HAPPY NEW YEAR BLOGGY FRIENDS!!!!

(I know my nose looks a little on the big size in this picture...but for some reason, it's one of my favorite pics from our little photo shoot! It just makes me happy because we were all getting Connor with "The Claw"!!! Poor Connor :)

Ya know...I was thinkin....one of the reasons I love to blog is because I LOVE getting mail. And these days...the only mail I get is bills or catalogs. BUT, blogging allows me to get mail all the live long day! It's like my little mail carrier comes at least five times throughout my day!! I LOVE THAT! Just random little thoughts on my random little posts from your little selves :)

So, I was just thinkin about that...I know, what better way to end the year without a random little post from Staci :) ? And just to say thanks. I had no idea all the awesome people I'd meet this past year just through blogging.

I wish all of you and your dear families The Happiest and Healthiest of New Year's!!!!! I just love you all!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!!

Okay....so, I'm a little late...as usual with this post!

I hope you all had the Merriest of Christmases!

Um, Santa...sorry :(

All I can say is this....

So today, Jake had his little preschool program and in true Jake form...just pretty much stood there only singing parts he was interested in singing. NOT gonna compare children though...nope, not gonna do it :) (Because Connor, at this age, actually SANG and did all the sign language to the songs...and that's all I'm gonna say!) Amazing how different children are!

Anyway...after their little singing program, Santa always makes a little appearance and the kids can sit in his lap and tell them what they would like...you know the drill...then they get a candy cane. Wellllll, Jake was first in line...Santa asked him what he wanted....of course, I know Jake is going to say a Red Blues Clues Notebook...because he tells me this EVERY.SINGLE.DAY. of his life :) (By the way, if you are trying to find one...they are kinda hard to come by at the stores....ebay is your best shot!) Oh yes, back to the story...so that's exactly what he says. Oh yes, and he also wants..............A BOMB! WHAT????@!?!##??!!??!??! Poor Santa. He was speechless, as was I. You should've seen my face. You should see my face still when I think about it! Which brings me to my next question....WHY???? Why would he say that?? I mean, he and Connor do act like they are blowing things up sometimes. (Only bad guys, mostly) I just don't get it?? I felt awful. I'm so sorry Santa. I hope you still see it fit to bring him a Red Notebook....I won't let him blow it up, I promise. He doesn't look like the next UniBomber (sp?), does he? BIG SIGH!!!!!!

THANK YOU AMANDA!!!!

Lookie Lookie!!!! (I know my photography skills are so less than desirable...but hang with me, k!) (Also, for my more frequent readers...all 5 of you!...notice the ripped package of wafers...yes, I left my mark!)

Look what my sweet bloggy friend, Amanda from Pennies and Pounds sent me!!! Alllllll the way from Scotland. How thoughtful is that?? I cannot believe I have a friend who lives in Scotland!! HOW COOL IS THAT!??! For those of you who don't know...Brian and I were married there way back in '97 and truly cannot get enough of Scotland :) So much so...the house we are in the throws of building will hopefully---when all is said and done---resemble two of our favorite castles. Well...as close to a castle as you can get here in Oklahoma :) So, dear sweet Amanda...will you plan a trip to OK and stay with us some time?? In our little castle?? I know that it will pale in comparison to what you are used to seeing...but like I said, it is the best we could do :) And for that matter...any of the rest of you sweetheart bloggy friends of mine out there....if ever you are in OK, I'd love to see ya!

Okay so here's the list of what I received from my dear friend:

Lavender and lemongrass shampoo

Rosemary sage Vitamin E Spa bath soak

Heather conditioning shampoo

Foaming body soak

Mandarin and mint body lotion

Honey and lemon lip balm

Caramel wafer bars (These are TO.DIE.FOR!)

Shortbread cookies (Can't remember the name because we scarfed them down and there is only one left! But, it wasn't Walker's...they were WAAY more buttery and yummy)

And the most beautiful Christmas card!!!!

