Emma Quote

We got Frosty's today from Wendy's and while we were eating them Emma put her hand on her head and said, "Mommy, my head has a tummy ache."

Charlie Quote

One of my favorite things about my kids getting a little older is the funny things they say. So, bear with me if these aren't funny 'cause I think they are: Yesterday, Charlie was in the bathroom getting dressed after his bath. He called for me and when I went in he said, "I need your help!" I asked him why and he said, "'cause I can't stop the wiggles!!" He was shivering so badly he couldn't get dressed. :)

I'm Back

Two computer explosions later...I'm back and alive to tell about it. Without going into boring details, we've been having problems with the electricity in our home. This house is great because of all of the space for our kids, but there are a few things that could be improved. Despite my computer setbacks, I am going to rededicate myself to trying this blogging thing out. I also discovered the Higgins family website is no longer around, so I guess I'll give everyone the opportunity to read this boring stuff. My advice is to ignore the words and go straight to the pictures!! In less than four months since we moved from Arizona, we already missed out on FOUR nephews' births (2 on Derek's side and 2 on mine). What's going on guys?? You could've waited til we got back! :) Life here has been wonderful. Our neighbors are so kind. Our landlord and his wife are so sweet. They leave us fresh veggies every day and mow our yard for us. They also gave us the pumpkins in this picture for the kids. The ward we are in is incredible and very loving--we feel like we are a part of their family. Hey, I even went to a hurricane preparedness fireside and they said our house was at the highest spot on the island. (That helps one of my fears of New York out a little bit.) I'll stop there and keep some stories for future posts! We love you guys!

My first post on a blog--WOW!

Okay, I figured this blog would be able to take care of many birds with one BIG stone!

-My friends and family would be able to see what's going on in our lives.
-I can tell everyone to look at the new pictures on the blog.
-I can print out entries for my journal so Derek can't be mad at me anymore--he hates that I'm not great at keeping a journal! :)
-I can rant and rave about nothing and not bother anyone (does anyone really read these things anyway!)

Hopefully the advantages outweigh the risks!

RISKS
-No one will ever talk to me again.
-People will know how crazy I really am (if they actually read this thing).

I weigh the risks vs. the advantages thanks to good training by Derek. Whenever I used to have an anxiety attack about something, he would ask, "What's the worst possible thing that could happen?" He did have to change that question slightly because of my vivid imagination. His new question is, "What is the worst thing that would probably happen?" Thank you, Derek! :)

Now off to make lunch!