Well, I have. And I loved every minute of it!
How 'bout you?
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
The Christmas Princess
Have you ever had a visit from the Christmas Princess?
Well, I have.
And I loved every minute of it!
How 'bout you?
Well, I have. And I loved every minute of it!
How 'bout you?
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
More from the after party
After the big breakfast with Santa on Saturday, we headed back over to Duke's parent's new house. Yes, it is all finished and they moved into it the end of Oct. For those of you who were wondering about the progress, sorry for the lack of updates. The darn house just got finished so fast!
Of course, the house turned out very nice. The kids love it because they have 'their own rooms' upstairs. Funny how they stake claim to rooms in someone elses house! This is the only real 'scenery' picture I took so enjoy a sneak peak at their awesome bedroom set.
The stairs seem to have turned into the hangout for the kids. Although I repeatedly tell them not to play on the stairs for fear of someone falling and cracking their head open (have I mentioned that I am grateful that we live in a patio home and thus don't have that lingering fear).
Yep, my kids listen as well as rocks. At times I wonder why I even try. Especially with Grant. Lately it seems that he doesn't hear a word that comes out of my mouth! Must be a 4 year old thing.
Not sure if I have ever introduced our nephew, Carter. This little stinker was 1 1/2 when I met Duke. As a matter of fact, today he turned 10 years old. Happy Birthday Carter!
Little Audrey Mae Mae (that is what she calls herself...Audrey Mae Mae) found a perch on Grandma Sue's hip.
While Granty found a perch on Grandpa O's lap.
Grandpa O and Tootie have a pretty special bond. Grandpa really loves on his little girlie's. She loves when he tickles her or 'gets' her.
And she is constantly antagonizing him and looking for more!
Which of course, she always gets plenty of!
So, do you think she kinda resembles her Grandma? I've been told that Audrey looks just like Sue looked as a little girl.
I am sure she doesn't take after me...I was kinda a homely boyish looking thing up until I was two or so!
And we'll round this post off with a picture of one of my other nephews, Bailey. You know how teenagers are...it's not too often you can get them to look away from the tv/video game/cell phone to smile for a picture. Well, I got Bailey to smile for me so I declare that one huge leap for mankind!
Now I can rest well tonight.
Of course, the house turned out very nice. The kids love it because they have 'their own rooms' upstairs. Funny how they stake claim to rooms in someone elses house! This is the only real 'scenery' picture I took so enjoy a sneak peak at their awesome bedroom set.
The stairs seem to have turned into the hangout for the kids. Although I repeatedly tell them not to play on the stairs for fear of someone falling and cracking their head open (have I mentioned that I am grateful that we live in a patio home and thus don't have that lingering fear).
Yep, my kids listen as well as rocks. At times I wonder why I even try. Especially with Grant. Lately it seems that he doesn't hear a word that comes out of my mouth! Must be a 4 year old thing.
Not sure if I have ever introduced our nephew, Carter. This little stinker was 1 1/2 when I met Duke. As a matter of fact, today he turned 10 years old. Happy Birthday Carter!
Little Audrey Mae Mae (that is what she calls herself...Audrey Mae Mae) found a perch on Grandma Sue's hip.
While Granty found a perch on Grandpa O's lap.
Grandpa O and Tootie have a pretty special bond. Grandpa really loves on his little girlie's. She loves when he tickles her or 'gets' her.
And she is constantly antagonizing him and looking for more!
Which of course, she always gets plenty of!
So, do you think she kinda resembles her Grandma? I've been told that Audrey looks just like Sue looked as a little girl.
I am sure she doesn't take after me...I was kinda a homely boyish looking thing up until I was two or so!
And we'll round this post off with a picture of one of my other nephews, Bailey. You know how teenagers are...it's not too often you can get them to look away from the tv/video game/cell phone to smile for a picture. Well, I got Bailey to smile for me so I declare that one huge leap for mankind!
