Wednesday, December 19, 2007
~she's getting better at it... there's a positive~
When will I learn? Yes, she got my mascara... again. HOWEVER, you will notice that she is actually putting it where it goes AND the only "wrong" place was on her nose. So if you want to see a positive in things - as you ALWAYS should - she's improving on her make up art. And look at those lashes!! Holy crow, I've always known they've been long but with mascara... wow...
Corbin & Christmas
This year Colt wanted to make our own Christmas ornaments. Unfortunately I was sick in bed all day; however, the following weeks I was able to make up for my absence. We had got a box of large popsicle sticks for crafts and have been making things ever since.
You will notice our tree has various homemade ornaments. I love the snowman above CJ's head.
Corbin is holding the manger scene that Dad made strictly out of sticks and create paper. He did a great job. I laugh as Corbin continues to beg dad for his building skills. He has made Daniel and a lion from Corbin's favorite Bible story as well as other items. Colt has managed to avoid making an arc with Noah and the animals. I tell Colt he asked for it by starting all of this crafty stuff.
Corbin holding our Christmas countdown chain (I did that one, the only ONE I did) and the manger scene Dad made. *babies, babies*
Les, I absolutely love these pics. Yes, you can take them for your blog. =)
Marley insisted on holding Lexi. She let Mar have her way for a few minutes.
~Cuties!!~= opening grandma and grandpas gifts =
Grandma and Grandpa couldn't pass up the opportunity to "gift" their grandkids - all of them.
Talk about chaos, happy chaos. What cute kids our family has.
This picture makes me laugh. All the kids watching Grandma "deliver" - intently.
Marley got a bathtub toy - Pooh Bear and Piglet.
I am so happy she likes Pooh. We're coming out of the "Pablo ONLY" faze.
Mommy and Daddy are very happy she is broadening her horizons!!
Corbin got a box of art stuff that he loves. I'm grateful for the box, keeping everything together!THANK YOU GRANDMA & GRANDPA!!!
Howard Family Christmas Party
Our yearly Howard family Christmas Party was at Leslie and Jared's this year. (My sis...) What a fun time this was. Instead of gift exchange - as we've done the years past - we decided to pull our money and provide Christmas for families that weren't going to have much of a Christmas this year. What a great experience this was.
We met at Leslie and Jareds for lunch and then afterwards we spent a few hours wrapping the many, MANY presents for these families. There were so many gifts, we were all happy with the outcome. This weekend Leslie and Jared will be dressing up as Santa and his elf to deliver the gifts to one of the families, I can't wait to hear the response. Oh how I wish I could be a fly on their wall to watch the miracle. This is what Christmas is all about.
Another amazing thing happened that Saturday, our ENTIRE family was together... for the first time in I don't know how long. All 36 of us (including my nieces boyfriend Logan - so really 37) were able to be together, a milestone in the Howard family. Luckily Kevin (my bro-in-law) was prepared with his camera and pictures were taken.
What a fun day that was. I truly love my family, no matter how crazy and hectic the times can get, it was truly fun to see and be with everyone at the same time.
I love you Howards!!
The whole family. I would list names, but holy cow... 
:the Six Kids: LOVE IT!!
James, Tracy, Leslie, me, Jennifer, Jon
:My family, good people:Thursday, December 6, 2007
Tonsils, Tonsils
Our FP doc has requested both kids get their tonsils out, can you believe it? He's referred us to a specialist in Logan. I understand why, Marley's are practically walking out on her tongue, they're almost touching they're so huge!! Other then that we're all finally getting better, I hope. I'll keep you updated on the tonsils...
Marley-ism #3
It wouldn't be a month without a Marley-ism.
On Tuesday morning I was sitting at the computer (on my bed) when Marley came in requesting to "do" my hair. No problem! Anything to keep her busy next to me where I can watch her, afterall it IS Marley. =)
She climbs on my bed and is brushing my hair, lovely. A second later I smelt a strong Mentholatum smell. I was concerned - obviously. Remembering I had sat on the bottle from just moments before when she had it I felt confused. Well guess what, she found it. Not only had she found it but she had used it, on me!
She so lovingly dipped the comb in the jar and then through my hair! If anyone has ever gotten menthol in their hair they know it doesn't come out without a fight. I ran a rag through the huge ball of waxy hair and it did nothing. Next, my head in the sink, nothing.
