After-Breakfast Playtime

Spoons from Gigi

My Paula Deen spoons from Gigi have inspired many good meals so far and hopefully many to come!




. . . And the rubber ones that she sent earlier this year help those dinners become reality by sometimes just being distractions!

Our Hacienda

Andy and I have been working diligently to get our little townhouse updated into a contemporary open concept that reflects our style but is also functional for the kids .. . and maybe the 52" flatscreen! So for the grandmas and aunts (who are probably the only ones who really care) here are some pics of our first floor all decked out for Christmas. Enjoy!



The boys' main Christmas gift: a nativity scene. We enjoy playing and talking about baby Jesus.







Sass, this one is for you! (Aiden's favorite, and most irritating, Little Einstein's ornament)





Our "Eclectic Wall." And I swear the shelves are straight ... it must be our dumb camera!









That's homemade applesauce made by Jen and Christie's mom, Mrs. Sue. Can't wait to enjoy it! Mmmm!

First Snow!

After much anticipation, the white stuff has finally arrived! Sass, you just missed it by a few days! )-:







An hour later ... And it just keeps on coming! It DEFINITELY feels like the Christmas season now!

Happy Ashton

Ode to Sass: Friendly's

On Sara's 2nd to last day as a hostess, the boys and I made a surprise visit and had dinner at her restaurant. Aiden was stoked: not only did he get to have mac-n-cheese and hotdogs, but then ice cream and sprinkles! And frequent visits to our table by Sass were the icing on the cake!

Not Me Monday

I did NOT just walk around the house for the past half hour, in a funk and blowing off my sweet hubbie who just worked the entire night. I did NOT complain about being in a fog, even though I slept for 8 hours. ........ And I did NOT just realize that somehow in my haste, my left contact did not make it into my eye. Hence, the "fog"!

Hi Mom!

As I am "coming into my own" of being a mom, I am finally getting some time and sanity to reflect on motherhood. Mom, you are so loving, patient, and trusting in the Lord that I am well and happy so far away. (Even though I only call maybe once a week!) And those are a mother's biggest concerns. (Maybe not what is really best for said child, but never-the-less, our gut reaction to our children!)
So to Mom: "I'm doin' good. Still eating too much junk food, but finally having time for my makeup and hair. Albeit, your grandsons make me want to pull out my hair many days! Tryin' to make you proud! Working on my procrastination and really getting into cooking good, flavorful dinners for my little family. I learned from the best! I could still go for some of your potato salad or pumpkin cookies anytime of day! Love and miss you!"

Me and My Baby

Sweet Boy (Between Tantrums!)