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"Mom, the music was too loud. That is why I put cocoa puffs in my ears."

Simone 9 months.

Simone is 9 months old. I can not believe it. How have nine months passed? She is a darling little baby, and so much fun to have in our home.

Sitting on her own, until she fell forward onto her face. =(

Two little teeth. (and you can see her top teeth are trying to come.)

I love this picture of Wyatt. It was snowing lightly outside and I drug him out there. He has snowflakes on his eyelashes!


We went to a Christmas Party last night. My friend in Gaithersburg always throws a big Christmas bash. Lincoln takes great pride in his white elephant gifts, and this years gift was hilarious. When they play the gift game they don't unwrap the gifts until the END of the game. You can still steal a gift on your turn, but you are stealing a wrapped gift. Lincoln bought a giant light up Santa and spent 40 minutes wrapping it. It was beautiful wrapping job! The party guests nick named it "BIG BLUE". It was the only gift that was stolen in the game. Lincoln was so proud! =) The gift we ended up with--- incredible hulk hands. You know, the padded ones with hulk sounds. Wyatt loves them.

I have been really busy. Crazy busy. I am glad to say I am almost done. A few more orders, and it is a big break for me.
Other than photography, I got to--
*throw a surprise party for Christie at her house on her birthday. That was so fun. She caught us though. She was taking her garbage out and saw someone pull into her drive way. She then ran in the house (a little frightened) and looked out the peek hole to see balloons. It was a fun night, and a fun party.
*I had to take Simone to the doctor with my older kids in tow one evening. Lincoln was out of town. Then she ended up having an ear infection, so we all went to fill the prescription at Target. Wyatt and Talia were so good. I am so grateful for them.
*I got to make two pans of enchiladas and a big southwest salad for the Primary teacher appreciation dinner. Then Lincoln was stuck in traffic so all three kids got to come with me. Fun. Lincoln came to the church and ate enchiladas with us, and stayed to help clean up. =)
*Christie hosted the FOURTH annual Christmas Tea. I made some yummy meatballs and the worst caramel apples ever. I bought a fancy caramel apple kit, and when I cam home from the party (wondering what the problem was with the apples) I discovered the kit had expired in August....I bought it in October. Lose/lose situation. It was a fun party and Simone slept almost the entire time. I was able to eat and talk and eat with our interruption. The food this year was the best yet!
*Got my new computer set up! It is amazing. It is so big and so bright that it makes my eye twitch....okay that may be because I have been staying up WAY too late working. I will give you a link to check it out.....HP
*I had to deliver and mail massive amounts of orders.
*Did you know I photographed a Baltimore Raven and his family? I think that is so cool. They are LDS, and have been such fun clients to work with. You should see the Christmas cards I designed for them...I am jealous of them, and wish those cards were mine! =)
*I did Sharing time today. It was so fun. I acted like a news reporter and I interviewed prophets of old that foretold the birth of the Savior. The best part was my camera and microphone. Lincoln and I made the camera out of a black box, teddy graham container, tissue tube, spray paint, and lots of black tape. It looked so good, and the kids loved it.

sickies

Well this week started out bad, and is ending worse. Stomach flu, coughs, runny noses, and fevers are being passed around. No one is sleeping.

I finally got to eat something last night. I never knew a fruit cup could taste so good! I wish I had another. =)

Wyatt is a math whiz!
Natalia is my sick buddy! (She brought me a bowl in the middle of the night and said, "I am done with this Mom. You can have it now.")
Simone says "Da Da."
My new computer arrived today! AHHHHHH! I am screaming! =)
Lincoln is so sick now, and found out he has to have a root canal. Boo.
Ya, we are supposed to help clean the church tomorrow....and I have a photo shoot.

That's all for right now.

A sweet song.

I bought a new album that has been playing non-stop for a few weeks. I love the song called "Me", because it captures exactly how is feels to be a mother of a new little one....or bigger one for that matter. The entire album is full of songs about motherhood, because the artist is a new mother herself. I love it! (Plumb: the album is called Blink)

My children love this song, but it may be the mention of candy. I always kiss who ever is closest on the head when it mentions "kiss."

Wyatt said, "This song----just makes me feel like you love me."

Here are the lyrics to "Me".

I haven't had
A chance to sleep
And when I wake
I wake with your dreams
I guess my pillow
Holds some kind of key
To your peace
Your peace

Me
I wouldn't trade your love for all the candy
In this great big world
Me
I feel so crazy blessed and oh so lucky
To be the place you go
When you need to feel safe
When you need a kiss
It's me

I haven't showered
And I tried to eat
But all your tears
Oh they needed me
I need some time, some time to think
But when I hear you
And what you need is...

Me
I wouldn't trade your love for all the candy
In this great big world
Me
I feel so crazy blessed and oh so lucky
To be the place you go
When you need to feel safe
When you need a kiss
It's me

I wash your face
To make room for
All the kisses
Of tomorrow
And every day
That I get to
Be here with you
Is sweet

Me
I wouldn't trade your love for all the candy
In this great big world
Me
I feel so crazy blessed and oh so lucky
To be the place you go
When you need to feel safe
When you need a kiss
It's me

Oh don't be afraid
Cause what you'll have is....
Me


(I know, cheesy picture at the end. I thought it fit. =)