The Sandlot!

Okay, so who remembers this movie? I remember going to see this movie with my friends when I was younger and I loved it! Well, I saw it the other day and decided to buy it because I thought Cooper would love it! Well...he loves it! And, he won't stop watching it. He has watched it three times today!

The first time he watched it he kept running in to tell me about certain parts, he would be laughing and giggling until he came in and looked a little sick. I asked him what was wrong and he said...

Cooper - "Mom, do you remember the part when they are at the fair riding the rides?"

Mom - "Yeah, that part is pretty funny."

Cooper - "I think it made me sick watching them all throw up all over themselves. That was pretty gross."

I couldn't help but start laughing. I guess he has a very sensitive stomach because he turns his head or goes out of the room whenever that parts comes on. HYSTERICAL! And, I think he has a little crush on Wendy Preffercorn (however you spell her name!). He won't admit it, but he thinks she's cute!

You just gotta love "The Sandlot."

SOOOOO SAD!

I know I have been posting a lot lately, but so many things happen and this is my way of not forgetting. I guess you can call our blog my own personal online journal. Anyway, this morning was a hard one for Charlee and I am beginning to wonder how else I can handle the situation....

Charlee knows how to access the internet and pull up our blog. So it wasn't unusual to hear her get on the computer this morning until I heard sniffles, more sniffles, then crying. I came into to ask her what was wrong. She was looking at the picture of Mike in his uniform crying saying "I want my Daddy to come home....I miss him!"

Wow, how does a mother comfort her daughter when she misses her Daddy so much? Nothing seems to be working, no matter what I say. She just wants her Daddy to come back home. This is totally breaking my heart.

Another Tag

4th Picture in the 4th File......

Charlee pretending to make soup in the sink

with water and dish soap.

You should see the picture of her "sampling" her soup...Yum??

I tag...anyone who wants to do this one!

A Soldier Again!

I got a phone call earlier today from Mike!! I asked him how is day was going and our conversation went something like this:

Julie - "How is your day going?"

Mike - "Pretty much the worst day imaginable!"

Julie - "What? Why?"

Mike - "Because I am back in military uniform."

Now, a few hours later I received this picture on my phone. At least he has a smile on his face! Here we go....the countdown begins!

Tagged Again!

I am: talking on the phone to Mike
I think: this next year is going to be a long one.
Everything in life: is right where it should be.
I want: a bigger house.
I have: a sink full of dishes.
I dislike: lazy people.
I miss: MIKE.
I fear: the day Roxy (the dog) dies.
I feel: a little tired.
I hear: Cooper and Charlee talking.
I smell: my Victoria Secret lotion – Love Spell YUM.
I cry: when I am mad.
I search: the scriptures (For Answers!).
I wonder: if Cooper is ever going to gain weight!
I regret: not finishing college.
I wish: I was skinny again!
I love: My Family and sugar!
I care: what other people think. I know I shouldn't, but I do!
I always: talk to much.
I am not: crazy?
I remember: when I looked just like Charlee.
I believe: what goes around, comes around.
I sing: horribly.
I don’t always: say the right things.
I argue: over dumb stuff.
I write: lists.
I win: everyday.
I lose: everyday
I listen: to the most random stories. I swear my kids have crazy imaginations.
I don’t understand: why we can’t just all get along.
I can usually be found: with children.
I forget: a lot.
I am happy: today.

I tag: Chelsey, Kesha, Stephanie, and Brooke

Love Will Find Its Way To You!

1. Put your music library on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG TITLE DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
4. Tag 10 friends who might enjoy doing this. Post a comment on their blog that says "You've been tagged! See my blog for details."

1) IF SOMEONE SAYS, "IS THIS OKAY," YOU SAY? I Am A Rock

2) WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY? Thunder Rolls

3) WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL? Canon in D

4)HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY? This Kiss

5) WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE? You Can Fly, You Can Fly, You Can Fly!

6) WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO? Little Purple Pansies

7) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS? Midnight Bottle

8) WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN? Is There Life Out There

9) WHAT IS 2+2? Wild Horses

10) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND? HOT

11) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE? Bottom Of The Ocean

12) WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY? I Don’t Have To Wonder

13) WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Scooter

14) WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE? The Secret of Life

15) WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU? In Another’s Eyes

16) WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING? When There’s No One Around

17) WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL? Me (seriously!!, Faith Hill’s ME)

18) WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST? She’s Every Woman

19) WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET? What They’re Talking About (I guess I have no secrets!)

20) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS? Beauty and the Beast

21) WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS? Love Will Find Its Way To You

Now, I tag: Tammie, Kathy, Shaunna, Engor, April & Harmoni

Dear Griffin.....

