2009

I hope everyone has had a great start to the new year!! We have been busy and I haven't had time to update the Christmas pictures!! It will take sitting down for awhile and lately all I have been doing is planning our trip to Disney!! That is right, we are actually going to Disney in May. I never thought that we would actually be able to afford to go, but because Todd is full time military now, we get a wonderful deal, and we couldn't pass it up. All of this has unfolded in the last 2 days. I have been a very busy woman!! Granddaddy, Grandma Tee, Kenneth, Aunt Rachel, Uncle Randy, Jackson, Eli, Todd, Myself, Emma and Leah are going. We will wait and see if Uncle Jeffery and Aunt Malissa jump on board. I think we could talk them into it!! Come on it's not everyday that you get to see Mickey and Minnie!!

Snow!!

It actually snowed in November here!! I was on my way to pick Leah up from school and it started coming down. The ground was to warm for it to stick, but Leah and I enjoyed being in it. Leah didn't like it hitting her in the face, there were some big flakes there for a while. This is a picture that I took of us out in the parking lot. It had almost stopped, I look like I have dandruff in this picture, but it was snow, I promise!!

Deal of the Year!!

Most of you that read this know that I am a very frugal person. Well let me tell you, I found the best deal!! I don't know if I will be able to top this even all of next year. We went to Lowes a few weeks ago to get our Christmas Tree. As we walked in we saw some trees that were reduced. They were not dry or ugly. I could not believe they were getting rid of these few trees for the price on the tag. Drum roll please.......................................................................................................

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$5. Yes we actually got a real tree at Lowe's Home Improvement for $5. I was so excited, it took some serious talking(Hannah Montana ornament) to get Emma on board. Next year I will be visiting Lowes often looking for another great deal on a tree!! Ornament and tree---total price $9.07. Can't beat it!!

Good-Bye Mr. Goldfish :(

Well, a little over 3 years ago Emma got a goldfish from a birthday party. THANK YOU JENNIFER!! (I mean this from the bottom of my heart....NOT). Well, I didn't think the thing would live past a week with Emma in charge of feeding it. Well three years later and Emma just lost her goldfish yesterday. She was VERY upset and I felt really sorry for her. I told her that she must be the best at feeding a goldfish because all of the other fish from the party are long gone. We had a little funeral for the fish this evening after we got home from church. I asked Emma if she would like to bury the fish in the backyard and she looked at me like I had two heads, but as we talked about it for a few minutes she decided that she would like to. I found a jewelry box, and Todd put some of the rocks down in the bottom of the box. We put the fish in the box and then Emma wanted to put some food in the box for the fish...so we did. We buried that fish in style. I know this is kinda morbid, but this is a big thing for Emma and I wanted to share if with all of you. Mr. Goldfish kept her company for 3 years and now Rachel thinks we need a cat!! NO WAY!! Nothing that requires food!!

Being A Blessing!!

Around our house, we strive hard to be a blessing to each other on a daily basis. Well, last night after church Emma told me that she needed to go over to Aunt Rachel's car because she had something for Jackson and Eli. So I made sure there were no cars coming and sent her over. Then Rachel told me that she needed to tell me something, so as Emma is walking back I walk over. Rachel tells me that Emma has been giving the boys all this stuff on a regular basis, and she finally asked her where she was getting it from. Emma said "from the treasure box" (in bible class). Apparently each time they are in class and have good behavior, they get to choose something out of the treasure box. Well, Emma has been choosing something for Jackson and Eli each time, instead of herself. What a blessing!! Rachel told her that she was such a blessing and that she should choose something for herself. I am so proud of Emma and the sweet and thoughtful heart that she has. I hope she will continue to be a blessing to so many others as she grows up!!

Dr. Dr. Give Me The News!!!

This year we had a Doctor in the house, and Hannah Montana with the best of both worlds. We were invited to a wienie roast and trick or treating with some of the kids from church. It was a great time and Todd even got in on the action. He always wants an opportunity to wear his nasty teeth, so he put on all of his Caterpillar mess and said he was the new spokes person for Caterpillar. His name is Clovis. On the way to the party he wore them in the car. His whole attitude changes when he wears them, and he really puts on a show. I think I need to rent him out!! That would be a fun thing to have at a pig pickin'. Then we could make some money, and I wouldn't have to look at those ugly things. I just want to take a toothpick and scratch some of the brown off!!

No Training Wheels!!!

O.K. So I know that my child is 7 years old, but I still think she is to small to ride a bike with out training wheels. (She is the size of a 5 year old, give me a break!!) She had the idea to take the training wheels off, so Todd was all ready to assist. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Todd is in VERY good physical condition and he was out of breath. Emma would lean to one side and then the other. He was able to let go a little bit, but she still needs a lot of help. I guess it is pretty hard to run hunched over at the waist, or squated down. When I laughed at him (I did laugh really hard) he said I want to see you get your little butt out there and do it!! The only reason I didn't get mad, was because of the word little that he used. I almost wanted to hear him say it again. We had a great time out there and I think if Emma keeps practicing she will be on her own in no time. Todd is such a good Daddy. Not all Daddies get out and do things like this with there kids. We are so blessed to have him!!