and a cowboy boot to be his ornament for this year. The drama queen made a candy cane for her ornament this year and a hear covered in red dots for her grandma. Bug just made a teddy bear for this year because he lost interest about 5min. in lol. They came out cute though and I'm excited to varnish them and pass them out. Loves it!

Oh, and D just banished me from the bedroom so that he could wrap more gifts for me. I kinda feel like crap now because I have no way of getting him something that he really wants. I went and got him some PJ pants last night that he had been asking for. I have to wonder what's in the boxes, there are 4 total, 2 small, 1 large, and 1 medium. He says they're breakable but I dunno. He could just be saying that to deter me from shaking them lol. Blah. We'll see in a couple days I guess.

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{What? Christmas is When??}

That's right folks, just a few shopping days left to Christmas! Exciting stuff! We still aren't done, we won't be until D gets paid on Wed. Oh well, I'm sure there will be something left on wal-marts' shelves..right? Lets all cross our fingers shall we? I am 1/3 done with my shopping however. I got my 11yr old step-sister a cupcake kit for Christmas. I'm super excited about it! LOL I even called my mom before I got home with it to tell her all about it. I put it together myself courtesy of Dollar Tree, there is a plastic mixing bowl (red), measuring cups, measuring spoons, cupcake tin, 1 oven mitt (with Santa on it), 1 apron (matches the mitt), and 1 cake mix. I'm very excited to see if she likes it as much as I do lol. I was going to go to Dollar General (my 2nd favorite store after becoming a mother) to get my 7yr old step-brother a gift and a gift for Monkey, but I think I'll go back to Dollar Tree and see what I can come up with. I also bought D some PJ pants because I stole all of his because he asked for them. I am pretty happy with my purchases today :). Oh, I also got my hair chopped off too (pics to come tomorrow..cause I look a hot mess tonight). D hates it..again. I suppose he'll live though considering it is my hair. He has yet to figure this out.

I have also finished wrapping the gifts that we do have. Gotta love that. They are stuffed under our bed so the nosy ones can't find them *sigh*. I tell you what though, I'm more excited about G's birthday gift than any of his Christmas gifts. I just can't friggin' wait! Yay! He's gonna freak out! *teehehe*

I also purchased the last of my Christmas dinner today. I'm happy about that. I got a big 'ol ham that I'm going to roll in syrup and brown sugar *drools*. So that completes the Christmas dinner buying, thank heaven. I'm so over it. I do have enough left over to buy some "fresh" veggies for appetizers/munchies. If it's not all ready when people get here I don't want them sitting there starving while it cooks, ya know? It makes me crazy to wait for food at a holiday party..or anywhere really lol.

For those that commented on my good-bye to my great-mother entry. Thank you. I am super sad that we lost her, but I know she is in such a better place now. I know she's going to be horribly missed.

Alrighty- I better get off here and get some sleep. I picked up G from my grandmothers house today and promised him that we're going to do our ornaments tomorrow as gifts for my grandparents and my mother. I also have to get to wal-mart tomorrow or Wed. and get the pictures printed off that I want to give everyone for Christmas. Blah. Busy days. Later kids!!

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{Survey Saturday here again!}

Have you been naughty or nice this year?
-Pretty nice.-

What do you want most for Christmas?
-I already got it, a new camera :)-

Do you believe in Father Christmas?
-Sure I do :)-

What is your favorite food at Christmas?
-My moms deviled eggs lol-

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?
-Yeah. We're pretty much done, a few other things and gotta get some stuff for my 2 step-siblings.-

Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet?
-Refer to above..geeze-

What is your favorite Christmas song?
-Blue Christmas by Elvis-

What is your favorite Christmas movie?
-A Christmas Story without a doubt and of course Smokey Mountain Christmas.-

What is your best memory of Christmas?
-Every Christmas I've had with my kids have been full of memories. Before them they sucked.-

What do you look forward to most at Christmas?
-Spending time with my family I guess. Just me, D and the kiddos and the pups (and the cat should he decide to make an appearance).-

What are you doing for Christmas this year?
-Christmas Eve my mother, step-dad, 2 step-siblings, and my siblings (along with their S/O's & kids) are coming over. Christmas day it's off to my dads parents for Christmas.-

Who do you want to kiss under the mistletoe?
-^-^-

What kind of Christmas tree do you have?
-Fake.-

Do you take part in a secret santa?
-I did this year on CP.-

Do you go to any Christmas parties?
-No.-

Have you ever had a white Christmas?
-Sure! When I was little it was ALWAYS a white Christmas.-

How early do you wake up on Christmas morning?
-Usually around 6am, depends on the kids.-

Do you still get a stocking?
-No :(-

How many Christmas cards do you normally send out?
-None. lol I'm too lazy.-

What is your Christmas wish?
-That every child would be healthy, happy, full, and safe.-

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{What is it with boys??}

When D and I were talking the other day and trying to figure out how to make a little more room in our tiny living room (especially since we have a bunch of people coming over for Christmas Eve) we decided that our falling apart coffee table needed to go. Of course in true D fashion he couldn't just take it to a dump or something, he had to smash it first. And of course G was right in the middle of it, wielding his little hammer and loving every second of getting to cause all that destruction! And of course we all know I can't let a moment pass without breaking out the camera ;).

