Happy Friday !!

Ten things I am thankful for today.................

Todays Horoscope

Interesting........I never look at these and decided to surf the net for a while.......

ARIES

- February 25, 2009

Take it easy today, dear Aries, and work to digest some of the input you have received over the past couple days. This is a day to contemplate and plan. With matters of the heart, you may find that a sensitive, grounded approach works best. This is not always your favorite mode of operation, but it is one that will provide you with the balance to counteract your usual frenzied pace.


Hits pretty close to home with the past few days events.............

Hey Mommy, Can I color?

Hey Mommy,

Can I sit quietly and color while you are trying to make dinner for friends coming over tonight?

Why, of course, my sweet daughter.....I greatly appreciate you sitting so quietly while I chop and dice and stir.......

Good News for her, and maybe me since I'd hate to have CHILDRENS SERVICES called on me by my daycare, the markers were WATERPROOF!!

AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH...............
Nothing like a relaxing Sunday afternoon :)

BEFORE & AFTER

BEFORE.................how cute!!

AFTER.................that isn't what i would call recycling!!

I guess that is what I get for asking for a little peace and quiet.....................WAY TOO QUIET!!!

Thank heavens, it didn't flush!!

FINALLY......VALENTINES 2009 ! ! ! !

Tons of fun was had by all...........Isn't that what it's really all about ???? I mean, who needs roses, poems, fancy dinners and sweet nothings whispered when you can have DANCE PARTIES ---WITH TUTUS AND BEYONCE, TINY LITTLE SUGAR SPRINKLES GROUND INTO HARDWOOD FLOORS, WAFFLEHOUSE, PICASSO PAINTING, AND INCREDIBLE FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!

Now, THAT is what Valentine's Day is like in the JUNGLE.............And we would't have it any other way.......(would we??)

Another Sweet VALENTINE...........2008

Sorry it's late, but this is baby boy Monkey's FIRST Valentine!! 3 months old............again, i can't grasp time!! It moves way too fast.

Seet VALENTINE.............2008

CRAZY CLASS PARTY from monkey's 2 year class............

For some reason, we have been banned from doing this in our classroom this year. Not sure why they don't want 3 year olds jacked up on sugar running around like Tasmanian devils but nonetheless, it's not happening. OH WAIT, it is happening, it's just happening in MY living room.................Don't worry, we'll post those pictures later!!

Strength...........

I am always fascinated by other peoples strengths. Whether it's on the news, through friends of friends, or very close to home......

I have 2 friends who have dealt with very recent family tragedies. From the outside, I have cried and mourned and have felt the loss as much as an outsider truly can. On the inside, however, I have marveled in their strength.

Marveled and wondered how they get up everyday and how even on the days they couldn't get up, the strength was still there.

Could I do the same? Not sure.

Did I say the right things? Probably not.

But I am so proud of them and hope that everyday, their load gets a little easier to bare........

Sweet Valentine..........2007

Another FLASHBACK....................So scary how fast they grow!!

Sweet Valentine........2006

Since it's almost Valentine's Day, I thought i would do another FLASHBACK.............
This was our little monkey's first valentine's day ......Sweet baby girl!!

To post..........or NOT to post..............

DISCLAIMER: For the record, I know that photoshop is my friend....Once I learn how to do it!! But as parents, we actually get the right to take embarrassing pictures of our children and then share them with friends and family members at various events IE: Rehearsal dinners!!

BUT, for the record, I did NOT take this with the intention of having an ENCRUSTATION (booger) peak out!!

HOW CUTE.............

And baby girl too!!

Monkey FLASHBACK.........

Since this jungle mama didn't get on the blogging train till WAY late, I figured i would do a little flashback occasionally and share some old pics.........
And as every southern girl knows, a hat can really make an outfit!!

18 months old and lovin the beach :)

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