Monday, November 28, 2011

How Lovely Are Thy Branches...

Tonight we picked out our Christmas Tree! Charly was SO excited! She even gave it a hug and told it 'night night' and waved! Now all we have to do is keep it standing. Gage is a crawling tornado and is going to keep us on our toes, no doubt :) 


Charly hugging the tree!

Sunday, November 27, 2011

It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year...

We are wasting no time getting into the Christmas spirit around here! I.LOVE.CHRISTMAS.
We have a week FULL of fun holiday happenings and one event Sunday that includes a TOGA! There will be lots of pics!

Miss TayTay came to visit... 
Baking Christmas cookies...




Charlie Brown Christmas...




Saturday, we drove to Fredericksburg to visit Meemaw, Opa, "Rah Rah" & "Mikey".
Loved this banner entering town. There was actually a traffic jam so I was able to snap a pic!

I've been wanting make ornaments like this since Charly was born...

Charly's came out great! And it's a bit tough trying to get a print from Gage! He clawed into his!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

SO Thankful...






















 Charly's Thanksgiving project from School!

sorry... forgot to rotate this picture!




SIDE NOTE #1
How cute are these pillows??!!!! Sweet Ashley found these and I had to order 2 too!!!
You can write the date they lost the tooth and there's a little pocket on back for the tooth fairy!








 SIDE NOTE #2
How cute are these Central Market paper bags???!!!
Can you say Christmas wrapping paper! I'm definitely going back for more!!!!!

Monday, November 14, 2011

We do...

Sunday Paul & I dedicated Gage before our LHC family. 
Gage, you are such a blessing. We vow to raise you in a God honoring home. We love you sweet boy.


MeeMaw & Opa

Opa & Gage
 

Gagerator at 9 Months

Buddy had his 9 month well check last Friday! He is perfectly healthy! 50%-tile weight, 50%-tile height and a 90%-tile noggin!!!! We also have an appt with Gage's Cardiologist in early December. We will definitely post updates.


Walk the Walk

Last Tuesday Charly's Pre-School held an Event called Walk The Walk. In efforts to raise money for new playground equipment, each student asked friends & family to make a pledge towards the number of laps around 'the track' they were able to complete. The turnout was incredible and it was so fun to see these children work for a cause! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13


Sunday, November 6, 2011

As of Late...

It's officially hunting season!
we got camo, how 'bout you?


Charly brushing up on her sighting skills!

"Mommy, I see you"


Last week Charly & I ran into Pet's Mart looking for joint supplements for Cinch. Little did I know that this was going to be such a fun experience for Charly!!! So I just had to pull out my phone and start snapping photos! It's like a small contained zoo!!! Except you don't have to worry as much about your kids running off, the temperature is comfortable, there's enough animals to see; but not too many and the animals actually pay attention to you b/c they are not used to day after day of crazy kids staring at them!!! I'm not going to lie... I might make this a regular outing this winter!!!

birds

guinea pigs

awesome lime green lizards


The only thing we ended up taking home was a cat bed for John Wayne (the girl cat)



And that brings us to Halloween Day! 
kids in their halloween outfits




how cute is this moose onesie!

"hoot hoot" She was hooting in this picture!!!


That evening, we went over to Chris & Elizabeth's sweet neighbors house for chili & wine and let the kids play a bit!

C, G & Wyatt






Our little lion did not enjoy prowling through the grass!


Sweet set up right!!!! Notice Charly at the candy table filling her treat bag!


On a totally different note... The Women's Ministry (SISTERHOOD) at our Church has events on Monday night a few times each year! The are nothing short of AMAZING! This semester the theme is Armed & Dangerous. Arm yourself with truth (God's Word) and be dangerous to the enemy.  So 2 weeks ago, we honored cancer survivors and loved ones lost to cancer. In addition, our Church held a cut-a-thon! Over 80 women + 2 men cut off at least 6 inches of their hair to donate!!!! WOWZERS!!!! Can you feel the love???? My Mom came into town to go with me and we had such a wonderful time. She is now 3 years cancer free!


My 6"



Mommy & Me!!! 

Mom's name on the big screen!




Last weekend, The Dregits came over for a photo session exchange for our Christmas Cards! 
We got some fun photos, but you'll have to wait and see the best ones on our card!
Dadda & C relaxing before the shoot!


The Boys!

C being cute!



Just a little side note... Gage for some reason loves to sit on Charly's time out spot!
It's his favorite place to hang!!!