New Years Eve 2009

We had a great NYE. I was a little worried because a couple of people had to cancel and our good friends that we spend EVERY NYE with got sick so they couldn't come. However, we had a wonderful time. We had lots of great food, good conversation, and Noah got to run around with friends. The girls got invited to a sleepover, so they had a blast too! We all made it until midnight! it was lots of fun and I hope the start to a fabulous and blessed 2010! :)

Me and Hubs:



Me and Veronica:



Veronica and Her son Jake:



Noah and Jake:



Veronica, Shannon, and Me:



Noah and His Sparkler:

Girls Night Out!

I have one more post to do on New Years Eve and then I will be caught up. First, I have to recap my weekend. I love spending time with my husband, but there is something about going out with a good group of girlfriends. I always feel 100% better afterwards. It is great going out and talking about anything and everything and LAUGHING! Back in November, a bunch of us went and saw 'New Moon' and then went to dinner at Bonefish. It was SO much fun!



Saturday, a bunch of us went and saw 'Its Complicated'. I do not normally see alot of R rated movies. I think the majority of them are trash. A friend of mine had already seen this one and she gave me a good review. I am so glad I went. It was HILARIOUS! It is a perfect girl movie!!! ;) Afterwards, we went to our favorite place....Bonefish! It was CROWDED. We had to wait for a table but were able to find seven seats in the bar area.

Here is me and my good friend Veronica. We have recently become very good friends. I LOVE her. We have the best time. We both have 6th grade daughters and so we have alot in common. We have been out to eat many times, lunch dates, flea market, mistletoe market, shopping,etc. I can always count on her for girl time! Ha !



Beth, Kaylynne, and CC! Beth and KL have daughters that go to school with mine. We have made a pact to stay close and are trying to keep our girls good friends too. CC of course is my bestie! Love that girl! She has a 6th grade daughter too.



Missy and Tina: I just met Missy. Tina is another with a 6th grade daughter that is a friend of the twins. Love them!



I LOVE the fish tacos at Bonefish. They are fabulous. That plus fun conversation with girlfriends = a great night!

The Day after Christmas....

The day after Christmas we loaded up in the car ( Elvis too) and drove 2 1/2 hours to see my brother and his family. My mom and other brother were also there so we got to spend time with everyone. We ate lunch, opened presents, and then went and visited my sister at her workplace. It was great to be able to hang out and enjoy a nice day with the family.

Meredith and her cousin Audrey:



My brother Peter and Audrey:



Madeline:



Me and Greg



Nathan and Audrey:



Madeline and Meredith got clothes and Petsmart giftcards for Elvis:



Mere and I got some favorite DVD's:



I Heart my new Camera bag:



And books:



Noah's favorite gift was "empire Strikes Back" DVD from mom:



I love Miss Audrey:

She is soooo funny. Every picture she takes, after you take a good one she wants to do a silly face:



My mom and all her grandkids (and grand-dog):



Silly face:



Do you know how hard it is to get 3 kids,2 adults, and a dog in position for a picture?



Hard....but totally worth it!!! :)

Merry Christmas 2009!!!

Still catching up! Christmas was great this year. We spent Christmas Eve at Greg's brothers house. We just ate dinner and watched part of 'Christmas Vacation'. Sadly no pictures, but I always feel like people look at me like I am crazy when I haul my big ole camera out. We drove home and got the kids into bed by 11. Noah left a plate of cookies and some milk out for Santa. Greg and I then got to work getting everything set out. He also had to go next door and get the "BIG" gift. Christmas day was wonderful. The kids opened presents, we ate breakfast casserole, lazed around in our pj's, and then G's parents came over for a late lunch and more gifts. We finished the day by watching 'Its a Wonderful Life' in blu ray!!! Awesome!!!

The Loot:



More:



Noah and his "count Douku"



Girls and Makeup Bags ( with makeup inside...woop woop)



Paw-Paw and Noah



Me and Ga-Ga



Me and Hubs:



And Drumroll.....the big gift of the day...................

Our tiny toy poodle......

Elvis.....



Seriously can you resist that face??? ( I didn't want a pet and I couldn't say no to him):



We all ADORE him:

The Sunday before the storm!

The two week Christmas break has flown by! Tuesday marks the
beginning of early morning chaos, carpools, schedules, homeworks , and
practices! I. Am. Not. Ready!!!!

Today we went to church and brrr was it cold outside! Afterwards, we
went to applebees and enjoyed a lunch courtesy of a giftcard from one
of my students!!! :). The girls invited friends over, Noah went next
door to play, and I get to sit by the fire and enjoy one last
afternoon of peace!!! Ready or not.... Life is about to get busy
again!!!! ** oh and the picture is what you get when you attempt to
make 3 children stand quietly and smile for the camera ... Not
happening today! ;)

Christmas Pizza Party and Cookie Decorating!

A few days before Christmas the kids and I hosted some of their friends for a fun evening of pizza and decorating cookies. The kids had a blast hanging out and the moms enjoyed visiting. We were all in great spirits and looking forward to a two week break from school, homework, and events. Here are some pics:

Pretty girls:



Lindsey and Meredith:



The boys:





Madeline and Madison:



Cookie Decorating:



Silly girls:



The mamas:



Fun times:



I think the sugar high made the girls a little crazy. We may or may not have moved the furniture in my living room and let them dance and run wild. It was such a fun evening. I am blessed to have a core group of friends with daughters who share the same values as ours. We are praying the girls will stay close

Testing

Just a test to see if I can blog from my phone! This is me and C at
olive garden!! Her choice for her bday lunch! I <3 Ms. C!!!!!

***ETA... It worked!!! Yippee!!!