Christmas 2008!

Ohhhhh what a Christmas! We had more fun this year than we have had in years. When you have a child its like the magic comes back even more so than when you were little. Only now that you are the adult the magic has to come with a thicker wallet and and car that the 3rd row seat will fold down. Watching my sweet baby on Christmas morning is something I will never forget. And I pray that I don't considering the video camera erased the whole 40 minutes of Brody opening presents and playing with his toys.... Oh yes , the WHOLE Christmas - GONE.... I can't tell you have sick it made me. But what is done is done. Here are some pictures from that day.

FINISHED!!! YEAH!!!

FINALLY FINISHED!!! Adam and I finished up our Christmas shopping yesterday in Prattville, Oh my gosh, what were we thinking? It was CRAZY! But needless to say it is done! I love Christmas - but hate the hussle and bussle. Everyone is running around like a chicken with their head cut off. Although, I am SOOOO excited about seeing Brody's face on Christmas morning - he is at that age were he understands so much more of what is going on around him. I know he is going to have a blast! If we don't get to see you before Christmas - We wish you a very Merry Christmas! We pray God blesses you and your family in the new year!

Wonderful, Busy, Weekend.

This weekend was "my" sweet little Natalee turned the BIG "3"! I can't believe it! We had her birthday party Saturday at our house and I must say it was GREAT! It was so good to see everyone that we never get to see. Especially Chris and Jenn ! We love ya'll and are so glad we got to spend some QT with Uncle Chris and Aunt Jenn! It's so funny how all are lives have changed in the past few years. We all went from dating- to married- to moving- being Daddy's and Mama's. It is really scary!

No sooner did the birthday party get over then I was off to my company Christmas party in Prattville. Then Sunday was our Christmas program at church! I didn't think the weekend would ever end and in a way I didn't want it too. Being with friends and family is what this time of year is all about. I want you all to know Adam and I love you and pray for you daily. Hope to see you all again very soon!

Ohh - give me a break!

Okay.... Give me a break. I don't know what happens when the sun goes down but our house goes nuts! Last night Brody was in the BEST mood and being the sweetest thing you have ever seen. He ate a good supper, helped me clean, and even helped me put up laundry. I put him down around 8:00 and watched a little T.V. just to unwind from the day, I got up to go take a shower and get ready for bed as I walked by the thermostat I turned it up to 71 because I knew it was going to get cold. About ten minutes later I was going to check on Brody and make sure he was covered up. As I walked by the thermostat I noticed it was off. I tried turning it back on..... nothing, tried again........ nothing! Oh and now I am boiling. This happened about 4 months ago and it turned out to be a fuse was blown. But all I could think was, Adam is at work, It is going to be freezing in here within the hour. Anyway I cut the gas logs on in the den and closed all the doors except the bedroom and it worked out really well, actually I was surprised! But all in all I didn't sleep. ....... AGAIN! From worrying about the fireplace then Brody waking up twice, then Adam getting home at 3:00. I finally just gave up. Anyway - I hope everyone has a great weekend - I hopefully am going to catch up on some ZZZZZZZ's.

Bad Weather = No Sleep!

I woke up to weather sirens going off this morning around 3:30 a.m. I of course then woke Adam up (who by the way had just gotten in from work at 3:00). We turned on the T.V. and there was a Tornado watch and warning for area the weather man said "Get your kids and get in a closet!" To any other person this probably would not have even been a debate for me - all I could think was, If I wake Brody up, he will not even go back to sleep" So Adam and I went and got in the hall right next to his door so "if" we heard something we could grab him and jump in the hall bathroom. Needless to say nothing happened, thank goodness. Then around 4:00 we decided to cut the TV off and go back to bed. I heard a scream at 4:02....... don't think I need to finish this sentence. We were up from then on. I look like death warmed over. NOT PRETTY - let me tell you! On a lighter note last Sunday I heard something in the kitchen that sounded kinda "funny" I walked around the corner and this is what I saw. The noise was Brody in Mama's boot's. TOOOOOO CUTE! He like is Mama he LOVES shoes!

Aren't 17 month olds suppost to sleep?

I don't know how much more I can take!!!!! Don't get me wrong my baby boy is the best thing that has ever happened in my life but I don't know how many more nights I can go on no sleep. Just in the last couple of weeks he has started this pattern were he doesn't want to go to sleep at night and beleave you me it is not because he ins't tired. Some times he can barely keep his eyes open but he won't go down ..... then when he finally does he gets up several times during the night and doesn't want to lay back down, and if I do...... OH BOY, lets just say he has his Mama's lungs! He will scream bloody murder like somebody is killing him. I am about to pull my hair out! So if any of you see me and look like the last days of summer just smile and lie to me.