Merry Christmas soon!

We are looking forward to Christmas day! We have had fun at christmas parties, looked at Christmas lights, gone shopping, read Luke 2 to Aubrey , sang in Christmas choirs, bought toys for charities, enjoyed Christmas movies by the light of our tree, and now it's time to slow down before the big day.

Confession time! As our photo Christmas cards were lost by CVS and then reported ready TWICE, I do not have them and will not be taking the time to redo those cards in time for Christmas. So, if you sent us one, sorry that you didn't get a card from us! I always send to those who send to me and I appreciate all the cards we got. Your families are beautiful and the letters are so sweet. Thank you for thinking of us!!!

I am really excited to begin focusing on some things that have gone by the way-side (like this blog) now that Christmas prep is done.

Merry Christmas!!

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Package from Grandma and Grandpa

We love getting our holiday packages from my parents. The halloween box is great. I love the battery-operated tealights, mom! My favorite!! Also her quiet book for church was perfect.

Aubrey's favorite goodie bag was filled with rainbow goldfish crackers. She had a ball.

"What a good mommy." We always say that when she's treating her babies sweetly.

Happy Birthday 25th Jeremiah!

Here's to all the Sonic the Hedgehog, walks to the Community College library, and shared favorite SNL clips. Thanks for being a great brother. Love you, "Joe."

Singing in the rain

This was about a week or two ago. It was raining and Aubrey was begging me to go "ahside." So outside she went with a couple layers on. She would have played all day out there in the rain. She loved it.

Surprisingly, we got quite a bit of rain coming through the upstairs porch. No neighbors living there now. We like it that way. :)

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"Hey, Aubrey. Look this way for a picture!"


"No, over here. Look this way, Aubrey."

*me making crazy sounds to make her look up* "Look at Mommy, Aubrey!" Sigh. Apparently pulling jalapeno peppers off the bushes are more exciting than taking pictures. Don't worry, I took them away from her. Otherwise, what would I feed her for breakfast tomorrow?!

Gotta love her!

We have a new little one

Okay, so it's not a baby! It's a goodwill find! I need a night stand. Well, I need a better one. After reading some blogs on the subject, I decided to refinish this puppy.
Tools. Alright, SOME of the tools.Primer. Welcome to my backyard. I think it's a .000012 acre. Perfect size for small painting projects! Think of what I will paint in a real backyard...ahhh, dreams.In progress...
Is it odd that I find myself wandering outside to lovingly caress the smooth surface check on it every couple of hours? I think my kitchenaid mixer is jealous.

More coming soon... Want to try it? Here is a tutorial (I am not following this one exactly- but very inspired by it!).

"I thought you were watching her." "Well, I thought you were watching her."