candied yams, stuffing and mashed potatoes, mmmmm.

I know, I know, it's been like two weeks since I blogged. I can't really explain it, but I have been in such a FOG for the past 2 weeks. I can't think of anything to say, which is ridiculous, because I always have something to say. Have you ever just had times like this where all you can manage is getting up, going to work, take care of the kids and go to bed? Thats it, thats all I got right now. I'm really hoping that Thanksgiving knocks it out of me!

Speaking of that perfect time of year, what are the must haves on your Thanksgiving table? For me, it's candied yams, stuffing and mashed potatoes. Without those, it's NOT Thanksgiving. Oh, I also love love love to look through the newspaper ads and map out my shopping for the next day. It usually involves a trip to the mall and possibly Wal-Mart. I love to get up early, grab a Starbucks and go get a deal!! This year will be easy because Im always up early with Becca! She will be my little shopping buddy. It will be fun.

Speaking of my little ham, she is growing up so fast. I think she may be walking by Christmas. She can stand on her own now, but only for a minute or so, then she tumbles over. It's so cute. We are also getting in our back teeth. She is eating everything in site, especially whatever mom and dad are eating. She really likes steak which made daddy happy. Also, whoever invented the Gerber Puff over there at Gerber I could kiss. Becca LOVES her puffs, so much that she will crawl at warp speed from across the room to get some. They make going to restaurants soooo easy! You Go Gerber Puff Inventor! You ROCK!

Well, I hope this is the beginning of being over my slump! Amber - I will do your TAG, I just need to think on it a bit! Have a fabulous Tuesday everyone!

2 crazy weeks

I'm sure many of you have wondered if I've fallen off the face of the earth. Needless to say, it had been one crazy week! Or make that 2 crazy weeks. Most of you are aware of the fires that raged across San Diego county last week. We, among countless others, we evacuated from our homes, and left in wonder if we had homes to go home too. Thankfully, we did. They were dirty and smelly, but they stood. Unfortunately, the homes of so many wonderful people that I know did not make it, and some we simply near misses.

It is times like these that I sit and wonder how we are spared when others weren't. Devastation hits in so many ways. This kind, however, swipes the foundation right out from under you. The thought of being completely homeless is almost overwhelming. I am truely grateful that this time, we were spared. That this time we are left to help others pick up the pieces of their lives.

Also, in case you haven't been following, the little baby with Cancer, Natalie Tanner, is flying back to St. Judes for a followup MRI. They are going to see how far the cancer has spread, and how much time they still have with Natalie. Again, to have such a definite time line put on the life of someone you love so much is devastating. I'm just so lucky. My little girl, my husband and my family are safe and healthy. Really, what more could you ask for?

So, this weekend, make sure you hug the ones you love, give them a kiss and just say thank you to God. It's really all that matters.

But not to be a total downer, Becca is growing so fast! We have developed our fourth tooth which she loves to use by munching and chewing on everything! And I am still hunting for the perfect toy. I swear there is something out there that she will love more than the phone, remote control or magazine that mommies reading. I will stop at nothing to find this toy, even if I buy them all!