Sunday, December 20, 2009

Turning 6 !


I can't believe that my little one is going to be 6 years old tomorrow ! Oh how the years have gone so quickly. I can still remember the day we found out we were expecting. I was at work and received the phone call that we were for sure pregnant ! I was so filled with emotion I immediately started to cry. (we had been waiting a LONG time to be prego) The first person I called was my hubby to share the good news. He was overjoyed as well, couldn't believe it was really happening. The next call was to my dear friend Nyla. She and I were going to be sharing this wonderful experience together, she just a month or two ahead of me. I came home to find flowers from my love and we went to dinner to celebrate !

Our little man arrived 10 days late..I was beginning to think he wasn't going to come out ! He arrived on football sunday just before Christmas. (Dad had the 49er game on in the background) Hearing your little cry was the sweetest sound, so soft and precious. You were so small and tiny with the cutest little nose. I couldn't believe you were actually here. We were finally getting to meet you, hold you and kiss you..it was an amazing day !

And now you are having your 6th birthday tomorrow. I am so proud to be your mom. You are so sweet, kind and tender and oh so smart too ! I love you so and always will.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

More Girlfriends

This post is dedicated to two very dear friends.We have known for almost 9 years now. I have so many wonderful memories with them both. I love them so, my sisters by heart !


This is us about 6 or 7 years ago !

On our trip to MO ...

Being Silly !

Our last visit togethger.


Merry Christmas Girls.. Love ya !

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

1 Down 21 To Go !

I am working on my gift for the preschool kids this week, which need to be done by this Thursday. I have 1 done and 21 to go ! I just figured out that 1 takes me about 20 minutes in total to complete, so I have about 7-8 hours of work ahead of me. OH MY ! I guess that's what I get for procrastinating and putting off until just before it needs to be done. I'll be sure and post a pick of the finished gift !

Saturday, December 12, 2009

GirlFriends


Being silly at the Wacky Party ..

Staying warm at the Ice Rink..

Enjoying Christmas Cheer !


I am thankful this time of year for my girlfriends. The Lord has blessed me with different friends for different reasons and at different times. I am going to be sharing photos of all "my girls" as I like to call them because they all are so special to me.

A Wacky Birthday Party!

Today we celebrated our son's 6th birthday with a Wacky Party!

Wacky Tacky was the place to be..


He had the best time playing with his friends..


The parents had fun in the foam ball shooting area..



Santa even stopped in to hand out goodies..

So glad he had a fun time!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

A Mantle for Christmas

When we moved into our home in 2001, I was so excited to have 2 fireplaces. But there was 1 major detail missing from both of them...a mantle ! Each Christmas we have had to nail our stockings into the wall near the fireplace. (which creates little holes that I don't like)
But this Christmas is different and new. We have a MANTLE up and I am THRILLED beyond measure. I have found myself sitting and just gazing at the mantle with the stockings hung over the fireplace. I absolutely LOVE it ! I couldn't be more pleased. I am so thankful to my wonderful husband for making the room complete.

Ice Skating !

Today was Matthew's preschool field trip to the Ice Skating Rink. We have been looking forward to going all week. And all of us (minus Darren who's away at school) were able to go. Dad took the day off from work and we let Ryan play hookie from Kindergarten. ( it is only Kindergarten after all)

We had so much fun. The smaller kids used these buckets stacked on top of each other to help keep their balance. They were great for helping them to "race" across the ice. I was so proud of Ryan for only needing to use the buckets for the first half hour. After that he was on his own skating the entire rink with his dad. There was also a snow pile that the kids could make snowballs and toss at a target.
All in all it was a great morning of family fun !

The boys trying out the buckets.

Matthew doing some skating.

Ryan skating all on his own..so proud !

We had a great day !

The boys taking a quick photo for mom !