Christmas Day

We all had a great time on Christmas day. I was exhausted by the end of the day but it sure was fun. The kids got their non-working Hummer but seemed to be okay with the fact that we had to order the battery. I had some other pictures but for some reason this is the only one that loaded. I will try the others later i guess. Anyway, they were sitting in their Hummer and Camden was in the drivers seat. Not sure why Maeci is letting him do that but at least they are not fighting. They both got new clothes and of course that is what they have on. Scott and I got the things that we wanted just like most years. We are so spoiled by our families that it is just pitiful but we enjoy spoiling them just the same. We got too much like normal but we did have a birthday cake for Jesus and we sang Happy Birthday to him. We read the Christmas story and drank our Wassail. Overall it was a great Christmas. I am looking forward to next Christmas already. Its my favorite holiday and I am always ready when it comes around again!!!

Christmas Eve Disaster :(

I thought that I had Christmas all taken care of but there always has to be something that goes wrong. The kids got a Hummer ride on from Santa this year. We got all of the pieces out and charged up the battery overnight so that the kids could take it for a spin in the morning. After charging the battery, we turned it on only to find that the Hummer didn't work. The battery wouldn't hold a charge. We tried to find a replacement battery at 5 different Wal-Marts. We finally found one Wal-Mart that had them. My dad and Scott raced 35 minutes away to get it only to find that it wasn't the right one to fit the Hummer. We tried differents chargers and everything. So, tonight at 10pm, I finally resigned myself to the fact that the kids were getting a great Christmas present from Santa that they were going to have to wait to use. That makes me feel terrible but what else am I going to do. Besides, they got enough stuff to keep them busy for like the next couple of years!!

2 Days to Go!!!

Maeci keeps reminding me how many days until Christmas. Its almost here!! This morning on the way to work, this is the conversation that we had....

Maeci-Mommy, its ok that Santa didn't wrap my presents last year but I really want him to wrap them this year. Can we call him and tell him that??

Me--Well, sure we can...(I was thinking, who is home at 7:45am??)

Maeci-Let's call him now!

Me--Ok, (as I am dialing my mom's house trying to figure out how this is going to work)


I got my mom on the phone and acted like she was Mrs. Claus. I talked to her because Santa was busy and she takes care of all of the wrapping. Very good save because Maeci didn't ask a thing!! Good for me that I still have some ability to think fast on my feet!!

Sugar, Sugar, and more Sugar!!!

Today we were at Scott's parents house for our usual Sunday lunch and Sharon was baking some cookies. When she finished, she let all of the kids decorate some sugar cookies. Of course, they were loaded up with icing of all colors and sugar sprinkles. The kids had a great time and Maeci ate 3 of her cookies. When she finished, she snuck some of my hot chocolate and some more of another kind of cookie that Sharon had made. Once, I realized what she had consumed as far as sugar, I put my foot down and told her absolutely no more cookies. On the way home, this is the conversation that we had.....

Maeci-Mommy, can I have some Starbursts?
Me--No, baby, you have had plenty of sugar today.
Maeci-Mommy, I think that the sugar has gone down to my feet.
Me--Really???
Maeci-Yes, it needs to go all the way to my head!!!

I thought that was funny and pretty intelligent of her. She was trying so hard to get the Starburst!! Oh, she is a mess!~~

Shopping...

Well, its December 19th and I am officially done with my Christmas shopping!! I tried to get done before now but due to the weather and working, that did not happen. I got all of the presents wrapped and under the tree except for a box that I am waiting for. It should be here tomorrow. So, tomorrow I will nothing else to do as far as Christmas presents. Scott, on the other hand, is starting his tomorrow. His brother, dad, and himself are going to brave the crowds at the mall to get their shopping done. Glad it is them and not me!!!

Well, last weekend we went to the Neiman Marcus Parade and it was so much fun. We took a whole bunch of family and friends and met up with the Gibbs! It was such a good time and of course, the kids had a blast. When we came home that evening, we had our Sunday school Christmas party and the parade here in Fairfield. We had fun for the most part. The parade here left much to be desired but what do you expect from a small town. No offense to people from small towns!! :) Here are some pictures from the parade! We really did have a great time!!

Well, here is a picture of Scott's deer for those of you that were interested. Anyway, I attempted to take the kids pictures for our Christmas cards. I took like 15 and got one good one. I attached the good one and a couple of other ones that I got. As you can see both kids were tired by the time we got done and so was I. I guess I should be glad that I at least got one good one of my babies!!

Whirlwind Week!

Well, here it is Tuesday night and I am just getting around to blogging. We had a very long trip to my grandma's house but as usual it was alright. I was sick with a virus on Thanksgiving day which was totally jacked up. I have to admit that I was very upset because I waited all year long to eat some of my grandma's dressing, and I ate like 2 bites. Big huge bummer!! Every year when we are there, we always try to go hunting on my great grandma's land. Sometimes we get around to it and sometimes we don't. This year we did and Scott got his very first deer ever! I think he had a good time doing it but I was sleeping in my warm bed, so it was great for me!!!:) We played my cousin's XBox and I attempted to play Guitar Hero. Although, I wasn't very good, I sure had fun trying!! We got home late Thursday night and spent the rest of the weekend at Scott's parents house. All-in-all, it ws a good Thanksgiving, except for me being sick. That pretty much sucked but oh, well, we still have Christmas!