Weekend Wrap-Up

Last night my sweet husband made yummy chicken wings and tater tots for dinner! I couldn't care less about football but we've kind of made a tradition of having wings and junk food on Super Bowl Sunday. 

 After dinner we had Rocky Road and cupcakes that J and C made. 

Saturday we went to look at another house (we've decided to stay out here in NC instead of moving back to TX and we've been looking at houses the past week or two.) Afterwards we had Chinese food for lunch. The kids had fun trying to eat with chopsticks!

L was super sick with the flu all last week. By Friday evening she was feeling a lot better after a bath. I thought these pics were really cute of her and her daddy. 

Three weeks ago we brought home a new little puppy for J! Roxie was only about 4 weeks old when we picked her up. She was so tiny when we got her.. less than 2.5 lbs. 

Several random pics of the new puppy! My husband trying to feed her a bottle was the cutest thing ever haha! She was already eating puppy food when we got her but then she was sick for a few days and the vet suggested puppy formula. She wouldn't take the bottle but loved the formula in her bowl or in a medicine dropper. Her she is at the vet, having her first bath, being cuddled. She's all better now and just the cutest little thing! Our 2 year old Beagle is getting used to her and I think he enjoys having another puppy around. 

S turned SIX in mid-January! We had a cake and she opened gifts after dinner and already had her pajamas on! 

I wasn't able to eat lunch with her on her actual birthday but the L and I took Chik-Fil-A up to school and ate with her a few days later. We're so sad that our Chik-Fil-A took chicken strips (our favorite!) off the menu. They're trying out spicy chicken strips in their place but we were perfectly happy with the regular strips. I hope they'll bring them back soon! 

J turned ELEVEN near the end of January! She has grown up so fast!! She looks like a teenager.

I didn't quite meet my walking goal in January. My goal was 33 miles but L was super sick the last few days of January and I was getting constant migraines so I changed my goal to 25 (and met that goal!) I have no idea if I'll get my bracelet or not.. kind of hoping I will but whatever. I feel like I cheated by changing my goal right at the end and I'm not sure if that disqualifies me or not. My goal for February is 35 miles! I'm still fighting migraines and flu like symptoms now so I'm not sure when I'll actually start walking this month but hopefully in the next day or two. L is getting better but isn't quite 100%. J and S have been sick but may be able to go to school tomorrow. Hoping we all get better soon and no one else comes down with anything. I would love ONE good snow this winter but other than that I am more than ready for Spring!! 



Linking up with Hello Monday today.

2018, A Look Back (Part 2)

July - We spent tons of time in the pool! C and my husband flew to Texas to visit family. This was C's first time on a plane! 

August - The guys went camping (I think it was in August but it may have been in the fall..)

C turned 8! School started! And I celebrated another birthday!

September - We got settled into our fall schedule and prepared for Hurricane Florence. Thankfully we didn't get any damage from the hurricane... just lots of rain. The Sunday that we got all the rain from L started getting sick, had a seizure, fell off a chair and hit her head. She was fine but we spent a few hours in the ER having tests and x-rays. In late September my husband celebrated a birthday!

October - My mom came to visit! L  turned 3! We spent an afternoon in the mountains and celebrated Halloween!

November - November seemed to fly by! Mar marched in the annual Christmas parade (held the Tuesday before Thanksgiving) and we spent Thanksgiving Day with friends!

We had an amazing 2018! It was our first full year living in North Carolina. I hope this year will be just as wonderful!!

Thursday Random

Lots of cellphone pics from the last few days. I finally got a nice(r) camera but still take more cellphone pics than anything. It's just so convenient. 

The hubby and I had a date night a few weeks ago and stopped by the Galleria. I love their big tree. I'd love to take the kids iceskating here during the Christmas season one year (when I'm not 8.5 months pregnant. Ha!)

 J and I went Christmas shopping this past Sunday evening. I love this pretty snow globe from TJ Maxx.

J and I fell in love with the white bird and white cottage ornaments that we found at Michael's. Not only are they cute but they match my all silver, white and blue tree. :) I'm driving the kids crazy this year with my tree. They have a small tree with their colorful ornaments on it but they're anxious for a big tree full of fun and colorful ornaments.. so I'm promising one for next year. But I'll still keep my own silver, white and blue tree on the side. :)

 J loved this big sleigh at HomeGoods.

 After shopping we stopped by Starbucks for a late night snack and a little relaxing before heading home. Unfortunately I've gone back to getting Starbucks frappucinos after avoiding them for over a year. I used to buy a venti every single day for years until I decided to quit cold turkey one day. But a few weeks ago I caved after not buying a frappucino for a long, long time. After caving ONE TIME things have gone down hill quickly. I'm only getting a tall (or grande) a few times a week and I'm telling myself that's a lot better than the daily/venti habit I had during my other 2 pregnancies. ;) I also love and crave Starbucks water! Best water ever! I craved it like crazy when I was pregnant with C.

I just love it when J falls asleep during quiet time. She hardly ever naps any more but I just love her sweet little face when I find her asleep on the couch. :) I guess she was really tired yesterday.

Yesterday afternoon the kids and I made a few ornaments. We used nail polish, ribbon, glitter and silk flowers. C and I weren't crazy about the button one so we replaced the buttons with something else.

The kids had their Christmas parties and book exchanges at school today. Today was their last day of school until January 7th. (Oh joy.) I'm not sure how we're going to survive 3 weeks at home. The kids are used to school twice a week and they love it. I'd be happy to take them out a few times a week but at this point even a quick trip to WalMart wears me out. I'm thinking they'll be seeing grandma quite a bit the next few weeks. :) 

J is going to be in a little Christmas play at church on Christmas Eve. She's so excited and I'm excited about it too. This will be the first part either kid has had in a play and she's going to be one of the angels. I think she'll do great and I can't wait to see her on stage! :) 

It's hard to believe and funny that 5 years ago I was 8.5 months pregnant with J and here I am again, five years later, 8.5 months pregnant with another little girl. J was due February 5th (but came 2 weeks early) and this one is due January 31st. I'm hoping they don't share an actual birthday but it's fun that they should be sharing a birthday month. What more can a little girl ask for for her 5th birthday than a new baby sister? J is so excited! And I can't wait to see both big kids with a new baby! This will be a whole new experience since J was only 19 months (still a baby herself) when C came along. This time around both older kids are so excited and independent and can understand so much more. I'm so excited to see them with the new baby! :)