Now I can rest well tonight.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Breakfast With The Big Guy
It's been a busy week of trying to check all of the must do's off of my list. Christmas shopping is almost done, wrapping is almost done, cards were ordered, stuffed and mailed this week (on top of re-building my entire Christmas address list since I could not find my file anywhere), home made BBQ made and canned today and all ready to make the cookies for Santa this week. Doesn't sound like much, but I am honestly running on fumes right now!
With such a busy week, the kids and I still found time this weekend to drive up to Grandma Sue and Grandpa O's and then headed over to The Landing with Grandma, Auntie Julie and Emily to have breakfast with Santa.
I was simply in love with their decorations. I have been wanting to get some new decorations for our house but if we do find a house or land to build on in the near future, I don't want to have to move it all so I guess ogling at everyone elses cool decorations will have to do for now.
The breakfast was yummy and the kids could not wait for the big guy to assume his position right here...
Once he finally took his throne, this little guy was on him like a magnet! Grant was absolutely in awe that the real Santa was there.
Audrey wasn't quite as enthused about perching on his lolly lap so the only way to get a picture of her with him was if I held her. She wouldn't even sit on the knee closest to him. The further away, the better in her eyes!
Not sure why Grant looks like he is sucking his thumb. Maybe he was coughing. Not sure but this was the best picture we got.
After the photos were taken, out came the bag of goodies, otherwise known as:
Not necessarily the words I would have had printed on there, but who am I to question Santa?!
If you can't tell from these pictures, Emily was mildly extremely excited that she received a stuffed animal from the Big Guy. Just what she wanted!
Grant scored himself a cute little Santa puppy...right up his alley too!
And once Tootie saw the other two with their prizes, she opted for a turn to pick her own toy as well.
Granted, it was a quick grab with Grandma holding her all the while, but it was progress.
We sure had a couple of happy kiddos on our hands on this very day!
Not extremely cooperative in the group picture department though. Notice, my kids could not take their eyes off of Santa.
Oh wait! Almost a good shot...
There we go! My two cuties all dressed up and cheezy as can be.
I so very much love making memories with my two favorite kiddos!
Since the kids were all dressed up, I couldn't resist taking more pictures once we got back to Grandma and Grandpa's so keep your eyes peeled for more pic coming soon!
With such a busy week, the kids and I still found time this weekend to drive up to Grandma Sue and Grandpa O's and then headed over to The Landing with Grandma, Auntie Julie and Emily to have breakfast with Santa.
I was simply in love with their decorations. I have been wanting to get some new decorations for our house but if we do find a house or land to build on in the near future, I don't want to have to move it all so I guess ogling at everyone elses cool decorations will have to do for now.
The breakfast was yummy and the kids could not wait for the big guy to assume his position right here...
Once he finally took his throne, this little guy was on him like a magnet! Grant was absolutely in awe that the real Santa was there.
Audrey wasn't quite as enthused about perching on his lolly lap so the only way to get a picture of her with him was if I held her. She wouldn't even sit on the knee closest to him. The further away, the better in her eyes!
Not sure why Grant looks like he is sucking his thumb. Maybe he was coughing. Not sure but this was the best picture we got.After the photos were taken, out came the bag of goodies, otherwise known as:
Not necessarily the words I would have had printed on there, but who am I to question Santa?!
If you can't tell from these pictures, Emily was 
Grant scored himself a cute little Santa puppy...right up his alley too!
And once Tootie saw the other two with their prizes, she opted for a turn to pick her own toy as well.
Granted, it was a quick grab with Grandma holding her all the while, but it was progress.
We sure had a couple of happy kiddos on our hands on this very day!
Not extremely cooperative in the group picture department though. Notice, my kids could not take their eyes off of Santa.
Oh wait! Almost a good shot...
There we go! My two cuties all dressed up and cheezy as can be. 
I so very much love making memories with my two favorite kiddos!Since the kids were all dressed up, I couldn't resist taking more pictures once we got back to Grandma and Grandpa's so keep your eyes peeled for more pic coming soon!
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