Lately

I love how convenient phone cameras are. Obviously. Since that's all I use anymore to document our lives. It's worth something, right?

Here are a few things we have been up to lately.

Lots of naps. Sam and I have been passing colds back and forth and it has really worn us out. We are excited for this season to come to an end.

 Getting ready for Thanksgiving. Sam has been prepping in the way of arts and crafts at school while Matt and I work on getting the house and kitchen ready for our family. I can't wait to finally eat some turkey.

 Bonding. Sam and I are such good buddies. I hope this never ends. Bff's forever! If that means I have to start pretending to love wresting and poop jokes, so be it.

 This cat. Princess is pretty much MIA all summer long and then when the cold and wet arrives she pretends like she loves us again just for the warmth and attention. I totally fall for it. "She's been so sweet lately!" Duped.

 So many pills....good riddance sick!

 Wigs and dogs. Is there a more hilarious combination? This is Brimely as Ron Burgundog.

 Chickens. They love them some corn and pretty much anything else we throw out there for them to eat. It makes me feel accomplished to see them fattening up. No we are not going to eat them.

 Yes, those are tiger babies. Feel free to cry over their cuteness. We did.

This is a common scene in our home. Sam playing quietly in his room with the dogs standing guard. Occasionally they become mountains, villains or scary wolves. They don't seem to mind.

 Grandparents day at pre-school. Sam had a blast with Bub, Grandma and Papa. He's kind of a big deal.

Embrace the Camera - 11-8-12

I know it's been a while since I've ETC'd. Its been a tough/busy few months. But I'm back, and that's all that matters.

This week's Embrace the Camera is brought to you by the difference that antibiotics can make. Im not a huge pill fan, but I am thankful for modern medicine today.

This is "strep throat, sinus and ear infection Holly"

 and "I can finally swallow and yawn again without crying Holly." Oh, the difference 24 hours and antibiotics can make. Ahhhhh.

On another note, Im pretty sure 90% of my pictures are either of my dogs or have them in the background. They are always right there with me, which I love.

To see what this Embrace the Camera thing is all about click HERE.

Halloween - 2012

This week was packed full of fun and candy. Two things we three enjoy :)

Sam had a high fever all weekend so we stayed inside, carved and painted our pumpkins and watched the classic family halloween classics. Hocus Pocus is my personal favorite.

On Tuesday we joined Sam's preschool in a "Harvest Party" where we played games, ate yummy snacks, visited our friends and did art projects.

Sam's preschool class is one cute group of kids!

 I loved watching Sam interact with his friends and teachers. He's becoming such a big boy!

Sam loves his teacher and she is always coming up with fun games for the little ones. 

I was put in charge of the art project and thanks to Pinterest, I was able to come up with these cute handprint spiders. They were a big hit!

Halloween night we had some friends and family over for chicken chowder and trick-or-treating in our neighborhood. 

 We LOVE where we live. The streets were packed full of kids and families. And no rain or cold this year!!!

Our pumpkins this year.

 Sam had a blast going door to door and made sure to stay and chat a little with the home owners. He's my little social butterfly ;)

 Sam was so proud of his loot.

 CANDY!!

You know you're a mom when...

Below are a few things I heard myself say out loud last week. 
Yikes.


"Stop freaking out, it's just poop."

"Quit whining or I'll give you something to whine about."

"Put your toys away and then you can play with them."

(Talking to the dogs) "Sit. Did you hear what I said? SIT!"

"Please let me pee in peace."

"Why don't you pretend that you are something really quiet. Like a turtle."

"You want breakfast? But you had some yesterday."

"Not "weena". Wiener. Weee-NERRR."

"Stop picking your nose and eat! That's gross."



What've you got? Have you uttered anything half as ridiculous as these? Please share :)