Not much happening... Snow, cold.. we are hibernating.

Here is Jenna doing what Jenna likes doing. Jenna loves to sit in the laundry basket... this night I was at a purse party and Dad was watching the kids. She kept getting in and reading the book, get out and then get a new book. Here Barry said she was just chilling out...

This is after we were outside. Both kids were COLD and needed to warm up. We rented movies from the library and they hung out warming up watching Arthur while I cooked supper.

Here is Jenna outside all bundled up. I had to shovel the driveway and the kids played. I SWEAR they don't feel cold... they were having a blast and there were lots of tears when it was time to come in. I was ready to cry cuz I was soo cold (I am a wimp like that).

Jenna in Jacksons snowsuit.. a bit big for her yet.

Jenna Pooping...or at least trying

This cracks me up...I am trying to teach Jenna about pooping in the potty. She hides behind the kitchen table when ever she poops so it is not hard to figure out when she is going.. she is just too darn fast! Burchills, they don't mess around! It is also hard to get her up the stairs and her cloth diaper off quickly.. Anyway.. I finally got it on video... enjoy :)

GOTTA TRY THIS

Ok... you have to try this.. I have started using asprin masks again.. BOY does this work. It makes your skin GLOW. I have been having some "issues" since the miscarriage and this has really cleared things up fast. It makes your sking feel sooo good too... it exfoliates and just feels great.

Take the cheapo asprin, put a little warm water on it and mush it up.. spread it on your face and let it dry for 2 minutes..... rub it into your face softly and then wash off.. you will be AMAZED at how your face feels! Just a cheap trick for you all to try! I am all about cheap.. who has money for microderm!

Christmas Baking and 18 month check up

We have been baking for the last two days. Gingerbread cookies and secret choc chip cookies. Check out my link to my gluten free blog for pictures and details. All I can say is YUMMO! Rachel would be proud. Wonder if food network wants a gluten free spinoff!

Here I am trying to get BOTH kids to look at me so I can get a good picture of both helping me mix the batter... so I did the rabbit ears on my head... what do they do...smile AND do the same thing.. That is a "real" moment. Jackson loving me up for surprising him with a gingerbread cookie recipe that HE can eat. We had such a great time making it together.

My surprise to Jackson. These are the GF pancakes that I make but he asked for a xmas tree pancake.. WHAT. I can do pumpkins and mickey mouse... HA.. I found a cookie cutter and made ONE... that was enough to get him to stop asking for xmas tree pancakes.

Our next project...

Our weekend project. HEADS UP.. the willy wonka kit SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!! Frosting drips and runs..

Jenna had her 18 month check up today... 90% for weight... no surprise in my family.. 27lbs.. She is 85% for height....33" and head is 49% which is WAY better than Jacksons.. he was near 100% all the time. She is doing GREAT. NO SHOTS So mom is ok. MMR will wait for another half a year or year.. the other shot Pevnar or something like that will wait due to shortage and hep shot will wait until she is 2. Just delaying and she is doing well so far. We are all forgoing the flu shot and trying to keep healthy with vitamins and proper handwashing... less chemicals the better for Jackson at least.

Thanksgiving.... this one holiday means soo much!

We visited the cities for Thanksgiving this year. Not only did we celebrate Thanksgiving with a TON of wonderful food, family time, laughs and memories we celebrated Jacksons birthday...again! It was a BLAST! Jackson said his prayers and a few people stated what they are thankful for. Jackson stated that he is thankful for his family. Whew... Just a few tears came at that moment.. but then again I am a sap!

Here are a few things he got from Papa and Nana for his birthday.. Playground Wii game. This is SOOOO cool!!! He has had a blast playing with this. Kung Fu Panda movie.. we have not seen it yet and plan on watching it today.

Jenna and Grandma D reading a book together. It was such a precious thing to watch.

Great Grandpa D and Jackson. Oh.. this picture brings tears to my eyes. I love my Grandpa sooo much and miss both him and Grandma D. I hope and pray my marriage lasts and is strong as theirs is.

ARRRRR... Matie.. A gift from Grandpa J and Grandma D... A treasure chest with pirate costume inside... tooo cute! He also go "tickets"... aka.. money to buy something that he wants. For now we will put it away and he can decide later.

Jacksons birthday hat from Hannah... his cousins showered him with home made crafts for his party. I am also giving him a box of chocolates. Funny story. We delivered a box of chocolates to a client whom we did a remodel for. After that he started asking if we could build him a house.. I was like.. not now hon..maybe when you are 25.. .what about an apartment building?? No.... (laugh... ) why are you asking this? Well, I want a box of chocolates tooo!! That cracks me up that he associates getting a box of chocolates with building a home or apartment. So we got him a small box of chocolates for his birthday.

Happy Birthday to you!! Cha Cha Cha!

Jacksons George Birthday Cake...

Bozo the bird... Grandpa J's bird...

Jenna checking out Bozo.

Jackson in his tie and birthday hat!

We are sso thankful for being with our family this Thanksgiving and that everyone is healthy. We missed the family that we were not with but everyone was in our thoughts and prayers!

Happy Turkey Day... gobble gobble!

Jenna potty trained????

We have been busy setting up the christmas tree since we are going to have a few busy weekends. It was a lot of fun to do this because of Jacksons age this year. Jackson had a BLAST looking through the box of ornaments that are HIS. He reminds me a lot of me when I was younger and how Christmas is such a magical time. The lights, sparkles, etc. I love christmas. Here are pictures of the kiddos setting up. Jenna just liked to look at the decorations and take them off the tree as fast as we put them on. Towards the end she did better at leaving them be.

So you have to check this out. Can you tell Jenna has watched her brother pee one too many times! This "cracks me up" as Jackson says in this video.

Here is my other little performer.... he loves to dance and sing... ;) ENJOY!

Ties, Pudding, Singing and Deers... Yah.. my life is kinda boring this week

Not a whole lot of AMAZING things going on which I am actually thankful for. We spent the weekend at the farm hunting. Do you realize how CLEAR you can think when walking out in the woods or in cattails... looking for deer. Do you know how FRICKING SCARY it is to see a while tail pop up 5 feet in front of you... knowing there are three grown men with guns waiting to shoot it.... Ok.. it was a bit of a rush. I did really enjoy my time of just quiet... walking, hearing the branches crack under my feet, reflecting on my life and the amazing blessings I have been given... maybe it WAS an amazing weekend! Anyway. Here is Jackson with his ties. He has wanted a tie since Baby Katies baptism. I finally found one at the thrift store for him and Grandma had one too. He wore these around for a while. Jenna with frosting. I am not one of these moms who restrict their kids of sugar... we don't hand it out all the time but you know what... they get treats. This was a BIG treat cuz it was gluten and frosting. Graham Crackers and frosting... she loved it.... licked and licked...

Can you tell she LOVED it!

JACKSON..... JACKSON... We were waiting for Jackson to get off the school bus... she just sits there and yells... JACKSON! Then when the school bus pulls up she runs to the front door.

Barrys Deer. I am not big on killing things...esp cute things... but I have to think of it as this is a blessing cuz it is feeding our bodies... or will once we butcher and process it. I even helped drag it to the truck... Dead deer weight a LOT!

I tried to upload a video of my Jackson but it did not work and I am just too frustrated to try again! Night All!