Top Ten of the Terrible Two's

Things I love about Xander's Terrible Twos

10). His unconditional love - even after he's put in time out

9). His adventurous spirit - he loves to run and jump and throw and...

8). My little helper - I can't wipe the counters or table down if Xander doesn't have a wet one too.

7). Everything has a new name - Thomas DVD is the Cho Cho movie and nap time is a nappy nap

6). A hug is the best way to say "I'm sorry"

5). His curiousity - he points to things to find out what they are and says "Huh?"

4). He will say Night Night to anything and everything

3). He finds joy in little things - like airplanes and birds

2). Kisses can make any boo boo feel better.

1). That belly laugh - oh how I love that belly laugh.

Long time no....

Hey there, long time no blogging!!!! AGH!! (my bad)

I just got done reading this book and I have to say.... WOW. This little boy's story is amazing. I love reading this type of book. I definatlly recommend this book along with 90 Minutes In Heaven.

Blogger Envy

I love to read other blogs and I secretly wish I was as good of bloggers as they are. One of my favorites is Rants from Mommyland. These two ladies are HILARIOUS!! They go by Kate and Lydia and call their kids things like "Little Terror Suspects" and "A Cupcake Baked by the Devil". I love reading their blogs, they make me laugh.EVERY.DAY. Here is a link to their Rant about mother's day. http://www.rantsfrommommyland.com/2010/05/mothers-day-is-always-disappointment.html

3 year anniversary!

The handy hottie and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary yesterday. Destructo spent the night at his Aunt and Uncles house. HH and I went to see a movie... in a movie theater!! Neither of us can remember the last time we had set foot in a theater. Last night we saw Fast Five. SO.GOOD. What movie can come out with sequel after sequel and they are still awesome?! This movie is for anyone who likes to stare at hot guys, hot girls, hot cars, likes love stories, action, or suspense. You can't go wrong with this movie. I loved it, and I will see it again.

HH and I then went to eat at Casa Gallardo. Now if you know me well enough, you know that I don't like Mexican food. Normally when we go to this restaurant (which is one of the Hottie's favorites) I get chicken fingers or something else that's "safe". But this time, I ventured out and got some steak and chicken fajitas, YUMMY!!! They were delicious!! I'm very excited to have found something that I actually like at this restaurant. With my fajitas, I also enjoyed a very tasty Strawberry Daiquiri. Double YUMMY!!!

Since Destructo was spending the night somewhere else, I took advantage of rearranging my AM schedule this morning so that I could sleep in. For all you moms out there, you can appreciate the fact that I slept till 8:45!!!! (for all you non-moms you're probably thinking WHUCK! that's still really early) But I enjoyed it oh so much!!!! I woke up with out an alarm, with out a crying baby, and without any where to be!

Happy 3 year Anniversary Handy Hottie, I love you!!!

Destructo's first haircut

We took the plung! Destructo had his first haircut and he looks like such a big boy. He's like a mini man now. He went to the same stylist that the Handy Hottie sees and she was great! Popped a sucker in the kids mouth and started cutting away. Here is a before picture and an after picture.

I'm the worst blogger EVER!!

Who cares about days 9 through 30, right??? Instead, lets talk about what an amazing kid I have. Destructo has been going to a new babysitter for 3 weeks now. He is doing so well there and he loves it so much that he doesn't even cry when I drop him off anymore!! Let me tell you how much better my day is when I get a kiss and a wave goodbye instead of tears. Destructo's personality is so great at this age that I wish I could pause life right now and stay here forever. He was talking to the Handy Hottie on the phone the other day (well Daddy was doing the talking) and when he says "okay I have to go", Destructo pulled the phone away from his ear and waves to the phone!! *heart is melting just remembering it* He gives the best hugs. And who can't resist a cutie in cowboy boots?

Day 8 - A picture that makes me laugh

I even had to make this picture large. It makes me laugh EVERY time!!!! Christmas 2010

Day 7 - A picture of my most treasured item

ooops, Saturday was Day 7 buuut, I don't do much blogging on the weekends (that gives me no excuse to why today is Thursday, except that I suck). Back to "A picture of my most treasured item. " This one was really tough for me. I don't know that I could say that I have ever really treasured an item. I tend to focus more on relationships and memories.

So.... I treasure my family. No matter how out of the ordinary, strange, crazy, or well... you get the point. I love my family very much .

I also treasure my friendships. I have so many great friends in my life.

Day 6 - A picture of something I'd like to do again

I would like to go to the wineries again. I've only been ONE time and that was for my bachlorette party in 2008. I think it's time for a trip, who's coming with me!!??

Day 5 - A picture of my favorite memory

WHAT!? I have tons of great memories. Like..... (in no particular order)


My 25th birthday celebration at Mark Twain Lake.








My wedding on 5/3/2008









The day Destructo was born









The Kenny Chesney Concert with Laura and Tommy









I could keep going on and on....

Day 4 - A picture of my night

Yeah so I'm not really sure what this day's blog is really supposed to be about. So my evening last night consisted coming home from work to find my two favorite men playing. Even though this picture was not taken last night, it shows the mischief that my Destructo can get into. I love that little guy!

Day 3 - A picture of the cast from my favorite show

I don't feel that I watch a whole lot of television, but there some shows that I'm pretty pasionate about.
My all time favorite show is Alias which is no longer on the air *tear*. I love the action, the romance, and the characters. This show is AWESOME. Jennifer Garner is an amazing actress and lets face it, Michael Vartan and Bradley Cooper are HOOOOT! If you have never seen it then I highly suggest that you call me so you can borrow Season 1 and fall in love with it too.


