2012

I am already so tired of hearing New Year, New You. Aren't you?

But...if we are going to talk about new year resolutions let me suggest a book, 52 Small Changes, One Year to a Happier, Healthier You, written by Brett Blumenthal. So far I've really enjoyed it. I have to say, if all I stick to by reading this book is drinking more water, than so be it. It was worth the download.

A couple of years ago about this time Suge and I took a trip to Boston, to clear our minds OR to order room service and stay in bed and watch t.v. YOU DECIDE. Anyway, it snowed about 9" while we were there and was absolutely wonderful. It was amazing how the city just kept going and so did we. We hiked that city up one side and down the other, in the snow and freezing temps. It was heaven.

Here's hoping for a few snow days around these parts this year!

Happy New Year!

-Mama Stone

And he's 5...

I remember being so anxious and ready for my little bundle of joy!

The night before, Suge took video of me and all my bellyness.

I was up at 11, but let Suge sleep.

We checked into the hospital around noon the next day.

My 8 pound sweetheart was born at 4:52 p.m. on a Wednesday.

It's been an exciting, scary, up and down, roller coaster ride ever since.

Happy Birthday to my Wildman.

Christmas Greetings!

With all the holiday parties, shopping, hustling and bustling it's easy to forget what Christmas is all about.

Take a moment.

And remember.

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

XOXO,

Mama Stone

12 months old...

Tater tot is 1. She made it through a year of Mom, Dad and Brother all watching out for her and her every move. She's smart but most importantly she's tough. Don't mess with her, or she'll pull your hair. She will leap out of my arms for her Daddy, but will come right back with a smile. She'll play forever in her Brother's room with his cars, swords, superheros, or whatever else he has laying around. She goes with the flow. She sleeps all night and we love her to heaven and back! Hope you had a wonderful birthday my sweet baby girl!

The most wonderful time of the year

I'm heading out in the morning to go riding with the girls. We've been taking this fall riding trip for several years now. I can't really relay to you how wonderful it really is. This year we are heading to Alabama for the first time, to a place called Seven Springs. There's even a saloon in a cave there. Pretty fancy for us... Anyway, I'll miss my wild ones and Suge too, but there's nothing like a few days away with the girls (oh yeah, and nature). Maybe I'll take some pictures. Until then, here's a few of my sweet ones~ I love the one of them together because you can see how caring he is. Wow! Who knew he'd be such a good Big Brother? Happy Fall Y'all!

Soccer Mania

Never say never.

It happened to me.

I said,

"My kids will never play soccer."

Well, guess where I have to be in the morning...

you got it--the soccer field and

I LOVE IT!

Wildman loves it too.

Who knew I'd be a

soccer Mom too?

Tennis any one?

I spent the majority of my Labor Day watching tennis. Or so it felt like. It can last forever. Longer than any football or basketball game (not basketball season mind you). Suge loves to watch it on t.v. and I have to say that I don't really mind watching it.

So WHY for goodness sakes can I not figure out how they score it. I did take tennis as a PE in college. Now, the amount of classes I actually showed up to, you can count on one hand. But if you know me, or anything about me, you know that I am pretty knowledgeable when it comes to sports. I know most of the rules of football, basketball, baseball and some rules for figure skating...

So why is it that I can't figure tennis out? Is my mind too tired? Too full? I think Suge has even explained it to me once before.

I give up.

I guess I have to admit that I watch it for their outfits, grunts, legs, and the little guys/gals that run so quickly to retrieve the balls.

30 Love.

Mama Stone