Christmas Fun

Each year I get the boys an ornament from Hallmark to hang on the tree.

Blaine's was a Santa holding a list of names.

Judd got a wobbly reindeer.

Judd was excited about hanging his on the tree, but Blaine could have cared less!!

Blaine's class Christmas party was on their last day before Christmas break and I couldn't miss it! They got all kinds of candy and little happies!

Each child brought a gift and they all drew numbers to see what gift they would get. Blaine got a Bingo set. (I have had those little yellow balls all over my house)

They all had a fun time together!! It's hard to believe that it's now almost time to go back to school!

Trip to see Santa Clause

It has become our tradition to take to boys to Bass Pro Shop to see Santa each year. They did things different this year. There is usually a long, long line, so this year they gave out appointments instead. This worked well. We got our appointment time and did some other shopping and came back to our appointment. This time the line was really short!

Judd was really excited about seeing Santa. Last year he cried!

When it was our turn, Judd was a little unsure!

Santa gave him a candy cane and talked him into just standing in front. Afterwards, he was so excited about getting to see Santa!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Judd!!

Today is Judd's 3rd Birthday!! He has been so excited about it, since he is old enough to know what a birthday is all about!! Last night we were telling him that he would be 3 years old when we got up this morning and he started singing "Happy birthday to me"!!

He is at such a fun age! He is so sweet, but he can flip instantly! There is no telling how many times a day he tells me he loves me..he knows how to win his mother's heart!!

He has changed SO much since last year!! We are going to have a little party tonight and then a bigger party later. We love you so much Judd! You make our family and life interesting! Happy Birthday! I hope you have a fun day!!

Christmas on the River

The first weekend in December, a group of us went to Christmas on the River in Demopolis, AL. During the day they have a flea market and parade. We got there mid-morning and did some shopping at the flea market and then got a good place to watch the parade.

Blaine, Seth, and Hannah waiting for the parade

The boys did not want to get their picture made!

watching the parade

Country music singer Ashton Shepard was the Grand Marshall.

They had some really neat floats

the carousel

After the parade we all ate mexican and got checked in the hotel. We had a party to celebrate a sweet little girl's birthday! Reagan turned 4 that day!

That afternoon we found our way to the banks of the Tombigbee River for Christmas on the River.

The kids all got swords that glowed in the dark, which kept them occupied until the parade started.

There were some really pretty floats....

an angel

a house and tree

This was a dragon made by putting several boat together. Flames came out of the dragon's mouth and his tail moved. It was really neat!

After the parade, we ate supper and went to bed. We were all so tired! Sunday morning we got up and ate breakfast at Cracker Barrell in Meridian and headed home. It was a fun trip!

30th Birthday Weekend

Last Friday morning Suzanne, Ginger, and I headed south to Foley, AL for our annual shopping trip. This year we coordinated it with my 30th birthday which was last Monday. After a few stops along the way, we got to Foley around 2:30 and started shopping! Later we checked into the hotel and then went to LuLu's for supper.

It is a really fun place to eat. There was a live band and we were right in front!

I ate grilled shrimp and fries and they were SO good! There is a big difference in the shrimp there and here! Thanks girls for the delicious supper!!

After shopping some more, we were ready to call it a night! We were all worn out! Suzanne was getting caught up on facebook!

Ginger... Saturday morning we were up bright and early to get started. After breakfast at Cracker Barrell we hit the outlets again. We got so much done! We couldn't leave town without eating at Lambert's!! We ate a late lunch at Lamberts and hit the road to Mississippi! I got home around 9:00 Saturday night. We had such a fun weekend and got a whole lot of shopping done, too! Sunday night was our church Christmas program. I have pictures to post (hopefully) soon! I am so far behind posting!

Monday was the big birthday...3-0!! Suzanne had decorated my office for me! She had balloons and signs everywhere!

It was a good day! Neal took me out to The Ruster for a birthday supper Monday night. It was really good!

Oh Christmas Tree....

On Thanksgiving each year after we eat lunch, we go in search of the perfect Christmas tree. (I'm behind on posting!)

We drive by the Christmas tree farm most every day, and Blaine has been looking really hard for the perfect one.

Is this the one???

It didn't take long to find it!

Notice the short sleeved shirts on Thanksgiving! It was so hot that day!!

Waiting for the workers to get back with the tree.... Picking out our real tree is one of several traditions our family looks forward to each year!