Toys? Who needs them!

Morgan and RJ played the silliest game! They tried to balance the almost empty pretzel container on their heads and when it fell off they laughed uncontrollably! The laugh that is unbearably contagious! It was so silly, we couldn't help but all laugh every time! I was even allowed to have a turn!!

Short Videos

Here are two short videos from our tubing experience! As you can see I videoed Daddy and RJ going down the mountain (smoothly), then attempted to video Morgan on our way down... ha!

Eagle Rock

Today we visited Eagle Rock Resorts. This is where we have a plot of land that someday we hope to build on... someday!

The resort is nice. It has it's own skiing and snow tubing for the winter and golfing for the summer. There are several outdoor pools, game rooms, a gym, a spa, a lake, playgrounds, equestrian facilities, ball fields, and lots more... Eagle Rock is about an hour and 15 minutes from home, not too long a drive. We went up to take advantage of the 'free' passes we get for the slopes. Since all of us went we 'played' with snow tubing, not skiing... maybe next year we'll let Morgan try skiing! We get 20 free passes I think per season... We also drove past our property. When we first bought there were no roads, now there are roads around our land AND road signs! Neat to see how it has been developed! We drove around in circles (LITERALLY) to find our lot, and we think Morgan experienced her first bout of car sickness. She said her belly hurt, so we got her out and walked her around in the cold air and after a few minutes she felt fine again and didn't complain again. Hmm. We ate lunch (above pictures) in the ski lodge at the top of the hills, and ate supper in the base lodge. Much less crowded down below for supper (picture below) than for lunch! I think eventually they will need to expand the upper lodge! As for snow tubing... RJ was kind-of unsure the whole time, but didn't complain, just sat in his tube and went along for the ride. Morgan went down the hill one time with Daddy and started having a fit because she was cold... so we went and got lunch. After lunch she went with tubing with me and seemed to enjoy it more! I think we went down the slope 5 or 6 times. It was a nice family day! I'm tired though!! Lots of packing up, dressing, undressing, and walking!! We got an awesome family shot... Christmas card picture next year maybe?!

hoola---pee-pee

Morgan had a blast trying to hoola hoop in her room. She was doing a pretty good job at wiggling her little hips. I am not good at hooping, but she wanted me to try. It is a bit difficult to try and hoola hoop in such a small area, but I gave it my best shot! Hence... only pictures of Morgan!

Within the last week or so RJ has become very interested in sitting down on his little potty when Morgan goes potty. We are letting him sit but he hasn't yet gone in the potty. HOWEVER tonight he was running around without a diaper and... yup... let his liquid out on Morgan's floor... ugh. Patience is a virtue (I needed to repeat that to myself over and over and OVER again!!) How can one sit on the potty for over 5 minutes, not go, and then go within a minute of running around naked. Ok... breathe... I'm sure it will only be the first of many! BUT... how can you stay upset with that face?

Handsome!

From this when I left...

...to this when I got home from school!

What a cutie pie, if I do say so myself!!

Another Day Off

Today we had a snow day. I was bummed. I was hoping for a two hour delay. It is nice to have a day off, but it is not nice to have a day off when it has to be made in June.

(See Morgan's black eye? It has been over a week and it is finally starting to clear up. Morgan still doesn't know how she got it... I know she got it when she was at an Eagles Party with Daddy, but I don't know how either!)


The day was pretty yucky when the snow turned into ice which turned into rain. It wasn't the type of day that the kids and I could go out and play. It was a day that we stayed inside with the fire on and lots of toy playing!

Bob and I did create this awesome laundry basket stacker! We found the plans on an amazing website! It will hopefully keep the dirty and/or clean clothes more organized!

Swim Class

Today I had off for the Martin Luther King Holiday. I haven't gotten to see Morgan in a swim lesson since the summer! I was so excited to see her swim! MeMom has said how good she has been doing but I hadn't seen it for so long!! Then after Morgan's lesson I was going to take RJ in for his lesson so that I don't have to take him tomorrow night after a long day of work. I watched Morgan swim! She did awesome!! She swam so well with minimal assistance! She also tread water for a good ten seconds without her teacher's support! She was so amazing to watch! My little peanut is doing so well!!

RJ and I went in next... RJ cried 95% of the time. Urgh. He didn't want to go swimming and he was going to let me know! It has been months since he has had a temper tantrum the entire swim lesson. Today was the day... he fussed and whined and cried the whole time. NO.FUN! I still made him do all the things the teacher said, but he wasn't a very happy camper.

MeMom treated us to lunch, the kiddos played on the inside play equipment then we came home and they took naps.

Nice day off with the kids!

p.s....while the kids napped I was forced to take down the Christmas Tree... I ALWAYS hate taking down the tree, it is so depressing for me!

Heath Family Party!!

Today was the Heath Family Party! It has been a tradition for a LONG TIME!! Every holiday we come together as a family and visit. My Dad's side of the family, lots and lots of cousins... and now a new generation is coming! Morgan and RJ are part of the new generation of rug-rats!