In mid-jump!

Dad showing him how it's done.

I wrapped most of the presents today. I've got a couple more to go and then we're done shopping! Woohoo!! I'm excited about it. I'm going to clean like crazy this week to get the house ready for Christmas Eve with my mother and siblings.

Alrighty- I better get to sleep now. Later kids!

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{Well at least we got started}

I should be asleep right now, but I went to bed at 8:30pm and this is what happens when I do that. I wake up around 11pm and am up until 3am. Blah! I am not going to be fun to be around tomorrow. But anyway- on with the posting!

D and I did a little Christmas shopping tonight. We got most of it done I think, there are still a few things I want to get and we have to hit up wal-mart at some point and get more for Bug because we couldn't find too much anywhere else. Annoying. So far this is where we're at:

Drama Queen

Activity trunk (complete with beads, stamps, ect.)
2 barbies
Package of 3 little ballerina pandas that go with Barbies
Purple fuzzy slippers
Crayons (stocking)
Princess Coloring books
Princess "flute" (stocking)
Princess stamp set (stocking)
Pink bracelets (stocking)
Sword (stocking)

G
Police Helecopter 
Nerf Shotgun
Extra "ammo"
Toy Story stamp set (stocking)
Hulk poster
Spiderman poster
Iron Man poster
Sword (stocking)
D also went in Dollar Tree and got a bunch of stuff that I haven't seen so I don't know what else there is lol.

Bug
Toy Store Tray
ABC's Color book
123's Color book
Fishing set bath toy
Mini potato head
Guns (otherwise there would be fighting over G's *sigh*)

T
Pool stick
Pool accessories

I still have to get a little something for T for his stocking even though D says it's not a big deal. We usually spend a ton of money on Christmas for him, but last year we got him all this different awesome stuff (things he wanted) and he hasn't touched any of it since he opened it. So we're not spending a ton on him this year. I also still need to go to Barnes & Nobel and look for a journal for Drama Queen and G wants a Sponge Bob operation game lol. So I thought I'd go ahead and pick that up for him. Bug obviously needs a few more things and some stocking stuffers (depending on what D got that I don't know about). I don't want to see anyone disappointed is my deal. I hate it when kids feel disappointed.

In other news, tomorrow is my great-grandmothers funeral. I was informed that because there are so many people attending that I should be there 8:45am even though it doesn't start until 10am. Since I went to bed early, I was not made aware of this fact until 11pm. Super fun. I have to make sure D doesn't leave for work in the morning because he's watching Bug for me. I also have to pick up my mother. I went and bought a new shirt and new pants today, I think they look nice. I did a better job of picking out my clothes this time around than when my grandpa died. Is it odd that I haven't cried? I know I'll miss her, I know I'll probably sob like a baby tomorrow. But as of right now, I'm not grieving or anything. Is that normal?? I didn't with my grandpa either though I guess, I let it all out at the funeral, broke down into tears and couldn't stop crying for anything. I don't know. If I never went to another funeral again, it would be too soon. This is 3 in 5yrs. I think that's enough now.

In lighter conversation (because that was a downer..) I watched Julie & Julia the other night! Lindsey was right, it's great! It made me super hungry though lol. All that awesome food she makes is so delicious looking that it actually inspired me to cook. I made scrambled eggs. Don't hate, I love scrambled eggs ;). The story line itself was amusing also, I am a big Meryl Streep fan though. I really don't think I've seen a movie that she played in that I didn't like. Can you think of a bad one? Anyway- it's really good, go rent it!

A movie I do not reccomend (unless you're striving to waste 2hrs of your life you will never get back) is Inglorious Basterds with Brad Pitt. This movie was so painful to watch that I couldn't even make it through. I got about 20min. in and left the living room to go take a bath. D was still watching it. When I got back to the living room half an hour later it still sucked and D was falling asleep. *sigh* So don't even bother with this one folks. It's boring as hell, not funny, not good acting, there is just nothing good about it.

OK, I think I've taken up enough of your time. I should be getting to sleep now, it's almost 2am. Thanks for reading if you made it this far.

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{You shall be missed}

My great-grandmother passed yesterday. There is not a day that goes by that she won't be missed. Not a day will go by that someone won't mention her name or let her memory cross our minds.

She was diagnosed with kidney cancer a year ago, expected to live a short few months she exceeded everyones hopes. Chemo was not an option, it had spread too fast for that, the doctors said. At one point we had thought she had beaten it, there was no more cancer in kidney, later we found out it had begun filling her lungs instead of her kidney. *sigh* She spent the last couple months at home, surrounded by those who love her and whom she loved.

I wish I had a pic on here to show ya'll :(.

R.I.P Gram.

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