Changes.

Caleb:Halloween 2009, and now in 2010

Addy: Halloween 2009, and now in 2010

It is amazing to see how much the kids have changed over the past year, especially Addy. She has gone from a baby to a toddler, right before my eyes.

I sure love the both of them. More today than I ever have. They can make even the worst day better with their contagious laughs and smiles.

Some say how can you have Cystic Fibrosis and be a mother, I say how can I and not? They bring me so much joy and give me so many reasons to take care of myself.

On the days I feel sick, their kisses and cuddles seem to make everything so much better.

Caleb and Adalyn are two of the best choices I have ever made.

Halloween, Take Two.

Caleb with a HUGE wad of gum in his mouth!

My little bunny!

We had trick-or-treat in our neighborhood this evening. Caleb got all dressed up as "Uncle Matt", he wanted to be a soldier. Adalyn was a little bunny rabbit and enjoyed putting on her "make-up". They both were adorable and had a blast. Daddy and papa took them around because I am still not feeling all that well. I am having a hard time getting around, so instead, I sat at the door with my mom handing out candy.

It is definitely almost winter in Ohio. BRRRR. There was a chill in the air that made me wish I had a new pair of warm boots and a thick winter coat. I may have to get on that soon! I did have a nice cup of hot chocolate that did a nice job of keeping me cozy...but very soon it will not be enough!

The kids even had to throw on some coats to finish going door to door.

This morning I had a photo shoot with my cousin Jacob. I must really love him to crawl out of bed and hobble around just for him! I will post some of those pictures later...after I have a chance to edit.

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!

sick

Sick, sick, sick. Crawling back in bed today until I feel better.

Halloween, Take One.

Caleb, Adalyn and great-great grandma Jenkins!
giving kisses
The whole Sommers' clan...and you can tell I am feeling sick.

We took the kids trick-or-treating tonight at great-great-grandma Jenkins' nursing home. The kids had a blast and came home with all kinds of goodies. All of the residents were so very generous and it felt amazing seeing the smiles on all of their faces. Adalyn dressed as a bunny and Caleb wanted to go as "Uncle Matt", so he was a soldier.

Earlier in the week I mentioned that I thought I was getting sick. Well, BAM. Out of nowhere, tonight in the middle of the Halloween extravaganza at the nursing home, I became almost unable to move. I am now sitting here full on sick again. I feel so terrible that I actually wouldn't even be writing this if it weren't for me having to do a breathing treatment. I will be in bed within the next 30 min. Every joint in my body aches, I have a fever,the chills, and my chest hurts. I just want to curl up and cry.

I have officially pushed myself too hard this week and should have really listened to the warning signs earlier. I am bad about that. I am sure I will be calling the doctor tomorrow. Fun times. I know I can sometimes be a Debbie downer, but this is my blog and all of my readers will read about the good, bad, ugly and downright depressing at times.

Please keep me in your prayers. I could use them tonight. Thank you!
We have trick-or-treating two more times this weekend.

Apple orchard...

I joined Caleb's class today on their field trip to an apple orchard. What a blast we had picking apples, going through a corn maze, visiting the petting zoo, learning about how cider is made, and taking a hayride. The weather was gorgeous and the children were adorable. Brought me back to my student teaching days in college.

I think Caleb and I will be making some gourmet carmel apples this weekend. What a perfect way to celebrate this beautiful October!

My WISH list!

Warning: This is going to be a whiney, self-absorbed,pathetic post.

I know I am getting sick again.

This evening I started coughing and getting a heavy, tight chest. I can't stop puking (I know, GROSS) and every joint in my body hurts. To keep my mind of things, and to put a smile on my face I am window shopping for some new boots...I really do need a few pairs of warm ones this winter. I guess the drawback to living in wet, cold, snowy Ohio is that boots wear out FAST!

I Love boots (anyone that knows me at all, knows that!). They are a weakness of mine and put pep in my step. I know I sound like a kid in a candy store....but all I can think about lately are these boots: They are perfect in every way possible. I wanted them last year, but were well over $200 a pair. To my surprise this evening, the price has dropped well over $60 dollars. Still expensive, especially when I really should be shoe shopping for my kids, not myself.

Anyways,

I can't post a pic, but this website will lead you to them :)

http://www.uggaustralia.com/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=1878A&gID=W&model=Classic%20Cardy%20Tall&cid=shoppingsite_froogle1878A-CRM-05&CAWELAID=613887334

PS. If any of you want to help me drop hints to my husband, I wear a size 8 and want a cream pair and a blackberry wine pair. It is getting cold quickly and I wouldn't mind them early.... like next week for family pictures outdoors and trick-or-treating. I like warm tootsies, what can I say :)

Think he will fall for it? AHAHA, ha! That means he will have to part with $280 dollars, and very soon. I would have to order them by the end of the week to get the free shipping offered and to have them in time for all of my outdoor events. I think I may have some begging, pleading, and saving ahead of me! A girl can dream, right!??? I know reality is that I have little to no chance, I balanced my account today. HA.

**END OF WHINING**

I found a few more cute pictures to share.

My baby girl sleeping on the floor!

My beautiful mom, dad and brother

My family!

Who is Christina?

Who is Christina, in no particular order?

I am a wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, niece, and friend.
I love Jesus.
I am a photographer.


I love photography, boots, all shoes, Coach purses, lip gloss, make-up, clothes, shopping, pink, green, Victoria Secrets, Express clothes, shopping at express.com, Eiffel tower decor, euchre, food, chips and dip, homemade salsa, any soup, Cleveland Browns, OSU, country music, romance movies, comedies, suspense, worship music, helping others, baking, candy, baby girl clothes, getting mail, planning a project, completing a project, thunderstorms, afternoon naps, back massages, fireworks, weekend get-aways, pumpkins, Scentsy brand flameless candles, a good cup of coffee, Sheetz gas station, politics, America, Jerseylicious, Desperate Housewives, Fairy tales, princesses, smiles, a good cry, children laughing, surprise parties, finding money in the laundry, being in love, black and white photographs, antique picture frames, fall, Starbucks, Subway, hot tubs, hand sanitizer, the ocean, comfy sweatshirts, waterfalls, traveling coffee mugs, hot chai tea, going for a walk, cute bras and panties, driving in the summer, long car trips, talking to my mom, getting a pedicure, sparky things, jewelry, Corn Pops cereal, cardigan sweaters, pajama pants from Victoria Secret, hugs, rootbeer floats, changing leaves, lunch with grandpa, best friends, North Carolina, Japanese food, photoshop, wrapping paper, greeting cards , sleeping-in, hair appointments, birthdays, Christmas, a good martini, and gift cards.

I dislike seafood, fish, mayonnaise, liars, cheaters, cats, horror movies, ghosts, cooking shows, hard rock, large crowds, snow, driving at night, offensive language, chocolate, dirty carpets, clutter, folding laundry, ironing, spam mail, burnt popcorn, being asked to explain a joke, being told what to do, a bad cup of coffee, when people don't return phone calls, traffic jams, lint, reality, when people don't say please or thank you, sunburns, wedgies, gardening, dirt, cleaning the same mess over and over, the new rage over vampires, celebrity gossip, high heels, beer, germs, The Obama Administration, Obama, racists, lazy people,debt, changing diapers,dirty sheets,remembering to water plants, the hospital, antibiotics,breathing treatments, camping, sharing a bathroom, exercising, being late, and guilt trips.