My favorite show that is on the air at this time is the Office. It's silly and fun. I was not into this show at first because I tried watching mid season last winter while on maternity leave. A friend of let me borrow her seasons on DVD and after just a few episodes of Season 1, I was hooked. If only I could do some of the pranks that Jim does....

Day 2 - A picture of myself with the person I have known the longest

Well, besides my family, I have known this crazy beautiful girl the longest. I met her in 4th grade when I was 9 years old. I was the not so shy new girl and Karen was the ever so shy teacher’s pet. The teacher asked Karen to take me on a tour around the school and we’ve been friends ever since. This girl has been there for me in any and every situation you could think of. Through thick and thin. I have never known another friend like Karen. She makes me laugh, hugs me when I cry, and has even taken care of me in many fashions.. I would not be who I am today if it were not for her. Thank you Karen, for being there for me. LOVE YOU LOTS.

Day 1 - A picture of myself with 15 facts

This is a picture of me on my wedding day May 3, 2008. And now for 15 facts about myself.....

1. My favorite colors are pink and green.

2. My husband and I have been friends since we were 14 years old.

3. I found more love in my heart after having a baby then I knew existed.

4. I ask a lot of questions.

5. I enjoy sleep.... very much.

6. I love being a personal trainer

7. Each member of my immediate family lives in a different state (or country).

8. I love to play volleyball, soccer, swimming, bowling... anything to stay active.

9. I want to go skydiving.

10. I have to wear socks when I sleep.

11. I am pretty forgetful.

12. I HATE spiders.

13. I wish my sister didn't live so far away.

14. I stive everyday to be a better friend, wife, mother, and christian.

15. I want to live somewhere tropical.

Let the Fun Begin

OK...I'm going to start this!! It is a 30 day blogging challenge, you are supposed to blog one time a day for 30 days, however I know almost certainly that I will not be able to do one post a day...so let's see how far we get!Here are the 30 days and what they will include:
Day 1- A picture of yourself with fifteen facts
Day 2 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
Day 3 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show
Day 4 - A picture of your night
Day 5 - A picture of your favorite memory
Day 6 - A picture of something you'd like to do again
Day 7 - A picture of your most treasured item
Day 8 - A picture that makes you laugh
Day 9 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate
Day 12 - A picture of something you love
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or
14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
Day 18 - A picture of a favorite summer activity
Day 19 - A picture of a phrase you live by
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change
Day 25 - A picture of your day
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss

What the heck.... Wednesday.

I decided to post pictures that make me go WHAT THE HECK!? Hope you enjoy

EEEKK, What the heck??

HaHaHa, What the heck??

What the heck, who would do that?

Uh, what the heck?

What the heck? Why is he naked?

What.The.Heck?

What the..... WAIT, how'd that get in there???

The family

I have dubbed new nicknames for my two favorite boys at home. Let me first give you a few definitions:

Destruction - the concept of damage to an object, system, or being.
Destructo - my one and a half year old son

Handyman - a person skilled at a wide range of repairs, typically around the home.
Hottie - an alternative form of the word "hot", meaning a very sexually attractive young man or woman.
Handy Hottie - my loving husband.

It's Flu Season... Do you know where your medicine is?

Yes, I got it. I got the flu. I actually got the stomach flu. Lovely right? I was in and out of the bathroom for 10 hours the other day. I even asked my Handy Hottie (aka: the husband's new nickname) if he would "please nail my coffin shut". I thought I was going to die. How does your body have that many fluids to produce when you are SURE there can't be another drop of liquid in your stomach?

Poor Destructo (the baby's new nickname) didn't know what to think about me avoiding him, running past him in the hallway and slamming doors in his face. All he wanted was a hug and I didn't even have that to give.

After the 10 hours, I finally started to feel some what up to coming out of my hiding hole. I attempted to go to work the next day but my body was in no way going to allow me to jump back into the swing of things that quickly. I ended up leaving work early, having chicken noodle soup (the first food I had eaten in over 36 hours), and taking a nap. But now, I'm back. I'm alive. Thank you Handy Hottie for NOT nailing my coffin shut and sending me to my early grave.

Back from Daytona

Well, I'm back. I'm back to work, back to the real world, back to Missouri, and BACK TO THIS BLOG. I have finally decided, THIS is my new year's resolution. Blogging. I can do it.

I went to Daytona for a little vacay. Destructo stayed behind in the care of my inlaws and man was that tough. I missed the kid like crazy. Florida weather was so nice, 75 degrees each day. People were swimming in the ocean. The streets were crowded with tourists. I got to experience the Daytona 500. I also got two tattoos while I was there. My favorite part of the trip was this town called St Augustine http://www.augustine.com/, I could walk around all day in that town. They had shops and fudge stores, taverns and resteraunts. An old fort, jail, and wooden school house. The pirate museum, Rippleys Believe It or Not museum, and an alligator farm. I hope to go back to this town someday and see even more of its beauty. More pictures of the trip can be seen at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1312061204

A Snowy Tuesday

Destructo has a new sled and today there is snow on the ground!!!! BUT... I have to work. We will have to wait until this evening to break in the bobsled.

Bring it on 2011

H A P P Y
N E W
Y E A R

Let me tell you what a great start we had to our new year.
The debate... to go out or to stay home.
Destructo went to bed at 7pm, so the Handy Hottie stayed home and I stopped by a friends house. I was home by 10:30 so we put in a movie. We were both asleep by 11, woke up at 11:56, watched the ball drop, said happy new year, kissed and went to bed.

T H E
E N D