Lack of Cooperation :(

Well, William and I went to the doc today to see what the baby is and it wasn't successful. :( The doc said that every time he thought it was either a boy or a girl, he realized it was the cord in the way. So, we wait another three weeks. March 3rd. I have thought of trying for a 3D somewhere, but we don't need to spend money on that and this will be a good lesson in patience!

Taking Full Advantage of the Potty

Well, I have news to report!!!! Winter has finally decided to take full advantage of the toilet! William has been trying to get her motivated to use the potty for a while. She will stay dry in "big girl panties" as she calls them, but hasn't wanted to stay clean. On Sunday at small groups, someone had a min pin puppy that she just LOVED! He notice this and finally told her if she used the potty to poop then he would get her a puppy. Well, she finally did!! I know bribing is bad...but hey, it is working right? We went to supper Tuesday night and celebrated with her and then took her to the pet store. There was a puppy there that we wanted, but the store REALLY liked it (to the tune of $600!!!!!), so we didn't get it. On Wednesday morning she messed in her pull up before school. She told William, "But I didn't poop in my big girl panties!" So, we still have some things to work on, but she did it again today. It seems as if we are finally on the way to potty trained! I hope it is good and done before the next one comes along in June!

On that note, I will have more to report on the sex of the baby, if it cooperates, on Monday, Feb 11th. We just can't wait!!
More then!!!

A great recipe!

I have been trying new things over the past few weeks and came upon Mexican Style Lasagna. It looked like something William would like so I gave it a shot! It was GREAT so I thought I would share it with others! He went on and on about it and we even had it again last night. So here is my rendition:

1 pound ground beef
1 can black beans - any type are fine...this is what I had
Velveeta
shredded cheese of some type
Salsa - I used my own
Corn tortillas - recipe called for flower, but I didn't have any

Cook meat, add cheese and a little bit of water for a sauce (recipe said 1/4 cup I think). Allow cheese to melt. Rinse beans and add to meat. (I would only rinse them if they are black beans.) Put about 1/4 of the mixture on the bottom of a 8x8 pan. Layer with tortillas leaving the meat mixture on top. Cook at 425 for 30 minutes. Add grated cheese on top at last 5 minutes. Let sit for a few then enjoy!!


Hope you love it as much as we do!!

Christmas Tag

This a response to the Christmas Tag from my sister. I will tag Kara. enjoy!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
gift bags...I'm SO bad at wrapping!
2. Real tree or artificial?
Artificial
3. When do you put up the tree?
Whenever there is time. Sometime before Christmas Eve!
4. When do you take the tree down?
The day after Christmas because it is always in the way.
5. Do you like eggnog?
Yuck! NO!!
6. Favorite gift received as a child?
Ummmmm, I honestly can't remember.
7. Do you have a Nativity scene?
No
8. Hardest person to buy for?
I must agree with Shiann and say our dad. After that...William because he always will go get something if he wants it.
9. Easiest person to buy for?
Winter...a box would be good enough for her!
10. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
A vacuum...Just kidding William. I love my Kirby.
I can't think of one
11. Mail or email Christmas cards?
Mail I guess. They were only picture cards this year. No letter...didn't get to it.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
The Christmas Story...you know, the one where the kids wants the gun. "You'll shoot your eye out!"
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
Two days before Christmas when I'm out of school and don't have Winter with me! I haven't shopped any yet!!
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
Isn't that what Christmas is all about???
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
DRESSING!!!! Other than that...whatever is there.
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree?
The ones that came on the tree are colored I think.
17. Favorite Christmas song?
HATE Christmas songs because they start playing them at HALLOWEEN!!!
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home?
Both. This year we are going to Alabama. Now that we live near mom and dad, yes, travel right across the creak!
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?
Only when I can sing the song in my head.
20. Angel on the tree top or a star?
Neither. A Mini Cooper model car shell!
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
Morning now that we have Winter
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year?
I should be positive about this....
It amazes me that people don't think about others but one time a year. I want to not donate now, but do it later.
20. Favorite ornament theme?
Anything that is cheap at wal-mart! And some old ones.
24. Favorite food for Christmas dinner?
DRESSING!!!!!!
25. What do you want for Christmas this year?
Jewelry making stuff I guess. I haven't been able to think of anything I want mainly because, like William and Dad, I will go get something if I want it. Oh, I just thought of something...
My Simms game for the Wii.

Funny Stuff that Winter Says!

