Random/ Camera Dump

Before I upload more pics onto my computer, I wanted to use these last few pics that didnt seem to fit into a post of their own :-)

Jeff does the announcing for Archer Varsity Basketball. We like to go listen to him and watch the game when our schedule lets us. I'll admit that the first game I took the kids to this year, I was worried about how Mack was going to do with going to the game. He tends to like to run and play... So I was pretty impressed (and it made Jeff and I giggle) when he sat perfectly still and just watched the game. God forbid that the ball come close to us, though... he wanted to HOLD the ball and would start yelling "ball! ball! ont Ball!" and have a few minutes of disappointment when it had to go back into the game ;-) But overall, both kids were awesome! So we attended a few games this year!

Rhyan likes to watch the game a little bit, but she also enjoys climbing the stands and typically brings a babydoll to feed and pamper.

Our little spud! See?! He does still get some love around here!!!

Here, my babies were (once again) on the back of the couch. So i put them in time out together ;-) I know, not effective in terms of discipline... but I thought it was cute! Mack looks so sad! haha

Our fridge/freezer has been SO MUCH TROUBLE this year! Luckily, we have a friend who is a retired fridge repair man! So he's helped us out a ton this year! (Poor Bob!). The latest thing, we decided to not call him about. The water line started to leak. And our floor caught the water for us :-( SO glad its under the fridge... and just surface damage. We caught it early. Unfortunately, Jeff hasnt fixed it yet so I'm buying BAGS of ice to keep in the "ice maker". Hmmmm....

Our girl LOVES her bike!!! She rides it almost every day! And shes GREAT about wearing her helmet, too! Which is great b/c when we ride as a family, she's the only one with one one. We really SHOULD set a good example, but its so hard to get used to wearing one!

Hopefully i'll upload some more pics soon and keep going on my attempt to catch up!

Random!

I came across a couple of pics to finish off 2012! 

Mack loves to be carried around in a Rubbermaid container! Its so sweet to me that he's short enough to fit... for now. Obviously, these days will be short lived!

 Rhyan and I always like to talk about the pretty pink clouds at sunset if we are outside. This evening she wanted me to take a picture of the pretty clouds. So I obliged :-)

 How many blog posts and fb pics have we seen with this little fella on the back of my couch?! Heres the thing, our couch was expensive. And the cushions are removable and therefore they can become misshapen if you lay on it... THATS why I dont allow it. And clearly, he doesnt care what is "allowed" ;-)

 Rhyan LOVES her bike! And she's even been really good about wearing her "hat". The only thing is that she tends to stop every few minutes and rest on the curb because her "legs hurt". Mine too, baby... looks like both Ford girls could use some working out! LOL

 This was actually new years eve!!! We went for mexican for dinner. And thats about all the excitement for that night... seriously. Mack was BAD at dinner and Jeff and I were both exhausted and we were grateful for bedtime for us all!

 This might be from Jan. but regardless... Rhyan got her first nosebleed! At naptime! And it didnt even scare her! She was at tracy's house and just came out of her room and said she needed a tissue. When tracy went to investigate, she was amazed... it looked pretty gruesome... and this was AFTER tracy had cleaned it up some!! YIKES! Helpful hint... hydrogen peroxide takes blood (if fresh and not washed already) out of anything! I used about 1/2 a bottle on this mess but its completely white now! Beware though that the process actually smells pretty bad. As the peroxide lifts the blood out of the material, you can smell it and it honestly really bothered me :-( Just a heads up... 

But doesnt she look proud?! HAHA!!

 And one last one of Rhyan in a sweater and pants her Aunt Gaye gave her for Christmas... so sweet! She loved this shirt because it was purple!!! :-)

And just like that! ITs only April and already we're finally to 2013 on the blog! HA!

Randomness

Oh my goodness... my next post will be CHRISTMAS!!! Halleujah, we are almost into 2013 on my blog!

   But before I can get to Christmas, I have to share these few random pics

 from December... Mack, after a bath

The "Christmas" rice krispie treats that Rhyan and I made!

The sweet gift that my friend, Emily Parker, sent me after I had been going through a rough time

 (post coming). Pajamas,  Brownies!!! And a sweet card! So thankful for her friendship!

And my man got his diploma for his MASTERS DEGREE!!! My hottie is officially a smartie pants!

We had dinner at the Kunis's house one evening and I snapped a couple of pics... fyi, the Kunis family and Jeff's family have been BFF's for FOREVER. Andy and "Uncle" Bob worked together for a lifetime at lucent technologies (and retired together and went to work as real estate agents together post retirement with "Aunt" Kay at Centry 21) AND they all lived across the street from one another for years, too! So each year theres a get together with the Kunis's, Ford's and Hayes families (i dont remember how the hayes know everyone?! I think Ronni and Judy taught together?!). And we come for the free food! kidding... sort of!

