Thursday, December 31, 2009

2009 In Review

Wow, we sure have come a long way over the past year!
When 2009 began, I had babies.
Now I have two walking, talking, running, and into everything toddlers.
Times have definitely changed!
For the better, of course!!

Life is busier.
Each day is filled with countless adventures.
New discoveries are uncovered.
More words and sentences are spoken.
Laughter is our second language.
Who knew life could get any better?!?
I fall more in love with my little twinkies every single day.
2009 was a fantastic year, but I look forward to what the new year holds.
2009 in Review:
In January, we celebrated the new year by watching the ball drop at midnight!

In February, we received our very first Valentine's Day delivery . . . balloons!

In March, we turned ONE!!!!

In April, my wild man learned to walk!
Our lives have never been the same.

In May, my sweet baby girl took her first steps!
She was so proud of herself!

In June, we made our first trip to the beach!
A family tradition we will continue.

In July, we packed up all of our belongings,
said goodbye to Waco,
and headed out West!

In August, we spent many days playing in the water!

In September, we started Mother's Day Out!
WE LOVE SCHOOL (just like our Mama)!!!!

In October, we picked out our very first pumpkins at the patch!

In November, we enjoyed spending time with family!
Anna & Pah-pah love playing peek-a-boo together.

In December, we enjoyed the magic of CHRISTmas!

Here's to more laughs, tears, discoveries, and many more adventures in 2010!
Happy New Year!!!!

Monday, December 28, 2009

I Couldn't Ask for More

Celebrating the birth of Jesus, spending time with loved ones, giving gifts, holiday traditions, beautiful decorations, sending and receiving holiday cards, listening to Christmas music . . . these are the things that I treasure about this time of year. I feel so blessed by all that I have, and I couldn't ask for more.
We had a wonderful Christmas, and I hope you did too!




Looking forward to new adventures in 2010!

OUR FAVORITE NEW CHRISTMAS GIFT . . .

. . . A BRIGHT RED RADIO FLYER WAGON!!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH GREAT POPO & GREAT GRANDMA!

WE ADORE OUR NEW RED WAGON!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Pity Party For One, Please!

**READER BEWARE: IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO HEAR ME COMPLAIN OR FEEL SORRY FOR MYSELF, STOP READING NOW!!!!**

Pity Party- A way of experiencing grief, in which you spend time feeling sorry for yourself and whining endlessly about how crappy your life is.

Yes, I'm whining.
Yes, I'm feeling sorry for myself.
No, I have not experienced any type of actual "grief."
Yes, I do realize that it could be a lot worse.
Yes, I'm just having one big, huge, gigantic, enormous pity party for myself.


As I'm sitting here thinking about all of the things that I want to complain about "All by Myself" is starting to play in my head! Tee! Hee!! ;)

So, let the complaining begin:
I'm sick of living out of boxes. I despise that I can not find anything to wear without dumping out an entire box and making an even bigger mess. I am tired of not being able to "live" in my house. I think I would actually rather be living in the apartment than in this pigsty. I am ready for at least ONE room to be completed. I am sick of trying to keep up with the kiddos amongst all of the boxes, construction, and mess. I am soooooooooooooooo ready to finish one room . . . any room . . . unpack it, and begin LIVING in it!!!!!!
I.Do.Not.Like.Remodels.
At.All.
My dining room filled with boxes . . . and stuff
More boxes in the den

My "closet"

This is where we are sleeping . . . nice huh!?!
I know you are jealous. Very jealous.

The 'ole pink tub sitting on my back porch . . . very Bevelry Hillbillie-ish
I actually feel better now! :)
I promise readers, no more pity parties.
The next time I post pictures of the house, it will be of a completed room.
I better go get busy while the kiddos are at mdo today!!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Santa's Little Helpers!



Sunday, December 13, 2009

Melts.My.Heart.


Ruling the World!!!!