A busy busy December!!

So this week has been crazy for us but I have had some interesting events with my daughter that I thought I would share.

We went to the naval museum on Tuesday and they have this great little play area that is clearly for children only. Well Emmy was sticking to the lower level for the most part until all the kids ran up the stairs and their she went. Well the only way to get down from the top is a a twisty enclosed slide or mom crawls in on her hands and knees. Well Emmy refused to go down the twisty slide so I enlisted Reese one of my friends older little girls to sit with her and come down the slide. So I am waiting at the bottom of the slide and down comes Reese with only Emmys dress. So now my child is at the top of the play ground yelling for HEP (help) naked. So you guessed it all 8.5 months pregnant of me loaded up the stairs and persuaded (pushed) her down the slide thinking if she did it once she would either A. do it again or B.not go up the stairs...WRONG! Up she went again and yelled at the top, HEP I need HEP (help). Again up I went and down we came and we walked on out the door.

Then this Thursday I was at my parents doing laundry (our dryer broke) and she got out their back door and was wondering around their yard yelling for her BOTS (my dad) before I realized she had opened the door. Fortunately it is fenced in but still the panic I felt running out that door is nothing like I have ever felt before. Of course when I got to her it took everything I had in me not to ring her little neck and through the tears I tried to scold her and she looked at me and said "no no mommy where Bots". Good gravy what am I going to do with this child. But I sure love her. We are so excited for Christmas and hope that you all have a wonderful holiday season. Merry Christmas

Ok I know it has been forever.

Life has just been crazy for us. Since the last time I blogged we have been to Virginia for a wedding, to Jacksonville to see family, to the Florida/FSU ball game, and celebrated Thanksgiving just to name a few things. More importantly in our life we have had three really bad knock you on your butt baby viruses. Which means very little sleep and a very irritable baby!! For Instance yesterday when I told her she couldn't have a "NAK" (which is Emmy language for snack) because it was to close to dinner she proceeded to sneak behind me and bite me on my rear end. The evidence was visible in a wet bite mark on my pants and snot all over my butt. Needless to say she and I had a come to Jesus meeting...well I did a lot of talking and she poked her lip out a lot but who knows where we got! Regardless we are doing a lot of growing. Emerson's vocabulary has grown by leaps and bounds over the last month and she is getting so tall. And I am getting bigger and bigger every time I wake up. Less than three months to go thats just crazy there will be another person in this house! We are hoping to stay well through the rest of the month and enjoy a very exciting Holiday season

Somebody stop time my child is almost a teenager!

oh boy oh boy what a day. So today I have asked God multiple times if this is her now what am I going to do when she is a teenager. Today started off with Emmy getting a hold of the jar of baby Vicks Vapor Rub while I was hanging up her clothes and proceeding to run a huge glop through her hair. I mean really I was right there but she is to fast for me. So needless to say it was a mess and her hair was a wreck but...nothing a few wipes couldn't take care of and some really crazy pigtails! That was today here is my prediction for the future...she will come home one day with purple hair and one side shaved and expect me to fix it!

This is what Vicks Vapor Rub does to ones hair. Perhaps this is Robert Pattinson's secret!!

So we went and got lunch with our daddy and came home for what I prayed was a really great nap. Well we had the great nap but I was snapped out of my laundry folding by a really large crash in the monitor and a sweet voice saying uh oh uh oh mommy uh oh. Needless to say she had reached outside the crib somehow gotten a hold of the lamp and sent it crashing to the floor. Such a mess but nothing a vacuum couldn't fix. That was today here is my prediction for the future...After getting her first car and trying to make it home by curfew she runs into the neighbors mailbox ruining both it and the car.

So I fixed her a bowl of cereal per her request which she proceeded to dump out on the floor right in front of me. I held it together despite the need to stomp my feet and scream but really what is with this day. That was today my prediction for the future...After telling her no to going to the party with all her friends she proceeds to throw her purse on the ground and tell me I am ruining her life. Daddy needs to get home and quick. I have a teenager in the making!!!

But those piggies are sure cute!!

What an October!

Emmy loves being a FSU fan and went to her first high school homecoming to cheer on Cousin Maddie who got to be on the homecoming court!



