Contest Alert!

Just wanted to let you all know that there is a cool contest going on over at Just A Mom's Take On Things to warm up the little one in your life! It is for a great product called a Pookie Poncho to keep your little one snuggly and warm in his/her car seat or stroller during this bitter cold weather we are having in the Midwest! I know I'd love one since I have to take KoKo out with me everyday to walk TJ to his bus stop and back!
The contest is being sponsored by another great website thats worth your time for a little look-see- MomFuse.
Enjoy and keep warm!!!!

Re-Introducing Myself

Since it has been awhile and I truly DO hope to post more often (yeah, I've said that several times, I know! :) I thought I'd do a little re-introduction. No sense, in writing it all again, I will just link to some of my favorite blog posts:
(Keep in mind that these were written a while ago, so "time references" are a bit off.)
Getting To Know The Blogger
Postpartum Depression & My Choice To Attachment Parent
Whats The Matter With Some People?
Finding Your Lifes Passion (Still looking for suggestions! *wink wink*)
Feel free to wander around through all of the posts and you'll get to see some more pics of my Too-Stinkin'-Cute kids too!!! If that doesn't get you hooked than I don't know what will!?!

The Magic Of Christmas

I am so happy to let you all know that the magic of Christmas has touched our home! Through the generosity of complete strangers our children are going to have a fantastic Christmas this year! One that we would have not otherwise been able to provide due to serious financial strains. Our family was chosen as one of two deserving families in need for a very special Christmas Giveaway over at the fantastic blog, Now What Baby Through the graciousness of the blog owner, Melissa, and several wonderful sponsors who helped her put it all together, we have been provided with a huge box of gifts for the entire family! Melissa was sweet enough to even wrap all of the presents for us, so it will truly be a surprise on Christmas morning!
We are truly blessed and so very grateful to Melissa, Now What Baby, and all of the fantastic sponsors who contributed to making this the most special Christmas of all!
Please take the time to visit Now What Baby and maybe enter a few of the cool contests going on! You could also check out the Give Santa A Hand Giveaway post and if you scroll to the end there is a box with easy-click link access for each of the sponsors websites that contributed. If you must spend money, spend it where you know they "give back"! :-)


And we will end with the 2008 Picture With Santa! ( I wish I knew how to make it bigger! Unfortunately I am somewhat computer illiterate!)

As you can clearly see, KoKo was NOT a fan of the Big Guy! LOL!

Merry Christmas to all, and God Bless!!!!

The Holidays are upon us...

It has been QUITE awhile since I have posted, shame on me! I won't bore you with the details, but things have been on a downswing for our family, what with the troubles of this hideous economy rearing its ugly head in our lives and other health issues. I just haven't been in the "mood" to share if you know what I mean.
My boys are growing up so quickly! TJ has started Kindergarten and KoKo celebrated his 1st Birthday!!! I can't believe how quickly the time passes! But with those two important milestones, I thought I'd add a couple pictures for your viewing pleasure!

TJ's First Day of School:



KoKo's First Birthday: (Sorry so dark! They all came out that way! :( )

Searching For Sanity

Happy Holidays From Our Crazy Family To Yours!

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Finding Your Life's Passion

Some questions for you! I'm VERY interested in your answers, so please take a minute to think about it!

What is your passion? Is it your job, or a hobby?

How did you become involved?

What profession are you in?

What made you choose your career?

Are you passionate about your job, or does it just pay the bills?

I have mentioned searching for my "passion" before, and as I would like to get back into the workforce soon, I'd like to find something I can be passionate about in order to feel like leaving my boys in someone elses care is even worthwhile.

I know, its a long shot, but it can't hurt to try, right?

Nintendo DS Giveaway

Heres an opportunity to win a whole Nintendo DS Prize Pack!!
I want this one so bad! LOL!

This giveaway is hosted through Literary Illusions, they always have contests going on for dvd's, books, games, and such! They also have a general site and a kids site for kid specific items.
The links are:
Literary Illusions~ http://www.literaryillusions.com

Literary illusions Kids~ http://www.li-kids.com

Oh, and the direct link to the AWESOME Nintendo DS contest is here!

Good Luck and ENJOY!!!