Wednesday, December 23, 2009

December 2009


As you can tell from my lull in blogging, we are in the busy time of year for our family!  Brittany & her fellow 3rd graders had a music program on 12.10.09.  It was very cute-Britt signed up for a speaking part.  Brittany was one of the Lewis' the Explorer.  She memorized her lines & we were so proud of her!

Clay with the help of Mama Sandi built gingerbread houses at school on 12.11.09.  Sandi said he knew he wanted to use gummy bears so his house could be a "Bears" house (as in Chicago Bears-hee, hee!).

The puppies in the snow.  Hester, such a handsome dog, with the snow falling around him!  Too cute!

Miss Coco experiencing her 1st snowfall ever!  She loves to run & play in it!

On 12.11.09 I got to go on a girls' trip to Chicago (let me redefine this trip as KIDFREE!).  Although it was seriously cold, it was such a nice get-away.  I went with Anne, Kara, & Kelly.  We shopped & shopped!  The above photo was from the hotel lobby.  Kelly & Kara sat in the funky built into the wall sofa.

We hit the Hershey's store.  I just have to say as I am not a coffee drinker, thus not a big Star Bucks person, I LOVE my hot chocolate.  I think this place has the best hot chocolate on the planet!  It was a must pit stop for me!

Kara posing with the lego Darth Vadar (did I spell that correctly???)

For dinner we went to a great pizza place complete with a card trick guy.  The Chicago style pizza was good-I'm starting to get used to the sauce being on top.

Kim, my friend from high school, was able to meet us for dinner!  It was so nice to catch up with her & have a good meal at the same time!  I can't believe I have zero pictures of Anne.  I tried to take a picture of her with the Michigan Ave. Christmas lights but she politely said "no".  Next time, I will at least get a group photo!

As you can tell, December has been busy for us.  The kids have been gone since 12.16.09.  They went with Mike & Sandi out to Omaha, NE to visit Chad's sister-Alicia, Jerry, Alayna, & Jared.  The kids have been having a great time with their cousins.  I have missed them dearly!  I am really ready for them to be home!  They will get back on the 23rd, just in time to start celebrating Christmas!

Merry Christmas Everyone!  May Jesus be the reason for this season and the entire year through!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Santa-Madilyn-Brittany 12.6.09


Over the weekend, we literally ran into Santa at Walmart!!!!  Very unexpected visit with Santa considering Clay wasn't with us!!!  Madi & Britt enjoyed telling Santa everything they want for Christmas.  The girls would not go up by themselves but they would go up with each other.  I hope these girls will always remain as close as they are now!

I LOVE that Madi had to explain wanting an IPOD with her hands!

12.5.09 Christmas


We had a Christmas for my Dad's side last Saturday.  Here is Kennedy, Britt, Brayden, & Madilyn



Our family was the hostess' this year-Pam, Susie, & Deanna (who knew we would all wear green!?!?!!)

Baby Lincoln getting so big-holding his own bottle!

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Christmas Time!!!!



Christmas time is a very busy time of year for our household.  We are not only preparing for the holidays but we are preparing for the kids' birthdays.  Brittany will be 9 on Christmas Day.  I can't believe that!  Britt is already thinking about 10 though!  Then, she starts talking about how many years it is until she is 16!  My, oh, my that makes my head spin!  I am having enough trouble thinking about that is was really 9 years ago that Chad and I were driving to the hospital on Christmas morning!  I am NOT ready for a 16 year old!  Last night she even counted up how old that would make Chad and I.  Happy, happy, joy, joy-let me just tell you I'm not ready to be that old either!  HA!  Clay will be 7 on New Year's Day and he doesn't seem to care about his advancement of years but he does care about having a birthday wish list!


Much to my delight, my house is decorated, my Christmas cards are almost done, and most of the gifts have been purchased.  This week I want to finish my cards and start wrapping.  I LOVE to wrap and make boxes look pretty!  I love putting them under the tree! 


I hope everyone will get a chance to take time during this crazy season to enjoy all the little things!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving 2009


Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!  May the day be filled with family, fun, and good eating!  Don't forget to thank the Lord for all your blessings!


Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Lincoln Farming with Daddy November 2009


Lincoln farming with Jay November 2009
ADORABLE!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Trey IPFW game 11.17.09


The kids and I went to see Trey's 1st home game for the season

#44 (the big guy in the middle! ha!)


backing his way into a basket!

IPFW came away with a win over Madonna

Mike & Sandi Remodeling Update 11.15.09


The front of the house complete with new siding

Trim around the kitchen windows

the bathroom vanity

just a few updated pictures, I will try to take more this week!

Bryce turned 11!!!


Bryce turned 11 on 11.14.09-so hard to believe he is that old!!!

Farming and Hunting (???) with Papa November 2009


Clay climbed up the semi trailer to check out how much corn there was in the trailer.

Brooklyn went with us to Rville and rode in the combine with Brittany, Papa, Madi, and Aunt Deanna

Clay in the auger cart tire

The boys, posing for me, the sun seemed to be a problem!

This is the deer that literally played peek-a-boo with Dad and the combine while he was harvesting this field.  The comical part was that my brother-in-law was sitting just a few miles in his lean-to hunting!

Brittany playing at half time of high school jv game 11.13.09


As the finale to Britt's basketball league the girls got to play at the high school girl's game.  Here are just a couple pics!

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

14 Ladies on a Christmas Shopping Mission 11.7.09


top row left to right-Stacey,Susie,Kelly,Mary,Debbie,Allison,Mindy
bottom row left to right-Janice,Cassie,Sandi,Erica,Angie,Ronda

14 of the ladies from Chad's family got together and went shopping this past Saturday in Indy.  It was fabulous weather for shopping, pretty crazy considering it is November!  There are some die hard shoppers in this group and by the multiple trips to the car, I think everyone had a productive day! 

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Brittany's OH Girls Basketball League November 2009


Brittany is finally old enough to play basketball in our school's league.  She was fortunate enough to get Courtney as her coach.  Courtney is a local celebrity around our parts.  If she doesn't make Ms. Basketball for Indiana, I think our community will boycott!  Courtney has a full ride to Purdue next fall.  I am so glad that Britt is learning from one of the best!  Courtney is a great Christian role model for Britt and all the other girls in our community!


The above picture was supposed to be serious, which was obviously hard for Brittany to pull off! 



Clay with one of his school buddies that also had a sister playing! 

Monday, November 2, 2009

My Papa's Birthday 11.1.09


Papa's birthday was Sunday 11.1.09 so we headed over for a visit and to deliver his fav, cheesecake.  I think this might be the 1st photo with Great Grandpa and Lincoln!

Uncle Mike with Jay, Pam, and Lincoln

The kids LOVED playing in the leaves while we were visiting

Brayden

the girls

Clay

Britt

Madi

Halloween 2009


Lincoln and I had matching candy corn socks on!

Madi, the bride, and Brayden, the dark Spider Man

Clay as Jay Cutler, Bears quarterback

Papa and Baby Lincoln, the monkey

Kenny with Kennedy, the Ladybug

Miss Kennedy turns 1 on 11.3.09 so Kenny & Mary had her bday party on Halloween

Kennedy snuggling with Aunt Deanna

Hamin it up with Britt

Leaning in for a kiss

Mary and her sister LeAnn dressed up for the party

Lincoln for almost the entire party!

The family opening gifts

Everyone says that Britt favors Aunt Pam, but looking at this picture Uncle Kenny and Britt have ALOT of the same features!  Look at the resemblance!

Sister Morgan cuddling with Kennedy

The cake!

Sorry about cutting Pam's head off but this was the best picture of Lincoln's costume

Papa with bday girl

Gotta love Clay reading Dr. Seus to Brayden in the McDonald's drive-thru!


After trick/treating in Rville, we headed to Pam and Jay's church for Trunk or Treat.  Clay found another Bears fan! 

Lincoln and Jay all bundled up!