We have been so busy this month. Emmy keeps me going non stop and I try to keep her on the move more for me than her. The trick is wear her out and then when she sleeps I run

around the house like crazy getting chores done and pray that I have a few minutes to watch some tv and prop my feet up. I mean what am I going to do when there are two of them and they gang up on me!!

The above family photo and the one to the side are at Greek Fest here in Pensacola, Emmy loved it!

This was my entertainment for the day!!

Well so I am officially half way with baby number two. This time around is flying by, its crazy to think I only have 19 weeks to go technically. Emmy is keeping us on our toes and I can only imagine when number two gets here. It will be interesting around the DeLaMare house for sure. We will prvide entertainment for all that bring a covered dish!!!

5 years, 1 1/2 children and a dog later!!

So the last 5 years have been the best of my life. I married the man of my dreams and have 1 1/2 kids and a dog. Thats the American Dream right? It was always mine! I may have had some rocky moments getting here but its what I always prayed I would get to have. I love waking up in the morning to the snores of my husband and dog and hearing that sweet voice saying Mommy mommy. I look forward to all that God has in store for me for sure. Thank you Tommy for 5 amazing years (well actually 7 if you count the years I had to reel you in)! I look forward to many more.

September Days

OK so I promised I would do this once a week and here it is the end of the week and last minute I am getting to it but...I did it!! It has been a slow week here at the DeLaMare house which has been a really nice change. I dont really have any new pictures to share but I will show you all what I have been working on some this week. As many of you know I am a scrapbook fanatic and I have been trying to teach some classes and see if I can make a little money at it. SO here is one of my latest layouts. Of course you know the subject matter

Girls Weekend

Well these are a little late but here are some pictures from my 6th annual girls trip. I love that we are so consistent about doing this. even though we don't all get to go every year it is so nice to get most of us together at least..Mimi and Kristen you were definitely missed!! This year was a low key weekend in Atlanta with lots of shopping, food a baby shower and the aquarium! Like any other girls good weekend...I felt like I needed a vacation afterwards!!

Preschool already?!

I cant believe that she is already in preschool. The house is so quiet and I have so much to do but still I keep feeling myself looking for her. Getting a picture of her seemed to be an event but here are a few.

Showing us what a good snapper she is already on the first day of school!!

This is her ready to go. To bad Gus had to stay behind!!

Ok so its been a while again but it has been such a busy month. Miss Emmy is now snapping which involves tapping her fingers and clicking her tongue it is super cute!! She has all sorts of words like Rock rock and night night although I don't think she realizes that it means she has to go to bed. She says cheese on command which makes for some cute pictures! All in all she is a ton of fun. We also found out that she is going to have a baby brother. We are very excited to be welcoming Everett Thomas to the clan come end of February!! I think Tommy has already drawn up the baseball card in his head. Here are just a few of my favorite new pictures.

Playing with the Hose
An Example of Cheese one of our favorite words!!
Lovin on Wrigs!!
Our future LPGA player!!

Amazing DEALS!

Amazing DEALS!

$2, $4, $6 for 8....It's YOU CTMH Appreciates!!

Close to my Heart has JUST released the items slated to retire at the end of December, 2010; and we want to show you all how much you are appreciated, our AWESOME customers! This will be a SALE like nothing you've seen from us before!!!

For 8 days only - from Wednesday August 4th at 9 am (MDT -- 10:00 a.m. CST) through Wednesday August 11th (while supplies last), you can place an order on my website to get....

CTMH MyStickease assortments for only $2

CTMH MyReflections Level 1 kits for only $4

CTMH MyReflections Level 2 paper packets for only $6.

CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?!?!? I am STILL in SHOCK!

This offer is phenominal! Don't miss it - - mark your calendars for August 4 - 11th, start making your wishlist, and get ready to stock up!!

UPDATE: Here is the actual list/prices of the items that will be on the Appreciation Sale. It is shorter than the actual retiring list as it only contains the MyReflections Level 1 & Level 2 paper packs & MyStickease.

