Over it.

Ok, so I AM OVER customizing my blog. If I had 3-5 hours to sit un interrupted and fix it, I could probably get it the way I want it. but I am picky, and I know what I want, and the 15 minutes here and there just isn't cutting it. So here I am all plain jane. determined to get back on track with 2009 goals of taking/posting a picture a day and sharing it with everyone.

Things to note today: Rilyn stared saying "Uh oh" last night and has said it about 3 times today. This might constitute her first "real" word besides the whining, screaming "mama" and the occasional dadadada and yayayaya. I am all for her talking, but I'm really not going to stress over it. She will be a blabbermouth all too soon ;)

We all got haircuts yesterday (except Rilyn). Mine is a bit too short, and by a bit I mean 2-3 inches, lol. Which is probably all my own fault becuase I have a tendency to say things the wrong way when it comes to explaining how I want my hair. So it's short. But it will grow. Don't plan on any evidence or photos of my too short for my double chinned, chubby face though, sorry.

That's it. I am going to organize some photos, update my blog links so you all can find me, and leave me some comments ;)
I'll be back to post a photo....................

Jan 19th

I am still doing my photos, but I have been working on getting my blog customized so that it is up and ready for when I can share it after my 30 day goal is complete!! I want to add my flickr photostream to the bottom and I have a few other things in mind too. What I want to know if you are reading this...HOW DID YOU GET HERE!? A few of my DD and Flickr friends have commented on a previous past, and I have no idea how you got here, I know my DD link doesn't work, so whats up?! Let me know!!!

Jan 7th


Today I started my own Etsy shop. Selling custom Fonts, and eventually putting the beautiful dresses that my mom and I made up to sell. Problem is, I still want to keep all of them for Ry.

Jan. 6th


Just another day at home, everyday paradise. Today's photo is of Rilyn's Billy Bob teeth Pacifier. Grandpa got it for her when she was just a little thing and it was too big for her mouth. Yesterday it made it out the drawer and straight to her mouth. I think she actually prefers it. Funny, Funny.

Jan 5th... Park day

Today we went to the Park with Nicole and Dylan. Rilyn showed a side of her that I didn't know existed. She is a complete daredevil. Scared of nothing. She figured out how to climb up the toddler slide backwards, and would run all over the play set, no matter how high it got she wanted to keep going. She fell once from about 2 feet up flat on her back, she got right back up and tried to get back up to the top. Didn't wince, much less cry. I was in awe. Tottaly different from her brother at this age. Even at 2 we had to go up the playground with him to show him it was ok. He is a lot more cautiuos. This new development makes me very, very nervous for her teenage years.

Jan 4


So 5 days completed. And I am somewhat keeping up with the edit/upload process. I am proud of myself! So Jan 4th was a productive Sunday, Christmas tree down, Christmas lights outside down and everything up to the attic. Feels nice to have the living room spacious again, but I already miss the glimmering of the lights. I am also regretting not taking a family picture in front of the tree this year. Hopefully soon we will be doing portraits with my mom, that we've been planning for over 6 months! This photo of the day was taken while T was watching his evening TV. Glued to the tv.

I still haven't figured out why the photos are dull online, but bright on my screen!? Still trying.

4 down 361 to go.

I am still going!! I haven't edited todays picture yet, but I took it!! So for now I will share our Year in Review Book

Click here to view this photo book.

Hmm.. lets see if that worked!?