Are we there yet??.....really

2010-04-20T18:40:00.000-07:00

First Hair cut...

2010-04-20T18:37:00.000-07:00

It was time for the mullet to take a hike. Nana was nervous to cut his hair but he was great. Gavin is 13 months old in this picture. AND yes he has a sucker in his mouth...second child really is spoiled.

Sleeping babies...

2010-02-16T07:24:00.000-08:00

Nothing is better than a day when Micky has the whole day off. He worked a double shift to be able to be home on Monday night. We were actually able to have a family dinner all 4 at the table. Sammie of course had to melt down, go to her room and start the meal all over again. She says her "brain" tells her she doesn't want to sit at the table with everyone. After a few moments alone in her room her "brain" decided it was hungry and we finished our meal. Micky quickly moved into the living room to play/watch the Olympics. Everyone was cranky because it was just a full day of actives. I'm in the kitchen cleaning and baking a cake and notice no one is making any noise....All 3 had fallen fast asleep on the floor. Here are the pictures....

Daddy and his snuggle babies. Sammie is smiling but it's because she knew I was standing there! Little stinker. Gavin had fallen asleep right on Micky's head while they were watching TV.

Gavin does love his blanket that Grandma made him he drags it everywhere!

Sammie of course insisted I get my picture taken so sorry for the HOT look! And the dirty living room..I need a cleaning lady.

Here she is the stinker herself! I just can't believe she is 4 and half already. She does have a super pretty smile if I do say so myself!

Daddy Date night....

2010-01-27T06:56:00.000-08:00

Sammie was so excited to see 101 Dalmatians last night with her daddy at the Theater! She got all dressed up and looking great for her big night. We weren't sure she was going to make it at first because she was a little grouchy. She wouldn't miss her hot date with daddy though.

They had fun and so did Mommy and Gavin. The little man and I played put on the sunglasses...it doesn't get old when you're only 11 months old! OF course I have pictures....

Yes Gavin is WALKING....He's so big!

I know I'm the mom but he is so cute!! I love his two lonely little teeth.

The Christmas Hot Dog

2009-12-08T06:25:00.000-08:00

Christmas through the eyes of your children is so much better than anything in the entire world! It’s that time of year where things start to get crazy because you want to cram in all the holiday cheer. This past weekend was no different for us. Unfortunately our only snag was the little guy was sick with bronchitis. So we took the kids to this giant light display at the Jackson Fair grounds. Really I have never seen anything like it. Sammie of course thought it was the coolest because she got to sit on mommy’s lap. Gavin was just excited to be out of his car seat. As we are driving through Micky and I are talking about why we celebrate Christmas. Sammie says, “duh it’s baby Jesus birthday”. We look at each other and I know we are both thinking whew we did something right. We come across the nativity scene and Sammie says, “who are those people?” I look, “oh those are the three wise men and they brought baby Jesus gifts. They brought frankincense, myrrh and mommy can’t seem to remember the third gift. Daddy do you remember?” Daddy looks at me, “gosh nope I can’t”. Sammie bust in, “umm well I think he brought a Hot Dog.” She says it in her little Sammie way full of all the confidence in the world. Micky looks and says, “honey baby Jesus was just a baby he can’t eat hot dogs.” She looks right back at him, “daddy begin born is a lot of work and baby Jesus needed a hot dog”. There really isn’t any way of arguing with her!

Here they are at the end getting their picture taken. I love Gavin's waving. Sammie's cheese ball smile.

Apparently Daddy had a hard time keeping his finger off the flash? Gavin's still waving.

The picture doesn't do it justice but it was really cool this is the front of the light display.

I love this picture because you can tell they do just love each other.

Sick, Sick, Sick...