Winter is growing so much and seems to understand more things about life every day! Thursday of last week we had to take our car in for repairs so we are driving William's truck right now. It isn't the most comfortable ride, epically in the back, so Winter wasn't that thrilled about it. Saturday we went to a birthday party in Longview and Winter put together that the car was in Longview. She said, "let's go get the car!" I asked her if she didn't like riding in the truck and she said that it wasn't comfortable to ride in. It was cute!! Most of the time she's such a happy kid. This morning she was spinning around the room just humming and singing. She is so funny! Anyway, I thought I would share these things with you!!

Halloween Fun!

I started this post almost a month ago now. Oh well!

This Halloween seemed a lot better than last because Winter seemed to understand a little more. Let me tell you, she gets the candy bit!! We started out by going downtown with our friends Mary and Dane. Mary and I planed ahead and Winter and Dane were both dressed as M&M's. He was the blue one and Winter was the green one. After we finished there, we had a quick supper at McDonalds and then went to church. We did something a little different this year and had a trunk-or-treat at the church. There were lots of trunks with treats in them and all of the kids who came seemed to have a great time. It was fun to see the other kids in their costumes. Especially the little ones!!! Anyway, I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them!!


Winter is doing well. I took some advice from a friend's blog and have started a potty chart with her. When she is dry and goes in the potty, she gets a sticker. If she is wet, then we mark one off. The first day went REALLY well and she wasn't wet at all. I guess that was the newness of the situation. We went on and off for a couple of days and yesterday when she was wet, she cried when I marked out a sticker. Anyway, she finally got two rows filled and will get a prize. So, that seems to be working well...thank you Kara!!

I guess all the eventful things come from Winter. I try to remember everything she says and does, because most of it is way funny, but I can't get it all. One thing though...she's so silly and trying to be funny! In the mornings she will get our shoes. It is a thing with her I guess. Anyway, even if I'm not ready, she will get mine first and then William will ask her to get his boots. This morning she gave him one boot and then ran off with the other. It was cute. William and I laugh about it, so I guess that is why she does it.

Well that is about all for us right now. I'm doing okay. I fight with the sickness in the evenings, but that is getting better. Just can't wait to find out what we are having. That is a long while away though. Oh well.

Update on us......

I know it has been a long time since I have posted anything. Sorry about that. No excuses, other than being busy with work and home. Oh well!! So here is what is going on....

Winter is getting more independent and sassy every day!! Today, she didn't want William to turn off her movie so we could eat supper. She hit at him. Man did that make him mad! She doesn't do that type of stuff all the time, but when she did, man, things can get bad quick!! Let's just say that she doesn't have any stuffed animals in bed with her tonight because she is trying to earn them back! (pray for us!!!)

It seems that when she has her bad days that she will be sweeter sometimes too. We were coming home from church last night and she was singing Blue Skies and Rainbows all by herself. She had to call Grammy and sing it to her because she was the one to teach it to Winter. Mom was proud.

One day, when Win was having a bad day, she was talking to William on the phone. (Shiann and I witnessed this or I would not believe it either!!) Anyway, she knew that William would know that she had been sassy and had a fit to watch a movie. He was asking her how her day was and SHE WAS TRYING TO HANG THE PHONE UP ON HIM!!!!! Have you ever had a moment when you had to walk away to laugh or you would cry?? That was it! It was funny, but of course I didn't let her see that I thought it was funny!!! Where does she get this stuff?????

William stayed home from work sick one day recently and Winter stayed to help him feel better. Wouldn't this make you feel better too????



The Brown came over a while back for our monthly 42 party. Winter tried to get Dane to watch a movie, but he wasn't into Shrek like she is. I know it is a little blurry, but aren't they cute??


A ride with Pop and Skye on the 4-wheeler...what more could a girl want???


"Nap time" with daddy!!!




Winter likes to be a ham for the camera and she's growing like a little weed!!




Reading a book with daddy.




William is doing well and so am I. Hopefully I will be able to move into my new classroom soon at work. I have never had a new lab before so I'm so excited!!!



Oh...one more thing....









I'M PREGNANT!!!!!!! :) Due June 24th so I'm only about 5 weeks along now. :) We are so very excited! I told Winter not to belly poke anymore because there was a baby in mommies tummy. She looked at me funny and laughed. I told her to talk to the baby and she said "Hallo baby!!". It was cute. See, she does have her redeeming moments!!