Sllleeeeppppyyyyyyy......

Oh so tired.  I didn't go to sleep until 3 or 4 am. I can never sleep right when Eric is out of town.  I hear "noises" and then toss and turn wondering if I should investigate the noises or ignore the fact someone could be trying to break in.  My comfortable bed usually loses out and I'm double checking all the doors and garage door to make sure they are locked.  I'm a nerd.  Last night my boys were beyond crazy sleepers.  Spen for some reason has this new thing he does...he sits up and starts singing in his sleep.  WTH.  I have to start laughing every time I see or hear this.  He also was such a wild sleeper last night.  He punched and did ninja moves all night.  So I had to wrestle with him.  He sleeps with me when Eric is out of town.  Then Cedric finds he nose sucker in his bed and tries to drink it.  I was so tired and slap happy...I about fell over laughing so hard.  He was asleep.  It was funny...but needless to say I ran and got a bottle and had to pry his fingers from the sucker.  He had the death grip on it.

I have an action packed weekend.  I have a photo shoot today, wedding tomorrow and day after photo shoot.  I need coffee...lots and lots of coffee.  I have been working like a mad woman lately.  I'm so excited I have a second shooter and an assistant.  Yay!!!!  It makes my job a lot more enjoyable.  It helps that it is my friend too.  We have a good time and I can get my job done a lot better.

I can't wait until we go to Michigan and then onto Chicago.  I have yet to see scottys town.  So This will be a blast.  I hope the kids survive the car ride.  I also can't wait for Hawaii.  I'm soo excited.  I love my life.

Eric is driving home as I type.  I have missed him.  I can't wait until he is home.  I have no idea what to get him for fathers day.  I think I might get him this book about things dads can do with their kids.  He's been wanting it.  He's such a good dad.  I know the kids have been missing him as well.

I'm determined to lose my weight.  Starvation mode has been initiated.  I have to get back down...before Hawaii.

I have so many emails I need to respond to and things to do...so off I go to make coffee and start my day...

Teeth hurting...ouch...

Ok...call me a sissy...but damn my mouth hurts.  It sucks because I can't take anything for the pain this week because of my test next week.  So double suck.

It's kinda entertaining.  Eric and I are getting some flack about taking the kids to Hawaii.  EVERYONE assumes we are just going, or we are just taking Spen.  We couldn't leave Ceddy behind.  We do attachment parenting...and the name in itself should explain some things. Ceddy is too little to understand Mommy and Daddy will be back in a week.  That breaks my heart just thinking about how freaked out he would be.  We figure this...there will be a time when the kids are grown and moved away and we can take all the alone trips we want. Or when the kids are teenagers, and we can dash off for a weekend trip somewhere.  Life is short and I want to enjoy my kids and show them new things.  I know some people do not share this point of view.  I say whatever works for you is great.  This is what works for my family. Spen is super excited.  Ceddy, not so much..hehehehee.  We plan on going back when he is older.  I know we will hear the same flack when we take the kids to Europe.  I know a lot of people think it will be a hassle or a waste taking the kids and would enjoy it more without them.  Don't get me wrong, I'd love a week alone with my hubs in a tropical paradise.  But I know I'd miss my boys more.  Also, I want to show them new things. My kids are my life and always come first. I want to teach them and let them have experiences like no other.  I just want to expose Spen and Cedric to the wonders of the world.  My kids are pretty good travelers.  I'm not worried about Spen.  He LOVES flying.  But Cedric has me kinda worried.  I'll come well packed and full of stuff to entertain him.  I can't wait to have the boys play on the beach.  Cedric will laugh non-stop and spen...good Lord he won't want to leave.  I want to go hiking some too.  Check out some waterfalls and mountains.  We are bringing the hiking backpack with us.  The tricky part is packing Ceddys food.  I'm super cheap...and have been looking into ways to save money.  I'm going to get a safeway rewards card, and there is a walmart and kmart on the island.  Even a Mcdonalds.  I read to cook some of your own food while there to save money.  So we will probably do that a few times. But I plan on mostly eating where the locals do.


   I feel super blessed. I'm also exited because  I'm in the works of starting a project for the home of the innocents.  I need to contact some other photographers to see if I can get it together.  But I feel like with each blessing I have...I should give thanks and back to others.  Lame I know. But I am the girl who wanted to become a nun...(even though I'm not catholic ) so go figure. Ok...off to start the day...

For starters....

Ok...for starters my teeth hurt...damn spacers.  But that's life.

