Upcoming Events

If you read Vinney's blog, you will know that we are expecting a visit from my mom and Vinney next month for Jimmy's 6th birthday. Everyone is very excited for their arrival and we have planned some fun events. They will arrive Thursday, April 10th and we will relax the day they get here, as far as planned at this time, Friday we will spend the day at the beach (celebrating Nick's 20th birthday, too bad he won't be here to celebrate with us), and then Saturday we will celebrate Jimmy's birthday at Dinosaur World in Plant City. Eric has taken days off so we will be able to visit as well. We can't wait to see the two of you and are happy that you decided to spend some time in Florida with us.

Stupid Lady

I was just watching the news and saw a story on a 26-year-old woman that left her twin two-year-olds locked in their bedroom while she went shopping at the Brandon Mall. What is wrong with people? I am so sick of people wanting the status of a parent without the responsibility that comes along with it. We, as adults, know good and well that if we want to go shopping and we have children there are only three options: 1. Take them with us, 2. Get a babysitter, or 3. Stay home.

As a mother, I have had many days where I wanted to get away, run away from chaos, but in reality, I know that could never happen. I became a mother knowing what the job details were and I put my children before anything else, that is my job as a mother. There has been several month in a year that I didn't have a break, it was kids 24/7. I have realized since staying at the Maucelli household that mom's do need a break from their children as much as children need a break from parents. I have started going to the store by myself, tanning (funny since I live in Florida but still have the need for the fake bake), and once a week Eric takes the kids on fun adventures and leaves me home to complete silence. I love my kids but I realized I can love them even when they are not with me, it's great to finally have "ME TIME".

As for this mother who left her children home alone, she claims there are two sides to every story; I don't care what the circumstance, you have no reason to leave your babies home alone so you can shop...ridiculous!

Blond Hair and Tattoos

Here are some pictures and a movie of Jimmy with his Hannah Montana wig and his Spider-Man tattoos. As almost everyone knows, Jimmy is a huge Hannah Montana fan and tries to wear this wig every where. He loves watching her show and singing her songs and even had me buy him Danimals yogurt so he could try to win a trip to meet her (he was very crushed when I told him it said 'Sorry, try again'.) He thought as soon as he took a drink she would knock on the door, poor baby, he was so disappointed. I do have to say, he looks pretty cute with blond hair and blue eyes.

Random Pictures

Easter at the Hardin's

David and Bev put on a wonderful southern Easter dinner and we enjoyed being there very much. After a wonderful dinner Teresa, Cody and I hid Easter Eggs for Taylor, Jimmy and Isaiah. The kids had a blast finding eggs, but seemed to be sick of eating candy by then and ending up playing baseball, football and riding bikes.

Easter

The kids woke up bright and early Easter morning (5 A.M.) to discover what Easter Bunny brought for them. So much candy I am sure half will be thrown away before they can eat it. They dug through their baskets to find movies (The Bee Movie and 101 Dalmatians), huge chocolate bunnies, gum, jelly beans and many more goodies. They hunted for eggs and had a great breakfast of waffles and hard boiled eggs. They were both very happy with their baskets and couldn't wait to watch their movies.

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter!

Happy Ostara to All!

We celebrated our first Ostara (oh-star-ah) Thursday and our celebration went very well. I made ham and scalloped potatoes and a strawberry banana dessert for our dinner and it was delicious. The kids got to join in their first Wicca ritual; they cleansed and blessed their tools and called the four elements and Spirit to join our circle, I was very proud of them. Jimmy had a hard time staying still but that was expected, he had a great time though and Taylor loved it as well. The kids colored eggs and I was very happy that they shared and got along great, it was a great evening.

We are spending Easter at David and Bev's again this year and I will make sure to take many pictures and video to share. I hope everyone has a great, safe holiday!

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Pics For Mom

Jimmy's Boo-Boo's

The first day we moved in Jimmy had quite a fall on his scooter. The handle bar caught him in his throat, he scraped his elbow and fattened his lip. Being Jimmy, he got right up and was back to playing. Last week he had another mishap on the scooter, he hurt his other elbow and busted his lip. The last one for some reason he didn't want me to find out about until Taylor ran in to tell me his mouth was bleeding. I got him cleaned up and he was out playing again. I have some pictures of his boo-boo's and a cute video of Eric asking him about them.

