WAY OVER DUE...

Things have been CRAZY around here for a LONG time! So I thought it might be time to update for those who still read this!

**Well the most exciting news is that in about 8 weeks we will have a new baby boy to add to the Norton Family** Kinzie was not thrilled about being the only girl, but has realized that there are some benefits to being the only princess around...like having your own room...get pedicures with mom...so she has definitely warmed up to the idea:)

**We put our house on the market about two months ago and have had quite a few people look at it, but I think people are scared with the economy being crazy...but rates are at an ALL time low...so if anyone knows anyone who needs are cute little home...**

**Adam is still working at the Credit Union, but he now works in the Mortage Department**

**I am no longer in the classroom at ACA, but helping out in the office a couple days a week**

**The kids are doing great in school**

We are anxiously awaiting for our new little man to arrive, but want him to hang in there as long as possible!

I really don't have any other news or pictures, but I am posting some pictures of our house! Shelley and Teresa came and spent several days with me helping me stage my house to put it on the market! If you are ever in need of a house make-over or want to stage your house or need direction in decorating...these ladies are AMAZING!! Not to mention how proud they made me feel about the "junk" I had in my house! SO AWESOME!! Definitely call them up...they are so very talented!

SATURDAY NAP

There's nothing better than taking a nap on your favorite sister!!:)

Back to School Time!!!

This is Kinzie on her first day 0f school....she is so sweet...when we dropped her off she went and sat quietly in her seat...precious!

Enjoy and I hope everyone had a great first day back...

I just love this girl!!!

"What are we going to do now??" says J-man after dropping Kinzie off!

Happy Birthday to Blaze!!

Yesterday...was Blaze's first birthday! We celebrated with a family swim party! We swam and then had grilled hamburgers and cake! And of course, my camera ran out of battery(it wouldn't be a special event if this didn't happen)! I did get a few pictures! Once Blaze figured out that the gooey stuff between his fingers was actually yummy...there was no holding back! He made a GREAT mess and even got cake in Kinzie's hair!


Blaze at one month old!


Blaze at 12 months old!

"Blowing out the candle"

Lovin' some cake!

And I'm done...get this stuff off me!

ACA Soda Shop

ACA Graduation was Wednesday evening and the theme was 50's!! Just a few pictures to capture the evening...it was weird not watching Kinzie on stage!

Jackson rockin' out to 'Hound Dog'

Blaze not to happy...but he sure looked cute!

SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER

Well at least for me and the boys...Wednesday was our last day of school! After a great program, we are ready for summer! So ready in fact the boys have decided to let their hair go wild...

Kinzie not so much...she still has a week of school left!!

AAWWWW

Just a quick update...to let blog land know that my sister...Charla...is now engaged!! Jared (husband to be) asked her this morning in his apartment! Apparently, he is pretty smooth and very romantic! From what I understand (it was hard to get all of the details between the screams of excitement) Charla and Jared have breakfast every Tuesday morning at Starbucks...well when she went to pick him up this morning...he told her he was running late and to just come up to his apartment! Jared got up really early and with a buddy went to Starbucks and got the chairs, table, breakfast and coffee and set them up in his apartment...so when Charla walked in she saw the whole set up and the ring!!! AAWWW too sweet! They already have a date Dec. 19th 2009!! AWESOME!!

Little Red Chair

Okay...so I am super excited about this post...When Kinzie was born Charla and my mom bought her a little blue chair from OshKosh...so cute! She loved this little chair and it showed it...it was filfthy...so Saturday I decided that Blaze needed a little chair...why not K and J have one...anyways I took the little blue chair apart and make it a little red chair! I love doing this kind of stuff...doesn't he look so cute in is little red chair??!!:)

CHRISTMAS BLING

Gotta love big sisters...MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Floatin' in the Parade

This year Kinzie, Jackson and I rode in the Longview Parade on the ACA float!! We had a GREAT time and even won The Grand Marshall's Award! For years I have been wanted ACA to have a float and Kendrah did an AMAZING job coordinating this event...just a few shots of the night...it was 49 degrees and I am glad I didn't bring Blazer...

This was the beginning of the Pararde everyone is ALL smiles and excited!!


Kinzie was a true trooper she waved and said "Merry Christmas" until her cheeks and arm was frozen!!

My children are the only ones that can sleep anywhere...any noise level...anytime...Jackson was exhausted!!!

4 month update at 5 months

Due to scheduling Blaze had his 4 month check-up closer to 5 months...Jackson also had his 4 year check-up...and Kinzie got her flu shot...shots all around means crying all around...what was I thinking...

Blaze is 17 pounds 4 ounces and is 26 1/2 inches long

He has gotten so BIG!! He is so much fun and very, very laid back!!! He still doesn't sleep through the night, but who needs sleep-right!!!

This picture was taken at one of the ACU football games...he loves to eat his thumb!!

MY MY TIME DOES FLY...