Secondly, we're going to hawaii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I'm beyond excited.  I can't believe it.  I told Spen this morning.  He was super excited.  We are going to Kauai.  It's not a tourist trap like some of the other islands.  I have to get over my fear of flying.  I'm so happy.  I can't believe Eric actually booked it.  We have been discussing it.  Well, last night he was looking into it and we were both in the office on our computers.  I was looking up different places to go and he's like stop because I already booked our trip.  I look over and  saw the confirmation screen.  So yay!  I'm a big chicken and would not have the guts to click accept.  It's kinda funny because I know a lot of people assume it's Eric that is paying for it and all that jazz...nope.  This trip is mostly on me.  We used our credit card to secure the deal and make all the arrangements. But I'm the one paying that off. My business is doing well, and I have been saving up for my braces.   Well, we just decided to put them on a payment plan and take my money and use that on the trip.  So actually, Little Nikki is taking the family to Hawaii.  Eric just makes all the arrangements.  We got a super sweet deal that we just could not pass up.  So YAY!

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Cedric got his first real haircut.  His hair was growing over his ears....I hate that!  So I broke out erics beard trimmer.  Worked like a charm, until Cedric freaked out.  But his hair looks a lot better.  Ok...I have a meeting to get to.  So peace out people in internet land.

I'm sleepyyy...

I should be in bed...but I am waiting for my pics to upload onto the CJ's FTP site.  I have so much going on...I feel like I'm being pulled 7 different ways.  My side is killing me as of lately...probably due to stress.  I just quit.  I quit caring, I quit trying...and I'm just going to push forward.  That's all I can do.  I'm tired..mentally, emotionally and physically.... I'm just exhausted. 

I had a weird encounter today which leads me to wonder what has been said about my family and me.  I can assume someone has tried to cover their own short comings with lies.  I hope this isn't the case and the said person today is simply rude.  Who knows...oh well...that's life...full of weird people. 

I hope things work out.  I'm nervous about my tests coming up.  I hate being sedated.  Eric wants to get away.  He is convinced we need a vacation in Hawaii to relax us.  We shall see.  I just want to get away.

ok...I can barely form complete sentences...off to sweet dreams I go....

Busy bee that I am...

I have meetings almost non stop this month and next.  I drive myself crazy.  My business has taken off.  Kinda crazy...so I'm trying to stay super organized.  I need to start work on the magazine.  All in due time.

I went in for my consult for my braces.  I will be having them put on June 10th.  I look forward to having straight teeth, just not the braces aspect of it.  I'll post pics.  This should be entertaining.

I have a busy weekend...cubscout graduation, and a shoot for the wedding crashers.  Both should be fun.

I'm excited for Eric's birthday...I have a little suprise for him.  But sometimes he reads my blog so I will leave it at that.

I can't wait for our vacation this year...KEY WEST!!!!  WOO HOO!!!!!  We also plan on taking a trip to Chicago.  I'm stoked about that as well.  Poor Eric deserves some rest.  Ok..off to work I go.

Ok..it's been a second....

I have been super busy...beyond busy.

For starters I have started my own magazine.  The Urban Nest.  More details to follow later...

I have been doing some photo shoots.

I have been going to the doctor and orthodontist.  I get my braces soon...hahahahhaaa.  I will totally document this.  I have to go for old people tests next month.  God willing everything turns out well and it's simply IBS.

Ummm...I've been working on my formal living room.  Before pics and after. Below

Kinda strayed from my original plans of redoing the room...but I worked with what I had and added some small pieces.  I need more accessories and an area rug.  Then I will be done...woo hoo!  Now onto the family room, basement, boys bathroom and kitchen.  Wheewwwww...

I'm thinking about getting an orchid...but I know I'll kill it...so all my plants will be fake...but also as a safety measure...Ceddy will be crawling then walking soon enough.  So I want the room to be kid friendly and plants can be poisonous.

Eric and I are on this hardcore trying to save money plan.  So far...we shall see if it works.

Ok...gotta go pick spen up form school.

People...people...people...

I will never fully understand the human condition and why they feel the need to project themselves in such ways.

For starters facebook allows every redneck with the internet to feel the need to project their opinions, views and sex life for the world to see.  It amazes me the classless stuff people broadcast to the world.  I just don't get it.  At first some useless banter was amusing.  But now, it's lost it's sparkle and is just old.  Grow up...move along and stop being so annoying.

Certain people are driving me nuts right now...but I will leave it at that.

A great week...

