Saturday, December 15, 2012

My Angel

 Brody was a Super Star this week
as he performed in his Pre-School
Christmas Program as an Angel
"Little Town of Bethlehem!"
So fitting for my little Brody!!

Brody was super excited and
kept all his songs a secret for weeks 
so he could have the big reveal!


My Guys all excited before the Show at the Church!


Brody Pre-Costume just looking dashing as ever!!


Brody with some of his Best Friends Ryan and Brooke!


More shots with his Best Friends Juliet, Ryan, and Wyatt!


All the Angels Smiling as they sing their Little Town of Bethlehem Songs!


It was such a precious Christmas Program!
We loved seeing Brody with the biggest smile as he bellowed 
out these beautiful Christmas Carols!
Great Job Brody...you are such a sweet little Angel!!

Merry Christmas!!

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Snow Globe



Merry Merry Christmas!
My Florida boys are in awe of some Snow!
Check out your very own Snow Globe!
Put your Address in and Shake the Snow Globe!!!
It's Snowing at our House!!!

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Enjoy!!!
 

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Tis the Season

 "Tis the Season 
to some of our favorite things!"
It is all about the details 
even at Christmas!


The Nutcrackers!
Yes, the boys have picked out even more Nutcrackers to go in our Christmas Collection!
A few more to add in 2012...even with all their special names!!
Merry and Bright!


The Colorful Christmas Lights!
Another favorite of mine when I was little
and now as an adult!
The Boys Bed with the Colorful Lights
adds the Christmas Cheer in their Room
And a great little night light!!
We have Colorful Lights in special little spots for the boys!
Of course their Christmas Tree in the Playroom
and a few more!! I love the Sparkles and the Lights!!


The Santa Countdown! It is a must!!
Everyday the boys are asking to open a 
present...adding the Cotton to Santa's Beard 
is fun and easy and a great visual for them to see 
how many days till Christmas!!
Ho Ho Ho!!!



Gingerbread Houses!!
A big Favorite in our home!
The boys look forward to 
putting together their houses every year!
They did such a great job too...Monogramming 
their houses this year was the hit!
Just like their mom! Everything needs a monogram!!


Elf on the Shelf!
Jack is Back!!!
Brooks and Brody's Special Elf came back
after Thanksgiving having all sorts of fun
with Special Notes and Little Gifts!
Welcome Back to Tampa Jack!!


The Grinch's Punch!
The boys love all the Holiday Treats,
but this is a Favorite for Movie Night!
Green Lime Sherbet with Sprite and Green Sprinkles on the Rim!
Thank you Pinterest!!
Yum!


Oh Christmas Tree!
A collection of 12 years
of Travels of Christmas Ornaments
for the Pepin Family!!
It is all about the details!
Enjoy your Special Holiday Details!

Tis the Season!!

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Bionic Brooks

 Brooks is officially not a Bionic Man anymore!!
We said goodbye to the Blue Bomber Cast
and the Pins in his arm yesterday
as we got the Pins taken out and the Cast Sawed Off!!
Yeah!!!


It was such a celebration for our family!
We all shared in his Triumph and Recovery!!



And there is my big Brooks!
He was such a tough guy through this 
entire process! We are thrilled to put it behind us
and celebrate family and the best time of the year!

Stay healthy and Safe!!

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Fall Teepee

 Well...I felt like the boys and
I were trying to finish up the last of the
Fall Crafts and Activities this past week!
I get so busy with all the fun ideas on 
Pinterest....but there is just not enough time
to do them all!! So I let the boys
choose the last of the Crafts
and of course it was a fun food craft!
Thanksgiving Fall Teepee's!


These little Teepees were adorable and yummy! What a great Fall Ya'll!!


Here is the Recipe:

Enjoy!!

Friday, November 23, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving!

From our Family to yours
wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!



Simply Thankful!!!

Saturday, November 17, 2012

My Little Trooper

 Well...it has taken me over a week to finally feel ok about
writing about this terrible experience for the 
Pepin Family, however we are thankful and feeling blessed
and things are looking so much brighter!
My Little Trooper as most of our 
family and friends know is my Brave guy Brooks!
Without too many details Brooks had a spill last week
off of a 4-Wheeler and Broke his arm!!!
Definitely not our finest day or happiest day!
It was rather traumatizing and quite emotional for all involved!
But, we are strong and Brooks is so Resilient and Brave!


This is Brooks' Arm as we are waiting in the ER.
Definitely forever hard for me to stomach!


Brooks with such a positive attitude 
as we waited in the ER!
Brooks is so sweet, that now that he
is feeling better, he wants to write a book 
to share with kids to tell them about his
experience and being brave!!


Oh Yes, Brooks was able to ride in 
a very Cool Ambulance! I was so happy 
that Brooks was excited about it!!


My Little Baby Brooks getting in the 
Ambulance to head to All Children's
for a little late night surgery!!


They took such great care of him...
he was thrilled he got to watch
Madagascar on his way!!


Brooks is such a Trooper having fun
in this Terrible Situation!!
He is such an inspiration to our family 
and to his friends!!


After a day or 2 of recovering Brooks
was back to himself and ready to go.
Now we are just getting creative to find things to do
for the next 3 weeks!!
The boys made spaceships out of boxes!!
All fun now!!!


1st Day back to school
and the center of attention!!


He is so adorable and my very special guy!
I have had to buy several new button up shirts
to fit over this enormous arm!!
This is the Temporary Cast from Surgery!


Brooks getting the Permanent Cast on for the next 3 weeks!
He has 3 Pins in his elbow, 
but after 1 week the X-Ray was Perfect! 
His arm looks amazing.
He will fully recover and be back to 
all his favorite sports and activities!


And there's my big buddy with his new
Blue Cast!!!


Well...as you can imagine this is not
easy for my 6 year old! But thanks to
my very sweet friend Jessica she filled 
me with some wonderful ideas on making this fun!!
So, let the countdown begin!
20 more days till Brooks gets his Cast off!!!


Brooks' Chart to mark off the day... everyday!
This we can do! Countdown is on!
We are ready to celebrate!!!
We are strong, and getting stronger!
I have to thank all of our family and friends 
for being so sweet with cards, treats, and mostly just supportive love!!
This was very tough for me as mom watching 
my little guy go through this, but I am so thankful 
for my family.....and truly count my 
blessings as we go into Thanksgiving!!


Saturday, November 3, 2012

"Trick or Treat" 2012

 Trick or Treating was so much fun!
I had more fun with our boys and 
good friends then I probably did when I was a kid!
It was a fun year!
The Lossius Family and Meme joined 
us for some good old fashion fun in Costumes!
Check out the Treats!


Pirate Brody and Captain Rex Brooks


The 3 Musketeers...Brooks, Jackson (Batman), and Brody
  ready to take on the neighborhood!



Mike and I with the Boys and Meme


We had a great night. 
The kids had a blast...
Just the kick-off to a Holiday Season!!!

Enjoy all your Treats!!