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Have you missed me??

Probably not, but here's the scoop!! For the first month - after my last post - I have just been ignoring the blogging world. But now my latest excuse is that my computer is sick. When it gets up and going I will be able to post some pics. But as for now, sisters, you're more then welcome to post pics of my kids on here for me. I know you have pics of them on your cameras!! ;)

So what have we been up to? Just the usual summer fun.

C-Jimmy has started coach pitch, we're currently in our 4th week. Colt is his coach this year and he absolutely loves it. (Both of them.) He's been having a good summer with his friends and cousins and just being outside. We were able to go with Gma and Gpa K to the zoo for fathers day and all the kids (mostly the older two) loved it, even though it rained the whole time. Pics to follow, eventually...

Big Sis is - shall we say - in her 4 year old stage. She's constantly trying me, the little dear. I'm greatful to have older sisters to remind me of the different "rough patches" that us children go through. She's excited to turn 4 this summer and even more excited to start preschool. She is finally enjoying water. She loves playing with all of our little neighbor kids, riding her bike (like a crazy woman!), playing house, and being entertainment for our little family. Her favorite # is 18 (random) and her current favorite song is a primary one, 'When Jesus Christ Was Baptized'. Oh ya, and she LOVES her primary teachers, Margo (who happens to be my moms best friend) and Jeniece. They're awesome!!

Little Miss Em. Oh my!! She's grown tons since my last post. She now has 7 teeth, yes 7!! All four on the top finally came in, that made for a rough month - seriuosly. She's finally back to her normal self... which is now a major mommas girl!! I'm looking for different people willing to take her for a half an hour at a time to get her used to other peeps. If you're willing, let me know!!! She's crawling all over the place, walking along the furniture, and even stands on her own... but only when she doesn't know it. Her most happy place is the bath tub, she loves it!! She'll even blow bubbles in the water. My most happy place is her four hour naps. :) She loves to be outside, crawling in the grass and up into my flower beds. I can't believe she's almost 11 months. Time goes by so fast, I miss my tiny infant but I love this fun stage she's in now.

Now that I've blabbed on I must add one more thing. Since my computer is kuh-put I need you all to leave a comment so I can find your blogs!! I've had you all on my favorites list and I'm sad to say that's no longer. :( Please comment so that I may find YOU!!

Happy July... almost, enjoy your holiday week!!

a few of my favorite things

So these are just random pictures. I love my kids, they're my true and pure form of entertainment!!

this pic:

Marley: if you double click this pic and look closely you can see her tonsils. WOW! For this reason we have our doc apt with the ENT tomorrow.

Emma: getting mad at me, she's done messing around. (I believe it was nap time.)

Corbin: don't ask. He's just always entertaining, what can I say?

What's with all of their eyes?

(and if you're wondering, i did get a good pic of them on the bed, just not posting it. ;)

LOVE these toes!! I love to "eat" and kiss them, they're my favorite snack! I love how she "hides" them when she's in her high chair.

Marley showing me her treats from the Easter Egg hung. Corbin had a fever so I didn't let him go. But what I love about this picture is her outfit. The shirt (5t) and the pants/shorts... EMMA's pants, 12 mths. Marley actually wore them when she was a year old, too. Come to find out they still fit her little waist. Oh my... Dont' forget the dress up shoes!

(deanna, these are the pants you bought Marley for Christmas)

He's just handsome, need I say more?

I love my family! These are most of the Howard grandkids (+2 greats!!). We're missing only 8, we missed those 8 a ton! This was after the egg hunt at gma and gpa's.

Look at those eyes, those teeth, that grin...

You can sorta see the blonde hair growing in on her sides. I can't wait to see what it looks like as she gets older.

see? not that bad...

If I keep her hair up out of her face you don't notice she cut it. It happened on the right side of her little face, where bangs would be, so she really didn't do that bad.... But I wouldn't tell her that.

I feel that I need to clear a few things up....

a) We keep all scissors on top of the fridge. I've been quite nervous for something like this to happen. She found a little tiny pair in Colts clipper container... it was the first she's ventured down that road.

and 2) Marley didn't even react when I spanked her. (I so don't want to appear to be a bad mom to all of you...) She only began to cry when Colt put her in time out and said she was a bad girl. I don't think she realized what she had done until that point.