Ok, so far this week has been fabulous.  I'm so excited about things...I really am on cloud nine.

I feel like praising God....I have so many blessings in my life and I feel so lucky.

Things going on this week...

I started back doing freelance for the CJ.  Woo hoo!  I can use the cash and I miss shooting.  It's part time and with freelance I get to pick and choose assignments. Maybe once a week or more if I like.  BEST OF ALL....  I get to shoot the Oaks and Derby.  I'm over the moon excited about this.  I need to pick up my media credentials sometime before Friday.  I love Derby.  I'm just super excited about it.  I hope to get some good shots this year and sell some prints.  I feel super blessed.

I went to the doctor today and found out I probably have IBS.  I was terrified it was something more serious.  I have to have more tests run in a few weeks to rule out some stuff, but he really thinks it's IBS.  I thought IBS is the disease where you poop all the time and have a yucky tummy so I ruled that out for me.  Turns out abdominal and back pain can be caused by IBS...who knew???  Not I!  But I'm really happy that is what he thinks is wrong.  He explained a lot to me....So I'm stoked.  He put me on pro-biotics.  We shall see if it helps.  My hormones are going crazy so that is probably why I am having so much pain.  He was a really nice doctor...so I'm really happy about that as well.

I also figured out some new editing techniques.  So YAY!  I can't wait to start shooting up a storm : )   I really hope Sarah wants to work with me...this will take some weight off my shoulders.

I love my family...I have two wonderful sweet little boys and an awesome hubby who loves me and my craziness.  I have a very busy schedule the next 2 months...weddings galore, senior pics, and family pics...I LOVE IT!!!

I just feel like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders.  I've been dealing with this pain on and off for two years and I've had so many tests done with no answers.  So I'm praying the doctor is correct in his assumption and I can get back to normal.  Whewwwwww.......

Ok...off to get spen.  Thanks big guy : )

Yay!!!

Eric is home.  I'm happy.  He was gone on a business trip to Michigan for a few days.  Spen really missed him too. 

Cedric said momma super clear today.  I was playing with him on my lap and he blurted it out and then continued to babble.  Too cute!

I have a bunch of photo shoots and weddings coming up.  I'm excited because I got my warmcards.  Small victory.

I need to get Eric a birthday gift.

I'm super nervous about my doctors appointment.  Hopefully, he will know what is going on and it can be fixed soon.  I also hope it's nothing serious.  I'm worried...but that is what I do.

I go to the orthodontist next week...I'm nervous and excited about that.

I'm slowly losing weight...not as fast as I wish.  Eric has been helping me...I'm a recovering fatty.

I've been working out everyday.  I can't wait for my side to stop hurting so I can go jogging again.

I bought some cute clothes...I wish I could fit more of the ones I already have.

I will never fully understand people and I will leave it at that. Ok...off to work out some more...I'm addicted.

So much to do today...

I need to take spen to the library...

I need to take spen to target to replace his m.i.a. mp3 player.

I need to clean.

I need to go to the grocery.

I need to workout.

I need to cut the guys hair.

I also still need lunch...but that will come.

Eric and I are attempting to lose weight together.  We shall see how this works out.  I did work out today.

Ok...side note...how do you tell someone you think their partner is a douche?  I have a few people I know that this applies to.  No, I am not head of the board on appointing douchebags...but I just hate seeing people with jerk face losers.  I also hate seeing them with pompous assholes.  You know the type...the guys who have no respect for anyone other than themselves.  The momma boys who think the world owes them something just because they were merely born.  Yeah, those guys.  I saw this one chick yesterday (complete stranger mind you) standing on the corner of Cherokee.  Apparently, her and her thug life forever boyfriend were fighting.  He had his pants pulled down, baggy shirt and hat tipped to the side.  He for sure thought he was a bad ass.  Only problem is he looked like a douche.  Anyhoo, the chick was pretty and young.  I had my window down and for split second I totally wanted to yell at her she could do better.  Way better.  But instead I watched him yell for her to come along and watched her obey his command.  It sucks knowing what I know now, and not having a time machine to travel back and correct some of my own stupid girl moments.  Oh well, that's life.  So back to the situation at hand.  I think some of the chicks know the men they are with are jerks.  They are merely comfortable.  That's a pretty dangerous place to be.  It's funny because they try to give the illusion everything is perfect and he just "adores" me.  I think often times they are merely trying to convince themselves of these silly notions.  Because the world knows the truth.  How a man treated his ex, strangers, friends and everyone else is how he will treat you.  Actually, usually they treat their wives, girlfriends or partners worse because they can.  Ok...I'm stepping down off my pedestal.  I just feel sorry for these ladies.  I hope the abuse isn't too bad...and maybe they will learn they deserve better. 


