Thursday, December 11, 2008

Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa

Antonio took me on a date! We went to see Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa at the IMAX theater in Tampa. It was awesome! We went with Ashley, LeAnna, Lisa, Ricky and Gino. Antonio LOVED the HUGE screen we got to watch it on. It looked like it was in 3D! It was the best night I had in a long time. We had so much fun, I love when my baby has such a good time.

Yummy Popcorn!

Ashley and her date LeAnna: Knocked out when we got home!

School and Park Day!

Tuesday was such a beautiful day. After school, Antonio had a little play date at the park with some of his friends and after, we went with his friend Katherine to Wendy's and back to our house to eat. It was a really nice day for us.

Elizabeth, Katherine and Antonio making "frog pie"

Tabitha and Antonio playing:


Katherine stopping for a snack:


LeAnna Turns 3!

Last Sunday was LeAnna's birthday party. Antonio had a great time. Ashley (LeAnna's mommy, my good friend) had the most delicious food and it was a really nice time. Happy 3rd Birthday little mama! Handsome man ready to leave:

Eating shrimp:
Silly Kiddos:
Matt, Antonio and Crystal sword fighting:
Getting his hand painted:

Birthday Girl:
Crystal and Ashley LOL:
I'm scared of clowns :-X
LeAnna with her cake:

Singing happy birthday:
LeAnna with her Grandma:
The boys watching her open gifts:
Ashley had more fun with baby alive then LeAnna: haha

Monday, December 8, 2008

So Blessed this Christmas (and everyday!)

I would really like to take some time to write about all of the blessings in my life. I would not have ANYTHING if it wasn't for my Lord Jesus... and I love and THANK Him, with all of my heart...

For my son - a wonderful, perfectly healthy, happy boy.. for his beautiful, sweet face and gorgeous smile that guides my way. He is an angel sent to me from Heaven. I look into his big brown eyes and see the greatest miracle ever given to me. He is the joy of every day. My first born son.

For my husband - for everything he does for our son and I so that we can have everything we ever wanted or dreamed of. For all of his hard work and his loyalty to us. For his protection and warmth. For the best friend that I've found in him. For his respect and trust. He truly understands and inspires me. Josh and I have a relationship that surpasses all of my expectations.

For my Family - For my parents who have been together through it all, for their love, happiness, giving hearts and well-being.
For my brothers and sisters and their children. Their health, happiness and love.

For my Friends - my true friends, new and old. For always giving me someone to lean on if times get rough, for their health and the health and happiness of their families and loved ones.

I AM SO THANKFUL I HAVE GOD IN MY LIFE FOR HE IS THE TRUE REASON FOR ALL OF MY HAPPINESS AND EVERYTHING THAT I HAVE.
HAPPY BIRTHTDAY DEAR LORD. FOR MY GIFT TO YOU, I HOPE I AM SOMEONE YOU CAN BE PROUD OF. A LOVING MOTHER AND WIFE. DAUGHTER, SISTER, FRIEND AND MOST OF ALL, SOMEONE WHO BELIEVES, LOVES AND HAS FAITH IN YOU FOR ALL OF ETERNITY. I LOVE AND THANK YOU WITH ALL OF MY HEART.

Step2 Art Master Activity Desk


Up until now, Antonio had nothing "big" to be put under the tree from Santa. It was supposed to be his 50s Diner/Kitchen but he saw it.
So today, I ordered him the Step2 Art Master Activity Desk. I think he will really love it. Antonio is very artistic and we are always coloring and drawing...on the floor haha. But that is about to change come Christmas :) He will have his own "art area" with his new desk. I will of course buy him some art supplies to go with it (crayons, markers etc.)
He should be a VERY happy boy on Christmas morning. Praise the Lord.

Friday, December 5, 2008

Week Recap

Just here for a little week update :)

It was a really nice week for us. Josh had 2 days off this week! That has not happened in MONTHS! It is always so wonderful spending time with both of my boys. We went shopping and out to eat and it was great.
I was a little annoyed in the beginning of the week. Antonio's kitchen/diner arrived- which is great, however, the guy who delivered it rang the doorbell and dropped it off right in front of Antonio with the picture facing him. He saw it through the glass doors and stared jumping up and down screaming "a kitchen a kitchen"...
There was no way to hide it. I was so disappointed because it was supposed to be from Santa. He was so excited... I just said "Wow you must have been a good boy for Santa to deliver this early!" ... and we put it together. He was THRILLED that Santa really sent him the kitchen that he asked for early. Antonio absolutely loves it. We have been playing with it all week.

Yesterday Josh, Antonio and I went to applebees and had a delicious meal together.

Finally, tonight was our community "tree lighting ceremony" We all stand around the tree singing and Santa comes and brings all of the kids candy canes. Its adorable. When we got home we put together a gingerbread house. Then I gave Antonio a bath and put him to sleep since he needs to be up early for soccer tomorrow. It was a really fun week.

Merry Christmas to ME!


I am so happy! My Parents and In-Laws came together this Christmas and got me a new LAPTOP!! It was just ordered today which means I should get it next week! Its about time I got rid of this one! Its horrible!! I'm getting the Toshiba - Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60.
I can NOT wait!!! This gift could not have come from better people... I have the best parents and In-Laws in the World, I am so blessed!!!

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Look at us go!

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Love this!

*Twas the month before Christmas*
*When all through our land,*
*Not a Christian was praying*
*Nor taking a stand.*
*The “politically correct police” had taken away,*
*The reason for Christmas - no one could say.*
*The children were told by their schools not to sing,*
*About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.*
*It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say*
*December 25th is just a " Holiday ".*

*Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit*
*Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!*
*CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod*
*Something was changing, something quite odd! *
*Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa*
*In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.*
*As Targets were hanging their trees upside down*
*At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where to be found.*
*At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears*
*You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.*

*Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-is-ty*
*Are words that were used to intimidate me.*
*Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen*
*On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton !*
*At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter*
*To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.*
*And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith*
* Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace*
*The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded*
*The reason for the season, stopped before it started.*

*So as you celebrate "Winter Break" under your "Dream Tree"*
*Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.*
*Choose your words carefully, choose what you say*
*Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS, not Happy Holiday!*

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Christmas Decorations!

A few days ago, we started putting up our Christmas decorations, and now they are all done! I LOVE my house all decorated for Christmas! It's the best at night when all the lights are off except for the tree lights, it gives the most beautiful glow. I LOVE watching TV and seeing the beautiful tree lit up in the corner. Did I mention this is the BEST time of the year!? Antonio loves our house decorated too! He helped his daddy a lot with the outside lights! This year is so special to us because it is our first Christmas in our new home!! We had a great family night when we decorated the inside of the house and put the tree up, we blasted Christmas music & we made delicious Cinnamon rolls -- yummy! It is so funny how we do all of this because of Jesus' birthday, yet HE is the one blessing us!

Can you guess which stocking is mine ;)

Our tree all finished :)
Antonio helping with our tree:


Putting on the tree topper:
yummy:




Outside:

Some of my Fav. Ornaments: