Pumpkin Roll and an Update
Hayden and I made a pumpkin cake roll today. I thought that it would be hard to roll up but it was rather easy. I hope it tastes as good as it looks!I am a bit bummed that no one is coming over for Thanksgiving tomorrow. I have always hosted for family. Heck, we even hosted in our little apartment in Raleigh when we were both at NCSU. We had no money back then but I still managed to do the full spread. This year Clayton's birthday manag

Deep & profound thoughts on my baby turning 5
It is unreal how time seems to fly now that I am a mom. It seems like just yesterday I had to use a stroller and change diapers. Now I am the mother of a 6yo and a 5yo. How weird! I never thought that I would make it this far, lol. Once I had my babies, I couldn't wait until this point because then I wouldn't have to contend with baby or toddler crap any longer. Being 5 means going to school and understanding rules. I am thrilled to finally be at

The Truth About Celexa
Hi guys, I had a hard time trying to decide whether or not to write this post. I ultimately decided to write it because it may just help one other poor soul out there taking an antidepressant known as Celexa. I had started it back in July after the recommendation of my regular doctor. She told me that it would make me feel good even though my life was not in question at that time. I really have no idea why she gave me the prescription. I was seeing her because I didn't have a period and I thought that I could be pregnant. Maybe she thought that the pregnancy turmoil was affecting me negatively? I don't know. Anyway, I took the drug for a couple of months and felt great. I accidenta

Halloween 2009
Hayden as Optimus PrimeWhat a ham!

more Halloween pics
Clayton's pumpkins-Mario and LuigiEmerson trick-or-treating at the Leal's (our friends across the street)