I've been editing...

It takes me so long to edit photos. I am not even completely done with the photos that I have posted here. I'm trying to hurry and get them all completed. Here are a select few so far. I am so lucky to have such cute nieces and nephews to photograph. I enjoy letting their little personalities come through in my photos...

Emeree

Dawson

Emerson

Claire

Cohen

Emerson

Cohen


I love these cute faces to death!

Penny went to the Doc

Poor (naughty) little Penny had to go get xrays.

I had the worst feeling the morning after the "coke can" incident. I left her and Stella home alone and I, in a frantic rush, left for work. As I drove, I got thinking about what a little joy Penny has been to Jens and I so I couldn't help but swallow my pride and call for some help. First Jamee and Scott went to our place to check on her. I must have texted Jamee every 30 mins. for an update. Then I called my dad to take her in. Grandpa Curtis came to the rescue. He left work and drove all the way out to our place to take lil' Pens to the vet. All in all, 2 x-rays and a quick $150 later, the vet ruled out that Penny is "OK" and must have thrown up all of the little metal pieces. Phewwwww. I think she (and I) learned her lesson. She #1: hated the vet and was shaking the whole time. #2: got her shots and doesn't ever want to have to go the Vet again!

P.S. I just barely realized that Jens and I are "those people". The ones that talk about their dogs like they are children. Oh dear. Sad. We really should start having kids.

*UPDATE*

Penny woke me up this morning. She was throwing up. And guess what??? There were sharp metal pieces in her throw up. SAD.

Naughty? Or Nice?

You decide.

Stella and Penny have really enjoyed their free time while Jens and I are at work. Penny is an 8 month old fearless freeeeaaaak! She busts down their puppy gate and makes it possible for she and Stella to roam the house and get into my shoes, TV remote, the xbox controller, the Sunday paper, a tube of lotion, my cute new ribbon and pearl necklace, and the latest is this....

Seriously?

I left for work this morning in a hurry and it didn't even cross my mind that "the girls" would find this half-full Diet Coke appealing. So much for using the coffee table for ANYTHING. EVER.

I guess we'll have to wait until we see one of them trying to pass half of a soda can/silver shards to know which one is the real culprit.

Grrrrrrrrrrr.

Code-E-O

Happy Birthday Big Sister! We love you so much. You are such a Special spirit and Jens and I love having you in our lives. Our family wouldn't be the people we are today without your sweet little spirit around. Enjoy your big day sweetie and drink all the Diet Cokes your little heart desires.

Codee is my 2nd-to-oldest sister. She has Autism. She is such a blessing to me and my family in so many ways. It was hard growing up with Codee not fully understanding the way her mind works. My friends always loved her. At sleepovers, Codee would come in my room at night, flip on the lights and typically steal some sort of little thing like their chapstick. She is also famous for hitting redial and calling all of my friends, my parents work, etc. ;) My parents are the best people ever and are so great with her even though everyday is a struggle with Codee. I never really understood Codee's disability until I grew older although I always knew she was "special". I often find myself looking forward to seeing her cute little toothless smile that lights up my whole day, the quirky things she does, and most importantly.... the questions she asks over and over. Ha ha!

In honor of Codee's Birthday, let's share some of Codee's famous (and infamous) lines:

"What's your name?" or "What's your baby's name?" - addressed to pretty much anyone, whether she knows it or not, and whether or not you have a baby

"What'd you get for Christmas?" - said year-round pretty much

"She's thirsty." - mostly said when she wants YOU to buy her a Coke

"She is???" - usually said when nothing has been said or out of the COMPLETE blue

"B!& *H" - usually can be heard from Codee just about any old time, typically when it is the
most inappropriate setting.

"I'm not going to your house, nope!" - whenever I (or my sisters) call home and she answers the phone. In her mind this means I will be coming over to get her or that she will be spending some time at my place.

"Go home Jens." - This typically means that she is sick of Jens' company and would rather hang out alone with me.

