A New Site

I saw this on a friends blog, checked it out and am now giving it a try! It's a photo website called Shutterfly. I've basically set up a "profile" for us on there.  I made it strictly for our very close friends and family. Those who received the email will be able to view whatever pictures I put up and if I understand it correctly, you can even order any pictures you see and they will be shipped to you! I also have a calendar on there so you can see what we are up to each week.  I can share little things like I did on facebook without having to see all the nonsense! :)  I'm looking forward to seeing how this works out because I always want to keep my close friends and family in tune with our lives!! Here is a link (which I also have on the blogspot)....

http://www.semperfamily.shutterfly.com/

Cindy

Made With Love

So tonight I made my very first blanket!! A few weeks ago Caiti asked if we could re-do her room. She wanted a doggy room. I had no problem with that. The only thing I had a problem with was....finding a blanket!! I searched everywhere and could not find a blanket that had just dogs! I found some throw blankets but nothing that was big enough for her bed.  Well, the other day we were at Walmart and walked through (literally just walking through because I never go near the fabric section unless Jay is returning home from a deployment, lol). We ended up seeing this really cute piece of fabric and Caiti just loved it!! I remembered someone had told me you could make blankets without having to sew...those who know me know I DO NOT SEW! HAHA! So I talked to my friend Alex and she gave me a quick 5 minute class on how to make these.  I went and picked up the fabric today and got to work. I must say that I am so proud of myself for actually putting the effort into making something.  Besides it killing my back, I actually enjoyed doing it! Caiti was very happy with it and my whole family was impressed!

THE FABRIC BEFORE...UNDERNEATH IS BLACK FABRIC.

 THIS IS AFTER ALL THE CUTTING AND TYING!

 THE FINISHED PRODUCT ON HER BED!



Back to Blogging

It has been far too long since the last time I sat down and updated our blogspot. Mainly because I got caught up in the convience of facebook.  Most of you reading this got my email and I'm glad that you would like to follow us!! There will be constant updates on what's going on with our family.  I also have another blogspot that is solely dedicated to my passion of photography.  I don't see myself ever going professional with is (not quite there) but I do enjoy taking pictures whenever I have the chance. If you'd like to view that blog, you can at http://www.caecapturedbeauty.blogspot.com/.

Hope you enjoy following us!!  MUCH LOVE and MANY BLESSINGS!!

A Beautiful Mothers Day

My Mothers Day was absolutely beautiful! Jason and the kids surprised me with an iPod Nano! I had no idea what it was but I absolutely LOVE it!! It has so many features so it's more than just a music player. We enjoyed a nice breakfast together and then headed up to the National Zoo in DC. I really enjoyed the day with Jay and the kids. They made it really special!! We had a good time walking around seeing the animals and our favorite was where we saw all the sea life. That was very cool and we even got a little tour behind the scenes! We had a lot of fun!

Our New Place

Adventures with Chocolate Bear

Every week at Caiti's new preschool they have a "Star Student" and the Star Student gets to bring home the class bear. His name is Chocolate Bear. They bring him (her, according to Caiti) home for the weekend and write a story, along with pictures of their weekend together. Along with that, the Star Student also gets to bring show-n-tell to school everyday that week, they can bring in a special treat for the whole class and the get to make an "All About Me" poster. We were excited to learn that Caiti was chosen to be Star Student and that we were able to share a weekend with Chocolate Bear. Their weekend together started on Thursday and she took him back to school on Monday. Here are some pictures of Caiti and Chocolate Bear's adventures!

On Thursday, Jay and I picked Caiti up from Miss Jeannie's house. This was the day Jay had his PRK Surgery. Caiti was so excited to tell us about Chocolate Bear! Caiti and Chocolate Bear were exhausted from school so when we got home, they took a nap.

Friday morning, Caiti and Chocolate Bear woke up and enjoyed a yummy breakfast together. Caiti fed Chocolate Bear some eggs! We had a long day ahead of us so it was important for everyone to eat a good meal!

After breakfast we all headed up to Bethesda to take Daddy to his eye appointment. Caiti and Chocolate Bear enjoyed seeing the inside of the hospital!

After Daddy's appointment we went to the mall to get some shoes for Cory and Caitlyn. Chocolate Bear helped Caiti pick out some cute sandals!
When we got home, Caiti wanted to take Chocolate Bear for a ride on her bike. They both had a lot of fun out there!!

Saturday morning, Caiti had a picture appointment and Chocolate Bear got to join us! After her appointment we went over to Walmart to pick up a few things. Caiti was showing Chocolate Bear all the yummy treats at Walmart!

After running errands all morning, we joined some friends at the park...here Chocolate Bear is swinging in the swing!

Caitlyn had a lot of fun with Chocolate Bear! I was afraid that she'd throw a fit when it was time to give him back but she was so good about everything!

So Far Behind...

It's been 3 months since I last posted...my apologies! Things have been nonstop here!! Once February rolled around we began to prepare for our move from out in town to a safer place on base. We are currently living in our new place on base and everyone is much happier here! It was a very stressful move; more stressful than a cross-country move!! Unpacking one house while cleaning another is not an easy task! Especially when still having to play the role as Mommy and wife! Nothing stops, ha! After about 4 days of cleaning and unpacking we were pretty much settled into the new place. I had about two days to try and catch up on any relaxation before the kids and I left for New York to visit my sister and her kids. We had hoped Baby #3 would have made her entrance while we were there but no such luck! Looks like we'll have to take another trip back, ha! Now that we are all back home we are battling with colds and allergies! Cory and Caiti have returned back to school after their week long Spring Break and I am home still trying to go through a few boxes left to unpack. I hope to have some pictures up of the new house before we move again, ha!! Just a few more touches and the house will be complete!

More updates to come...