Video - MC's 2011 Christmas Video

Merry Christmas!

2010 Christmas Card

(click on the card for a larger view)

My oldest nephew's girlfriend, Ashli, took our photos for our Christmas cards this year. She did an amazing job! Ashli is so talented, and I am excited to show off her work. The only thing I want her to work on is photoshopping about 40 pounds off my body. She said something about, "photoshop doesn't have that action," but I personally believe that they could sell more if they had the "Photoshop Liposuction Action." I'm just sayin'!

Back to the card, many of you have asked if we are homeless because we have a bed outside. While, there have been a few times that I thought we would be homeless, and several more times that I thought Matthew was going to be homeless (Matthew, IF you are reading this, I am only kidding! :), we still have a home, and we do sleep indoors. Thanks for all of your concern!

I thought I would share a few of the pics that didn't make the "2010 Rollins Family Christmas Card" cut!

The next photo simply didn't make the cut due to my "new-growth," aka ROOTS! The good thing is, that I've always said, "you can't trust a hair-stylist with perfect hair," and I sure don't have perfect hair! You may be thinking to yourself, "I wonder why you can't trust a hairstylist with perfect hair?" If we have perfect hair, then we have too much time on our hands. If we have too much time on our hands, it means that we aren't busy. If we aren't busy, we most likely aren't doing something right, if you know what I mean! Get it?

p.s. - I did get my hair colored soon after this photoshoot!

I love this next photo, but you all know that I've mentioned my OCD on here before, and it was in rare form on this particular day. I just couldn't have two different colors on the card. Some of you will understand! I love what she did with the lights!

So, if you happen to be in Tifton, Georgia, and you need some pics, you would be crazy not to call Ashli! She didn't even have to pay me to say that!

Also, many have asked about the bed. No, we are not ever going to sell it! We were given this bed and the pieces that accompany it by some family friends of ours. Isn't it gorgeous? You will see it again soon, when I post pics of MC's new "big-girl" room. You may not recognize the bed, it is now a lovely shade of light aqua. Post coming soon! Yes, I PROMISE!!!

Until next time, Merry Christmas Eve!

Video - MC's Halloween 2010

Paci Postponement

So, the paci removal has been postponed due to illness of the paci princess. Friday night, MC got really sick, I mean SICK! I will spare you the details. Anyway, by 5:00 AM Saturday morning, we were sitting in Greer Memorial. Of course, she was over it a few hours later and back to her old self, but I couldn't bring myself to take her paci away after that ordeal. She pulled out all of her tricks to keep her "baci." I thought that I'd share a pic from Saturday morning so that you could share in our experience. (she didn't have to wear the mask, we just knew that the grandparents would feel more sorry for her if we sent them this pic)! She was saying, "cheese" behind the mask!



I will keep you updated on the paci removal!

Contest - MC's "baci"

If someone could understand how much easier life would be for me, they would invent this "paci patch." I only hear the phrase, "Mommy, I need my "baci." I really NEED it!" a few hundred times a day. For those of you who don't know what a "baci" is, please see the following definition.


baci (noun) - pronounced (bah*see) - Marli Claire's pacifier. (NOTE - she cannot pronounce her p's yet!)


To be honest, if I would have taken the paci away six months ago, I wouldn't be in this mess that I've gotten myself into. MC wasn't even attached to it then. Oh but now, now, it is her best friend. And now, it is time for momma to break up this friendship. I don't really understand why she is attached to it, she doesn't even suck it, she just rolls it around on her tongue. It's actually pretty gross! There have been many stares, fingers pointed, and comments made about the "unique" way MC enjoys her "baci."


I really didn't think much about taking it away until several people started making comments to me in stores. They would start by asking how old she is. Then ask, "oh and she still has a paci?" Ok, so, I admit that I see kids in stores and think the same thing, but NEVER have I actually said those words to anyone, much less a stranger. I mean, it's not like she's 12 years old! I must have sucked my thumb until I was 12. (no comments needed here!)


Well, it's that time, we are giving the paci up. I've decided that this Saturday will be the day. We would appreciate your thoughts and prayers as Saturday is quickly approaching! So, here is the fun part, we have heard many ways that other parents have used to take "paci" away. Things such as "another baby needs it, and you are actually helping a sweet baby by giving your paci away" as they mail the paci to the new baby. Another method we have heard is poking a hole in the paci so it flattens when the child sucks it, resulting in dislike of the paci. (this method doesn't work if your child doesn't actually suck the paci!) Probably the wierdest method we have heard to date is to tell the child that a squirrel came and took the paci up in a tree. Yes, I do understand that all of these methods mentioned are deceitful, but what is a momma to do? Here is where you come in, Matthew and I are choosing the best idea left in the comments section below. What does the winner get? The pure satisfaction of helping us raise our child! So, get to posting, we need your help!


Check back Saturday to find out who wins and how effective the method is! We will have actual video footage!


We held a final photoshoot with MC's "baci," and as you can see, she is mighty proud of it!!!

If you are thinking, "is she not even going to mention the fact that she hasn't blogged since August?" This part is for you! LIFE!!! That is all I can say! But, I'm back and ready to blog! Thank you all for nagging me about being slack!

MC "helping" bake cupcakes!