So thank you so much Amanda. You truly were so generous and if you all don't mind...I'm off to enjoy some of my bath solutions :)

Oh yes...just a tidbit of information to all of you who might be shipping abroad this season....I took a package in (for Amanda!)...it's not even that big...but maybe a little heavy?? Was going to cost $150 by UPS and $60 regular mail!!! WHOA! So, sweet Amanda is waiting for her package a little longer because I think I have figured out a way to get her package to her in a little more cost effective way :)

Now, I really am off to soak :) (Because these days, if I get in the shower...I have a little puppy that follows :o)

Oh yea...and if I'm not able to make my normal rounds this week...here's my list why:

Wednesday--Santa's Cause (Instead of the staff at Brian's office getting the doctors presents...they all go in and buy gifts for needy families! Isn't that great!) So, we will be delivering these gifts in the evening. Connor is already counting the days!

Thursday--Jake's Christmas Celebration Program at Preschool! (during the day) and BUNCO for me that evening :) YIPPEE!

Friday--Going to see The OKC Thunder play a little basketball at the Ford Center! We are sooooo bad ya'll. We are 2 and 20 as of now. We still love to go and support them though. We're cheesey that way :) Oh yea, and a desperately needed hair appointment for me at 11:30 that morning!!

Saturday--Brian's office party that evening. Anybody wanna babysit?? We have a cute puppy ?????

Soooo, as you can see...might be a little preoccupied with life. I know I've said it before...but, don't ya just hate it when it cuts into the old blogging time??!!

Have a great week my dear friends :)

BIG NIGHT!

Okay, this picture has NOTHING to do with this post...I was just looking through some old pictures from last year's New Year's Eve Bash at our house and thought it was funny. Hey Missy and Lezel (if you are reading) hope you don't mind me posting the pic! What I think is so funny about it is...1) Missy and Rick are in deep conversation, 2) Evan is on an ambush mission with his camo hat and gun, 3) Reid,whom you can barely, is trying to get that blue remote control car to work, 4) I look like I'm picking my nose???? and waiting patiently for my turn in Wii bowling, 5) ROBIN is SUPER SERIOUS about his turn in the Wii bowling match!!! What else is so funny is that you can tell the adults wanted to play the Wii so bad that we let the kids do and play with whatever! Hence, the traintracks, the remote control, etc...they still wanted to be by us! Ahhh! It was a fun night!

Well, again...my apologies for you having to look at my torn boxes for over a week :(

I'm so excited! We are taking the boys down to my Mom's for a sleepover tonight!!! We are headed out to a little Christmas party. It's actually a really big party. Every year the main group of oral surgeons throw this huge party for their referring doctors. It's one of my favorite parties because I get to see a lot of doctors and hygienists I used to work with or see at meetings. So, it kinda keeps me connected and reminds me that I did once know how to clean teeth! I know, don't hate me. I was super gentle...you would've like me :) Anyway, they are having it at the newly refurbished Skirvin Hotel downtown OKC. We've been in there one time since the renovations and it is beautiful. I'll try to get pictures! But no promises...I'm sure I'll be talking and forget! Which reminds me of what this post was going to be about...Brian and I are thinking about saying "hey" to the people at the party and then going to do a little last minute shopping, movie and out to eat!!! Is that bad?? Oh well if it is. We rarely miss that party...no one will miss us after 5 minutes any way!

Lisa...what ARE we going to do without college football this weekend???? Oh yea, the Heisman Trophy is being issued on Saturday night...which, by the way, SAM BRADFORD BETTER WIN!!!!!!!!! But still, not the same, sigh.

(We just put our house up for sale....I'm scared!)

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

I Guess Boxes Are NOT My Thang!

Oops...this was supposed to be a box of granola bars...instead it's a picture of Pilgrim Jake :)

Okay...I went to open a box of waffles (for Jake...for lunch...his request! At least they are Kashi... with real maple syrup, right?!) And seriously, I decided that I CANNOT open a box the proper way if my life depended on it! So, it got my little brain to thinking...wonder how many boxes are ripped or torn?? Well, let me just show you what I found on my little tour:

(I know this is such a lame post...but to all of you who know me sooo well...this was a big deal! I took the pictures myself (they aren't so great, sorry) AND downloaded ---or is it uploaded??--them to the computer!!! I know, I am a sad soul. So, enjoy...this post may be up for at least a week :)

So, please tell me...do you have issues with boxes? Or are you like Brian and it always opens perfectly and closes back where it's supposed to?? He can even get a HUGE inflatable slide to go back in its original box??? MY HERO!