Happy New Year

Enjoy. Photos to follow.

Merry Christmas

Seriously this year has flown by! I did not get cards out... I swear when will I learn. But instead of Christmas Cards... i think I will just make a new tradition since I always get around to doing something towards the week of Christmas...I'm gonna start sending out Happy New Year Cards!
So to those of you that I got a christmas card... I'll be sending one to you and if you would like one send me an address.

Snapshot Sunday

Yes this is my kitchen table - got all the fall stuff gathered up and ready to be packed up.

Outside Decoration

Here is the new color of the entry way. My parents came and painted last weekend while we were out of town. Aren't they nice. We still have to paint the trim.. strip the wood on the banister and paint the stairs! oh and the ceiling (we not that's kinda backwards)

Yes Yes Yes I know 7 days late.. but oh well... at least we got alot of practice of how to put the countdown pieces on the tree. I can already tell this is going to be a pain in my rear. I still need to go to walmart and get one of those 3 M sticker hooks ... It wont be in that exact location.

The tree in all its pre-decoration glory. Thats right... It has lights and the star lol other than that...... the boxes are ready to go through tomorrow night - Prefect family night activity!

Snapshot Sunday

So I wanted to participate in Snapshot Sunday, an idea my friend Sarah had. Yes I know it is Tuesday. But these were all taken Sunday. When we got home from Brants Parents Lake house.
These two are our first born - Tucker Jax (on top of the couch) and Peyton Taylor - both feeling royally neglected and left out!

So Brant has had this shirt for a long time it had become unstitched in the back. So he has been asking and asking for me to fix it. He asked again Sunday evening as he was getting his clothes ready for the work week. So here is me and my first hand sewing fix (other than buttons) to his work clothes lol.

So there are two photos on here of my Fall decoration. Mom was kind enough to let me go through some of her stuff she wasn't using anymore! This is in the kitchen - mom put them there during Braden's party and I thought they looked cute so that is where they got to stay all week.

Bradens birthday was a big hit. He loved this string of fun things we had put up and yes we haven't taken it down cause he wants to talk about each day. I'm trying to figure out how to put it up in his room without him being able to get to it and ruin it.

Alittle corner in my living room. I usually have Americana stuff on it... but another one of my moms old Fall decorations. Im gonna miss fall but am looking forward to decorating for Christmas this Friday!!!

I'll do better sarah i promise =-)

Thank Heaven for Brants little Quirks

Okay so about a month ago we had taken Parker into the doctors to check on his circumcision at the end of the day I looked in the mirror and only had one of my diamond studs in my ears. I was heart broken. I felt like crying for a week straight. Brant had gotten them for me on Bradens first Christmas. I felt so special. He told me that over the years he can brings these back to the jeweler and upgrade them. So to my horror I had lost one. I figured it happened at the doctors office, parking lot, parents yard.... so many places. It wasnt in the bed, wasnt really visible anywhere. I was heartbroken.
My husband has an annoying habit. Those that know us, hear me gripe about it often. My husband LOVES the hair dryer. By this I mean, he is like a snake in the morning, so cold blooded. EVERY morning he crawls out of bed makes it somehow lol to the bathroom a few steps away, lays on the floor, props a hair dryer up and turns it on. And passes out for his "snooze" sleep.... or HOURS of sleep. He says he loves the hum of the hair dryer and it makes him warm. ANNOYS me beyond all end. If we were ever on the Newlywed Game and was asked what annoys you the most about your husband.... BINGO --- strange odd habit.
SO today while he was trying to sleep in the bathroom he eyed my ear ring!!!!!!!!!!
He came downstairs not sure if he had found the one that i was supposed to be keeping.. or if he had stumbled upon the other one.
IT WAS MY MATCH!!!!!!! I m so lucky!!! I felt like a new woman lol... it was a great pick me up for the day.
Monday the house will get touched up with paint and new wood around windows and the soffits!!!! This has been 7 years in the making. While the outside is being completed we will be deciding on one more color for this house lol... the entry way. Trying to find the perfect brown.
A family in our ward came by today, she asked what all we were going to do to finish up before we have to move. I started the list lol.... oh my we have alot but I know we will get it done and we will love this house lol....

I'll be sure and get some before and after photos! I need to share with you all the extreme makeover on a little budget this house has went through!

My family is so blessed! Tomorrow we will be sitting down at the table before we join family in Kansas and list those things that we are thankful for. I am going to start a thankful box. At the end of thanksgiving I am going to bind those things together or do a page, so we can keep them and reflect on those things next year. I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL thanksgiving!

Buzz Cut

So Friday I was frustrated with Parker's hair. So I got the clippers out! BUZZ cut! He's such a good boy when it comes to letting me mess around with the clippers... cause I have no clue what I am doing! I still need to get my husbands shaver out and finish stuff up. Probably should do that before bedtime since we get to go to church tomorrow. I've found a few stray hairs today while I've been looking at him.

We've had a lazy day. We've not accomplished anything! WHAT a day! Sunday it supposed to be nice, so I think we will be doing a few things outside.

Last night I went to see Twilight with just about every 12-18 year old girl in Ponca (And a few adults lol). I have to say I was pleasantly surprised that it was as good as it was. It is soooo very different from the book, a different feel, definitely not anything like the book in the way it would draw you in. Not on the same level. But it was a pleasant movie. My husband will now be reading the book and commented during the movie that he can see why we love Edward and why we loved the book. The movie is about 25% as good as the book. I will be rereading the second book this week. My Bella Edward addiction was sparked again last night. I think I might even want to go view the movie again this week.

Shortly will be the OU vs Texas Tech game. BIG GAME for the Sooners! So here's to a lazy day of just relaxing and decompressing from our week, our month, our year - we dont do it enough I think, of course we are feeling guilty for wasting a full day. Oh well I think we are entitled to it every once in a while.

Happy Birthday Cowboy

My Baby is THREE!

I can not believe that three years ago he was placed in my arms, tiny, sweet, so precious. Today a vibrant rootin' tootin' cowboy/doctor who loves to play with trucks, cars, and watch fun movies.

Braden is a pretty special little boy. He has a smile that literally makes you melt. He is so friendly and includes everyone. Okay sometimes he doesn't include his brother but he will include any stranger or new kid. He usually has a very sweet nature. He is doing better with sharing his toys. Is quickly learning to offer other toys to his brother so he can keep the one he wants. He loves his family. Braden loves his father, he talks about him all day. Wants to call and talk to him often. Loves to rough house and play trucks with dad. He adores his brother. This year I think is going to be so awesome. Parker is too the age that he is enjoying interacting with Braden. Granted most times it is him playing along side of Braden and not with him but I think that is going to change and I really cant imagine what great little friends they will be. His grandparents on both side are pretty darn special to him. Currently he is staying with his Papa G and Nana G with Great Grandma Garrison; for the whole night. He gets to spend alot of time with Papa B and Grandma B, he knows when to "turn" when we are driving towards their house. He probably has it down so well he could walk it if he got the nerve. He really is a loving kid. There isnt alot in this world that he dislikes! Sitting here I am not sure if there is something that he is totally against (other than the naughty chair and the vacuum). Everything in life seems to be so awesome through his eyes. I am pretty lucky!

So here is his cake. After I took the candles off... My first attempt at a "themed" cake. I think it is pretty scary looking but I learned alot and if I have the nerve next time I'll try again. Actually I think I need a cake making kit thingy - I was not prepared...

Thank you to all that came and shared this special day with Braden. I know he will remember it. He had alot of fun today. Hope to see all that were unable to attend soon over the holidays!