Daddy's second office?

We had lunch with Kirt today at his office. The kids love to bring lunch to their daddy and eat in his office. I think Sam just likes to write on the windows with markers (Kirt uses his windows as a dry erase board). Here is the conversation that followed after we got in the car:

• "Oh Mommy we forgot to see Daddy's second office".
• "Second office?"
• "Yeah, I didn't see all of the pictures that I drew for him to take to work? I made him a picture of a transformer and he took it to work. He must have put it in his other office"

I promptly called Kirt to let him know that Sam remembers EVERYTHING! I tried to explain that Kirt rotates out his "artwork". But to Kirt's defense- he did have about 5 colorings and paintings that Sam has given him to put in his office all displayed along the windows and desk.

Pizza Chef

We had a super fun playdate with our friends this week at Cici's Pizza.

They let the kids make their own pizzas. So fun!

Going Private

Well, after much thought and consideration I have decided to make my blog private. I have been getting alot of hits on my blog from places that I have no idea who they are. With all of the recent news stories about child predators and an awakening experience today at a restaurant, I have decided to do this. Please email me or just leave a comment and I will be happy to add you to my invite list. I can invite alot of people so just let me know if you want to continue to follow our blog. I will leave this open for about a week so make sure to comment and leave your email address.

Rolley Polley!

Our sweet Caroline decided to roll over! She is 4 months old already! She is about 14 + pounds and so great! Except that she is waking up during the night again! She is definetly not following the "Babywise" book! (But then again, maybe her parents need the cliff notes- no time to read with 3 little ones) Anyways, we are hoping it is just a growth spurt and she will sleep till at least 7:00. I had all three kids up by 5:45 this morning! They all take after their daddy and are EARLY risers! Since he is up anyway I take advantage of every nap I get- interupted or not! I try to stay in bed until at least 6:45! And people always wonder why I put my kids to bed at 7:30 most nights!

Isn't her shirt SO cute! My friend Jessica got it from her from this great website www.emtannerdesigns.com (If you watch Jon & Kate plus 8- she does the shirts and plates for the kids) We have the plate also and it is so cute too!

New Year's Rocking Eve!

Jessie & Emerson in their festive hats~

Caroline and her very worried face! She got 4 shots today! She weighed in at 14 pounds 8 ounces at her 4 month appointment! Big girl!

Sam is always festive!

We spent NYE at Kirt's parents house with his brothers & sister. We had an early celebration and the kids were in bed by 9:00! I had to work on NY day so we made sure to be home early. But no doubt that our neighbors were all having parties and shooting off fireworks that woke us up at Midnight! Thanks to the dog barking and the chaos! Not a happy family when you wake my children up in the middle of the night and Mommy has to work the next day!

All I want for Christmas is....

Lakehouse for the holidays

How many Ruby's can you fit in one chair?

We went out with Joe & Tina to the local country hangout! Kirt & I felt pretty old since we went home by 10:00! We know that our children wake up the same time every morning no matter what time we go to bed.

Joe was such a good sport riding in between all of the kids!

Joe & I had an adventure shopping for a belt in Winsborro and then we stopped at the Handy Farms on the way home. Joe bought some chili and some candy. It was quite an experience. We were laughing so hard at their advertising that we had to take a picture! I guess it did its job though because it got our attention to go in!

Christmas Lunch 2008

Christmas Brunch at Peggy's

Helen & Emerson- Helen lives in Hot Springs- Kirt & I got engaged Labor Day 1999 while visiting Harry & Helen. Grandma Dottie & Caroline

Emerson & Lucky

Christmas Morning 2008

Christmas Eve 2008

We spent Christmas Eve at Shannon & Jim's house with the James family. The kids had so much fun playing with the goats. The goats provided hours & hours of entertainment!

The kids got SO MUCH stuff. Emerson loved her My Little Pony, her backpack and dolls. Sam loved his Super Slammer Airplanes, his cars, and everything else. And Caroline, well she took a good nap in Grandma's arms, she didn't play with too many toys!

Christmas in Milford

Grandpa Gary & Caroline

We went to Milford to visit my Grandma on Christmas Eve lunch.

We had such a great time. It was the first time she had met Baby Caroline.

Emerson, Max, Sam & Brooke

Christmas Cookies 2008

At Grandma Peggy's on Tuesday to make Christmas Cookies and

visit with Aunt Tina, Helen, & Grandpa Bob & Grandma Dottie and of course their newest baby Jack (he's the cute dog with the scarf)

Jessie, Sam, & Emerson all wanted to cut out the cookies

Aunt Tina finally met her newest niece. Tina lives in Washington DC

You know I couldn't resist putting up a picture of Emerson in her new skirt! LOVE it!

Holiday fun at Firewheel

We took the kids to build a bear and Emerson made a horse- that is what Sam wanted to give her for Christmas! I think he made the horse, stuffed it, named it, and bathed it but he says it is for Emerson. His name is Lucky.

Our horse & carriage ride- it was really cold but Brianna and I had a good time with the kids!

The temperature was 70 in the afternoon and in the 30's by night! Crazy Texas weather!

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