And if you take a close look at her right eye brow you will notice it is still growing in.

a collection

To make me smile I took a trip down memory lane at Marleys previous "Marley-isms". To view just click the "Marley-Isms" below, I give you permission to smile and possibly laugh...

Marley-ism #1

M.I.#2

M.I.#3

M.I.#4

M.I.#5

M.I.#6

This makes me feel better, not as many as I thought. Eeshk.

Marley-ism

After the last "Marley-ism" I was sure we would have a break for a while. Not so much...

Tonight we were watching the Biggest Loser where they were getting make overs. One of the stylist had said that if you cut your hair short it actually makes you look thinner. So I was joking around, as I'm constantly wanting to do something to my hair but never quite brave enough to try new things. I told Colt that I should cut my hair short like our friend Charlotte. Then Marley jumped in on the conversation. She loves having her hair done in fun fancy ways so I asked if she wanted it short like Charlottes. She said "No! Like Daddys!" Oh my, wasn't expecting that. Though recently she's been into teasing us.

Well a second later she comes back rather pleased with herself saying that she cut her hair, this was no joke. It didn't take long for me to notice. I spanked her (not hard, but also not proud to admit) and went to see what she left in on the bathroom floor. Yes, about three inches of her hair and a pair of scissors were on the floor. She had gotten into Colts clippers and found the scissors.

On a positive note I'm pleased that she got to the scissors and not the clippers.

Her hair really isn't that bad, though it sounds like it. I could go in and have her cutting job turned into cute bangs, which I might do, though I'm not ready for bangs. Either that or just a little tapering job would work, too. So yes, it could be a lot worse but still it was not good.

No, I did not take any pictures, I didn't want to acknowledge the moment that way.

Oh Marley, Marley, Marley...

8 months

These past few months have gone by so fast! She is now a pro at sitting up and actually prefers it over laying down. She doesn't fall over much anymore and when she does she's learned to land softly... if that's possible. When she is laying down she always ends up on her tummy, turning herself in circles. This usually ends up in her yelling (yes, she yells :) because she doesn't want to be where she is. She's still eating great, not a fan of the little finger treats, though. She's got her two bottom teeth and she's acting like there's more coming in. Heaven help me!! All in all, she's doing great.

Happy 8 mths my dear baby girl!!

(love the tongue!)

(this little face reminds me of when Marley was a baby)

From the eyes down can you see who she looks like? Give up? Alright, I'll tell you.

Baby LIV!!

Ok, she might not LOOK like her but it definitely reminds me of her! ;)

Baby LIV is my sweet niece, a twin. Cute girls!!

show and tell

Corbin did very well telling his class about his sisters. I was very proud of him. He told them things that he does to help them, ways that they play together, and how much he loves them. He's the best big brother ever!

I had referred to Corbin as "Bubba" (something Marley has called him for a few years now) and Mrs. M. caught on to it and asked us about it. Here is Corbin being shy with his "at home" nick name.

Oh Marley...

After I took CJ and Emma's picks Mar wanted her pic taken, too.

update: Her eyebrow IS growing back. ;)

I love this!

I love being able to give Corbin some responsibility. :) He loves to hold his sis and I love that he is able to help when I need him to. And obviously Emma didn't mind. I was able to get things done around the house. He's a HUGE help!!

Love you, Bubba!

Big Girl!

Not long after I took this pic she fell and because I was busy with the camera I could catch her. :(

Like I said, practice makes perfect... we're still practicing. :)

Practice Makes Perfect!

My little one started mastering her sitting up while in the tub. Doesn't that seem strange?

She's doing so much better, more pics to follow.

These funny faces, she's reacting to the bright flash.

She reminds me of CJ in these pics... minus the hair.

Mom, can I have a sleep over?

