And the real reason I returned to blogging!

So there is a new family/social networking site called FAMZAM. When you sign up and get 15 of your family or friends to sign up you get a free $25 giftcard. Cool huh.

I really see no strings attached and this sure will be helpful for a datenight or Christmas coming up. There is a variety a gift cards to choose from- something for everyone!

I've signed up me, Ernie and Abby. So if you are interested (really who wouldn't) please either email me for more details, leave a comment and I'll be sure to get back to you.

If you go ahead and just sign up be sure to add us as your friends...

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those are all at hotmail.com

edited to note- sorry for the all text blogs. Ernie's laptop bit the dust and is being repaired. It also has all the pictures on it and the desktop is so old I'm not sure it can even upload pictures anymore.

Oh SNAP.

OKAY- I know it has been forever. Please forgive me.

Abby is learning how to snap. It is really cute. She sits there at all times snapping her little fingers. I love it.

Sadly, our beloved pet gerbil Snowflake passed away yesterday. I'm not sure what happened, as she was young, hadn't been acting sick. It was strange. And grossly, her sister Sparkle, ate her insides, it was really gross. Abby cried, I cried for Abby. It was a nice memorial service led by Ernie. I said a prayer for comfort for us, especially Abby and Sparkle. Then while trying to go to sleep, Abby told me her brain told her to say a prayer. (I was laying by her for extra comfort until she fell asleep) We moved into my room so we could turn on some music. I left the room for a minute and came to to Abby on her knees saying a prayer. I don't know what she said, but it was a touching moment.

Glasses, oh my!

It's surprising when I have better than perfect vision, and Ernie has slightly imperfect vision (only a slight prescription for reading), that Abby would need glasses at age 5. She's had a few vision screenings and has been inconsistent with the results. After the second one I decided to just go get it tested at the optometrist. He said she has about 20/100 in the right eye, and 20/50 in the left eye. Yep severe farsightedness, with a good chance of lazy eye because of the significant difference in eyes. We are actually going to a pediatric specialist later this month and then we'll get the glasses after he sees her. Abby seems pretty excited, she's already picked out a cute pair of purple frames!

The final Pics!

I really want to post all my pictures, they are soo good. Aubrey did an amazing job, and I just love them. I'll post more as time goes on, but here are 5 for today!

Happy Birthday to me!

So, Monday is actually my birthday (enough notice to get me a gift). Abby is really excited this year and she was asking me what I wanted as a present,

Abby: "So do you want a new bra? Shorts? Clothes?"
Me: "Um, I think I want some scrapbooking stuff"
Abby: "What kind?"
Me: "A cricut (explained what that was but told her we don't have enough money right now and I would have to save)
Abby: "I have enough money, Grandma Beck gives me all kinds of money" (And goes and gets her piggybank)

So this is a favorite conversation for a few reasons- her first gift idea, a bra? Ha, make me laugh. I just bought 3 new ones in July thank you. Second, wasn't she so sweet to go get her piggybank for me. She really doesn't have any money, she forgot she spent it at Build-a-Bear when we were in SLC. But it is the thought that counts.

And, any ideas on a cricut, love it hate it? Any other items cheaper that will do the job. Mostly I want it to make shapes and letters in my coordinating papers. I don't like stamping (after buying several Alphabet stamps), I like stickers, but you run out of letters. My favorite though it paper letters- I get the chunky alphabet stickers, stick them on the paper and cut it out. Time consuming and not the best looking always!

BINGO

One rainy day, Abby and I had nothing to do. Being the brilliant mom I am, decided to make Abby practice her writing. Usually she'll have nothing to do with it, but when we decided to make BINGO cards, it was great. Later we invited Nataya and Ashton over for a game and enjoyed the candy.






You can see the improvements in each card! Now how to practice all those letters?

A perfect day

It was late May, on a Sunday and the weather was perfect. We pulled out a blanket, pillows, and some snacks (all Abby's choice) and just hung out. There was nothing special about that day, just a very special feeling. In the midst of our troubled lives, I was happy.

Happy Halloween!

So I now I've been promising catch up posts- they will come. And they will be good.

But I just wanted to brag real quick.

So if you didn't notice Abby is not quite the girly girl, granted she loves to wear skirts and shoes. But she never quite hit that "I adore everything Princess" phase.

Her previous Halloween costumes have been, chicken, pumpkin, witch, alien, and a black cat. This year she decided to be a FAIRY!

We found some fabulous wings at H&M baby. Then I learned how to make a Tutu, went to the store and bought the stuff and here is my finished product!

So I got my idea from this blog: http://plumtickled.typepad.com/plumtickled/2007/08/tutu-tutorial-t.html plus some tips from a fellow tutu maker. So if you decide to make one, they are easy and I can share my tips!

I'm on facebook!

Okay, so I know this has been around forever. But last night I finally signed up for facebook, Ernie has had an account for awhile.

If you want to be our friends just let us know!

And for the much anticipated First day of school pic!

I have tons to blog, check back I'll be doing it soon!

Another post entitled Abby.

Here is a link to my friend Aubrey's blog. She took some pictures of ABby this past week. They are to die for! So fun. Thanks so much Aubrey!