Okay so it has been two months since I have blogged...(I joined facebook and have been caught up reconnecting with people):) Tons of things have gone on these past few months...this post will be random and very unorganized...but hey it is an update...where to begin...J-man turned 4 on Oct. 8th...I will have to post pictures later because they are on a disposable camera...Blazer turned 4 months on Oct. 19th...crazy...pictures later...his unoffical stats are 15 pounds 12 ounces and 26 inches long...he doesn't have his check up until Nov...We went to two Fall Fest Sat. Oct. 18th...ACA's and Bramlette's...both were fun...Kinz and J-man dressed as pirates and were sooo cute...they even had their AARRRRR's down...Kinz won ACA's costume contest...both won at the cake walk...okay for some pictures...

These are some random photos...Blaze was sitting in his bumbo one night at dinner and Adam sat him in a chair...I thought he looked so cute...Enjoy and hopefully I'll be able to juggle facebook and blog better...:)

Why Does This Eye Keep Watering?

...because it's back to school time! Kinzie's first day of school was GREAT!! I fought a lump in my throat ALL DAY..made several calls to Adam about what I thought Kinzie was doing...and at 3:15 when I picked her up from school the flood gates opened...she SURVIVED her first day!! She looked so cute in her uniform...

The principal greeted everyone at the door and gave each student a welcome back pencil...I really think this was kinzie's favorite part!!! I know she has already been to school a week, but I am glad that I have waited on the blog...interesting things have happen this week...

*first day went like this...colored a puppy dog picture-ate lunch-went outside to play-rested-came home(pretty good)

*second day nothing out of the ordinary

*third day...closed finger in bathroom door had to go to nurse for ice pack...ate the cafeteria food and loved it

*fourth day...snuck fingernail polish to school in backpack...pulled it out during math class...note sent home(man I felt like I was the one in trouble)

*fifth day...GREAT DAY!! GOT 5 STICKERS FOR THE WEEK!!

Kinzie loves her school and her teacher...her teacher seems to be very patient and understanding...which is a good thing for all of Kinzie's shenanigans!!

Doctor-Doctor

Blaze is TWO MONTHS old!! It's hard to believe isn't only been two months!! Yesterday Blaze and Kinzie had Dr. appointments! Kinzie went first and did great! She and the Dr. made a pact(sp??) to eat healthier foods...meaning veggies(please help encourage her:)

Then it was on to Blaze..his stats..23 inches long...12 lb and 5 ozs...(he is 1 inch shorter than Jackson, but 1 inch longer than Kinzie and 1 lb lighter than Jackson and just a few oz lighter than Kinzie..when they were Blaze's age) Blaze got 3 shots and an oral Rotavirus vaccine..yes he cried..no I did not...but Kinzie did!! She is such a sweet spirit and a little fixer. She can't stand it when her "boys" are crying or upset! The boys are lucky to have her as a big sis!

I thought this picture of J-man and Blaze was cute...Jackson loves when he gets to hold his baby Blaze(excuse the underwear..Jackson new pj's)

Birthday Marathon-Take two

Last weekend-the birthday celebration continued! Kinzie decided this year that she wanted a slumber party birthday and after our wonderful time in Dallas we decided that we would try to recreate the libbylu experience!

****Caution this post contains alot of girly very girly activity****

The idea was for each girl to come dressed in their favorite outfit for a fashion show! Then after hair and make-up the show would begin!

The girls getting beautiful for the fashion show! Monnie (Kinzie's great grandmother) and Dori came to help with nails and make-up! Don't they look beautiful?

Aren't they FAB-U-LOUS!!!

Enjoying some pizza-isn't that a girly girls' favorite food?!??!

Opening presents-they had a blast playing with them!!

Watching ENCHANTED!! (Yes-that is Jackson in the bottom corner)
Happy 6th Birthday Kinzie! We love you so much! You have been such a blessing in our lives! You are a wonderful daughter and an awesome big sister! May God continue to bless you year after year!

BIRTHDAY MARATHON--Take one

Okay this post is dedicated to my beautiful girly girl Kinzie! Kinzie turned 6 on 8.8.08 - we happened to in Dallas for a wedding and decided to hang out with the Hoelzles'. We miss them so much and were so glad we got to see them! Jacob is such a sweet little friend to Kinzie! I love seeing them together--Okay now for some pictures...

Look at Kinzie's beautiful hair...gift from Jacob!!!

First we met at Pizza Planet so the kiddos could play and have lunch! Kinzie and Jacob on the Pirate Ship! They had a blast!

Then it was off to Build-A-Bear...Kinzie has never been and was so excited! Kinzie and Jacob with their choices.

Their new babies must be properly cleaned!

Isn't Jacob such a sweetheart??? Kinzie made a pink cat named Rockstar(very cute), Jacob made a black lab named Luke, and Jackson made a fishing bear named Jack!! Fun times!!

On our way to the Nestle Cookie Factory!!!

Kinzie at Libbylu! This place is a girly girls best dream! They did her hair and make-up and nails! Then whenever she was all dressed up she danced in front of the store to a Hannah Montana song! Very fun!!!

Jacob wasn't too sure about all this girl stuff! He was such a sport to let Kinzie get "dolled" up!

Jacob - we love you and you will always have a special place in all of our hearts!! Thanks for such a great weekend and helping make Kinzie's birthday - golden!!