Christmas day

I just LOVE Christmas! It truly is my favorite time of year. This holiday really did fly by for us...I hear that's what happens once you start to have children of your own. Sammy and I took Link to pick out his first Christmas tree...we were a little late putting it up along with the other decorations but we figured Link is still too young to know.:) We also went to the Gaylord with Nana and Poppy to see Santa....Linkoln did awesome! That hotel is just amazing during the holiday's. Linkoln is such a joy to watch....his eyes were full of amazement as we walked the grounds of the hotel. The train set was by far his favorite, I think Nana got some really good pics of Linkoln and trains...hopefully I'll get them sooner than the ones from the "Polar Express" (wink..wink mom)! Our Christmas Eve's are always the same: Church with Mom and Dad and then everyone back over to our house for dinner. All the kids played so well together and the adults got some good quiet time too! Sammy and I stayed up late trying to get everything in order for Christmas morning....we wanted it to be perfect!

And perfect it was...we have video to prove it;) Linkoln loved what Santa had left for him and could really care less about opening any of our presents that we had wrapped for him. It was a good start to great day! We spent the day at my parents house and then came home to a relaxing evening at our house. This Christmas was just prefect. I loved spending time with my parents, sisters, and of course My love and sweet angel. Merry Christmas to all...God Bless!

The start of a tradition!

Choo-Choo...all aboard! What an exciting time we had this pasted Friday night. Sammy and I and my parents took Linkoln to the North Pole Express in Grapevine to ride on the train and see Santa Clause. Linkoln loves trains...what boy or child for that matter doesn't:) They had each cart decorated wonderfully and had music and singing throughout the whole train. Santa and Mrs. Clause even paid each child a visit. We talk to Linkoln about Santa almost everyday so it was great for him to actually see him in person. He loves it when daddy and I say "Hohoho Merry Christmas"...he belly laughs so hard and tries to imitate the "hohoho" part. The weather was prefect and the company was amazing. We had the Palmer's with us too and of course Carson and Ry's Grammy & Grampy! I just love Christmas time and making new memories and traditions. Merry Christmas everyone!

Girls weekend!

Wow...what a great weekend! This past Saturday the girls and I headed down to the lake to have a relaxing get away. We got on the road early Saturday morning with our donuts and Starbucks in tow ready for fun drive. It has been a while since we have "ALL" been able to get together and reflect on our friendship. It seems the older we get the more responsibility we create and the time for dinners, cocktails and shopping just slips by. Two of us have families now, one of us has a sweet baby boy on the way and the other two are so very busy with work.



I put together this short weekend trip for us girls so that we can once again make the time for each other. It was a great time for us to remember our crazy stories from years back as well as catch everyone up on what each of us has planned for the new year!



*Stephanie, Danielle, Jen and Jac,
I feel so blessed and thankful for each of you. We all bring something different to the table and I think that's why we work. Our friendship is very rare and I know that I will have you in my life and heart forever. I love you deeply and I can't wait to see what the next 20 years has in store for us!xoxoxo



And to my wonderful hubby...Thank you for taking such special care of our baby boy while I was away and for supporting me always. I love you!

Update

Okay...so we just celebrated Link's first birthday and it seems like he growing faster than ever. As you all know our "toddler":) is now walking. He can really book it...from room to room, around corners, up steps...everything! Besides his new found freedom of walking he is also babbling alot more. Hi, bye, dadeee and book are his favorite words right now, but he is really trying to repeat everything you say out loud like boat, bath, duck, puppy dog, hippopotamus and airplane....the last two are no lie...he's smart! Linkoln can also bend over to pick up a toy without falling down and can stand up from a seated position without the assistance of someone or something! No more bottle...strictly a sippy cup and he is a great eater...literally eating us out of house and home. He just amazes us. When you ask him a question its like he really gets...he even responds with a "yes" or a shake of the head....its crazy how fast this all happens. He can recognize and point out or grab many of his toys when asked. He is working on his 8Th tooth and yes he still needs a hair cut in daddy's eyes, but not mine:) Hopefully this has caught you up on our baby boys progress! I'll update more when it happens!