hold them forever......

I came across some blogs which you can read HERE  and another sweet story HERE

As I became extremely emotional and buried myself in these two stories Charlee fell asleep on my lap.

I was Thankful My phone was sitting next to me so I could capture this moment.

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As tears streamed down my face and realized how quickly Life can be taken away and how thank I am to have children who I get to Hold a little bit longer....

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I have to be honest This morning was a chaos one.  :(

Max got into the garbage...it was everywhere this morning as the mad rush of getting children ready and out the door for school.

My # 2 child...{lol} Has a pretty good record of being late for school.  NOT a morning person may I add...

I had to put my foot down on this one.......so Needless to say she wasn't happy with me as I dropped her off to school.

Which in return made my morning feel Unpleasant...knowing she probably felt yucky too!

I made her leave her phone at home so I couldn't sent an "I love you and I am sorry" text. :(

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After reading these two touching stories...it puts things back into line for me.

Its easy to get scattered with LIFE and the world just clutters our Minds anyways.

 Its easy to get distracted.

My mind just got re-focused.

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Here is to another day to hug my Favorite 4!

This and That week.....

This has ALREADY been a "This and That Week" we are only two days in.......Big Sigh~ .

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. Love Capturing when Charlee plays...she is so creative! I will Have an Entire Album before she even hits Kindergarten....lol Along with 60 haircuts....:)

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And.....

My lovely teenagers have turned my Computer table into a message board...Lovely...

Week Number two with Zumba....Its clearly Kickin something into gear. Every part of my body hurts....Its getting ridiculous trying to do my hair. My poor arms!

My friends and I are in AWH as we stare at these Latino Ladies....HOW DO THAT DO THAT?

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shakin what Your Mommy gave ya is RIGHT! :)

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Off To Drink a cup of Joe and Cross things off my List.......

Best Friend.....

Ingrid Is my Best friend!

She just doesn't know.   ;)

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She came out with a new album, that I counted down the days for.

Here is One of my Favorite songs from her newest album......love it & love her!

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Love how creative her Video is....

Hope you enjoy it as much as ME!!!

Inked.....

Yup.....Today.....

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Packaging V-day Pictures....:)

I had so much with these

{I still have a few spaces left..if you still wanna book}

Zumba is kickin my Booty....Infact I didn't even know I had muscles that could hurt so bad on the bottom of my feet......ya, stairs are NOT my friend right now.

My first "Winter striders" Race is coming up.......and I have HATED {ok, loath} running in the cold.

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I want a camera Tattoo......lol!  {mom, did you gasp?}

Probually won't get one......maybe I will, Who knows.....

But It would definatly have to be A vintage camera and in a super cool  place....:)

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More Shananigians....

Comings and Goings!

Seems like so much is going on...

Many good things, Many good directions....

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The girls and their friends Off to viewing  :(....They had a hard week last week!

They had a close friend die....he seemed like such a great kid!

They spent many days crying and many days laughing with friends!

Jax learned how to tie his shoes.....yay JACKSON!   YAY ME!!!!

CHARLEE, still cutting hair. 

 Atleast it isn't her own.

Phew.....

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Things are good here.

Lots of brainstorming in the process.....  :)

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And its cold.

But I love snow.

And rainboots.

The toothfairy needs to be fired.

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Boyce Avenue-----hello. :)

{Click my music off below before playing}

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BOYCE AVENUE

I think I am in love!

I am a sucker for Acoustic....

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He is coming to Concert in SL in March

Now to Find a date.....:)

Shiners-----

Abbie and Her Shiners.......

This was approx Two years ago   {awhhh....}

She was playing B-ball with the boys, they were a little too ROUGH!

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And here is This weeks Shiner.....
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Her and the corner of the bathroom counter had a run in.......:)
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And Charlee and I are off to the Store.... :)
{ Taking her as is---speggetti'o face and all!}

In the air.....

    

Its in The Air..................

Remember who loves you today!

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She surely does!

Season of l.o.v.e.........

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Today:

 Things and feelings have been validated.......

I hate when you are overwhelmed with unsureness with a decision & direction.

Then Things fall together and you get your "Light bulb" answer.

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Its like a big sigh of relief.......even if you may or may not have wanted it.  Its still weight lifted.

And THAT'S calming and peaceful in its self.....

Today's Answer:

Ask for help.  And it comes. The end.  :)

{people, inspiration, faith & determination}

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Since we are in the season of Sharing love........

Here is some of Miss Abigail!

{I heart you Gail}

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M-stache!

I love These girls!

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Thankful for good friends!

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I feel fortuate to have many who surround me & share Their light.

Sure makes the world go round....:)

Man in brown pants!

Thank you man in brown pants!

For delivering these......... New CD inserts and Business cards!

A little Scalloped Love..... :)

Open sesame.....

The girls aren't so happy about charlee using all their Mustashe Bandiads.....

But charlee is. :}

Today:

I love when hard work pays off, and then many doors are opened!

Oh the places I get to go......

Don't give up!

Set backs will happen!

Keep pushing through!

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Goin' Gansta'

YUP!----Goin' G style in the West!

Shananigains!

I love these little moments.....and I am going to miss them when they are gone!

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I complain of the messes, but in reality I would be SAD if i didn't get to pick up after them everyday!

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She made Cookie beds for her polly pocket and dog.

How creative!  :)

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January 12th. 2012!

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12 Things about Annie:

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1. Im a scatter brain {I was told last night..lol}

2. I love things Pink and sparkly.

3. I own 9 pairs of rainboots.

4.I love a good cup of Joe.

5. I want to dye my hair red. I like Gingers! {Maybe its my name}

6. I have Journaled since I was 8.

7. My toe nails never go unpainted.

8. I could sit for hours and pick my split ends. :)

9. I Could easily take 11 Bubble baths a day!

10. Favorite Artists: Ingrid Michaelson, Glen Hansard, The Civil wars, Matthew Mayfield, Amos Lee, Matt Kearney, Carpenters, A Fine frenzy.

11. I like to sing loudly in the car with Abbie and Autumn and do the shimmy!

12. I do NOT keep a clean car. Cheeto's Anyone?  But I do Like my bed made!

Today is a NON busy day....

I like those!

Means I get to focus more on My own personal Shananigains!