Ok...now off to shower and get ready for the daily events...pointless blog...

Soooo

I'm a word skipper.  I have this weird little quirk about me...it's annoying..but when I write...I skip words...and when I re-read something I insert them from memory...very annoying and I often times end up appearing retarded in literature.  I'm sure there is some name and disorder out there for it...but to me...I'm a word skipper.

I slept pretty well last night considering I'm terrified of the ultrasound I'm having today.  I was just so tired.  Hopefully, today I'll see what is going on with my side.  I've had pains for about two years.  I've had a CAT scan, x-ray and another u/s.  Today they test the functionality of my gallbladder.  Fingers crossed it's not working properly and that is what the problem is.  Eric is going with me today.  My hubby takes such good care of me.  I love him so much.  It's funny how polar opposites Eric and I are.  He is very reserved and shy.  I on the other hand am not.  We are different like night and day with traveling.  He clings to schedule and a map.  I make sure I have enough cash in my back pocket to get back home just in case and take off.  I love getting lost and having to find my way back. I love the thrill of a new place and I love talking with locals.  This will be a true test of my marriage when we go to Europe.  Poor Eric has to be pushed to get out of his comfort zone.  I live out of mine and thrive.  Throw some kids on top of the mix and we shall see who loses their minds...heheehheee.  I'm looking forward to Europe.  I'm more scared I will not want to come back.

I had a great photo shoot over the weekend.  I need to take the kids pics.  I HATE how the ones I shot the other day turned out.  I'll be reshooting this week.  Fun...eyes rolling.  I'm really thinking about digging deeper into commercial photography.  I enjoy it and I love that there really isn't that much pressure.  Furniture doesn't have to smile or sit still. 

Ok...off to clean this house.

I'm a royal idiot...

I'm really pissed off at myself at the current moment.  I lost a big job...I mean a BIG job. I'm so dumb...just because I didn't answer my phone...fingers crossed the guy calls me back.

Finally time to sit still...

Ok, I have been beyond busy the past week...

Spen's 7th birthday was the 1st. I decorated his room the night before.  He loves waking up to balloons and streamers.  I took him in a cookie cake and had lunch with him at school.  The lunch consisted of me watching him talk to his friend.  Kids are funny.  He begged me to go and then was consumed with tall tales with his friend.

We bought him two gerbils for his b-day.  Two tiny gerbils became a pretty big investment.  Good grief who knew all the "little" things they need.  He loves them and is over the moon with excitement so I'm happy.  He ended up naming them after the characters he made up...Caption cucumber and Mr. Cheesehead.  They are currently in his room.  Fingers crossed they don't get loose.

We hurried after school to buy them...then we ran over to the mr. gattis by my mom.  We all had a blast.  I swear that little kid is so lucky.  He scored almost $100 for a 7th b-day.  My whole family came out.  It was nice and the kids all had fun.

Each night Cedric has kept us up with his teething.  He is cutting four of his bottom teeth.  Poor guy...and poor mommy and daddy.

So then Saturday we had spens "friend" party at lazer blaze.  It was a total success and everyone had a great time.  Spen loved it and all the kids did really well.  No tears and no fits...it was a blast.  We will definitely be taking him back there.

The Easter Bunny was very kind to the kids today. Spen got books, toys and candy.  He had fun searching for the eggs hidden throughout the family room.  Ceddy got a swing for the swing set and clothes.  I TOTALLY forgot to get rid of the carrot we left out for him last night.  So this morning I hurried down and broke it into pieces and tossed some on the back deck to give the illusion of him eating while hopping away.  (I'm weird I know) But Spen eats it up and LOVES it.  My mom used to always do things like that.
Today we went to my moms.  The kids had fun with the easter egg hunt.  Eric and I hid the eggs.  I love watching them run around like crazed kids searching for eggs while passing the majority of them up.  So you try to give hints while they completely tune you out.  I ate WAYYYYYYY too much.  Back to dieting.  I've been back sliding.

I have a doctors appointment tomorrow.  Blood work and a discussion about my lovely gallbladder.  Fingers crossed there maybe is a magic pill that can ease it.  I have to take both kids with me...fun times.  Spen has a dentists appointment Tuesday.  He actually loves going to the dentist.  I have a photo shoot this weekend and then next week some business classes.  I hope they are worth the money I spent on them. 

