My Smallest Baby Pumpkin

Cruz is the bestest best baby in the whole wide world of babies! He also loves rolling pumpkins all around the house.

In other news, I had my skin cancer surgery on Friday. Everything went as planned... although it was a pretty sucky plan. So yeah, no news on the biopsy until Tuesday or Wednesday. Everything looks hopeful that this can be the end of this skin cancer episode but I am really looking forward to hearing the final word about it. This is just not my style to be recovering from surgery and homebound.

Anyways. check out my Mom's new blog, she has super cute pics from our kid Halloween party last Thursday.http://lifeandartwithglammafabulous.blogspot.com

Mismatch Day

Today was Mismatch day at Blue's school. I guess some of the other kids didn't get the memo. Notice how half his hair is spikey and half is smooth - Blue's genius idea. Although he was one of the few kids dressed up, he was rockin' it.

Halloween Party

Here are some highlights from our rockin' Halloween party last Saturday.

Devz is a crazy party animal.

Nic had some major gas problems going on.

The Lees' came with some asian flair.

The wierdo Disney freaks.

Melanoma, Whatanoma

Here is my story:

Somehow I ended up with melanoma. This bites for many reasons. One, it's cancer. Hello, cancer. Two, I really think the sun meant no harm, although it may be killing me. Lastly, it is cancer and is really putting a damper on things. This is all crazy because it started off as a little innocent mole on my back and recently turned into the "black tumor" - that is a medical term actually, I think. So anyways, they think they got it all but I am scheduled to have a surgery to remove more skin on my back and the lymph node that it would go to, if it did. We are really hoping that it didn't and most signs point to just that. I would appreciate all the good karma that can be sent my way. I will be having surgery next Friday and if anyone is in the market for an extra piece of back skin and a lymph node, let me know.....maybe it could help pay for the surgery.

P.S. Pictures of Slade's birthday party coming soon!

Addiction

Somebody in our house who is one and a half has a little addiction problem. I mean, I am not naming names but his name starts with Cru and ends with z. He's got a hankering for the "ba ba" that he just can't quit. Do I need to call an intervention?

Alien Invasion

A funny thing happened while I closed my eyes for a few minutes on the couch. Cruz was napping, Blue was at school, and Slade was watching a little show. I woke up to find Slade with these "ancient alien curse marks" on his arm. He told me all about how aliens had entered the house and marked his arm with these curse marks. I told him alright Slade, but don't draw on your arms anymore and never use my Sharpies again. He assured me that he didn't do it and that aliens were to blame. I then had to tell him that the next time aliens enter the house while I am sleeping, show them where the washable markers are.

Diaper Emergency

Yesterday I went to Costco with one thing in mind, diapers. We were down to a couple of diapers left. I went shopping, bought bread, milk, cheese, even pretty Christmas ribbon. I came back home only to realize that I forgot the one thing i truly needed. When Jason called me to tell me that he was on his way home from work, I meant to tell him to get some diapers. I forgot again. So, last night, Jason got home and I headed off to the mall to get a haircut. Jason called me in a panic, "We have no diapers in this house!" I said I would go to Target and make sure that I get some.... all the while Dad was left to use his boy scout training. Here is Cruz with a flannel recieving blanket turned into a diaper. Nevermind that he went through about four of these blankets before I got home.

Dog Days Of Summer

Here are some pics from maybe about a month ago. I just thought that these are exactly what summer is all about, family, fun and parties on the bunkbed. In following Mrs. Dubs farewell to summer, I thought I would give a little shout out and say, Thanks Summer. You treated me well. You were hot as expected but you made up for it with good laughs, late nights playing in the street, and as always some good ol' summer food. So see you later and don't change, you are super awsome and fun. K.I.T. See ya next year.

Yummy

Cruzer had a perma smile when he got to have his very own sucker! I just love that sweet little face.

A Little Disneyland For ME and YOU

Here are the few selected pics from our Disneyland trip a couple weeks ago.



Here are all the cousins together with Mickey.

Nash and Slade are MAD pirates!

My little lovey baby Cruz. He got to drink a bottle instead of going on Tower of Terror.

All the kids just happened to get phone calls at all the same time. Wierd.

P.S. A little shout out goes to the Grandparents for making this super fun trip possible. In the words of Morgan Welborn, "I won't forget you man."

It's Meant To Be

Can you see what I see? It's called true love baby. One is infact an actual baby - true love nonetheless. The little Miss Dub and Mister Slade together at last. Long distance relationships are so hard.

P.S. Don't talk to Slade about this, he will deny it all.

Birthday Boy!

While I was vacationing on the beach with Mrs. Dub, my computer decided to go on the fritz. We came back to find our computer grouchy and unwilling to work. I mean really, who can blame it? Don't coputers need a little vacation too? Before I get to pictures of my future daughter in law - the one and only Miss Dub, I need to celebrate my Blue Boy's Seventh birthday! That's right folks, Seventh! Soon will be off to college and off to get married. I guess before all that he'll have to turn eight. Here are some pics from his birthday party. A little Chuck and Cheese never hurt anyone.



Opening presents with a little help from Slade.

Transformers Chess Set! A little bit of Heaven.

Cruz and Me.



Tired Daddy and sugar crazed Blue.

Labor Day Fun

Labor Day = swimming, food and me anticipating a trip to the ER with all these crazy dives/throws. Luckily there was no ER needed.

Crazy Cruz

My little Cruzer baby boy has turned into a rowdy toddler, help! He is always on the table, opening the fridge to get out the Hersheys syrup and sucking on the lid, messing with remote controls, and whatever other naughty thing you can think of. It is a really good thing that he is so super lovable and sweet, otherwise i just might throw him in the garbage. I guess that is where he likes to hang out anyways.

The Weekend

A few pics from last weekend.

We went on a Saturday morning hike. Super fun.

The boys got in some hang out time at Grandmas. Nash somehow turned into just bones.

Grandpa got to do what he does best. Hold his two youngest grandchildren.