2009-12-04T07:09:00.000-08:00

It just the start of the holiday season and we of course have to start it out with some excitement. Gavin is again sick. Of course like any good little child he doesn't get just a tiny little cold. Oh gets bronchitis almost pneumonia. It’s nothing a good round of antibiotics and a new nebulizing machine won't take care of right. Oh the up side you almost can't tell he’s sick. He is full of smiles even at 6am when daddy is yelling at him for getting up so early. We plan to spend the weekend getting rid of the germs. We might get around to putting up the Christmas tree too.

Here are a couple of pictures. The first is of us at the light parade the day after thanksgiving. Gavin’s smile is so BIG. The second he's just a stinker and I loved his face.

Hope to have reports of healthy kids next week!

HOLY COW a new POST!

2009-11-18T04:16:00.000-08:00

Okay so it's been a LONG TIME since I have made a post. I would say I have been really busy but truth be told I simply have just forgotten. Only recently have I realized the importance of making these posts. If I document the simply everyday events now my kids will have them in the future. (Oh yes Kids because Gavin has come along since I have last posted....8 months ago!) So I'm trying to take on my mommy role to remember the fun and not so fun things that have been going on in our little lives.

I'll try to recap the last 8 exciting months! The biggest event of course is Gavin's birth. Does any mother ever forget that day? I remember we had Pizza for dinner! Gavin entered the world and remained nameless for 12 long hours. Of course we had visitors a the whole day and just couldn't decide. Once he was named of course everyone LOVED it!

The next six months were spent with lots and lots of family time! We certainly enjoyed most of that time. I still can't get use to 2:30am wake up calls! We did take advantage of the time by visiting friends and family. One highlight was our trip to the Detroit Zoo. Sammie loved every moment and the bonus we got to see Jon, Roberta and little Avery.
We certainly did lots of normal family things like visiting the state parks with Grandpa, dance recitals and playing soccer at the Y with Colin.

This was the weeking mommy wouldn't leave Muskegon! We ended up staying with Grandma and Grandpa for 4 days. Oh it was fun time. I'm sure my parents we ready for us to go home.

Dance June

Gavin was doing a lot of sleeping and growing during all of this. Mommy was stressing out because of course Gavin is so different from Samantha. I was of course worried I was breaking him. He's a strong little guy who loves to play and more than anything lights up when his sister walks into a room. Of course she commands attention but he is more than willing to provide her with all of his! He's now 8 1/2 months old and almost walking. He's been teething since he was about 4 months old with no teeth yet! We keep saying any day now...mommy is really kind of scared for that day but it's coming.

Just 8 months old here at cousin Isabelle's 1st birthday party.

Just had to add this one the three cousins.
Samantha, Riley and Brock I could just squeeze them all!

Okay until next time which I will try not to make more than 8 months away!

Big girl beds and Bellys....

2009-01-08T16:37:00.000-08:00

Since I have made mention of the big girl room I thought maybe it might be time to show off some pictures. You can't really tell in the pictures but Sammie's room is a light purple. The daybed is a hand me down from Uncle Bud and Aunt Jeanie...THANK YOU!!! We still have to add a dresser and get the closet cleaned out but no rush baby isn't due for 8 more weeks right? LOL

OH yes here is Miss sassy herself.

Thank you for the smile.

Okay mommy must get in the picture.

Daddy wanted to take a belly picture and Sammie had to show off her baby belly too! Mommy's is still bigger. And yes Sammie is still in a diaper...potty training is NOT happening at our house. Sam is going to be the only college student I know still wearing diapers. I thought girls were suppose to be easier? NOT TRUE! Everyone tells me it will happen when she wants to make it happen. Of course the people telling me this don't have red heads! Sammie is very bull headed...huh wonder where she gets that from.......

Wedding fun...

2009-01-05T07:20:00.001-08:00

Well we made it through the big wedding! Sammie's aunt Megan got married this weekend and what fun. Sammie was an angel and I'm not just saying that because I'm her mom. She never once had a melt down. Never fought with either of her parents we were both very proud of her. She of course LOVED the camera. The only half melt down was when she tried to take her hair out but mostly that was because it was starting to hurt her. I only have just a few photos because well daddy and I were both in the wedding and for some reason super busy! Thank goodness for my in-laws they made sure Sammie was where she needed to be at all times. Here are a few of the photos....

This is Sammie sitting and getting her hair done.

Grandpa and Sammie talking about the days events.

Sammie showing off her Snow Princess crown and sash.

Megan and Jason cutting the yummiest cake ever!

Our little peanut looking so cute!

Grandma and all of her girls....Her 5 Grand-daughters and 2 Great Grand-Daughters. Notice all the red heads a group of very determined woman huh?

Me, Dad, Mom and Megan. You can't tell my belly and Dad's look to be about the same size.

There she is...she had this cute little smile on all day.

Hope you enjoyed. We sure had a fun time at the wedding but are certainly very tired.

So it's after x-mas...

2008-12-30T17:38:00.000-08:00

Well we had a wild and crazy x-mas of course! Santa was way to nice to Miss Samantha. She had more fun opening gifts for baby Jesus birthday than one parent could even imagine. Her daddy of course had to work but was able to make it home just in time to watch the peanut walk down the stairs and see all the presents. There is something just so wonderful about seeing the magic in your child's eyes. It almost makes me wish we could have x-mas everyday. I have lots of pictures to attach. This mommy hasn't even gotten around to sending out x-mas cards but I think maybe that might get done next week! LOL

Everything else is going great...Micky has been battling the flu. Thank GOD Sammie and I haven't gotten it. My belly is growing larger everyday. This little hooter is a very active little person makes me more and more nervous as the our due date gets closer. The great naming debate is still on...we take all suggestions. Sammie has finally gotten her big girl bed. I cried of course because I can't believe she has her own big girl room. She makes us laugh everyday. Hope all is well on your end.....

This is us trying really hard to get a "family" photo. Sammie did NOT want to do that!

This is our little super model. YES she is actually doing her "model" look. She is so serious and it brings tears to my eyes every time because I laugh so hard.

She fell asleep right after her friend Colin and Jackson left on x-mas eve. Santa only comes when little children are sleeping. She was serious about this!!

Colin and Sammie making cupcakes.

I know it's time...

2008-11-01T05:45:00.000-07:00

Okay it's been a while...LOL.. But I'm busy people. So I'm going to upload some Halloween pics. I'm hoping that maybe soon I'll be able to bring everyone up to date on what's up with us.

Sorry that's all I have for now. Hope everyone had a great Halloween!!

First Cut

2008-06-18T20:48:00.000-07:00

Really quick I have to add the pictures of Sammie's first hair cut. She did so well she can't wait to go back! Sammie loves Kim!!

Here she is with daddy just before we go. Uncle Tony is making her laugh.

She is actually laughing!

Look this is serious business.

Okay one last check...

Ok looks great now do I get the candy!

Well we have had a busy couple of weeks and it doesn't seem to be slowing down. Next week I will attempt to add more pictures from the island.

Just silly stuff...

2008-06-02T17:27:00.000-07:00

Well it's been 6 long days since we have seen daddy. We are all getting a little bit CRAZY. Miss Meg decided to make some cupcakes for us to help get us through the next 3 days. I guess Sammie didn't realize your suppose to eat the whole cup cake. She got to four cake tops before mommy realized that was all she was eating. Caught her in the act....

Oops mommy no...

"yes I funny mama".

No I don't know who ate those tops..

Well we can't wait for Thursday to get here to see our daddy. HE reports that he recently was re-located on the island to a new apartment. OF course as things go on the island he can't move in yet because the fire inspector is on vacation. Maybe in two weeks we'll have pictures of the new place.

Our first trip north...

2008-05-27T18:12:00.000-07:00

Well we had a very successful long weekend. It happen to be extended by one extra day just to hang out with Daddy. We also were blessed with our first visitors to the island....Uncle Mike and Aunt Erin. Who of course make us laugh so much. We have a couple of silly pictures. So on with the show right?

Sammie getting all packed up.

The first trip to the butterfly house. Hello Mr. Turtle.

Say Cheese for mommy.

Yes I am so smart putting in all the pieces.

Having fun on the boat. Silly mommy.

Daddy working hard.

Uncle Mike and Aunt Erin we are half way around the island.

Out cold and refusing to take off her coat.

At the toy store. I love the face.

Silly hats on Erin and Sammie.

Sammie trying to ride daddy's bike.

Second trip to the butterfly house with Daddy this time.

Sitting so nicely with the butterfly. And yes the butterfly is still alive.

We have so many memories from such a short weekend. We can't wait to go back!

May has come...

2008-05-05T17:26:00.000-07:00

And Sammie has been hit with allergies. In our house we are currently on the hunt for tissues all the time now. Sammie just looks like every other completely miserable allergy stricken person. She having such a hard time she is so grouchy and her parents are trying really hard to remember that she feels horrible. I do have some cute little pictures of her latest Prinearalla dress....

I think the pink sun glasses and the crocs make the dress!

She is kind of a cheese ball..

Now just a couple of weeks ago we were brave enough to take Sammie to the small animal exhibit at MSU. Sammie was in LOVE with all of the animals and couldn't get enough. Of course nap time came much sooner than Sammie would have liked so we have to leave the horses. Here are just a few of the pictures from our day of fun.

Mommy and Sammie checking out this turtle which was on the run from all the kids.

Theses were some cute little piggies.

This was one of many horses we had to visit.

More horses outside.

Sammie was channeling her ancestors in painting the horses.

Yes I need more yellow I think.

Oh how sad the day is over...whew the parents are tired!

Yup we have been busy...

2008-04-17T18:10:00.000-07:00

SO I know I know I know...I haven't posted in a while. We have been really busy and before you know it...well the day starts all over again.

In the past month we have gotten our basement finished with new furniture and a flat screen TV. It's just amazing how much more room we have!! We also made a major purchase for our family's future by buy some gun Micky wanted. All I know is now we have to get some other gun and a large safe. Sammie is just so funny these days. Even when she is super naughty she manages to make me laugh. Her latest is the ballerina dancing. If I were to try to describe it would not do any justice. I actually cried I was laughing so hard the first three times. Finally I have gotten the video camera out to try to catch it but of course like everything she won't let me. Okay on to up load as many pictures as my computer will handle tonight because I know really that's what your looking for!

Sammie and mommy on V-Day.

This is Sammie with her Froggy from Grandpa!

Sammie trying on her new swim suit and trying our her back pack.

Sammie and Elle at Nolan bowling birthday. Sammie is also wearing her fancy new dress from grandma. (thanks again she wears it all the time!)

Here is mommy trying to help Sammie bowl. Looks like we got some pins down.

Silly Sammie and Daddy.

Oh these are some of my favorite. Sammie with Avery at the indoor play land. My heart broke a little because as we went in she asked if Colin would be coming. So again we had to explain Colin lives is Texas.

Two little butts!

Avery with her Daddy...I just love her smile.

Yes, thats our Sammie showing Avery all the naugthy things to do in restaurants that makes her parents crazy.

Well that's if for now. Hope you enjoy...I bet your just glad I finally updated my blog.

To Skate or not...

2008-02-03T14:20:00.000-08:00

Well it was a very big weekend around here. Sammie's nanny had graduation party but it wasn't just any kind of party we went roller skating! First of all I do believe that Micky and I were way more excited than Sammie was to go roller skating. We of course had to make sure Sammie had all the right "gear" she had new Dora skates and pads. We got to the rink put the roller skates on...and Sammie freaked out. She wouldn't even go near the skate floor at all. I have one picture of Sammie in her skate and she's sitting on a video game. Well we tried... I have lots of fun photos of course.......

Here is the only photo with the skates...

My little cheese ball.

Sammie is with, Kate, Jac, Grace, and Maragret.

Who is that guy with Sammie?

Sammie is with Abby and Jac. Look closely she is not wearing skates!

It's COLD outside

2008-01-31T15:38:00.000-08:00

Let's just say it's crazy cold outside. Yesterday was a high of 8 degrees with the crazy wind is felt like -15. I have some fun pictures of Sammie in her hats for the winter months. Also have some forgotten pictures from x-mas...

This is Sammie showing us just how cold it is...you also have to know she is wearing daddy's hat and summer PJ's! LOL

This is Sammie showing off her new hat from aunt TT. Again she is totally in her naked phase.

OH look at this little hooter Riley showing off for his aunt Becca.

Looks so sweet with that smile, Brock.

Sammie showing off her princarella jewels from Aunt Heidi and Poor Uncle Mark!

Here is just part of the crazy presents at Nana and Papa's

Here is Brock trying to open something.

I think what I love about this is that all three of them are looking in different directions! Riley, Sammie, and Brock.

It has been a busy month of January we had to finish celebrating the holidays. We had a special treat by making another trip to Skegon to see Uncle Bud and Aunt Jeanie. Of course that meant some more time with the rest of the bunch too which we can't get enough of. Sammie has grown so much this month too of course we are starting to work on the whole potty training with not much success. She said she would rather "oop in her diaper mama!" So I have bought just about every potty book they make and Sammie is happy other people use that potty. It's just not for her. Guess we'll try again later.

Yes we have been busy....

2008-01-07T08:11:00.000-08:00

So it’s a new year and maybe I should add some updates you think! WHEW I’m not really sure were to start it has been a crazy December for us…..Micky turned 30!! So we flew to Vegas to celebrate. He was totally shocked. (I still can’t believe I pulled it off) No we did not win big but we made up for it in fun. We traveled with Micky’s sister and her husband and yes they still like us! We also got to meet Micky’s cousin Jason from California. The best time was we all went to shoot guns….OMG I was so crazy scared. Everyone had a great time. The highlight of the trip for me was the Sephora store seriously could have just dropped me off and picked me up 3 days later. I held great restraint and only bought about $70 in makeup/tools/perfume.

All of us landing in Las Vegas (we have been up since 3:30 AM and still look great!)

Me, Micky, Mark and Heidi after an hour and half hike to breakfast! We should have just gotten a taxi!

Here are all the crazy shooters! YES, they let all of them have a gun!

Me, Micky and Jason taking one last picture before he has to leave us.

Now moving on to the exciting part Miss Samantha. We had a first big snow storm in December. Now remember back to when you were a kid and how much fun snow days where. Micky we pump to take Sammie sledding and throw around some snow balls. You know after we were done snow plowing the driveway which should take only a mire 20 minutes at best with the snow blower. WELL that is if the damn thing works! Sammie heard a lot of swearing out of that garage that day...my favorite was we didn't pay $500 for this piece of "crap" machine not to work when we have a "freaken" snow storm. I mean now it's funny but then BIG time serious upset. The stupid thing is still a little grouchy but Micky has figured it out (thank goodness). We did manage to have some fun that day though.....

I'm not sure if Daddy had more fun or Sammie.

I just LOVE her giggle smile in this picture.

Now let's see I think we had a holiday or two in there...oh yes Christmas of which I have many pictures. I'm only putting a small fraction of them on. LOL We were blessed to have a wonderful, slightly stressful but we lived through it Christmas season. Sammie was completely spoiled by that damn Santa. We are going to have to talk to that guy. She was so much fun and loved every present. She did get a little overwhelmed by opening so many gifts but she loved them all.

Come on remember to smile nice....wait what is going on with your hair.

What is that face??

Here Sammie is showing off her new dress from Grammy Chris. Oh and she had to dance with her daddy.

Grandma and Sammie showing off the crazyness that is x-mas with the Cogswell's

Sammie has to help aunt Megan. NO way can she do it on her own.

YUP uncle Jason can't do it either! She loved helping them if you can't tell.