"Pervert," - mostly directed upon introduction to someone new, typically said cheerfully with a smile and giggle :)

"I just love ya." - said mostly because she is a sweetie, and sometimes when she really wants you to give her something like food, diet coke, CD's, a magazine, etc...

A few of Codee's favorite things include

1. Diet Coke (or any soda really)
2. Cats
3. Kids Songs and CD's
4. VHS movies
5. socks - she is never EVER barefooted. First thing out of the shower, on go the socks!
6. Combs - this is a newer thing. She loves combing her hair and giving it a "middle part".
7. Tim - her "Boyfriend" from St. George. We will be seeing him on Thanksgiving this year.
8. Cereal - approx 2 or more bowls per day
9. Catalogs - any thick magazine will do
10. Chapstick - or any thing that may look like it including my zit cream. ;)
11. sweeping
12. Music
13. Sitting right next to the fireplace or heater
14. Car Rides
15. Her Family

Happy Birthday Beanie! We love you sooo so much.

A & W - Eagles Award!

A different sort is an Eagle Scout

He’s as good on the inside as the out.

True to his God an his nation’s flag

A boy whose loyalties never sag.

An upright boy with a heart of gold

He can take the heat and he can stand the cold.

An adventurous sort of rough, tough lad

He’d share with anyone, all that he had.

He’s cheerful and good, and he’s filled with fun

He always helps till the work is done.

No loafer is he, this young man with skill

With his disciplined heart and mind and will.

He camps and cooks, he hikes and climbs

He can sing a song or make a verse that rhymes.

You can trust an Eagle with all you own

You can count on him when the chips are down.

He’s a splendid youth with a lifetime goal

He’s the type of boy who’s in control.

A rare breed is this young Eagle Scout

Who’s as good on the inside as the out.

So honor the Eagle and model his deed

He’ll plow rich soil and plant good seeds.

There’s no better young man in this great land,

Than an Eagle Scout with a helping hand!

(Emmy and Cortnee scoping the scene for their future boyfriends)

I'm so proud of my cute twin Nephews. Austin and Weston are our oldest nephews who recently acheived their Eagle Scout Award. Way to go guys!

A & W (hey, I like this acronoym for them!) have been such a great addition to our family since Natalee and Eric were married. They are such sweethearts... most of the time ;) . They have been through a very rough year and have dealt with some things that no 14 year-olds should ever have to experience in their lifetime. I highly respect them for continuing on, holding their heads high, and excelling in everything that they do. They have such an amazing, smart, and genuine Father to teach them how to be great sons, brothers, and future husbands. They may not realize it as much now, but my sister Natalee, their (step) Mom, does so much for these guys. She has learned so much from them, especially about smelly boys, since we grew up with a family of all girls!

Jens and I are so proud of you Austin and Weston. You continue to impress us with all that you are involved in and what great boys you are. I may have spoken too soon... wait'll they turn 15. Yikes! Until then, we LOVE your guts!

Party On Wayne!

Jens and I have been busy with life in general and I can't seem to make blogging a top priority lately... until this opportunity came along anyway.

That's right, my Mother. My date. Jens has been working weekend evening shifts in his current bid. His promotion pretty much puts him last when bidding for his preferred schedule. Needless to say, he was working on Halloween. Boo to work! Anway, I was confident that my Mother could pull-off "Wayne" and I am pretty much Garth's twin so we were a match made in heaven. My my Mom was such a good sport and said "sure" when I told her she was to wear Jens' mullet wig, a few tattoo sleeves, my dad's skater shoes, and a baseball cap. To top it off, I even made her say "schwing". {PRICELESS}.

For Halloween this year, the Warrick fam got together before the kiddos went out trick-or-treating. It was so fun to see everyone all dressed up in their costumes. They all looked so cute... although some were very ansty to get out of their costumes right after they finished their trunk or treat. Can't say that I blame them.

The rest of the night we tried each others homemade soups and then ate pie. My Dad dressed up as a freak, for lack of a more appropriate word. All of my nieces and nephews were scared to death of him and weren't sure that he was underneath the wig and green makeup.

Until next Halloween...

Party On Dude!