New Year's Eve

We ended the year with a weinie and marshmellow roast at Mema's and Papaw's. The real reason we were there was collect pecan wood. When I was out there earlier this week, Papaw had trimmed all of his pecan trees. Michael uses alot of pecan wood at the fire station so he went out to collect some. They stacked and burned the rest of the brush. Memaw thought we should have a weinie roast since we were going to have a good fire. So Michael and the kids went out to their house around 11:00. I went to the store to gather roasting items and I went out around noon. Other than the north wind that blew in, it was very comfortable. The kids had a great time. They especially loved riding the four-wheeler with Papaw.

Just Playing Around

Michael has been at the fire station for the past 48 hours. The kids and I have been busy playing instead of cleaning. Michael will be so proud of us when he gets home...



The dogs even started playing with us tonight. Allie was playing fetch when Dottie decided to play tug-o-war with her. They moved too fast for a picture.

Dottie is waiting for Allie to come down the hall with the toy.

The kids are playing horse. It was too cold to ride Dandy in Oklahoma :(

Dottie climbed on top of the chair to get away for Allie & Brock.This was a big step for Allie. She is not very fond of the kids. She only likes me!
Before Allie moved to the top of the chair. She really wants Brock to go away here.
My first baby girl

Since Daddy is at the fire station, the kids decided to make their own dinner, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. All I can saw about these pictures is that we believe in safety first.

The kids promised me that they would clean their rooms and then we would watch Meet the Robinsons. Well....we found The Sound of Music on t.v. I can't deny them a classic. I am going to clean their rooms while they wait for the do-re-me song.

Housecoats

When we are in Oklahoma, my dad wears a housecoat when he cooks breakfast. So last year my mother made Brock a housecoat so that he could be like Grumps. Ever since then, Addison has wanted a housecoat too. So guess what she got for Christmas from my parents....

Wild Hogs

Scroll fast if you have a weak stomach!

On Wednesday, Mac (my nephew) and Logan killed wild hogs. Brock thought this was the coolest thing he had ever seen. He wants to kill one even more now.

Mac & Logan

Logan's Hog

Mac's Hog

They had to pull them out of the creek with Grumps' tractor. That is why you see chains and alot of blood. The joy of growing up country :)

Christmas in Oklahoma

We are home! I am ready to sleep in my own bed, by myself :) (Michael is at the fire station) Brock slept with me every night in Oklahoma. Addison ended up with a double ear infection the entire time we were up there. Her eardrum burst on Christmas Eve. It was not a fun time for her. She crashed in her bed (without being told to go to bed) by 8:30 tonight. She was glad to be back in her own bed too! Other than Addison's illness, Christmas was good for the kids. They loved their Santa gifts.

The dinosaurs were attacking Brock.

Mac (my nephew) with Addison

Addison's Santa gifts....V-Smile, Ballernia Suit, & Bratz doll

Brock's Santa gifts.....Two dinosaurs & a Spiderman Web-blaster

Our ballernia playing her V-Smile

Posing with her new baby doll

Addison wanted this picture taken...how cute!

Addison went to the doctor on Wednesday. She is doing much better now....just tired. Brock enjoyed driving the tractor, feeding the cows, and just being in the woods. One more week before we go back to school....

Build-A-Bear

On the day of Brock's Christmas program, one of Addison's friends had a birthday party at Build-A-Bear Workshop. I promised Addison we would take her another day since she had to miss the party. So after school today, we headed to Firewheel Mall and this is what we got...

Addison's pink cat named Sweetie

Brock's dino named Buck

Starting tomorrow we will be on vacation! We all survived three Christmas parties today. My classroom party, a kindergarten party, and a three year old party.



Only a few more Christmas presents to buy!

Brock's Christmas Program

Brock had his first Christmas program on Saturday afternoon at Galaxy Ranch. It was extremely crowded for us and very overwhelming for Brock. He just stood there on the first song....he finally smiled at the end when he spotted us in the crowd. He sang on the final song, but he had two crying kids standing beside and in front of him so we couldn't see him real well.

Brock and Fred coming in to perform the final song....this picture should have been added last :) Sorry!

Addison & Brock before we left.

Our growing girl....her 6th tooth is loose now. She has lost 4 and has her top 2 wiggling :) All I want for Christmas is...
Smiling (with gum, of course)
Grand entrance!

Before he spotted us, he stood there with his finger in his mouth.

Wedding Day

Addison was the flower girl in a wedding today. For those of you who know the same people we do, the groom was Jan's nephew. They didn't have a little girl available in their family, so she asked Addison to be in the wedding. After visiting with Jan's sister, we discovered that the doctor that delivered the groom (and his twin brother) actually delivered Addison too. Since we consider Jan and her family part of our family, it was an honor for Addison to be a part of this special day.

Addison was very nervous since she only knew one person in the wedding party.

The wedding took place in the old Catholic church here in town. It was a beautiful chapel.

Addison and Alison (Jan's Daughter)

The beautiful bride and groom.

Michael and Brock put the Christmas tree up while we were at the wedding. The kids decorated it when we got home......We will have Christmas pictures soon!

Rehearsal Night

Addison is in a wedding tomorrow afternoon, so tonight was the rehearsal. She wanted to wear blue jeans and "dress them up". I have no idea where she heard that from (April).....we all know that I don't "dress-up" anything.

Addison has an appointment at 10:30 in the morning to get her hair done for the wedding. I will post the wedding pictures tomorrow night.

Brock, on the other hand, just wanted to go hunting. So he wore his camo and his hunting boots.

Cooking for Thanksgiving

Addison & Brock helped prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Addison helped Daddy get the dressing ready. She wasn't sure about putting her hands in at first, but once she got started.....she loved it. Brock helped me make the deviled eggs and pea salad. Then Addison helped with the stuffing and she also got to place it inside the turkey. We all enjoyed a day of cooking and napping. Then Daddy decided we needed to kick of the Christmas season with a family movie, The Polar Express. It was a great day!

The first time Addison touched the dressing.

She was working in all the ingredients.

Brock making deviled eggs.

Getting the stuffing ready.

Stuffing the turkey.