Seven Years Ago...

I walked down that aisle that seemed forever to get to and we said our vowels to each other. It was a perfect day, with scenery that is no longer there. Time flies by so fast that its hard to remember those special details of what the day entailed until the day comes to celebrate. So, in honor of our 7th anniversary, we will be going to school for three hours (but at least its together). I love you Matthew more than you'll ever know. Thankyou for a very busy but wonderful seven years together as husband and wife. And cheers to the future.

Baby Jacob Arrived:

He was born on September 9th, weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz. and 20 1/2 in. long. Congratulations Kim and Tony!

"These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things".....

1.) School starting....

2.)Sewing
I made book bags for the girls but didn't get them finished until the second week of school. They had been begging me for a few weeks and couldn't wait to show them off. Times have certainly changed when your child wants to show off her homeade goodies that her mommy made other than treats. Thats also because styles have changed and the fact that the fabrics are so meaningful for them. I'm just ecstatic that they appreciate them so much. Paris's is eiffel towers and polka dots and Khalia's is a mixture of hawaiian flowers and other cordinating pieces ( Thank You Amy Butler and Strawberry Patches for the perfect fabric.)

3.)Silly family photos:

Jack trying not to smile ...

but not for long.

Being goofy is his trademark.

Love the photo of these best buddies.

I know... don't say anything.

but you can about him.....

She has gorgeous eyes that glimmer a yellowish green color in the sunlight.

She has a tounge about a mile long. ( and can seriously touch her nose with it too)



and he is still handsome looking like this.

The End.........................


4.)And last but not least....Great friends and brand new babies:


This was the day she went in to have that sweet baby boy...And this was almost 36 hours later.

Born on August 27th, I am proud to introduce

Gage Joseph Silliman.

He weighed in at 7lbs. 14. oz. and 2o in. long.

He is going to be a very adventureous little dude if he is anything like his mommy and daddy which I bet he will. Congratulations Nathan and Kathy. We Love You!

WOW

Wow is all I can think of to say.

This Monday is a beginning for so many new things.

The girls start school (1st and 2nd grades). Whoa!

Along with gymnastics, girl scouts, and their first year of soccer. Yeah!

I am starting a new job after over 4 years of being home. Eeekk!

And Matt and I are staring school again after 8 years. Whew!

The main reason I wrote my blog title as "a bit about our busy lives".

I am exhausted just thinking about it but also very excited.

And have i failed to mention that our Jack-Jack is FINALLY using the big boy potty all by himself now. Hurray. Hurray. Hurray. But so sad that hes getting to big to fast.

Sisters and Brotherly L-O-V-E

I just LOVE that I am so blessed to have such great kids and to be able to watch my Jack-Jack kissing his sisters good night everynight before they all go to bed....I know it will not always be this sweet.

Re-Loving Sewing

It has been about twelve years since I have been sewing. Why you ask... not sure, I guess just the excuse of being to busy, ( the first four were finishing high school, beauty school, going to college, different jobs, and everything in between and the last eight years were getting married and having three kids, etc. etc.) lame I know but I've started up again and I love it, and my new favorite store besides Target and Macys is Strawberry Patches. Oh they have best material, patterns, customer service and its way too close to my house. So along with sewing comes great opportunites to be able to show off your work, and lately that has been for three babies ( sister is having a boy, sister in-law had a girl, and friend is having a boy). It has been extremely FUN.... and try not to look too detailed at my work since I am now a re-beginner ! The blanket was also my first attempt to hand embroider since high school. I have already made three blankets, three diaper and wipes bags, burp clothes and I am now working on making the girls book bags for school which I will post later.

Jack-Jack turned 3...

Wow, I am almost speechless at the fact that my baby boy is 3 years old. Its not counting months anymore, just years. So I thought I would write 36 reasons ( in months one last time ) why I love him so dearly:

His.....

1. smile that just lights up the room.

2. love for boy colors ( hes very strongly opinionated about the girl colors)

3. goofy personality ( always trying and succeeding to make everyone laugh)

4. dedicated love for motorcycles.

5. squeezey hugs ( when he wraps his arms around you and squeezes his fingers tightly over and over again and ends it with a kiss, by far one of the best feelings in the world)

6. love for puzzles.

7. 20 questions, daily.

8. love for animals.

9. way of saying goodnight to his sisters by climbing their ladder and giving hugs and kisses.

10. love for cheerios and honey bunches of oats.

11. shyness around girls.

12. love for music along with his guitar and drums.

13. necessities ( we used to not be able to leave the house without his bracelet bands and he had to be wearing shoes 24 hrs. a day, even if it was his sisters shoes)

14. love for fruit.

15. coversations ( hes a great and understandable talker)

16. love for his scooter ( hes awesome on it)

17. daring little body and mind.

18. love for superheros.

19. tantrums (yes, i do enjoy them sometimes, but not the kind that he bangs his hard skull onto the tile)

20. love for skateboards.

21. mischevious ways.

22. love of sports. ( mostly football)

23. sweet voice ( and i already hear a hint of deepness)

24. love of coloring ( and he can stay in the lines and knows all his colors)

25. habits of having to fix everything ( he likes everything just right, and i know thats my fault)

26. love of saying cheese to the camera.

27. way of answering the phone.

28. very creative and imaginative mind ( hes great at pretending and playing by himself)

29. love for army anything.

30. way that he runs when he gets excited.

31. love for going places with just Daddy ( their buddies)

32. way of telling on his sisters when they're doing something bad.

33. love of riding in Daddy's truck.

34. strong little muscles.

35. love of just being a boy.

36. great rockband drumming. ( and he can keep a beat)

Happy Birthday Jack-Jack!

We love you.