I could NOT get a good pic of these sweet girl cousins! :-(

Mack was a BOOGER that night, so I actually took the kids home early and Jeff stayed for a while to visit. He and Robbie (kunis) were BFF's growing up but dont get to spend much time together these days so I was grateful that my in-laws were willing to bring Jeff home so he could stay and hang out!!

Then, this is from when Rhyan and I went shopping  2 days before Christmas, doing our best to find Mommie a small table for her living room. We literally went to about 5 different stores and ended up back at Hobby Lobby where we intended to buy this pretty table...

But when we walked in (the 2nd time) I saw THIS table in the foyer  so I took all of their promotional stuff off and bought it! It was the perfect size! And she loved it :-) Shew! What a relief!

And THAT, good friends, brings us to CHRISTMAS!!!
Coming up... tomorrow :-) I mean, who doesnt love a good Christmas post on St Patricks day?!! ;-)

More Randomness found in my iPhone

Have I mentioned yet that I entered this century in October? Its true. I FINALLY moved up from my 1900's flip phone to an iPhone. None other than the iPhone FIVE! Heck yeah! :-) I also switched from ATT to Verizon. That has been a nightmare in itself, but now that we've gotten things straightened out, I'm pleased. And I'm seriously addicted to my phone! :-)

So, for a looooong time, this was Rhyan's favorite book. The book she chose every night for reading at bedtime. O. M. G. Its soooo long! And WAY above her level! So it got "lost". Ahhh.... much better ;-)

I am NOT a crafty person and pretty much hate messes and choose cleanliness over crafting. BUT, this craft seemed easy enough to do ;-) So I cut all the pieces and let Rhyan use stick glue to put it together. She loved it! And it really was fun. Next year, I think we'll make several and hang them from trees ;-)

Remember my shopping trip on my girls weekend where I scored Rhyan some big girl bedding? Well, here it is! On her BIG girl bed! I love it! Its not baby-ish and can grow with her for years! And she loves it, too!!

On a visit to petsmart where rhyan was eying the red-bellied frog that she tells me she wants every time we go... yeah, not happening! Reading about Rachael's experience with frog ownership is enough for me!

Hmmm... Daddy "watching" the kids after school. Yes, I came home to find this supervised neglect ;-) While the kids watched tv.... somebody needs some SPARK! haha

Gah... i love this boy! This was yet another trip to the Dr for yet another ear infection. SO sad!

DATE NIGHT!!! Out with our small group from church at Oyster Bay in downtown Lawrenceville. I'm not quite sure why Jeff's head looks elongated like we're in a fun house mirror... lol!

Chillin' in the waiting room at the pediatricians office... AGAIN... for another ear infection. Boooo

But even sick, he's so stinkin cute ;-) I mean, i might be a little biased???? hahahah

On election day! I got up early and got in line with a few hundred of Harbin's finest at 6:20am. I finally got to vote at 7:15am. Hmmmm.... I heard that after work people were in and out in less than 5 minutes. Geesh.

Another trip to petsmart where the kids decided they wanted to bring this fella home... NOT happening. I'm allergic to cats, plus, they're too fickle for me and they kinda scare me! HA! Jeff says its his greatest sacrifice in life that he's married to a woman who required him to give up cats... so sacrificial, he is...

And this was my very depressing ride to work one morning. SO much rain, so many cars. YUCK.

 We're into November, people!!! HA!

Camera Dump

SERIOUSLY working on getting into 2013 on my blog! hehe...

Love seeing BOTH my babies work puzzles quietly at the table. This is a favorite pastime for Rhyan, more rare for the Mack-Man!

He loves this phone and this particular day he pulled it around ALL day. Even insisted on taking it with us when we left the house for an errand!

Rhyan is kind of obsessed with my phone. We've had to lay out some serious guidelines about her being required to ask mommy to play with my phone BEFORE touching it. But back when she did this, I didnt even know it till i found the pics later :-) Sneaky little girl...

The world through her eyes...

Mack, wearing Rhyans shoes. Hey, he can appreciate nice shoes, too! ;-)

Hmmmm... Rhyan is CLEARLY an artist and I'm just not artsy enough to decipher her brillance

OH, back when i went to visit Emily, I got a ticket on the way home. Well, I was going 15 over the speed limit which qualifies me for an additional state ticket of $200. When I found that out I almost cried. So I decided to write a letter asking them to drop the speed on my ticket... and they DID! Hallelujah!

New post below.....