Family Picutres

This past week, my talented sister-in-law, Jane, took our family pictures. However, Mr. Daniel was not a happy camper and did not cooperate at all. (This is what happens when he stays up until 11p the night before because of your husband's work Christmas party and still wakes up at 7:15a...needless to say, when when finished the shoot, Daniel fell asleep on the way home and ended up taking a 4 hour nap!!) Even though he was pouting the whole time, some of my favorite picture are the ones where Daniel is fussing. It doesn't bother me that we didn't get a great family portrait because these pictures tell the story of how the day really was...fussiness and all.

This is my favorite picture!

I will post more soon, but Blogger is being stupid. I will try again in the morning.

Recap....in Pictures

These are from Celebration In the Oaks in New Orleans. We went with Gigi and Poppy. The whole ride there we had been telling Daniel about the choo choo train that he was going to ride....he is obsessed with trains, so he was very excited. He kept saying, "Ride choo choo train....we go ride choo choo train." Well, we get there, and due to the ridiculous amount of rain we have had, the train wasn't running. My heart sank, and I wondered what I would tell Daniel...I dreaded having to tell him. I was able to stall with a few rides on the carousel. Still wondering how to tell him, we walked past the little ladybug roller coaster, and I got an idea. But, as I was reading the sign, I saw he was too short, and my hopes were dashed. I was telling Daniel we couldn't ride because he was too short, and the an running the ride said he could go as long as a parent went with him. Hallelujah!!!!! We headed for our "train" ride, and Daniel had a blast! Thank goodness for roller coasters!

This is my Obi-Wan-Ke-Daniel.

Chillin' during the Saints game.

Zoey...my mom's cat.

My cute baby...fun on the swing.

Hey Jealousy.....sitting in Halle's carseat.

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

TodaysMama Meme

Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme
TodaysMama and Provo Craft are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you.

1. What 5 items are on your holiday wish list this year?

a job for Adam, a house in the near future, a sewing machine, a Cricut expression, and a sibling for Daniel
2. What is your favorite handmade gift you have received?

Hard to choose...I would say the awesome goodie basket my sister gave me last year.

3. What handmade gift have you always wanted to tackle?

Homemade cocoa mix in cute jars or mugs
4. What was the best Christmas gift you received as a child?

probably either my Barbie Dream House or my CD player
5. What items are on your kid’s wish list this year?

from his mouth: a puppy and a ball. I think he would love anything Thomas or Cars
6. What is your favorite holiday food?

I love ALL holiday foods! I kinda prefer the "real" food over the desserts.
7. What will you be hand-crafting for the holidays?

I will be lucky if I get my Christmas cards done...I have some left from last year that never got mailed....OH, I made an ornament wreath (thanks for the idea, Lauren!)
8. What is your favorite holiday movie?

A Christmas Story
9. Favorite holiday song?

O Holy Night sung by Martina McBride
10. Favorite holiday pastime?

Getting to hang out with family and playing games.