We've got a Niner!

Todd is the big 9 today!

It has seriously flown by so fast I can't believe it!

I thought I'd share 9 things that makes this kid so special.

1. Todd couldn't wait to be born!

He was born 4 weeks early and hasn't waited for anything since!

If he gets an idea in his head he doesn't let it go.

This could be a good or a bad thing...

2. He's always willing to help.

3. Todd is a great artist.

4. He loves all animals, even though most of them make him itch.

He's figured out how to hold them so he doesn't itch. Just wear a huge jacket so the animals doesn't touch his skin. Smart boy!

5. He LOVES Karate!

6. Todd loves kids of all ages and plays great with them.

7. He loves to clean the bathroom.

Good thing since I don't.

8. Todd loves going to scouts.

9. Todd still lets me hug and kiss him in front of his friends. 

There are so many things we love about this boy!

His willingness to always help, the way he loves his little sisters and always wants to make them happy, even though Kamber gets into his stuff 10 times a day! He's tender hearted and hates when his feelings are hurt and let's you know when you do so. I know that's more than 9 things, but he's just such a great kid and we're lucky to have him as a part of our family.

Happy birthday Toddy Michael!

Not so Serious

The past few weeks this super serious girl has been

 such a little cheese!

She usually won't smile at anyone for anything!

She's a serious little lady.

Now we get this...several times a day.

Serioulsy though, look at those chompers?!?!?

I love it!

Christmas Day

Kylee was sick with strep throat, so my handsome boys

had to represent at church.

The girls...well...we took a nap!

We headed to my mom's house and took Kamber's car.

Bree headed straight for it and settled right in.

Kamber didn't seem to mind sharing...at that moment anyways!

Only Alex can rock this fancy little number!

Table runner transformed!

It was a good Christmas, even though I sucked at getting pictures of my Grampi and any at Rocky's parents house. Oops.

It was a good Christmas, even though it was a

small gathering this year.

My brothers and their kids weren't there, and

Bubs is off in the Ukraine.

Next year it's gonna be a full house and I can't wait!

Christmas Morning

These kids must have been really good this year

because Santa hooked them up Phat!

 Todd got a DS and a 1500 piece lego set!

Kylee got a "girl" bike and a helmet.

(She's been riding what we call the "Red Speed Racer" bike that was Todd's since Uncle Troy backed over her bike with his car when we were camping. Oops!)

Kamber got a Cozy Car Coupe.

She LOVES it!

If you even look like you're gonna get in it she runs over and gets in.

Most of the time through the window!

 "Thanks Santa!"

More binkies!

New shirts!

 A cute girl!

"Cheese!!!"

(Could she be any cuter?!?!?)

Matching Pillow Pets and comfy blankets.

We are our traditional hash browns for Breakfast.

Rocky was hoping to break this tradition for waffles, but the waffle maker he bought me didn't work.

Boo!

But the kids didn't mind.

It was a really good Christmas!

All smiles.

All day.

Christmas Eve 2011

We started our day by making cookies for Santa.

Sugar cookies with all kinds of sprinkles!

They were delish and the kids knew Santa would love them!

 We started our night at my parents house...

 opened gifts from Grami and our cousin exchange...

 and ate chips, salsa, and chicken enchiladas.

Or in Kamber's case, just salsa!

 Some kids just looked cute playing in a box.

 Then we headed out to met up with all the Turner cousins.

 The kids draw names each year...

 and the adults play a mean White Elephant game.

Sometimes the gifts are nice, but sometimes they are a little naughty~ ~ ~or super silly!

Kylee ended up not feeling good and had a high fever (102.5).

Being Christmas Eve and all it was concluded she had strep throat like Todd came down with 2 days before and I started treating her with his meds.

I had them, and used them cuz I was not about to hit up the

ER on Christmas!

The next morning she woke up and said,

"Mommy, I'm feeling so much better!"

The meds worked --- I don't feel bad double dipping!

She has her own meds now after a little run-a-round from the doc.

Good times!

Santa came---ate---dipped---drank.

Next up...Christmas morning!

New Home

 Because of this...

 and this...

 and this...

 the little miss will have to find something else to climb.

It's not going to be my table though because the chairs have been relocated to their new home above.

My other kids never climbed on my table.

Kamber is full of new little surprises!

The binky I am quite fond of, since my other kids didn't take one, but this table climbing business is making me nuts!

Mushy Schmushy

I lucked out with Rocky.

He puts up with more from me than I probably deserve.

And I put up with his Xbox playing.

But that's besides the point...

I'm totally thankful that he became a permanent part of my life when he did.

We were friends for a year before we dated for 3 days

and decided to get married.

During that year we saw each other's crazy relationships.

Often times giving each other advice to dump the ding dong!

Because of this, we both saw each other in all different lights and I think that has helped us in our marriage a lot.

I'm pretty sure I didn't keep my best foot forward all the time, because I wasn't trying to impress him and wanting him to like me.

He married me.

The real me.

And he loves that about me.

And I love that about him.

Though I am more flawed than he is I'm sure!

So, I love this man.

And I know he was hand picked for me.