We all had a wonderful time! Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves! Everyone made it from far and near! Ken was recovering from pneumonia so he and Joan were unable to make it, the Stevenson family was unable to make it due to a wedding, and Bill was unable to make it because he wasn't feeling well; but Alex and his fiance made it, and so did Freddy from Oregon! Glad he could make it, was great to catch up!!

Although growing up the party was painful because there were so many people loving on each other... now I enjoy sharing moments with loved ones! (Lots of hugs and kisses too!)

Updates have been added!

Updates have been added... dating back to Morgan's bday!!

Welcome Up

Today got RJ and Morgan up. Got Morgan dressed, got her snack ready to go to preschool (she was the special student today that got to take in snack and a show and tell) and got her settled with milk, muffins and barbie on TV. (Daddy was still sleeping) **Side note: First snack Morgan wanted to take was mac-n-cheese. Had to explain to her that she couldn't take something hot. Then she requested oatmeal. Again I explained to her it had to be cold and gave her choices. Last night she choose yogurt, this morning she changed her mind and wanted to take string cheese. She took string cheese.** Got RJ dressed, and with a cup of milk in hand packed him into the car to head over to the sitter. Dropped him off, and he had his crying fit (which he still does EVERY time I drop him off) as I left.

Work was work.

Morgan and RJ helped Daddy make supper! Great helpers!!

RJ decided he wanted to dress up today... so we let him... Snow-RJ...

Tonight we let the puppies upstairs to visit. I made sure there were no food remnants ANYWHERE in the house. First thing Lacey did was sniff every corner of every room. I win this time, Lacey you lose! After her frantic search Lacey had some love with Morgan! Morgan commented, "I love Lacey sooo much. She is my friend and Lacey loves me sooo much and she is my friend. She can't kiss you, she can only kiss me." Then she changed her mind and said, "I guess she can kiss you too Momma. She is your friend too." Thanks Morgan.

Day was topped up with a buy one get one free blizzard. Not on my diet, but I need one!

Snow Day!

Yea! Got my car in the garage last night! It was a tight fit... very nervous doing it, but I made it!! A big accomplishment for me!


Snow day today!! I didn't REALLY want a snow day because it will tack on a day at the end of the year... BUT it was nice to have an extra day off with my babies!

I woke up to my alarm at 5:00am. Waited patiently for a call as I watched the school closings on the TV... grew inpatient after 15 minutes so I came downstairs to the computer in hopes that the closing would be posted on KYW/CBS online. NOPE, nothing. URGH! We needed to have at least a two hour delay; snow covered my driveway, although it didn't look like as much as had been predicted. Checked on North Penn's website and there it was. Waited another 15 minutes or so until I got the phone calls that school was closed. Climbed back into bed around 6am in hopes to get a few more winks of sleep. Woke up to Bob opening the garage to go and plow around 7:15am. Guess I got a few extra minutes of sleep. Soon after both my beautiful munchkins were woken up by the loud 4 wheeler (with attached plow). Cuddle time in bed with Morgan, RJ and Clifford (on TV). They argued who would cuddle next to me... a memory to put in my brain never to forget! I don't know how long they will both want to cuddle with their Momma!

We went outside and played in the snow! Morgan made some snow angels, but RJ didn't like falling into the snow. He enjoyed eating snow! I kept an eye on the color of his snow... white good, any other color - not going into his mouth! We took a walk on the path behind our house and at one point Morgan commented, "Momma I smell the fox." Never knew a fox smelled? For the record I didn't smell anything but I agreed with her!

Came in and had some warm bubbly pizza. Drank some warm milk, watched some Scooby Doo and took naps! I did some school work (yuck) and kinda fell asleep and took a cat nap (yea!).

The day ended with a very unhealthy supper for all, milk, books, prayers, and bed! I'm ready to go to bed too!

The fox, Momma&RJ

The fox has returned!! Morgan, Daddy and I watched him surprise and gobble up two mice in our backyard!! Glad they are his food, and not entering my house!

Do you see him?

RJ and I spent the afternoon together while Daddy and Morgan went to an Eagles party. Check out our beautiful eyes!! (If I do say so myself!)

Post Holiday Fun

Today it snowed... again!! I love this white stuff... but I wish it would come in a big blast keeping everyone stuck inside for a day or two instead of a little bit here and a little bit there... but I do love how the backyard looks covered in a blanket of white! I also love watching my kiddos play in the snow!! RJ likes it much better this year than last year and Morgan LOVES to play in the white beautiful fluff!

Tonight we went down to Aunt Melanie's apartment for an after-holiday party. The kids had a lot of fun... Morgan and RJ got to play with another little guy named Vincent. Aunt Melanie had yummy appetizers (that I filled up on) and then bought an Italian Hoagie cold cuts platter to 'make your own' hoagies! Yum! She also had pizza for the kiddos, which of course they wanted but didn't eat much of. Typical Morgan, typical RJ! Aunt Melanie also had lots of chocolate for dessert... too bad I was stuffed, but somehow the kids had their appetites back. Hmmm.

It was a nice gathering and it was a nice time!