Ohh Christmas Tree !!

A little snow ....

Some ornaments ....

And a Christmas Tree !! What a perfect day :o)

Missing Front Tooth

Davis lost his front tooth yesterday !!! This is his fourth tooth lost :O)

School Bus

This is for PawPaw and NaNa. Remember the school bus days ???

Gas, Gas and more Gas ....

Today I desperately needed to fill my van up with gas !! I am terrible about waiting until the very last minute. Lately it was because I was delaying the inevitable. The thought of spending $70 on gas and having nothing to show for it Killed Me. But, every 7-9 days I would have to face the music and fill up my tank. I was in shocked when on my way to church in fumes I saw the sign with gas prices. I had to take a picture !! I filled up my entire tank for $35..... We can all sleep better tonight knowing that !!!

Sunday, Sunday

Best Buddies !!

Election Rally

Cathryn supporting Sarah Palin with her"We can do it" button !!

Today we had a chance to see John McCain at a local rally. Less than 24 hrs. before election day he flew into Tri-Cities. The rally was packed and filled with a sea of red. Campaign signs, buttons and flags were everywhere. Shannon and I took Cathryn (Davis was in school) and had a wonderful time. What an experience !!

Memories

One of the best memories I have of Halloween is 2 years ago. We were actually living in Jax. with my parents so Davis could be apart of the "MOVE Program" at Neptune Beach Elem. That Halloween Davis was the UPS man and he rode his new tricycle. My parents and I took the kids to a local church carnival and had a wonderful time. What a special night !!! Where has the time gone ???

Table Top Tapestry

Our women's ministry at church has an annual event called "Table Top Tapestry." Each table has a theme and you sell tickets for your table. We all bring out the china and crystal that we never use. And I actually had to look up Emily Post for proper table setting (don't tell mom, she thought I knew that). My theme was "Tis the Season". We had a wonderful time. Great food, fellowship and an excellent speaker. These pictures are mainly for my mom so she can see what I have been talking about :o)

Trick or Treat

This was a crazy day filled with Dr. appts. , school activities and Trick or Treating.

Davis the Cowboy and Cathryn the Puppy Dog

Wordless Wednessday

Dear Lord

I ran across this the other day and could not help but laugh....

Dear Lord,

SO far today, I'm doing all right. I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or self-indulgent. I have not whined, complained, threatened my children, used time-out, or eaten any chocolate. I have charged nothing on my credit card.

But, I will be getting out of bed in a minute, and I think I will really need your help then.

Isn't It AMAZING

Isn't it Amazing that a child who could not hold his head up until 1 1/2 years old is now riding a horse?? Isn't it amazing that a child who Dr's said was "incompatible with life " is almost 7? Isn't it amazing that a child who could not stand to have anything on his head is wearing a helmet? I could go on and on about Davis. This is a little boy who defies all that is against him. Despite his limitations Davis seems to keep on pushing the envelope. He is a fighter.. And on the days when I am tired, frustrated and don't seem to understand. I am reminded that Davis is a true miracle !! We have come along way and I don't want to ever forget that. Davis never ceases to amaze me !!!

Fall in Gatlinburg/Dollywood

This weekend we all went to Gatlinburg and Dollywood. It was a perfect time to go. The weather was wonderful and the leaves were beautiful !!!

Cathyrn loves driving the cars.....

Davis rode for the first time by himself. I am to big and can no longer squeeze into the rides with him. It was sooo sweet seeing Davis with Cathryn and their cousin Hayden riding together. Davis really enjoyed it !!!!

My two sweet angels !!!

I can't wait until my parents, sister and her family come to Gatlinburg for Thanksgiving!!! What a wonderful time ..

This is as crafty as I get !!!

A few weeks ago I got on a kick to #1 paint Davis' room and #2 make Cathryn a giant chalk board. Since moving in our house last year I have wanted to make the bonus room more "play friendly."

Cathryn loves her chalk board and all it took was a little paint and some white molding!!! I am not very creative so this is as "Crafty as I get."

Monday Monday .....

Today the weather was in the 40's so Cathryn and I decided to stay in and bake cookies !!

Nothing beats a big spoonful of cookie dough

and a little helper !!!

Please Remember ....

Some things Cathryn says that I don't want to forget....

I wear my Babin Suit and Simiees (Bathing suit and swimmies)

Cathryn always gets up in the morning and says, " It's light out mommy."

When asked her name Cathryn says, "Cafrin Ewisabeth Salwer."

I hurt my bingers (fingers)

I luv you Mommy!!

Dadis (Davis) , Juan (cousin John), Hay (cousin Hayden)

"There is toliet paper stuck on my bottom."

BooBooAid (Band aid)

Pise (Surpise)

Yucky the Cat (Lucky)

Desus (Jesus)

Pease May I help ....

I go peepee in the potty, but no Poopoo !!!

One time, just one more time Mommy (as she holds her finger up)

Dadis(Davis) is crying.. It's OK Dadis

Pease (please)

Mommy you back !!!

Mommy where r u ?

I pall (fall) down

Yes Mim Mommy

Each day brings a different challenge and some frustrations. This has been a good exercise for me....

"It only took an Egg Timer"

Recently, Cathryn REGRESSED with her potty. This summer was a breeze. Cathryn was ready and willing to potty on her own. We made a big deal out of Big Girl panties, read stories and gave reward stickers. All was Wonderful !! Until she went back to her 2 day preschool in Aug. It was as if the potty didn't exist and she wanted nothing to do with it. We were back to negative 10 and I was beside myself. Forward to today... I decided to use the good old egg timer. We devoted several days to "Potty training #2". I dreaded this process mainly because I knew we had to be confined to the house (which I rarely am) and live by the timer. Every 30 min. it would buzz and Cathryn would run to the potty. Needless to say we are going strong and I see a light at the end of the tunnel. Potty training is a new process for me. I sometimes wonder if Davis being in diapers has anything to do with this relapse. Cathryn sees her brother in diapers and doesn't understand why she can't be. I try to explain as best as I can about Davis and why he can't walk, talk, go potty etc... Cathryn just says Ohh, kisses Davis and turns her attention to something else. The sweet innocence if a child. But, for now Praise the Lord for the egg timer !!!

Friday Night Lights

Perfect cool night
for High School Football !!

Sleeping Beauties !!

Snug as a bug in a rug

What a precious sight....

"The Schwans Man"

One of our favorite times is when " The Schwans Man" comes. Cathryn loves "The Schwans Man" because he lets her get up in the truck and gives Davis free ice-cream. It is the simple things in life that bring us most joy :o) If only it could always be this way !!

The Great Planters !!!

I don't have a green thumb, but I am soooo proud of my plants!! They have lasted all Summer and now they are perfect for Fall. It's the Great Planters Charlie Brown .....

Corn, Pumpkins and Bees

Yesterday we had a family outing to the local Pumpkin Patch / Corn Maze. It was a wonderful day... great Fall weather. We love this particular farm, lots of activities and fun for the kids. Cathryn took a friend and all was well with the Salyer family... Until Davis got stung by a bee. He was so sad, it broke my heart. Davis cried (I don't think he new what to do). My children have never been stung before. What do you do? My mother's moto growing up was, "Heal Thyself." All is well and Davis survived. He is such a trooper !!! Typical day in our family :o)