Birthday's for the Boys!!

Welp..My Boys celebrated their 2nd and 6th birthday in the last week. I can't get over how big they are. Carson is getting tall and thin and Colby is getting bigger and bigger. He is like a little tank. Here is some new pics of them.
COLBY OPENING PRESENTS

CARSON OPENING PRESENTS

COLBY'S BIKE

CARSON'S PUNCHING BUDDY

HERE IS WHAT A 2 YEAR OLD HANDSOME LITTLE BOY LOOKS LIKE--BUT DON'T LET HIM FOOL YA!

AND HERE'S WHAT MY FIRST BABY LOOKS LIKE AT THE BIG NUMBER 6

AND GOT TO LOVE THEM ALL CUTE AND LOVEY WITH EACHOTHER.. THIS ONLY LASTS FOR A SECOND, THEN THEY ARE WRESTLING, FIGHTING AND TELLING ON EACHOTHER...FUN, FUN..


A few weeks ago my Cousin's kids were down for a little while and the kids spent much time at the pool. Carson finally became daring and went from freaking out when he went under to this in a matter of days~~

YUP... A FRONT FLIP.. HE IS MY CRAZY "EXTREME SPORTS" BOY.. ONCE HE GETS THE RUSH, HE DOES IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN..and Colby learned to swim as well.. with his floaties on. Here is is swimming to his Grandma


Jason and I rarely take any pics of us together and work opposite schedules right now. We are looking forward to an overnight trip to Ft. Myers for a friends wedding in 2 weeks. I am anxious to sleep in more than anything. I know... how boring!! Give me some time away from the kids and I want to sleep..ha! The joys of motherhood. Welp. That's all for now. It has been a while since the last post. Things have been crazy, busy, work, etc.... (((Hugs))) Julie

~Thursday Questions on a Friday~

~*~ Thanks Emily for letting me copy your questions ~*~

1. What sounds do you hear at this very moment?
~Disney Channel

2. When was the last time you lost your temper?
~Ummm... A few months ago. It doesn't happen very often. I have major patience..

3. Does your resume contain a little/a lot/or no embellishment?
~None really.. I don't even have a resume right now...

4. What cliche or phrase makes you cringe?
~Can't think of one right now

5. What is an instant mood booster for you?
~My Kids laughing or silly as it may sound-- finding out I have a sitter and get to go "out" for drinks w/ my friends.. I get all giddy like I was in highschool or something.

6. What is the worst thing you have ever been called?
~ I don't really think of anything out of the oridinary lately.. in Highschool I was picked on because of my braces and hairy arms.. I will NOT say the names because I know some of you will take that to the bank..ha

7. In your opinion, who or what is "the next big thing?"
~ I am....

8. In what way(s) could you be considered rude?
~I am bad about picking/talking about strangers and the people who wear clothes they really shouldn't be wearing. I guess that's why I was picked on in school..ha. I am sure people say shit about me too but whatever..

9. What do you find unbelievably sexy?
~ A Daddy who loves his kids and doesn't mind taking them places and a man who helps his wife w/ normal daily duties.

10. What areas of your life need a complete overhaul?
~I don't know.. there is alot of things I guess.. My quality time w/ my kids, some personal stuff and I guess making decisions about the future.

We Miss you Grandma/GiGi and Duke Ellington?

Well today is the one year anniversay of my Grandma's death. Wow, it sure doesn't seem that long ago that my grandma passed away. We miss her very much, look at her pictures daily hanging on my fridge and always think of her. Here is a picture of me and grandma while I was prego w/ Colby. It's the only one I could find at the moment.

Grandma was such a mess and snotty and told everyone what she felt, when she felt it and didn't care if she upset anyone.. Ha! She always said you either "Say it like it is or don't say nothing at all"... Ok.. on to the next part of my title.. Who is Duke Ellington? Well, according to Carson who while sitting on the couch tonight looks at me all serious (while watching Steve Urkel by the way) says.."mom, you know that man Duke Ellington?" In my mind, I am thinking where did this come from and ummmm.. no, for some reason I can't remember Duke Ellington **Note to self: Google him later when carson is in bed..ha**..He tells me he was a piano player who got killed because he tried to have everyone let the black people in to the resturants and schools. Duke wanted everyone to be friends and somebody shot him because of this. Well... I am thinking this was Martin Luther King, Jr. Sooo.. I will be spending some time reviewing my history tonight. Mind you this boy just finished Kindergarten and told me he learned this in school. Welp.. Congrats to having a good teacher.hha...
**Hope everyone has a happy 4th and be safe. Hug your loved ones and tell them you love them.**

~~Quote my mom always uses.. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take; but my the moments that take your breath away"!!!! ~~