Happy New Year 2009

So, let me just say that this all began with our New Year's trip to Dallas to visit "the girls", see Kristi's new home, root for Ole Miss, etc.... We got there and had a great weekend. We were thrilled that Ole Miss beat Texas Tech in the Cotton Bowl - woo hoo, go reb's - HOTTY TODDY! It was funny, we were eating dinner the night before the game and the restaurant (almost the entire thing) was filled with a sea of red and blue and the table behind us held Coach Nutt and his group of many. Ironic???

Our Guitar Hero....

That began the weekend of the guitar hero addiction... CJ, Chris and I all fell for this game - hard! We of course already love Wii games but, CJ had never played guitar hero. He was actually pretty good for a 5 yr old and Chris, myself, Kristi, and Mandy had a blast. I couldn't resist this video. He was so into the game and just look at the tongue, he's so intense! He kept asking if it was him playing the game and we kept saying yes. That's why he says, "that's me, definately me".

Kristi's new pad, of course was so pretty and just perfect for Kristi (it will be better when she gets everything put away and they get settled) but, she hasn't been there very long so right now stuff is everywhere! Plus she's had ton's of company! :) We still can't believe she moved to the "country" and she is in the country!! The roads, bison, long horns and all. CJ of course, loved it!

We hope your New Year's holiday was as fun as ours and we wish you all a safe, blessed and wonderful 2009!

Kindergarten Christmas Party

The Masterpiece!! It started off as Rudolph's antlers but, he got carried away! :)

CJ, Jacob and Abby

Concentrating on the "stop light" cookie!

PROUD of those cookies!

On Thursday, CJ had his Christmas Party at school. I went thinking that we were making Gingerbread houses but, apparently the milk cartons weren't dry so that changed over to cookies right before the parents arrived. CJ had a blast and the other kids did too. I actually think the cookies were a great idea for Kindergarten since they were mostly just sneaking the candy and eating it. It was so cute, they all had frosting and candy canes everywhere. Santa came to their class and talked for a while and as he was leaving CJ asked him a question.... "Santa, how do you get back up on the roof after you come down the chimney?" Well, Santa the genius he was piped up and said "he was magic". Apparently, he's never read the original "Twas the night before Christmas" ha ha! Anyway, it was fun.

We are all headed to Dallas, Texas after Christmas for a long New Year's celebration. I'm sure we will run into a TON of Ole Miss Fans as well since they made it to the Cotton Bowl (woo hoo)! I'm betting that they won't win (just realistic) but, we can always dream!!! It sure would be great since this is the last game that will be played in that stadium. There will be a new one for 2010!

Until then, May your season be touched with the simple grace of Christ's love, Merry Christmas and we wish you all a blessed 2009!

Our Christmas Addition

This is our new "Christmas" addition. Otherwise known as "Bella" who arrived at our house on 12/13/08 (Saturday). Chris decided about 2 months ago he wanted for us to get CJ a puppy for Christmas so as organized as I am, I started the search (you can quit laughing about the organization now.. lol). Anyway, we both had criteria for a dog (good with allergies, great personality, doesn't bark alot, great with children, and virtually doesn't shed)! Well, once we narrowed the field down, a maltese was it. We found her in MS and fell in love. She's SO sweet. We decided to go ahead and tell CJ about the puppy since she would be available before Christmas and we let him choose the name. Originally, he wanted to name her "spackle", then decided on "sparkle" then decided neither were "girls" names so he asked me one day if "Bella" was a girls name. When I said yes, that did it. She's been Bella ever since! In the meantime Kristi (Chris's twin sister) moved to new home and decided she wanted a small dog too. When we told her they had one more female, she was in and purchased the sister (aka) Daisy (named after her favorite flower). So, for the last week or so, we have had 2 puppies who were NOT trained to contend with (fun I'm not so sure) but, they are both learning and CJ loves them both and is still on cloud nine. So... on with our adventure!

It's Not Gone Yet

We as well as the rest of the US have had an eventful week so far.

First, we have a new president be it good or bad, the voters have spoken and although he wasn't my personal choice, it's just that a personal journey and one that we all as adults have the right to be a part of. So those of you that are whining about the outcome and didn't choose to vote - get over it. It's done! You'll have to step up and vote in 2012! Until then we have to deal with what we are given and we will just have to wait and see what the "change" is really going to mean. I for one am concerned for myself, my family, my child and my friends. I'm not looking forward to it.

Secondly, CJ is doing great with his tooth. The doctor decided to not take it out. He's going to let it remain, die and fall out on it's own. He wants to let "nature take it's course". CJ of course is thrilled and loves that it's started changing colors. He's still on fairly soft foods but, is reaching out to other items as well in small portions. I hate the thought of him losing that great perfectly straight smile (oh, wait... it's not straight anymore) - hah!

Chris continues to work himself to death on the new place morning, noon and night (mostly nights and weekend).

As for me... I'm on the countdown to vacation (woo hoo) and I've got boxes, boxes, boxes everywhere going through junk. It's amazing how much junk you accumulate!