I told Colt we needed to let them do this while they still want to. They actually slept pretty good... until CJ got a bloody nose (a regular thing) at 2 am. After he was taken care of and back to bed I could hear them talking and laughing. They finally went back to sleep. I love watching brother and sister (even when they're sleeping like this) enjoy being together. I like that they're little buddies and want to play together.

This week at school it is "S" week. Corbin plans on taking his SISTERS for show and tell. How sweet is that? I'll - hopefully - take pictures and let you know how that goes.

6th photo tag

6th Photo Tag Rules:

Go to the pictures folder on your computer

Choose your 6th file

Choose your 6th picture

Blog about it.

Tag 6 more people!

Are we really surprised it's a pic of Emma?? Actually, I was hoping it would've been one from like three years ago, that would've been fun.

Anyway, this is Emma Shea. I was trying to get some 6 month pictures of her. She's a doll, I love her!

I TAG:

1. Candice

2. Lindsay

3. Amy

4. Josee

5. Charlotte

6. Cari

It's been a while....

.... since I've posted a Marley-ism. Honestly, I think this one takes the cake!!

Do you see it? Or do you see it isn't?

Some girls cut their hair, and I've considered myself lucky thus far. But no, mine goes straight for the razor.... She said she was watching dad shave this morning. No kidding?

Congratulations, Corbin!

Here is Grandma with Corby the cougar (school mascott). We know the woman, that's why she or he (Corby) dared get up close and personal. She/he also messed up my hair, dang her/him!!

Mrs. Michaelis and CJ. This is one amazing teacher!!! She's been there since I was in first grade. I told her that she needed to stay until Emma was in first grade. She admitted that she'd be there until she died. "I'll probably die in the room," she says. Poor kids....

In his class room - same class room I was in. Oh my!
The reason for his award...
There was a line of students waiting for help from Mrs. M. and Corbin had finished his work and new what to do so he helped some of the students.
Hes a good kid, I love him and am glad he's back to his normal self. These past couple of weeks all three kids have been sick, I'm glad things are looking/sounding better.

Congrats Corbin!!!

this is why...

This is why I love to blog her. She's a beauty! Look at those eyes, that smile, and the drool on her chin. I think it's fun for me to blog her because she's changing all of the time and growing too fast. It won't be long and she'll be crawling all over the place. Then soon after that I won't be able to capture her genuine smiles. I could just eat her up!!

Scooby

I feel bad because I feel like I'm always posting pics of Emma. But lets face it, she's the cutest! Totally joking, well... not totally. ;)

This is a pic of CJ and his beloved webkinz Scooby. He loves this thing and even plans to throw him a birthday party on March 6th. What a kid.

Tomorrow Corbin will be recognized at school and receive an award at the Awards Assembely. I can't imagine what for - no absences, maybe? He's doing so great at school it could be a number of things but I don't know what they award these younger ones for. We'll see. I'll get pics taken and posted on here.

I love this kid. He's so tender hearted, caring, funny, mellow, loving, and just the best boy I could ever ask for. Look at his long fingers, I guess all my kids have those beautiful long fingers like their Great Grandma Nonnie, who we're always talking about. I do have a video of him singing a Bob Marley song that I tried to upload but it took way too long and I'm not that patient so I canceld the process. But Corbin, you're amazing!!!

the balloon - probably not the safest toy :)

Love her toes, I'm always kissing them!

(Charlotte, do you like her hair clip? ;)

(not sure why this pic flipped, it shouldn't have!)

Don't worry, Mom, I'm always there when she's holding it.

Happy V-Day...

... a little late ...

On the 18th we had a special V-Day dinner at our church. The YW were doing a camp fundraiser and we were able to have dinner with some friends there. The kids (except Emma, she slept in her car seat next to my chair) were watched by the Priests down in the nursery. They LOVED it! Marley was ready to go back the next day, and the next, and the next...

They were kind enough to give us these balloons that were used for decorations. A week later and they're still flying high! Emma is very entertained by them as well, more pics later...

Marley loves to hold her sis. Look at the tight grip Emma has on those strings.

Emma watching the balloons, sweet faces.

Colt bought me my favorite flowers, look how large that one Lily is - so pretty!!

Thanks babe, I love you!!!