I have a meeting with Dr. Howell on the 20th.  The start of my brace face...I'm happy.

We have been working on the boys bathroom.  I HATE WALLPAPER!!!

I have so many ideas swirling around my head for decor with this house and lack of funding sucks!  One day..one day....

My face is broke out...but I was warned my meds would do this...soon I'll have pretty skin...hopefully anyway.

Ok..off to bed I go. Wheewwwwwww...I'm tired...lots of cleaning tomorrow : (

Chicken..cluck cluck....

Ok..so I chickened out of going to get my blood work done.  I have to go to my ob's office and I feel dumb having to still go back there 5 months later.  So I made an appointment with my PCP.  They should really be the ones dealing with my thyroid issue since I am no longer preggos.  I also need them to set me up with an ultra sound for my gallbladder.  It's been KILLING me!!!  I need to have the one with the dye in it.  I had a regular one while pregnant but they couldn't see anything and recommended the dye once I gave birth.  This gallbladder has been bothering me for a few years.  I want it OUT!!!!

Ok...since I will not be going to the dr's today I MUST be productive today.  I have to go to the dermatologist tomorrow.  I joked with eric saying I wanted botox and fillers.  I said I'll come back looking plastic.  Actually, I'm going to have a nasty wart removed.  It's gross, but it's a stubborn little thing that keeps coming back!  I've had it removed so many times.  I'm also going to discuss some skin issues I've been having and have some freckles and spots looked at.  I'm VERY fair and it's rather annoying living like an old lady...but that's how I roll....dr's visits and lab work.  Such fun times...eyes rolling. 

I will never understand people and I shall leave it at that.

Ok, I have a screaming baby...off to do the mom stuff.

That's what she said...

Ok, so I have been busy this weekend. 

*** Things accomplished***

- Eric and I had a kid free dinner at le gallo rosso...it was yummy and I loved the old house the restaurant was in.  Great atmosphere along with yummy food!

- Bought and put flowers out by my mail box.  I cut the grass on Friday...my allergies about killed me afterward. 

- Cleaned the house.

- Eric made my sling...he's much better at a french seam

I'm in love with this fabric!!!  My sling has a black liner.  I love it.  We tweaked it from the first sling.  Made it a little more roomier.

- Finished painting the wall color for the bathroom.  Now all that is left is the trim and doors...which won't take long.  I need to order the wall decals and I need to buy new light fixtures along with all the bath accessories. 

- Totally used my mom skills to get spen to pull his front tooth.  It was dangling and super nasty looking so I told him front teeth are worth 10 bucks and you get an extra 2 bucks if you pull it out yourself. He about yanked that tooth out of his own head.  He wanted a new game.  It's getting harder to be the tooth fairy, Easter bunny, and Santa Claus...I should totally put that on a job application.  These jobs are hard...esp with each year having to be more creative and out do the last year.


I'm super excited about kinda vamping up my formal living room...Here's my inspiration...

I have no idea where I can score these curtains...I think I might be able to sew trim on the sides of white ones.

I MUST work out this week...I've ate so much this weekend.

I can't believe my little boy will be 7 this week.  It seems he was just a toddler the other day.  I love spen so much.  I hope he has a good birthday.  Ok...off to do more house work I go.

Psssttttt....

I heard a rumor about me...my ass looks fabulous in my old prepregnancy jeans...spread the word....

Ok....today...so much to do....so much to do.  I have a date night with the hubs...long over due...and I need to go to lowes.  I want to get some flowers for my planter by my mail box.

I'm sleeppppppyyyyy....but off to start the day I go....

Busy busy busy....

So today I had to play the Easter bunny and go shopping for the kids.  I scored a swing for outside for Cedric.  I'm going to use that as his easter basket.  I got spen some books, clothes a really cool pop up book kit, candy and some little toys.  I still have to get his b-day stuff.  But I did get his room decorations.  I always decorate his room while he is asleep and then he is all excited when he wakes up. 

I need to buy a grocery cart cover.  Cedric can now sit up (assisted) so he would enjoy being able to see things.  I also need to sew my sling.  Grrrrrr...I swear this weekend it shall be done!  I need to buy a backpack to replace my diaper bag.  It will be much more efficient than a diaper bag.

