Christmas

Well it was a quiet Christmas here this year. The 4 older ones went to Ouray Colorado with the boys mom and her family (Yes even Haylie went). They had a blast. They went sledding, played in the creek, Had a great Christmas. Just enjoyed the time away from home. It was a long drive that is for sure. We met half way in Green River. That is 3 hours one way for both parties so the kids had to do 6 hours in 2 diffrent cars. Both times when we went to drop off and pick up we left Zander with either my sister or my mom so he didnt have to indure the long treck. He doesnt do well with long rides.

As for here at home. It was quiet with just Zander. We didnt even get up until 9am. Zander had a blast opening all his presents. His favorite by far was the marble track.

I got a new ring for christmas. I only recieved half before christmas as the other half is on backorder. I copied the picture from the computer can you tell lol.

I also got pots, plates, bowls, dish towles, bath stuff and shirts. Yes I asked for all these things. I enjoy cooking but like to cook with good things lol. Marc got a new drill, saw, flashlight and drill bit set. Oh did I mention I also got a NEW LAPTOP woohoo. Its about dang time. My old one is in pretty sad shape. Marc will still use it to do his fantasy sports stuff on but that is about all its good for.

Its been a long week with the kids going and coming and the long drives. Also all the prepping for christmas. I am just glad its all over with. Now I get to spend this next week with my family. I have taken the week off work. Marc is going to take off wednesday and thursday. I need to recharge my batteries.

I hope everyone has a wonderful new year.

Well look I am blogging again are you suprised? I sure am lol. I am in my busy season and not sure I like it lol. I have not finished my christmas shopping (plan to do that tomorrow when I have no kids). I need to make my chrismas treat for neighbors and friends. This year I am doing Oreo truffles, cinnomon almonds, chocolate dipped pretzels and maybe christmas shaped brownies. I am going to work on those this week possibly even today (but I doubt it)

We have been very busy latley with everything going on. Hunter is finishing up Soccer for the year. He starts back up in January. I think he has one more game then he is done for this year. Haylie is done for the year for drama. It will resume in January also. Haylie also has choir which is ending tonight. Her concert is tonight at 7 if anyone wants to come watch. Jackson has a meeting today with the school board to talk about moving him back to Kari Sue since he behaviorly is not ready for Heartland. He also has a Dr appointment today to make sure his leg is healing right. Needless to say today is a busy day. It also started bad. Hopefully it ends good. I fell asleep sleeping last night (I read for an hour before I fell asleep). So my alarm didnt get set. Zander was up twice last night. I woke up to Jackson screaming at 6:55. Yea the bus comes at 7:05. I rushed the boys to get them ready which is never good. They left both mad. I doubt were going to have a good day at school today. I havent even made it to the shower yet today.

I am getting ready for christmas with 1 child. I have almost everything I need for the older kids. I just need to buy a few boxes of crackers and cookies for the twins. Then some stocking stuffer stuff and a couple more things for the Z man and Marc. I doubt we will get lights up on the house but that is ok by me this year. We did get everything else out so the tree is up and so is all the decorations. I am still not sure how this christmas is going to be we will have to wait and see (hey that rhymed lol). In a way I am looking forward to the break from the bigger kids. But on the other hand I am going to miss there excited faces Christmas morning as they rip into there presents. I know Zander will love opening his. He loved opening his birthday presents (got mad a few times when friends tried to help). So that will be fun to see him enjoy it for the first time.

Well I better fo shower before I have to get my day going. The kids are watching cat in the hat so its relativly quiet. The trick for me is to sneak into the bedroom to shower without alerting Zander. He is pretty sure if ANYONE is in the shower he needs to be in it also. I swear he is the cleanest kid there is.

Merry Christmas everyone. I hope you get what you want. I will probably not post again until after Christmas (maybe even the New year) but who knows I might just suprise you all.

Once again its been a while sorry. Its been busy as usual. Its been a month since I last posted. Alot has gone on. I have more kids to watch now. Marc still hates his job. We have actually talked about moving. Just not sure if I really want to. I also dont know if emotionally it would be good for me. I am having a really hard time right now and have just become really depressed. We have no money. I dont know what we are going to do. Christmas this year is goig down the drain and fast. The 4 oldest kids are going to NM with the boys mom and her family. There even taking Haylie. They wanted Zander also but I dont think he would do well. He had a hard time when I was gone for a few days and he was here with dad. Marcs family tried to change up christmas eve and do it on the 11th. They did change that back but now Marc is unhappy because of all the drama. Just feel kinda ba humbugish. Ok now onto kids.
Hunter is doing indoor soccer and doing pretty well with it. They are playing up a age group so that makes it harder and there playing teams that are alot tougher. He got to see his real mom wich he loved. Its been good for him. He did have a rough day after spending the night but I think that had more to do with the fact that they stayed up late watching movies and eating junk food. He doesnt deal well with lack of sleep and alot of junk. Its ok though. He needs that every once in a while. He is really psyched about going to colorado for christmas.
Haylie is doing great in drama. She loves it. We are trying to save up for both of us to go on a trip with them to Mexico on a cruise ship. Just not sure its going to happen as we dont have the money. She has been kind of bored since her best friend moved. I wish she had more friends but our neighborhood is more boys then girls.
Isaac has been doing well in school. He enjoys it and is happy. He has his moments but for the most part he is doing well. His teacher is great and I am happy for that.
Jackson, what to say about this kid. Well lets see. He is doing horrible in school. He just wont listen has been throwing fits and spends more time in the hall then in the class. They want to move him back to Kari Sue. I would love that but Marc wants to try meds first so that is what were going to do. Jackson also broke his tibula and fibula on thanksgiving. He is in a cast right now and may need surgery. We will hopefully know soon. He was sledding when it happend. He is doing awsome with his wheelchair. He is also doing well scooting around the floor on his bum to get up and down the stairs to his room. Over all doing good other then school.
Zander. Holy cow has the kid grown. He turns 2 on the 13th. He is a stubborn bull headed funny little boy. I swear he is OCD. We went and got his hair cut last night and anytime hair would land on the cape in his lap he would knowck it off. If there is paper on the floor it goes in the trash. When were done eating he takes our silverware and plates and puts them in the kitchen (on the floor unless there is a big sister or brother there to get them on the counter). I love the kids even though he can throw a great tantrum. I love the little dude though.
Well I have been doing alot of cooking and baking as of latley. I just havent posted it sorry. I will post this awsome recipe that I have fallen in love with. Its easy and simple to make. It can be changed up in so many ways. (Like for christmas I am doing mint and using candy cane crushed up on top). So here it is oreo truffles yummy.

What You Need
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (1 lb. 2 oz.) OREO Cookies, finely crushed (about 4-1/4 cups), divided
2 pkg. (8 squares each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted

Make It


MIX cream cheese and 3 cups cookie crumbs until well blended.



SHAPE into 48 (1-inch) balls. Dip in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cookie crumbs.



REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.