dirty santa

http://sbspooner.blogspot.com/2009/12/partridge-in-pear-tree.html

Here is one of my favorite things we've done this Christmas.... loved the post and had to share...so thankful for all these new friends!

G and I took The 2009 Tiger Woods Beat Down Edition...it was a tiger woods action figure with a barbie..she was holding the golf club. We also took AstroTurf coozies...from that stupid tailgate approved website. I should have taken more pictures...

polar express

The Polar Express was PERFECTLY MAGICAL!!
I can't decide who liked it more...children or parents.
PJ's were the attire!
We read the polar express book on our way to the North Pole. Upon arrival, we had a little visit with Santa and the Mrs. Chocolate milk, cookies, elves and lots of pictures we involved.
On the way home we sang christmas carols....we must have sung "jingle bells" a million times with all the children ringing santa's sleigh bell. It was one of my favorite christmas things to do EVER...I will tell you my Hubs struggled to hear the bell ring...he can be a scrooge sometimes. I'm pretty sure he has put the jingle bell souvenirs in a hiding spot we might never find!

Callaway Garden Lights

CC's first year..She's a BIG fan of cotton candy! We'll have to get the jumbo size next time...
Be sure and go on value days...its 1/2 price :)

Thanksgiving

Can you tell we live in the south...we celebrate with fishing and guns...
I promise you, we have LOTS of fun!

T.Tom gave us all a super fun gift! He stocked the lake with a few Trout...its amazing!
G taught me how to use a fly rod and I caught my first trout...I was impressed with myself..its so fun!

the matchy matchiness of my children's clothing is OUT OF CONTROL... I love it and I'm getting dang good on ebay finding good deals...seriously, how long can I talk them into matching.
And, man..I can't believe its time to start thinking about those clothing shows again :) I'm so sorry honey...I'll try and do better.

I "learned" so many funny things about Indians this year from AnnieBoo. Did you know why Indians use a bow and arrow? "The Indians are really good at shooting arrows! They see animals and want to know what their fur feels like...so they use their arrow and shoot the animal..then run fast and feel how good the fur feels!" You can't change her mind...if you ask her today about Indians...that is what she'll tell you :)

Alice and the white rabbit

my favorite

this is totally my favorite picture to date...all ready and happy with our pumpkins!

baptism

We finally joined a local church after all the moving we have done :) Soon after our decision, Catherine was baptized. Her dress was the same one her big sister and myself wore. She was the 12th person to be baptized in that same spot and the 15 th person in our family to wear that dress. What a special tradition and heritage to pass along!

We had a family brunch afterwords. I had fun pulling out all my china and silver and putting it to good use. Mom was so sweet to help me with flowers and food. Cheese grits, breakfast casserole, cinnamon rolls, fruit...Everything was great!

She was named after those 2 sweet ones above!
I was prepared for lots of screaming when she was sprinkled....She did great and it was just a special time of thanking God for her and reminding us of his promises.