I'm sleepy...but totally excited for date night tomorrow!!!  I need to make dinner reservations.  We haven't been out without the kids in forever.  I'm a nerd but I miss my hubby.  I love him to pieces. I think we are going to go the roller derby girl thing and also hit up Le Gallo Rosso.  I have only been there to shoot pics of food but the atmosphere looks romantic and fun.  Amanda loves it...so Eric and I shall give it a try.  Ok off to pick spen up from school.

Sleeeeppppppyyyyy.....

I need to clean today.  My house has left the untidy description and entered into the house on cops that was busted for meth description.  Ok...maybe not that bad.  But I have so many projects I should be doing and things I need to finish, including laundry but here I sit instead.  Oh well.

I need to have a smidge of coffee.  My gallbladder has been killing me lately and caffeine sets it off.  But I need caffeine to merely survive.

I love my hubby.  He surprised me with a book I have been wanting.  He stopped by borders on the way home from work yesterday.  I love when he does little things like that : )   Makes me feel loved.

Ok..enough mush mouth stuff.  I have started walking away my pounds...or so I hope.  I walked so much yesterday...I have no idea how far or long I walked.  But hopefully it will get me back to skinny.

oh beautiful sleep....my bed is calling me...maybe cedric and I will crawl in bed for a little nap in the am.

A beautiful day....

We went for a walk today in Anchorage.  I love how they remodeled it.  We did not walk the whole trail because we were losing light, but we will soon.  I think this is going to become my little walking spot.  I like it...you have the outdoor woodsy feeling, but in the middle of town.

Cedric is officially teething.  I literally had to hold him ALL night.  My arms and body were so stiff this morning.  I love my hubby...he got up throughout the night to help Cedric and me.  Poor little guy was in so much pain.

I scored the shark teething hoodie.  He looks adorable in it.

I also got the boys their Easter clothes.  I need to do pictures and take Cedric to see the Easter bunny. Grrrrrr.....

Ok...while talking to a friend I just remembered my love for V.C. Andrews...awwwww...the joys of my weird youth.  I think all chicks went through a V.C. Andrews phase.  I swear I read all the books twice over.  I loved them.  Now looking back, they all had the same story plot and set of events...incest, baby snatching and rape along with love and money. Made for an interesting innocent youth read.

I've been thinking about things lately and how life unfolds before us with a set of choices.  Often time we have to make decisions on our feelings and how we react to certain events.  I will never understand why people are the way they are, nor fully grasp why they choose to do the things they do.  That is merely the path in their journey they have chosen and one I choose not to follow behind.  I will not fill my heart with hatred or be mean to people.  I welcome people into my life with open arms and greet everyone as I would want to be greeted. I'm really digging this positive thinking mumbo jumbo.  

Ok, off to snuggle with the hubs.  I missed him today terribly.  We need to have a date night.  It's been months since we've gone out alone.  Maybe I can get a babysitter this weekend and have some good food and a little roller derby on the side : )

I love being a mom....

Today is one of those days when your kids smile melts your heart and makes everything else in the world not seem to matter.  Spencer was his adorable self at breakfast.  I could not kiss him enough today and Cedric is his wonderful morning baby.  He's all smiles and laughs. He's melting my heart.  Of all the jobs I've had in my lifetime...and there have been a lot...I'm kinda a gypsy in that respect, being a mother is the best one so far.  I love it!!!  It's only amplified by the fact I have a wonderful partner.  Eric is an awesome dad...and hubby.  I'm blessed.  We talked this morning and we are going to start hiking.  Woo hoo...I'm sooo stoked.  I love hiking...before the heat sets in that is.  Actually, it's cooler in the woods when it's hot outside.  I want to start soon.  We need to get a baby backpack.  I'm weird and get excited over stuff like this.  I'm a princess in the city and a princess mountain woman out in the woods.  I can remember camping and applying makeup...it's kinda funny looking back.

Cedric is playing with his voice...aka...screaming.  It's adorable.

I have so much to do today...grrrrrrrrrr....I want to buy some flowers for my front planters.  But I'll just kill them:(  I suck at real plants.

It's funny, Eric is opening up to the idea of having another kid.  We were both on the fence a while back.  But Eric was actually thinking about it and throwing the idea around the other day.  I don't know if I want to carry the next time or adopt.  We both want to adopt...so maybe that will be the avenue we choose.  I love my husband.  He is the most loving and understanding men I know.  I love how his heart bleeds for the kids out there without parents.  I could see us being foster parents once our kids are older.  I hate quiet houses.  Homes are meant to have children running about them.

Ok...enough mush mouth fool nonesense...I must start the day and go shopping...