Cooper came home from school rather excited about what was in his backpack. He said "Mom, I made a Valentine Card for Griffin today at school. Do you want to read it?" Of course I told him I would love to read it. What he wrote was so precious, I had to copy it to share with everyone.




If you are having a hard time reading it, it says "Dear Griffin, You have the cutest smile ever. You are fun to play with and I love you a lot. Because I love you so much Happy Valentine's Day to you. I like you. You are are the cutest baby on earth. I am glad you came to earth. Love, Cooper"

I almost started crying when I read this card. This is what Valentine's Day is all about!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!! Love, The McRae Family

p.s. I am going to mat and frame this card and hang it on the wall in Griffin's room!!

Mexican Riviera Cruise 2009

This vacation was bitter sweet for our family! We knew that once this vacation came to a close, Mike would have only one more week before leaving for Iraq. We had so much fun together has a family, cruising, shopping, eating, riding horses on the beach and zipping through the rain forest.

Cooper and Charlee loved every minute and were so fun. I am glad they are at an age where they were able to enjoy themselves and that they will remember some of it! Cooper loved going to the "Kids Zone." Charlee HATED it, so we didn't make her go! They both loved the "Splash Down" pool. It was designed especially for kids with shallow pools and pint size water slides. Mikes favorite part was the zip lines in the rain forest - not the day in Cabo where he spent it sick in the cabin. Poor guy, he got some bug and spent the majority of the day kneeling to the porcelain Gods! My favorite part....well I have several. Pretty much the whole vacation!

We are so glad that Grandma and Grandpa, Uncle Jesse, Aunt Allison and Cowboy Conner were able to spend this week with us! It was so much fun and we loved having you with us! I will however never forget the night we were waiting for dinner, Conner was rather excited and put his fists up in the air and said "Boo, You Wanna Piece Of Me?" I laughed about that all night long!
Well, here is a million pictures (and this isn't even all of them!!). So if you have PLENTY of time, sit back, relax and enjoy the slide show!

Enough Is Enough!

Okay, seriously...enough is enough. We just can't seem to kick this crazy crap that is going around. Two days before we left on our cruise, Charlee woke up in the middle of the night with a temp of 102.9. So, I took her to the doctor the next morning. She of course was sick, ear infection, sinus infection, and the horrible cough that is going around. The Dr. put her on Amoxicillin and sent us on our way. We go on vacation, everything is fine, we get home and Charlee finishes her medicine. Hooray!!!! We are finally on the road to recovery! But oh yeah, JUST KIDDING! Tuesday morning Charlee comes to me and says "Mom, I have SPOTS all over my body!" I immediately start freaking out - I do not want Chicken Pox in this house! So I take pictures and call and make her yet another Dr. appointment!

Day 1 - Pin Point Rash

Day 1 - Pin Point Rash

It is kind of light in these pictures, but you can see the small red spots.

The doctor sees my little lady and tells me that she had an allergic reaction to Amoxicillin! WHAT???? Are you kidding me??? She has been off the medication since Sunday and two days later she breaks out in this crazy rash? He tells me she is not contagious and to give her Benadryl to help with the itching and sends us on our way!

Now it is Wednesday morning and Charlee walks into the kitchen looking like this!!!

Day 2 - Her cheeks and lips are swollen!

Day 2 - She does have her panties on in this picture!

The spots are now starting to merge together, they are BIGGER and more RED!

Day 2 - This is a close up of her arm, but this is what her whole body looks like!

And now, I am beginning to worry! Her lips and cheeks are swelling and by 9:00 a.m. the rash has spread across her chin, down her neck, and up into her ears. I call the doctor worrying her tongue and throat were going to start swelling....that would NOT be good!

We headed into the doctor AGAIN! Since the rash had spread so quickly and badly, they have to give her a steroid to take the rash away! Oh yeah, and if she has difficulty breathing or starts turning BLUE, take her to the Emergency Room immediately!!! (Seriously, do you think I couldn't figure that one out on my own!???!!)

Now, the rash should be gone within 3 days! But for now, I have nicknamed Charlee .... SPOTS!!!

It Is So Good To Be Home!

We made it home! I feel like I have been away from home for a very long time! We had such a great time on our vacation. I have SOOOO many pictures, it is going to take me some time to get them all together to share with you all! I am also going to hold off for a day or two because I am still feeling that nice swaying motion of the boat. We went through a nice storm on our last day on the boat, and this monitor looks like it is moving....wetjkwljfawl....oops sorry!

I must thank Bob and Engor (and Izeck, Hanna, Kalli and Macie) for taking such great care of our little Griffin man! I know he was loved, snuggled, kissed and on and on and on! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I missed him like crazy but he was in good hands!