Totally just like her daddy. Has to show off her new Christmas gifts. She wore that bowa thing all darn day.

Sammie can't mommy get just one nice picture of you in front of the Christmas tree?

Come on mom NO MORE Pictures. This is x-mas day in her new Bell dress!

This is x-mas morning. Can you see the little smile??

Well we have had a very busy month and I hope you all have had just as much fun and adventures. Yes one of the New Years Resolutions was to remember to update the blog more. So it's seven days and I'm just getting to it...well we can't do everything.

What a week....

2007-11-28T04:28:00.001-08:00

I think this picture sums up what the last week has been like.....

There has been a lot of traveling for Thanksgiving then to visit our friends baby Jackson and Colin. Sammie has been a great little trooper never pulling out the princess naughty pants until it was just mommy and daddy! She traveled all the way to visit Grandma and Grandpa, Nana and Papa, then of course all her Aunts and Uncles. She had so much fun playing with her cousin Riley. Only witnessing one scraper fight between Brock and Riley. Which now is funny but at the time was very serious business. Oh and she almost got to witness me taking on aunt Heidi because Heidi thought I was tattling on her....(I'm sticking my tough out at you too aunt Heidi). We manage to make it home all in one piece and three very tired people.

Now the next day I was a crazy person who met her three very brave friends at 3:50 in the Kohl's parking lot. Of course I was suppose to be there at 3:30 but I failed to factor in FROST! HOWEVER what a successful venture we had so much fun. Yes even at 4:30 AM grown women turn into little giggling girls laughing at each other at just about everything. Although we parted pretty early we still manage to have lots and lots of fun. Oh and great deals don't let me forget that important detail.

This week we also had to say good bye to such a good friends. Sammie's friends Colin and baby Jackson are moving all the way to Texas. Here a lots of pictures of the three ding dongs together. Now we can't wait to see them again. We are sending them all our hugs and kisses wishing them safe travels and many happy times!

They all look like angels.

(please note we did not try to match Sammie and Colin).

Yeah what great smiles.

Cheese as we go done the slide.

Time for a nap!

Mommy's trying to pack...do you think they will fight!

Hope you all had a great holiday week to and can't wait to see you soon.

WOW 4 years!!

2007-11-08T07:12:00.000-08:00

Can you believe we have been married for 4 whole years?? I really does seem like yesterday we met at the beer tent...ahhh love! Can you believe 4 years later we would be proud parents of princess naughty pants herself. (can you believe I found a picture of the three of us??).

Happy Halloween...

2007-10-31T17:37:00.000-07:00

Miss Samantha had a great time trick or treating....but I think maybe daddy had more fun! Here are some pictures from our fun night.

Mommy and her little Chicken.

Sammie playing before she goes out for the big hunt.

How is Sammie playing on that...I can't see that guy??

Filling up on crap...daddy gave her the juice box!

Meg, Abby, Sammie and Daddy. Yes Abby really is wearing a side pony! LOL

Elle, Sammie and Chloe.

Mr. Tough Guy

Time for kisses.

You have to be silly...

2007-10-22T17:51:00.000-07:00

Well Micky has been back home for almost 30 whole days and I think we might be back into the swing of our totally not normal life. Sammie is loving all the daddy time she missed all summer. She has been a little under the weather while her back molars are breaking through. Micky is worried/obsessed about what Halloween costume he is going to wear...I think he settled on Army guy because I wouldn't let him order the $26.00 fake gun that is like the Ranger's use! (really there is a difference and I had to hear all about it). We had a very quick visit to Muskegon over the weekend to help celebrate Papa's birthday. Before we left we had to go visit our friend Colin. Of Course I have pictures.
Can you tell Colin has done this before??

Going down the slide Sammie.

Now Colin going down the slide.

Here is the whole gang..Chloe, Sammie, Colin and Elle.

