It's beginning to look a lot like CHRISTMAS!!!!

The stockings are hung by the chimney with care...

and here is the Christmas tree with all of its flare...

and another version...

and another...I was playing with my camera.

So Christmas is fast approaching and the kids are filled with excitement. The twins helped me put up the Christmas tree, fluff each branch, add lights and ornaments. They are very into it this year. They actually remembered where each decoration went in our house. Ryan just keeps pointing at the tree like he knows it's there and it's pretty but has no clue what's going on. The boys want to celebrate Jesus' birthday this year like a party with cake and singing. I can't say no to that. I'm just glad they know why we celebrate this day and not just for the gifts they will get. I just love this time of year. It makes me so happy. I look forward to making precious memories with my family.

On another note, I am super excited to debut my very first handmade scarf!!! The girls at work have been knitting for a while now and I knew I wanted to learn. So about 2 weeks ago I got the necessary supplies and got to work. I am proud to say I completed my first scarf today! It is far from perfect but it is made with love. I love it because the yarn changes colors from blues to purples so I have named it Blue Lagoon. What do you think??? Fun project. I am addicted and have already bought more yarn to get started on the next one. It will be 2 different yarns stitched together this time, a red and a red with burgundy. Hopefully I can make the next one with fewer mistakes. It is so nice to have a hobby of my own now. Love it!

Ryan's First Hair Cut!

Here are a few before photos! Oh how I will miss those curls!!!

I took Ryan to Cool Cuts for Kids in Katy for his first haircut. He thought the place was so cool! And the chopping begins...

Ok mom, this is not so bad. Sitting in a truck, watching Elmo, I can do this...


Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! I want out momma! Yes, he had a melt down and was thrashing all around. I'm surprised this lady could even cut it properly.

And then, he relaxed once again for the winning shot! What a cutie pie!!!!


The after shot! What a big boy Ryan!!!!

This wasn't so bad! CHEESE!!!!!!

November is here...

I really love this time of year!!! The cooler weather, the excitement of the holidays, and all the fun family time to look forward to. Exciting news...my friend Vicki had her baby boy Aaron last week and he is such a sweetie! I cant wait to hold him again.









Lately we have been up to the following; soccer for Jayson and Justin, teeth for Ryan ( he now has 12 chompers), and enjoying the beautiful weather outside. Anything we can do outside, we do it. Ryan is an outdoors baby and would be happy all day if we just played outside. We have visited parks and playgrounds a lot. This Friday the big boys leave for church camp. It is the annual trip to Mo Ranch with my parents that they look forward to all year. It will be nice to spend some quality time with Ryan while they are gone. Scott and I plan to make a trip to Humble/Kingwood area to visit his parents on Saturday. I left my glasses there last weekend and I am BLIND without them. I wear them every night before bed so it has been rough this week. Last weekend I went to my friend Jennifer's Fall Fling party in Humble. It was awesome. She really knows how to throw a party. Food was amazing, every kind of wine and beer you could think of and just a great group of people. Fun times. Tonight it is Happy Hour with my bestie Chessa! Can't wait for ritas and girl talk!!!

Halloween Happenings

Halloween has come and gone but we sure had a blast this year. Our church picnic kicked off last weekend and it was really fun! I don't think the boys have ever had as much sugar in their life as they did that day. Cotton candy, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, popcorn machine, AND a pinata! Here are some pics from the fabulous event.

Jayson and Justin in the pumpkin patch

Insert baby too (who was not interested in the pumpkins)

This was supposed to be a ring toss event but Ryan found another use for the rings

Peek a boo!

Candy corn face painting! (Serious meltdown occurred when it was time to wash this off)

Justin's rainbow went across his entire face...HA!

Cutie by the slide...

Boys keeping warm by "the fire"...

Watching others play volleyball

Playground fun

Ok, I might like these pumpkin things...

Chillaxing with the pumpkins...
Resting again...

Pumpkins...

Pumpkin poser ended up loving the pumpkins by the end of the day

Trick or Treat Night! Jayson is the Spiderman, Justin the Skeleton (yes same costume as last year...long story) and Ryan the Elephant!
Spiderman and Skeleton dude posing with some cool ghost guy

Elephant on the loose!!! Seriously, couldn't get a better picture because he was running around.

The boys said this was THE BEST Halloween so far because we went really far trick or treating, not just on our street. Little do they know we had to go far because nobody had their front porch lights on this year. Is candy too expensive??? YES! So I understand. Great times. The weather was beautiful all weekend so we had some quality family time.