Three Little Goats

Following in Daddy's footsteps!

Obviously, Matt had a *little* bit of fun with Photoshop!! LOL!

I don't know how it started, but Matt grew a goatee. I could have sworn that I said something to him about growing it, but that's not the point! ;) I don't particularly like facial hair on my honey, especially KISSING his mouth with hair around it- bleck!- but it's a fun little thing to do every once in awhile. He was going to try to grow it out until we moved to Arizona, but he only lasted a little over ONE WEEK! Since Matt's facial hair is reddish, it makes his chin look dirty to me! So now he's back to his smooth-as-a-baby's-bottom chin. :)

Look what I found...

...when I went to check on the kids before Matt and I headed off to bed last night:

a nakey bum,and a "BEETLE" in my bed!

Obviously, Gavin figured out how to take off his diaper and is showing an early preference for sleeping in the nude! And unfortunately, he had already peed when I discovered his diaperless bottom! He'll be wearing a onesie under his jammies from now on!! I'm just grateful he didn't have any other "surprises" in his diaper, if you know what I mean!!!!!!!

And Brooklyn (who's barrage of nicknames include beads, beetles, and beetle bum) seems to prefer sleeping in mom and dad's bed instead of her own!!! Frequently when Matt and I finally go to bed in the evening, we find a snuggled up Brooklyn in our bed. I think she sneaks in there after everything quiets down in the kids' room. I can't blame her! Our bed IS rather comfy! ;)

And I can't leave out Blake! Although I don't have a picture of him to share for this entry, while I was changing Gavin last night, Blake was yelling in his sleep and thrashing wildly around his bed! LOL! Maybe my kids have problems?!?

Meet Mr. Mohawk!

Many of you already know how particular Blake is in regards to his hair. Practically every day, I ask Blake how he wants his hair and he firmly says, "Like a HEAD!" meaning, laying flat, combed and parted like a pretty boy! I always tease him that I'm going to do his hair spiky and he tells me, "I don't LIKE 'spicy' hair!!!" LOL! So today, I actually bribed the boy to let me make him a mohawk!! Whaddaya think?!?And just for the record, I don't think the mohawk look suits my little angel boy. ;) Next attempt, lots-o-"spice" on the top!

It's raining, it's pouring!

I've gotta catch up a bit on my blogging! I take pictures thinking, "I'll put these on my blog today," but then I don't get around to it that day! So here we go!

Late Friday night/early Saturday morning, I woke up to the glorious sound of RAIN!!! But, I don't like it when it RAINS during the night and then not during the day! It did RAIN during the day on Saturday!!! :) Finally, we got some decent RAIN in Southern California! I stayed in my pjs all day and did nothing, except play with the kids. Brooklyn, Blake and I laid in my bed, all snuggled up under the covers and told stories. Brooklyn and I played "war" with her new Cinderella playing cards that I got at the grocery store for 50 cents! We just lounged around, my idea of the perfect RAINY day!! I love how fresh and clean the Earth smells after it has RAINED.

I love the bulky gray clouds that are a sure sign of RAIN.
I love hearing the pitter-patter of RAIN outside.
I love how fascinated my kids are by the RAIN.I love the beautiful sunsets that come after the RAIN.I ♥ the RAIN!!!

Why can't people accept responsibility???!?

Back in June, I blogged about when I was rear ended on our way to the beach. Remember the guy that BEGGED me not to call the cops?? *rolling my eyes* There was no visible damage, but we took our car in had it checked out anyway. Turns out there was some underbody/frame damage, so we paid our deductible and had the car repaired. Our insurance company has handled everything perfectly! But, we're having problems with the "other guy," whom I'd like to call some not nice names right now!!!!!

First, our insurance company filed a claim against other guy's insurance company. Other guy's insurance company responds saying that other guy is going to pay out of pocket for the damages. Our insurance company has been keeping up on them and has been in touch with us. Well guess what?????? After three months, NADA!! I knew I should have just called the police on this stupid guy! So we get a letter in the mail today saying that our claim is now going to some sort of inter-agency hearing to see if they can reclaim our deductible. How ridiculous!!

I guess I'm just naive. I thought when "other guy" forked over his license and insurance card to me to take down all his info, that he would fess up and pay for the damages HE caused to MY car for not paying attention while HE was driving. If it were me, I'd be mortified and pay right away. This guy thinks he can get away with it?!?!? What the heck is wrong with some people? I swear.... GRRR!!!

Here she is!

Momma & Baby

Bright eyes

Grandma snuggling her newest little onePretty babySweet Lexi

I have a new niece!!!

My sister, Becky, had her baby in the wee morning hours this AM!! The baby was about two weeks early. She seemed to progress pretty quickly, giving birth only after 4 or so hours after being admitted to the hospital and pushing for only 10 minutes!! Wonder woman!!! I talked to Becky this morning and she and baby Lexi are doing fine.

~Stats~
Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz.
Length: 20 in.
Hair: Dark
Eyes: Blue

Congrats to my sis and her hubby!! I know Becky will make a good mommy- she already is! I'll share a pic when I get one.