Item Number Name Price
X7045A My Reflections Vintage Travel Level 1 $4.00
X7045C VintageTravel My Stickease $2.00
X7056A My Reflections Discovery Level 1 $4.00
X7060A My Reflections Heirloom Level 1 $4.00
X7060B My Reflections Heirloom Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7061A My Reflections Floral Impressions Level 1 $4.00
X7061B My Reflections Floral Impressions Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7061C Floral Impressions My Stickease $2.00
X7062A My Reflections Laid Back Level 1 $4.00
X7069A My Reflections Just Chillin Level 1 $4.00
X7069C Just Chillin My Stickease $2.00
X7070A My Reflections Simple Pleasure Level 1 $4.00
X7070B My Reflections Simple Pleasure Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7070C Simple Pleasure My Stickease $2.00
X7071A My Reflections Best Friends Forever Level 1 $4.00
X7072A My Reflections School Zone Level 1 $4.00
X7072C School Zone My Stickease $2.00
X7073A My Reflections Abundance Level 1 $4.00
X7073B My Reflections Abundance Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7073C Abundance My Stickease $2.00
X7075A My Reflections More To Adore Level 1 $4.00
X7075B My Reflections More To Adore Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7075C More To Adore My Stickease $2.00
X7076A My Reflections Sonata Level 1 $6.00
X7076C Sonata My Stickease $2.00
X7077C Sweet Harmony My Stickease $2.00
X7078A My Reflections Cutie Pie Level 1 $6.00
X7078C Cutie Pie My Stickease $2.00
X7079B My Reflections Rough n Tumble Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7079C Rough n Tumble My Stickease $2.00
X7080A My Reflections Route 66 Level 1 $6.00
X7080C Route 66 My Stickease $2.00
X7081A My Reflections Majestic Blue Level 1 $4.00
X7081B My Reflections Majestic Blue Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7081C Majestic Blue My Stickease $2.00
X7082A My Reflections Expedition Level 1 $6.00
X7082C Expedition My Stickease $2.00
X7083A My Reflections Let's Get Together Level 1 $6.00
X7084A My Reflections Floral Tapestry Level 1 $6.00
X7085A My Reflections Everlasting Level 1 $6.00
X7085B My Reflections Everlasting Paper Packet $6.00
X7085C Everlasting My Stickease $2.00
X7086A My Reflections Caprice Level 1 $6.00
X7086B My Reflections Caprice Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7086C Caprice My Stickease $2.00
X7087A My Reflections Enchanted Level 1 $6.00
X7087B My Reflections Enchanted Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7087C Enchanted My Stickease $2.00
X7088A My Reflections Free Spirit Level 1 $4.00
X7088B My Reflections Free Spirit Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7088C Free Spirit My Stickease $2.00
X7089A My Reflections Lifes Delights Level 1 $4.00
X7089C Life Delights My Stickease $2.00
X7090A My Reflections Silhouette Level 1 $4.00
X7090B My Reflections Silhouette Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7090C Silhouette My Stickease $2.00
X7091A My Reflections it’s a Guy Thing Level 1 $4.00
X7091B My Reflections it’s a Guy Thing Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7091C it’s a Guy Thing My Stickease $2.00
X7092A My Reflections Good Times Level 1 $4.00
X7092B My Reflections Good Times Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7092C Good Times My Stickease $2.00
X7093A My Reflections Sweet Pea Level 1 $4.00
X7093C Sweet Pea My Stickease $2.00
X7094A My Reflections Paper Garden Level 1 $4.00
X7094C Paper Garden My Stickease $2.00
X7095A My Reflections Boom-Di-Ada Level 1 $4.00
X7095B My Reflections Boom-Di-Ada Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7095C Boom-Di-Ada My Stickease $2.00
X7096A My Reflections Blue Ribbon Level 1 $4.00
X7096B My Reflections Blue Ribbon Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7096C Blue Ribbon My Stickease $2.00
X7097A My Reflections Game On Level 1 Kit $4.00
X7097B My Reflections Game On Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7097C Game On My Stickease $2.00
X7098A My Reflections Sarsaparilla Level 1 Kit $4.00
X7098B My Reflections Sarsaparilla Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7098C Sarsaparilla My Stickease $2.00
X7100A My Reflections Perfect Day Level 1 $4.00
X7100B My Reflections Perfect Day Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7100C Perfect Day My Stickease $2.00
X7101A My Reflections Magic Moments Level 1 $4.00
X7101B My Reflections Magic Moments Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7101C Magic Moments My Stickease $2.00
X7102A My Reflections Notebook Level 1 $4.00
X7102B My Reflections Notebook Paper Packet $6.00
X7102C Notebook My Stickease $2.00
X7103A My Reflections Aspen Level 1 $4.00
X7103B My Reflections Aspen Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7103C Aspen My Stickease $2.00
X7104A My Reflections Evensong Level 1 $4.00
X7104B My Reflections Evensong Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7104C Evensong My Stickease $2.00
X7105A My Reflection sEmporium Level 1 $4.00
X7105B My Reflections Emporium Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7105C Emporium My Stickease $2.00
X7106A My Reflections Unforgettable Level 1 $4.00
X7106B My Reflections Unforgettable Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7106C Unforgettable My Stickease $2.00
X7107A My Reflections That’s Amore Level 1 $4.00
X7107B My Reflections That’s Amore Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7107C That’s Amore My Stickease $2.00
X7108A My Reflections Daydream Level 1 $4.00
X7108B My Reflections Daydream Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7108C Daydream My Stickease $2.00
X7109A My Reflections Stardust Level 1 $4.00
X7109B My Reflections Stardust Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7109C Stardust My Stickease $2.00
X7110A My Reflections Back Country Level 1 $4.00
X7110B My Reflections Back Country Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7110C Back Country My Stickease $2.00
X7111A My Reflections Moon Doggie Level 1 $4.00
X7111B My Reflections Moon Doggie Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7111C Moon Doggie My Stickease $2.00
X7112A My Reflections Animal Cookies Level 1 $4.00
X7112B My Reflections Animal Cookies Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7112C Animal Cookies My Stickease $2.00
X7113A My Reflections Tinkerin Level 1 $4.00
X7113B My Reflections Tinkerin Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7113C Tinkerin My Stickease $2.00
X7114A My Reflections Bella Level 1 $4.00
X7114B My Reflections Bella Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7114C Bella My Stickease $2.00
X7115A My Reflections Jingle Level 1 $4.00
X7115B My Reflections Jingle Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7115C Jingle My Stickease $2.00
X7116A My Reflections Sweet Home Level 1 $4.00
X7116B My Reflections Sweet Home Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7116C Sweet Home My Stickease $2.00
X7117A My Reflections Grace Level 1 $4.00
X7117B My Reflections Grace Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7117C Grace My Stickease $2.00
X7118A My Reflections Twitterpated Level 1 $4.00
X7118B My Reflections Twitterpated Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7118C Twitterpated My Stickease $2.00

Sale prices available only on website orders! Go to ldelamare.myctmh.com to shop my website! Items are expected to sell fast!!

Remember, this sale is ONLY available via my website. Contact me with any questions!

Is July really almost over??

It has been such a busy month I cant believe that it is almost August. Emerson keeps me so busy and the next thing I know it is Monday again!! Here are some of my favorite pictures from the last few weeks. I will also post some of my new scrapbook pages. Been getting more done since she is napping so well everyday. Looking forward to scrapbook club this week!!

Close to My Heart Convention

I just returned from Close to My Heart Convention in DC and I had a blast. There are all sorts of awesome things coming out in the next catalog and I got a sneak peak at all of them not to mention some great give aways!! It was a ton of fun. Next years convention will be at Disney Land. I am so excited. If you are interested in going next year ask me how and you can join me at Disneyland!!

My Convention Roomies!!

Ready for awards night! Had a blast at supper and at awards night!!

Mike Yeager is home!!

Last week I got to be a part of a wonderful thing. One of my best friends in the world has been doing the single mom thing to two beautiful kids for the last 7 months while her husband has been in Iraq defending our country. Well Mike got to come home last week and I was able to be there with their family to witness this beautiful reunion. I snapped some pictures for them but had a hard time holding it together. Mike is a wonderful husband and father and I am so glad that they are back together as a family. I am even more ecstatic that they are spending the next three or so years here in Pensacola.

Can you tell these kids were excited to see their daddy!
This little guys was 2.5 months when his daddy was deployed but he was so excited to see him!
A sweet family back together again

OK so I am for real going to try and be better at this blogging thing. SO here it goes. Emerson had her first birthday this month she is so big and happy!! We are saying dog, duck, dada, mama, and cookie..kinda!! She is so much fun for me but I am definitely exhausted at the end of the day. Everything is going well with Tommy's job and my scrapbooking is going pretty well. Im going to start posting some pictures here of my new projects. I hope everyone will enjoy them.

Emmy Digging into her cake. She loved it!!

My beautiful birthday girl!!

Just a few pictures to show you what we are looking forward to this summer in Florida. Cant wait for more beautiful warm sunny days!