merry christmas!

 

The real ideal christmas!

Paul and I were discussing the ideal Christmas this morning.  Besides some huge presents (a renewed Scout International, professional camera, and puppy), I wouldn't change a thing.  Thank you everyone for making Christmas special!  There is still more to come and we can't wait.
I especially want thank Jesus for coming to earth and loving us all!

cool......not.

I got a new car this week.  The Mazda MPV minivan came into our lives after many years of avoidance.  My 4-Runner has 230,000 miles and is starting to seem small.  The only thing that was holding me back for two years was the coolness factor.  I loved that 4-runner with its horrible control and inability to accelerate.  It made me happy to drive that cute beast...especially in the snow.  It also seems cool to me (whether it is or not is irrelevant). 
My "being cool" has been in jeopardy since I found out that I was pregnant.  First with the huge belly and maternity clothes.  Then forgetting that other people do things after dark.  I also know more about Babies-r-Us than Nordstrom.  I am a mom, hence the minivan.  Being a mom is something that I love and wouldn't trade for the world, but it is still hard to loose my cool.  My 4-Runner is one of the last threads that holds me to my pre-mommy/cool days.  I will miss you former self's car.  We had some good times.  

 

My sister...Star

at least its sterile.

For some reason my 3 year old won't go to the bathroom at preschool.  He stayed a little longer than usual today to play soccer, so I am sure he was full of liquid.  After we parked in our garage I let him out and walked around to get my baby.  As I was unbuckling I heard it...Pee in the recycle bin. Our bathroom is literally 5 steps away.  boys. 

fun with FIRE...

winter one

This week Ian and I made a "christmas tree" out of a red tomato cage and a string of lights.  It is outside one of our windows for us to enjoy when it gets dark at 6pm.  I also was playing with exposure times...fun.

I tried to write Ian's name.  Can you see it? 

Ian again

Tornado

tornado 2

pretty...

M.O.F.F.S.

Mooch OFF Society is a club consisting of me and Jodie (my good friend from college).  Other people are totally welcome, but for some reason no one else had the desire to join.  hmmm.
We loved getting free stuff...That is the basis for this "club".  Halloween was our favorite holiday, because there is soooo much free stuff to acquire.  We also loved bridal shows and stuff like that.  Well, today my family and I enjoyed a M.O.F.F.S. event.  The Hen House Holiday Celebration is definitely M.O.F.F.S. worthy.  Here is a picture of our spoils!    

Our kid decorated a cookie! Beautiful.

great day and a happy halloween

Paul's 33 year picture. 

Free chairs from church!.

made scones for our neighborhood party!

Party

Neighborhood party!!  Fire and monster.

I am Tonks-from Harry Potter.  Nobody knew who that is....still awesome. Trick or Treat.

Cards!

Playing with uncle Joe and cousin Austin

Christmas Decor!  Is it too early!?