A couple of hours later I went and got my hair cut. When Niki put the hot water on it her nose cleared up instantly. (I am so glad to be so comfortable with Niki - someone who has cut my hair for 9 years at least.) Oh my, it wasn't coming out. It took a couple of days but I am happy to report I feel nothing more in my hair. It actually feels clean again!!
Oh Marley, I do love you.
On Tuesday morning I was sitting at the computer (on my bed) when Marley came in requesting to "do" my hair. No problem! Anything to keep her busy next to me where I can watch her, afterall it IS Marley. =)
She climbs on my bed and is brushing my hair, lovely. A second later I smelt a strong Mentholatum smell. I was concerned - obviously. Remembering I had sat on the bottle from just moments before when she had it I felt confused. Well guess what, she found it. Not only had she found it but she had used it, on me!
She so lovingly dipped the comb in the jar and then through my hair! If anyone has ever gotten menthol in their hair they know it doesn't come out without a fight. I ran a rag through the huge ball of waxy hair and it did nothing. Next, my head in the sink, nothing.
A couple of hours later I went and got my hair cut. When Niki put the hot water on it her nose cleared up instantly. (I am so glad to be so comfortable with Niki - someone who has cut my hair for 9 years at least.) Oh my, it wasn't coming out. It took a couple of days but I am happy to report I feel nothing more in my hair. It actually feels clean again!!
Oh Marley, I do love you.
Conversations with Corbin
*** Warning ***
If you have a child that "believes" do not let him/her read this!!!
So last night we were sitting here in the living room winding down for the evening when Corbin - out of the blue - said "Santa hasn't come to give us presents yet" as he looks at the bare tree skirt lying under the tree. For those of you who know my children - the girl especially - we do not put out ANY presents until Christmas Eve in order to avoid arguments and repetitive "Don't touch that" conversations and many retaping moments.
I explained to him that Santa doesn't come until Christmas Eve and that, too, is when our presents will be put under the tree. Conversation over, so I thought.
"I get it..." he turns to look at me and continues in a bright holy-crow-I-figured-it-out kind of voice. "Santa isn't real."
"WHAT?!?" I looked at Colt, totally amazed at what I heard and what was to come. "Where did you hear that?"
"I just know. It's you guys, you wrap my presents." He seemed alright with it and for a brief moment I thought about agreeing with him. Do any of you remember my conversation with Colt a couple years back? The one where he said he didn't want to "mislead" our children or the whole belief/trust system? Believe me, for a minute I was ready to come clean. But he is so young!
"No, Santa brings you one present and presents for your stocking, remember? Mommy and Daddy do the rest." Then I had to explain to him why I won't put them out until Christmas. He seemed to understand that and accept that. Colt and I sighed HUGE sighs of relief. While part of us thinks it'd be nice to get it out of the way - especially when he was so good with the idea - but at the same time he is only 5!!
So I remind myself, and others, time to buy different kinds of wrapping paper!! ONE certain kind from Santa and the rest from Mom and Dad.
If you have a child that "believes" do not let him/her read this!!!
So last night we were sitting here in the living room winding down for the evening when Corbin - out of the blue - said "Santa hasn't come to give us presents yet" as he looks at the bare tree skirt lying under the tree. For those of you who know my children - the girl especially - we do not put out ANY presents until Christmas Eve in order to avoid arguments and repetitive "Don't touch that" conversations and many retaping moments.
I explained to him that Santa doesn't come until Christmas Eve and that, too, is when our presents will be put under the tree. Conversation over, so I thought.
"I get it..." he turns to look at me and continues in a bright holy-crow-I-figured-it-out kind of voice. "Santa isn't real."
"WHAT?!?" I looked at Colt, totally amazed at what I heard and what was to come. "Where did you hear that?"
"I just know. It's you guys, you wrap my presents." He seemed alright with it and for a brief moment I thought about agreeing with him. Do any of you remember my conversation with Colt a couple years back? The one where he said he didn't want to "mislead" our children or the whole belief/trust system? Believe me, for a minute I was ready to come clean. But he is so young!
"No, Santa brings you one present and presents for your stocking, remember? Mommy and Daddy do the rest." Then I had to explain to him why I won't put them out until Christmas. He seemed to understand that and accept that. Colt and I sighed HUGE sighs of relief. While part of us thinks it'd be nice to get it out of the way - especially when he was so good with the idea - but at the same time he is only 5!!
So I remind myself, and others, time to buy different kinds of wrapping paper!! ONE certain kind from Santa and the rest from Mom and Dad.
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