Cinnamon the Kitten

After his bath

Taylor loves her baby

The day we started moving, Eric found a kitten and brought it home to the kids. Taylor named him Cinnamon and he is a very sweet cat.

Finally Moved!

The move is finally over, it took us over two weeks to get everything moved but we did it and over the weekend got most of our boxes unpacked. I do have pictures finally as well that I am posting for all to see. :) We love the new place, the kids have made many new friends (there are a lot of girls Taylor's age so she is very happy) and the neighbors are all very nice. We are now in Winter Haven, Florida, just down the street from Cypress Gardens Theme Park, which the kids love that. I hope all is well with everyone, we love and miss you all.

Moving This Weekend

We are moving this Friday and I only have a few boxes packed. It seems like so much has been going on and now I am not feeling my best and just haven't got much done so today I have to kick butt. I figured Taylor could help me get a lot of it done. Eric leaves for Philly Sunday so we have to be all moved in by Saturday.

A Couple Pics of Tay

Here are a couple pics of Tay that I snapped last night while she was talking to Nani. The top picture is a really good one, my beautiful princess.

Florida State Fair

We had a full weekend that started Saturday morning, going to lunch and off to the Tampa Mall where Jimmy got some new outfits from The Children's Place (my favorite children's store) and he was a great sport going into the dressing room to try them on. After the mall we decided to take the kids to the Florida State Fair, where once inside we got some dinner--pizza and hamburgers. The kids each got their tickets and it was off to the rides where Jimmy rode his first roller coaster, which he loved. The kids played games and won stuffed animals, we got caramel and candy apples, cotton candy, funnel cakes and lots of candy of the Largest Traveling Candy Store. The kids had a blast and Eric and I loved watching them have so much fun. Eric and I were a little sick when we left and realized how much money we spent there but it was worth it to see how happy the kids were.

Taylor Talking to Nani

Mom has been on me to get video of the kids but I have been so busy it seems I hardly pick up the camera anymore, that will change once we move hopefully. I got Taylor talking to Nani on the phone in her room, she is not one that lets me just snap pictures or take video, she has to look perfect before she is caught on camera...pre-teens LOL.

Jimmy Singing

Sunday, we all spent the day shopping and one of our stops was Best Buy where Taylor asked for the High School Musical Sing It game. She was so excited to get it home but once she played she realized it wasn't what she thought it would be. Jimmy, on the other hand, loves it and will sit in front of the TV with the microphone all day if you let him. I captured this video of him singing along with the High School Musical cast, so cute.

Hello Strangers

I know it's been awhile but I have had so much going the past month that I haven't had time for anything. We are all getting over some type of bug at the moment, Jimmy and Eric have a head cold and Tay and I have had slight sore throats and our voices are sometimes here and sometimes not.

We went yesterday to look at another house, time is ticking and we still have decided. The one we looked at yesterday was gorgeous, it's a 3 bedroom 2 bath, very open floor plan in a gated community. We liked it a lot but still are waiting from the news of when Eric is being transfered to Daytona. We are actually thinking about Kissimmee (Orlando) area because it is a half way point. Eric thinks it will be another 6 months before the transfer actually happens. There is a gorgeous house in Kissimmee that we both love and I think we are leaning more towards that, it's a 5 bedroom 4 bath (for visitors to stay), it's a 3275 sq. ft. home and only 2 years old. We'll see what happens, all I know is come March 1st we have to be out of here, I cannot stay in this ghetto infested place anymore.

I am adding a very cute video to Jimmy's site that you have to check out of him singing to his High School Musical DVD in the car, he had no idea the camera was on him because he was so consumed in the song.

Taylor is doing great but I haven't got any pics of her lately but will try this week some time to update. We (Eric, Taylor and I) have spent most of our time on the couch fighting over Guitar Hero LOL, we are so addicted to that game. Eric leaves for Philly next month and has already said he is taking the PS with him so he can play. I am buying Rock Band this weekend so we can start a new obsession but at least we can all play at the same time. There is nothing liking finding an activity that brings us all together LOL.

Vinney's New Site

Just letting everyone know that my nephew Vinney's blog has changed. Due to inactivity on my sister's part of updating (no offense Steph) my mom has decided to make her own and she will update often. I have already changed my links so you will go directly to the new one.

Just an update on Vinney, he is now 3 months and weighs 20 lbs and is now in a size 12 months. He is a big boy and has started cooing and laughing a lot. I miss you little guy!

www.vinneymike.blogspot.com