Sammie can't wait to go again she talks about her friend Colin and Baby "ackson". Mommy can't wait to see Jackson again either he has the best kissing cheeks ever! I don't know why I didn't get a picture of them...next time.

The big picture....

2007-10-02T17:41:00.001-07:00

Well we have lived through part of the big State of Michigan budget crisis. We both for the time still have jobs. We also get to pay more taxes but hey isn't that the American way? We'll see what the next few month's bring for both our jobs maybe we will have to move to Oregon after all!

Sammie started back at daycare. It is a little bitter sweet. I mean that at daycare she has so much fun with all the kids and K is over the moon to have her back. Then there is M who not only took care of Sammie but me too! Sammie has been so blessed to be loved by such wonderful caregivers. She doesn't know it yet but both have played such a big part in making her such a fantastic little lady. So here are some of her newest pictures. These are from Monday and her silly way of making mommy laugh.

Don't you just love the glasses? Oh and lovely look!

She's running around the kitchen island.

Yes I want to eat those cheeks!

She makes coming home totally worth everyday... even on her off days!

Ready or not??

2007-09-19T17:31:00.001-07:00

Daddy is coming home!! Do you think we are ready for it? Not so sure he'll enjoy the "chaos" that is our house right now. Who would have known one 2 year old, a mom and a nanny could make such a mess of one little house. It is quite shocking actually. We aren't able to help with the big move because I'm not feeling so great these days. Some how I have manage to pull, twist, tare, or rip my sciatic nerve. It's nothing a great dose of pain meds and a MRI aren't going to cure. Daddy did have to come home for an emergency visit to take care of me...LOVE HIM! I think maybe he was ready to come home for good then he he saw the mess and went back to work just one more week!

We had an exciting event....Sammie counted to 10! That's right all the numbers one to ten. I have never been so proud. Of course when I asked her if she would do it again..."no no mama lny nce". (with attitude too) Like hello I'm not a monkey. I promised more pictures so here are a few.....

Sammie with Daddy's motorcycle helmet plus kinki

Sammie with one of her boyfriends Colin

There she going in for the big kiss!

Well that's about all I have time for tonight. I'll have more soon. You know once I finish cleaning the dirty house.

First things first...

2007-09-12T18:20:00.000-07:00

I have welcomed myself and my family to a whole new world! After many months of my dear friends (Kerry and Amy) bugging me to blog I have done it! WOW I got gmail and blog all within two weeks....what will I do next?? No suggestions thank you very much ladies.

Let's see a little about us...we are small little family of three....
Here is Micky and Samantha on one of our many adventures this summer. We had a lot of time to explore the Up in Michigan.

Oh me with Miss Hot stuff. It's funny how when you get married you think you'll have tons of pictures but have you ever noticed you are never in them together? It's gets worse with the kid! Maybe that should be the next project get family photo...at least one. Who am I kidding that's been on the damn to do list for two years.

I should probably add a bunch more pictures but good lord it would take me all night....Don't worry grandparents they will get updated. I just have to figure that trick out. Remember gmail and blog same week I'm sure I can do it...or one of the girls will show me.

Well let's see what else is moving and shaking here in our little family. Micky has been on a special detail all summer. I think we are all happy and sad that it's coming to an end. I'll be glad not to have to drive 400 miles to see my husband. I'll be sad we won't see all our new friends. Sammie is going to miss her Meg (our nanny) though...she called her 6 times this pass weekend. That Hannah Montana phone got a workout. I'm pretty sure Meg got yelled at too...or Sammie was reporting that her parents were putting her on the naughty step. Sammie's latest thing is to tell Mommy "ook I do.." followed by what ever thing she is not suppose to be doing at that exact moment in time. My all time favorite new thing is "mommy uggle" (which means mommy will you snuggle) OMG of course my heart melts every time even when I know she's doing it to try to get out of going to bed.

I hope my new world reaches you all doing well. I look forward to the many post of what's going on in our little part of the world which mostly focus around Samantha...aka Princess Naughty Pants.