Chandler turns the big 1-1!!

Can you believe it? Because I don't think Michael or I do! I made Chandler's favorite dinner. Roast and homemade Mac N Cheese. I also baked him a cake. Here are a few pics!

SNOW in Texas??? Who'd a thunk it???

But it really happened! Again. Michael and I were together for the Christmas Eve Snow of 2004 and were able to experience it again on the 10th of December 2008. I know I know... most people are wondering why in the world would people be soo excited about snow? Well, because we're in southern Texas where it almost NEVER snows. So, for us this is HUGE! Enjoy TONS of pics!!!

Holiday Lunch with Chandler

Michael, Unc and I went to Chandlers school lunch. It's kind of sad since this is his last year for this. He'll be in junior high next year therefore no more of these lunches. We've gone every year and will defintley miss this tradtion.

It's the FUDGE making time of the year

Raegann and I made fudge last night. I tend to make it every year for Michael to take to work with him. It's a huge hit over there! Here's a few pics from this year's first batch of fudge.

Little Bit of This... Little Bit of That

Another week has come and gone.

Let's see here.. Raegann got her school progress report last week. Awesome news there! She scored all 2's which means she's right on track. The best news was she got a 1 in reading meaning she is above level. She is already on level 16 which is where they should be at the end of the year. She's doing soo amazing!

Chandler turns 11 this week. On Thursday. I'm making his favorite, homemade mac n cheese, then we'll do cake and ice cream. I'll have plenty of pics to post on Friday!

Andrew is just a total goofball! He now has 14 teeth and working on more! Hopefully he'll be done with teething soon!

Thursday night Shannee and I took the boys to Christmas on Main Street. It was OK. Defintley aimed more for the older kids! Poor Andrew is used to being in bed by 6:30 so he was soo tired. Wouldn't smile for anything. But at least he didn't cry when he sat with Mr. and Mrs. Clause.

Aydan and Andrew


Andrew and Shannee


Andrew with the Clauses


I went to my friend Shannee's house Friday night for a Booty Parlor Party. Fun times there for sure!



Saturday we slept in most of the day then decided to go eat and go to the museum. We saw the Body Works 2 exhibit. Soo good! Andrew was great through the whole thing.



Sunday was Bunco night for me. Our theme this month was Grease, the movie. I wore a pink wig and went as Frenchie.




And just because I find these to be unbelievably cute! They were chilling out reading the Sunday paper on the back porch together. Ahhh!

The Rules of a Toddler

I got this as an email from a friend and thought it was perfectly fitting.

If it is on, I must turn it off.
If it is off, I must turn it on.
If it is folded, I must unfold it.
If it is a liquid, it must be shaken, then spilled.
If it a solid, it must be crumbled, chewed or smeared.
If it is high, it must be reached.
If it is shelved, it must be removed.
If it is pointed, it must be run with at top speed.
If it has leaves, they must be picked.
If it is plugged, it must be unplugged.
If it is not trash, it must be thrown away.
If it is in the trash, it must be removed, inspected, and thrown on the floor.
If it is closed, it must be opened.
If it does not open, it must be screamed at.
If it has drawers, they must be rifled.
If it is a pencil, it must write on the refrigerator, monitor, or table.
If it is full, it will be more interesting emptied.
If it is empty, it will be more interesting full.
If it is a pile of dirt, it must be laid upon.
If it is stroller, it must under no circumstances be ridden in without protest. It must be pushed by me instead.
If it has a flat surface, it must be banged upon.
If Mommy's hands are full, I must be carried.
If Mommy is in a hurry and wants to carry me, I must walk alone.
If it is paper, it must be torn.
If it has buttons, they must be pressed.
If the volume is low, it must go high.
If it is toilet paper, it must be unrolled on the floor.
If it is a drawer, it must be pulled upon.
If it is a toothbrush, it must be inserted into my mouth.
If it has a faucet, it must be turned on at full force.
If it is a phone, I must talk to it.
If it is a bug, it must be swallowed.
If it doesn't stay on my spoon, it must be dropped on the floor.
If it is not food, it must be tasted.
If it IS food, it must not be tasted.
If it is dry, it must be made wet with drool, milk, or toilet water.
If it is a car seat, it must be protested with arched back.
If it is Mommy, it must be hugged.

Such a sad day

Today was the last day of work at our office for one of my BFF's Jackie. She was offered a much better job with so much potential for growth. It was sad today. We got a picture of the SGS BFF's. Me, Eliza, Selina and Jackie.



Congrats Jackie! Best of luck and I miss you already!

Thanksgiving

We had such a good time on Thanksgiving day. We had it at our house. Michael fried a SPECTACULAR turkey and my Mom made some really AWESOME sides to go with it. We had the following people:
Me, Michael, Raegann, Andrew
Uncle Al (aka Unc)
Mom and Dad
Aaron
Chad, Teighlor, Hunter
Uncle Max

We all sat around then ate then sat around some more! Good times!

Michael, Unc and Andrew fying the turkey:



Molly getting her Thanksgiving kisses from her biggest fan:




Happy Thanksgiving yawl:



The Yummiest turkey EVER:


The family enjoying lunch together: