Six things about a boy...

1. loves to go hunting and fishing.
2. is crazy about Star Wars
3. loves to play with military/war stuff
4. has a heart-melting grin
5. loves to make his little sister laugh
6. can't stand getting up to go to school every morning

Love you, bud!

I can hardly believe that it is 2009! 2008 certainly seemed to fly by, didn't it? I guess that is what happens when you have a brand new little one. My big boy turns !6! tomorrow! He is getting so big. And learning more and more every day. I'll try to remember to do a birthday post tomorrow for him. My little one is almost one! That should not be allowed! She is such a sweetie too.
A new year and a new blog look. I may change it around some more, but I'm not sure yet. We'll see. I haven't come up with any resolutions for the new year. I did start a 365 photos blog to try and motivate myself to take more photos on a daily basis. We'll see how that goes. My first post was a close up of my new bedroom furniture. I'm still in awe at how beautiful it is. I have started thinking of my one little word for this year, but haven't decided on anything yet. I will give myself a couple of days to figure it out.
I finally got all of my Christmas decorations down. I still have to wash a couple of towels and dishes, but then I will have it all put away. Now to just vacuum and get the furniture moved back into place. When that is done, life will start getting back to the normal routine, at least until C leaves at the end of the month. T goes back to school next Tuesday. I will hopefully start going back to the gym every day. Well, at least 4 days a week since I will be keeping a friend's 2 kids on Fridays. That's about all that is going on right now. I'll have to post some of T's b-day party pics tomorrow.

We had a great day today. The kids were up by 7 am, with T asking if it was Christmas morning yet. When I (jokeingly) told him no, he opened the window and said, "but look, mama!" showing me the brightening sky. He and K had a great time opening presents. Actually, I opened all of K's and she just crawled back and forth between her stuff, T's stuff and the wrapping paper. They both loved all of their stuff.
Some friends came over for lunch and we had a nice time with them. The kids were all great-no fussing or fighting. Our friend's little one had a couple of potty accidents because he was so excited about everything, but it was not a huge deal. It happens.
The rest of the afternoon was spent lounging around and playing with new toys. C and I had to get everything in our bedroom straightened up so we can put our new furniture in tomorrow. I am so excited about it. I'll post a pic as soon as I get one, of course!
Speaking of pics, I forgot to post the Christmas card I made to send out this year.

I took some pics of the kiddos for the Christmas cards this year. I was going to go somewhere and have them done, but after thinking about it, decided not to spend the money when K is not too cooperative about photo shoots. She just looks at me like I am from outer space-sometimes I get a smile, but mostly not so much. Anyway, here are the ones I did get of them.




You can't tell in this pic, but the b/w wrapping paper on the little box actually matches K's dress. So, of course, I had to buy it and do a photo shoot. :)

That's about all that's going on around here. It will definately get busy after teh new year so I am enjoying the calm before the storm!

1. Friends are hard to say good-bye to.

2. Good health; it's invigorating.

3. I'm ready for the New Year.

4. My husband’s cologne is one of my favorite perfumes or aftershaves or smells.

5. The oldest ornament I have is a small wooden angel that I remember my mom hanging on our tree when I was a little girl.

6. Take some good friends, family, and good food, mix it all together and you have made some great memories.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to relaxing, tomorrow my plans include going to the commissary and Sunday, I want to go to the church auction and listen to the Tabb Girls Choir!

I have seen these mosaics on several blogs and finally learned how to make my own.



1. Happy Birthday Becky 2. Delicious Mexican food in Flagstaff Arizona 3. Aiken_Silo_composite_WEB 4. paint the town red. 5. Trace Adkins at the Tomb of the Unknown Civil War Soldier 6. Sweet Tea, from Lo-Lo's Chicken and Waffles 7. Pieces of Europe 8. coffee and chocolate mousse cake 9.Happy Birthday Princess Steph 10. Albuera Pier - Children at Play 11. The Trees of Loyal Love 12. brisinger

I made some of my absolute favorite cookies ever today. I only make them at Christmas because I would be in serious trouble if I had these all the time! They are so melt-in-your-mouth yummy!

Gooey Butter Cookies

1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 yellow cake mix
1/4 cup confectioner's sugar

Cream together the cream cheese, butter, egg, & vanilla extract. Stir in the cake mix until well blended. Roll into 1 inch balls and roll in confectioner's sugar. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10-13 minutes.