After Christmas

I try to not go in many stores during the Christmas Season that I know have super cute things because it makes me so angry to buy stuff and then later it goes on major sale. For the last few years, I have met some folks that I use to work with for breakfast than to hit an after Christmas sale at a really cute store. It is so funny to watch some of these folks (not the ladies I go with, but some of the other shoppers) because they are on a mission. I guess they scope out the store and have a plan. They run in and fill up their bags and then head to a corner to decide what they really want. Anyway, everything is really marked down (at least 50%)- here are my goodies from this year.

(not a good pic, but I am too lazy to take another- this is really sparkly which means gold glitter on everything)


now that we are going to have three kiddos, i feel the need to buy three of everything :)



a pair of gold sparkly trees

Why we are old....

Ok, as you know, Rusty and I don't swap b-day presents, Christmas Presents or even celebrate Valentine's Day. Sometimes we end up buying an item for the house or just heading up to UK for a game. This year we showed how old we really are.....because we are super excited about getting a dishwasher. Good times! I have to say- love it. Our old dishwasher was loud and ugly. Here is a pic of the newest addition. Enjoy

Merry Christmas

Ophelia gave us some cute pjs for the kiddos (thanks Christine for ironing on their names because we know that I would never have gotten around to that)







Christmas started on the 23rd for us. We headed down to my brother's house for dinner. The kids had a great time (they always do at their house) and dinner was great! The 24th we had lunch with Rusty's side of the family (I would say probably 30 folks). His folks always take the family out for lunch and there are a lot of kiddos now. Then off for a quick nap and then to church for the 5:00 kid's service. It actually went pretty well. The four of us were in charge of lighting the advent wreath (1st time I have actually been asked to do that) and then Frances sang in the little people choir. Then there was a little kids lesson (Thomas actually went up and sat quietly with Frances), communion, and then my favorite part of the Christmas Service - the candlelight (it just is so pretty down at Peachtree with the candlelight and stain glass).

Christmas morning we started at our house (I managed to not get any pics except at my folks), went to my folks, back to our house to drop off stuff and play for a bit, out to Rusty's Aunt's house for lunch and then down to his folks. The kids did great and it is always nice to see as much family as possible.

Here are some pictures of the kids at their show at school. Unfortunately, I came down with a cold/the plague after a weekend trip to Kentucky so I missed the show. Here are some pics. From what I was told, Frances did a great job .......Thomas was showing his true colors (it appears the 2 year olds had to sit just a little bit too long on stage).





Thomas sitting nicely



looking bored


starting to chat



i'm out of here..

Like Mother...like daughter

Ok, I do have to take a little responsibility for Miss Frances and her fashion sense. There are many pictures of me when I was little in a pink bunny hat or walking around with earmuffs (summer or winter time). Awesome- thanks mom for letting me wear whatever....

Well this week the kids don't have school (we usually pick out clothes at night), but I just let her pick out what she wants. Yesterday she had a purple tutu, green capris, and a long sleeved shirt. Today- jean capris, rainbow t-shirt and turquoise long sleeved shirt under that (with Kentucky Socks). Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.......

A Little Bit of Everything......

This past weekend we headed to Mt Pisgah (the kid's school) for donuts with Santa. Most of them did well (can't really blame James for screaming since his mommy did the same thing when she was his age- i will find some photos for proof of that), here are my two and Christine's.





The kids love to dress up.....here are some pics of them dressing up (don't think Rusty would be thrilled if I posted the pic of T in red cowboy boots, fairy dress and pink visor :) .




I also have one lens for the camera that I don't use very much, but I love how the pictures look (it lets in more light) so I am going to have to stop being lazy and use it some. Just getting ready for Miss Hannah and all the pics I will take (since she won't be moving and I have some cute outfits for her and the other two will be in school). Peanut on the other hand is so obnoxious and basically trying to sit in lap at all times...can't wait to see how she is the next few weeks as Hannah gets closer.