VAMPIRE LOVE

Okay so I have been horrible with my posting lately and I will be better I have tons of catching up to do. But I have to update everyone with my new obsession of Vampire Love. Some of you may think I am crazy but you can't knock it until you have read it. Yes ladies and gentlemen I read a book an adult book with no pictures, no celebrity mentions, and it was over 500 pages of pure delight. I do not enjoy reading but I decided that I was going to read the book "Twilight" because everyone was saying how amazing it was. And, I loved every teen love vampire moment. I actually read the book in a day while taking care of two kids. So, I gathered toys, snacks, drinks and a movie and we piled into my bed and they played all day and I read. I have had much better mothering days but I was an addict I could not stop reading. Currently I am sending my Todd to the store to get the second book in the series, he came back successful with "New Moon". I am trying to ease myself into this and try not to neglect my family and friends as I get swallowed up into wishing I was Bella for a day. But I have scared myself recently with all of my sudden adult behavior. I have found that I am also obsessed about politics, health care, and the view. I have always been a little obsessive compulsive so we will see if reading is added to my list. So I am off to another night of Vampire LOVE!!!

Family Photos

Over the Holidays we decided to get some family pictures done. I am not sure if it was the smartest mom moment since I scheduled the photos a week before Christmas and we were all busy and exhausted from holiday parties and Christmas preparations, but it is so fun to have some special pictures with our little ones.

DECK THE HALLS

We have decked the halls inside and out. It has been so fun to get ready for Christmas this year. Spencer is so excited it just tickles me. Everday he goes and checks his stocking for "Ho Ho" which is Santa to see if he brought him toys. When he discovers that today is STILL not Christmas he goes to the toy room and fills his stocking up and shows me all the toys that "Ho Ho" brought him. It is so cute. We know it will be a magical Christmas this year with the wee ones. I am not sure who is more excited for Christmas, Spencer or Mom . I can hardly wait to watch him open presents with so much delight and see what "Ho Ho" has left him, he is wishing for transformers and a baby doll for Abby. Happy Holidays!

Turkey Day

I am so behind in my blogging because we have been so busy with many fun holiday activities, starting with a trip to PA. to see my mom and dad. Spencer had such a great time loving papa and nana and lizzy and jose. Abby was a little doll ,and it was so fun to show her off for the first time. We shopped, ate yummy food, talked, went to the BEE movie, laughed, and hung out with the Elders and Sisters of the Harrisburg Mission. Overall it was a great trip, it just went way to fast. We can't wait until our next visit, we certainly are thankful for our Nana and Papa Pugh!!

All In A Day!

Recently one of my best friends from back home called and we were talking and she asked, "what do you do all day with two kids?" At first I laughed inside just knowing that she could not imagine what my life is like as she is somewhat newly married and starting her career., not exactly my life. I proceeded to tell her the basics of my day but I felt like I never really gave her the answer that she was looking for and the reality of what it is to be me, a mother, wife, daughter, and friend. So, here is a typical day as me. It starts early at 5:30 to go workout, it is a beast but it's the only time that I can get to the gym while everyone is sleeping. Even though I curse my way through every crunch and every minute on the treadmill it is going to be the only time of the day that is just for me and try to get rid of the extra pounds of love from those two kids that will be waiting for me when I get home. 7:00 roles around and I am home and greeted by spencer who is snuggling his dad in bed watching a cartoon. With a hug and a kiss I feed Abby and off to breakfast for Spencer and I. Todd leaves for work and the day is off and running. I proceed throughout the day with 5 messy diapers, 4 wet diapers, 2 baths, 2 loads of laundry, 3 beds made, a game of candyland, 3 feedings for Abby, 1 tantrum equalling into 1 timeout, mom finally hops in the shower, 2 emails, 2 phone calls, a dozen of hugs and kisses and time to make lunch. Spencer eats peaches and noodles and tells me itleast 3 knock knock jokes, abby cries and mom is tired. But feeling energized that nap time is coming up. Another round of hugs and kisses and a feeding for Abby and off to bed for the little ones. I then clean up lunch, do a load of dishes and vacum. The afternoon is filled with errands we load up and pick up dry cleaning, get snacks for the airplane... we are getting so excited to see Nana and Papa in PA. Go to the Post Office and get a Diet Coke at the drive thru. (Diet Coke is my saving grace and my pick me up in the afternoon)Back home to play with cars, rattles and transformers. 2 more wet diapers and dinner is made and cleaned up. 2 pairs of pajamas and 2 books read, 1 prayer said and kisses given as it is the end of a great day. Todd unfortunately works late and I feed Abby and get to hold and snug her as we both await to share our day with dad. Looking at my day it may seem a little boring or un -eventful but I love everday with my family. For the many numbers of diapers changed, feedings given and errands ran, there are many more laughs, hugs and kisses that make up for all the other work. I have truly been so blessed with the greatest family and I love being a mom and wife and all the many NUMBER of things it allows me to do and grow everyday. I hope that this can give my cute friend a more detailed outline of my great life. LYLMOB!

Fun Photos

Here are a few fun pictures of the week. Todd has laughed at my love of "blogging" and I just tell him that it's my adult version of my space. I set a side some time every Sunday night to Blog and he thinks that I have become a true blog nerd, the sad thing is it is true.

THE BIG 3!

This guitar was given to Spencer by his Papa Pugh. He loves it so much and he will sit and play it and sing these cute little songs to Abby. He is very careful with it and I can't wait until Grandpa gets back from the mission to teach Spencer to play just like his beloved Papa! Thanks for such a fun gift!

Spencer turned 3 years old Novemeber 1. We had a great day, we went to the Dinosaur museum with some of his cousins. He loved running around and growling like big dinosaurs!We then had a pirate themed dinner with all the gang. Opened presents which of course was a big hit and ate pirate cupcakes. It is hard to believe that Spencer is actually three. He is my little buddy and I am so proud of what a sweet kid he is. Needless to say we had a very busy and party filled week!