A New Direction for the New Year

So in 2010 I haven't been the best blogger. That's mostly because I go through phases where I am tired of writing the same thing...here we are, look at what we did, yada yada. So this year I am putting a spin on things and giving myself a new project...Project 365. I will take a picture everyday of the year and post it here. I am hoping to stick with this and by the end of the year make a beautiful photobook with my year of pictures. Join me on my adventure and what I am hoping to be the best year yet!

The Grinch

Yesterday morning, Aiden was running a little fever so we decided to just chill around the house. I had recorded How the Grinch Stole Christmas (the Jim Carrey one) so I decided we would all sit on the couch and watch it.

I forgot how scary the Grinch seems at first, but the boys did well and enjoyed it.

At the end when the Grinch's heart grows I looked over at Aiden and he had tears in his eyes. I asked him what was wrong and he said, in the sweetest, most innocent voice ever, "Mommy, I don't care if the Grinch comes and takes all my presents. All I need for Christmas is my family and Jesus to be born." Melt.My.Heart :) This little boy is so precious and has the sweetest heart. I never would have imagined that he would get that message from the movie at such a young age.

Our Tree

Isn't it purty? Makes me smile everyday :)

Here is something else that makes me smile :) These dudes are too cute!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope everyone out there had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! For us I honestly have to say it was the best ever! Last year was a rough Thanksgiving mostly because the boys were in terrible moods all day which can lead to stress for parents. This year was completely different. We celebrated at my parents house with tons of family...30 people total! Funny thing...I didn't take a single picture :) It was kind of nice just relaxing and enjoying the food and drinks and not running around taking a million pictures like usual. I am trying to cut back on pictures because I take way too many and am beginning to learn that not every second of our life needs to me documented! Ha!

Don't you just love these shirts!!!!

So Thanksgiving day was awesome and this year I decided to hit up the Black Friday sales! I was at Target at 3:30am Friday morning with about 1000 other people in Georgetown! It was nuts and insanely fun all at the same time. I got everything I wanted and ended up saving $90!  Yay me :) Later that afternoon we headed out to Lake Travis to my uncle and aunt's new house. We spent another afternoon chillin with food and drinks...life is sooooo good!

Saturday was my niece Alexi's birthday party at Chuck e Cheese. I think the adults had more fun then the kids...hehe! After the party we headed home to get out all the Christmas decorations. Sunday we went to church, then came home and set up the tree, put out all the other little things and put lights on the house.

I am so insanely thankful for all the wonderful things in my life. I am beyond in love with my family. My boys (all  3 of them) are my world and give me a reason to smile everyday. Now on to Christmas...

A Hunting We Will Go!

Last week we headed out to my grandparents tree farm up in East Texas for 4 days of hunting and outdoor fun! Cameron, my dad and brother were the hunters while me, the boys and my grandparents hung out and had some campfire fun.

They loved the swing in GG's and Big Grandpa's backyard

Riding the 4 wheelers was a big hit! They rode 3 different times with 3 different drivers! Here is Asher with his Uncle Elliot

The campfire! This was the part these boys were waiting for since we left our house. They loved roasting anything they could get their hands on!

Love these 2 pictures. Man this guy is cute :)

I love this picture because it shows a little of how beautiful my grandparent's land it. They have 100 acres with a pond and tons of gorgeous pine trees! I have been going out here since I was a baby and bringing my kids now is such a neat feeling. I love the they are now running down the same trails I was once did, letting their imaginations run wild. The whole time we were out they you couldn't take their little smiles off their faces. They were happy, content...I still get that feeling when we are out there. It's just so peaceful :)

Trick or Treating and the Circus!

So I know these are late but better late then never right? :)

We had a great year trick or treating! The boys are so big Cam and I just stood at the sidewalk and they ran up to every house by themselves. It was really fun and brought back so many wonderful memories of my own childhood and racing my sister to every house!

My parents and their grandkids

Patiently waiting...

Or very spooky pumpkin! Cameron let the boys draw the eyes and mouth and then he carved it!

A few weeks ago we took the boys to the Shriner Circus that came through town. This was Asher's 1st time and Aiden's 3rd. They loved every second of it!

The circus is never complete without some yummy treats...

good company...

And a horseback ride :)

Well we are off for a long weekend at my grandparents house! Be back next week with lots of pictures from out trip!

Soccer Star!

A few weeks ago Aiden had his soccer pictures made. Last year his pictures turned out pretty funny so I was hoping this year we could get a good smile out of him. We still have yet to see the final product but here are some picsI snapped of him.

 

It's all in the eyes

You know when people say you can see a person's soul by looking in their eyes?

Well I have to agree...

 And his soul is pure, sweet, innocent and well let's face it goofy :)

Hello Buzz ;)

Happy Weekend!

The Perfect Christmas Card

I love Christmas and Christmas cards! I love scrolling through all the designs on Shutterfly months before Christmas actually starts. This year I was planning on doing a regular 4x6 flat photo card…that is until something magical happened. While I was pulling out my Halloween decorations I found my box of Christmas cards from last year that we received. In the pile of cards I found the most beautiful folded card from Shutterfly. It had a picture on the outside and a few on the inside flap. It was gorgeous! I sat down and while looking at it decided that I wanted to have that card that literally stopped someone in their tracks a year later. I went to the computer to check out the folded cards on Shutterfly and found the one called Holly Frame. I wanted it to be the card that represented our family to everyone. Some of the family and friends I send my Christmas card to, well this might be the only picture they see of us all year and I wanted it to be special. I have the precious family, now I just needed the perfect card. I love this card because it showcases your beautiful favorite picture up front but also gives you the option to add a few more picture inside. Shutterfly really is the best place to design you perfect Holiday card. For all designs please visit http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery

Happy Halloween!

So for our final day before Halloween we really didn't do anything to Halloweenish :) We had a soccer game, them softball tournament and by the time we got home we just relaxed! The boys and I did make some cookies to fill this adorable cupcake Halloween coookie jar that I bought last week.

Then I made these cute trick or treating pails for the boys. I got all the stuff at Michael's last week on clearance for $4! I cannot wait for them to carry them tonight.

I hope everyone has a super happy and safe Halloween! From our family to yours :)

Sweetberry Farms Pumpkin Patch

 Yesterday we headed west to Sweetberry Farms, our favorite pumpkin patch! Cameron took half the day off and suprised Aiden by picking him up from school! After that we were off!

 First thing we did when we got there was buy strawberry popscicles. They were amazing! After that we headed over to paint a pumpkin. The boys got to pick out their own pumpkin out of this lovely boat ;)

After the pumpkins we were off to feed the goats! Asher has always been terrified of these goats but this year he was so brave and loved it!

Even though Ash loved the goats this was his favorite part...sticking his head in these cute cutouts!

Of course we had to take some pics with the pumpkins.

Next up the kid maze! The boys have always loved this. This year they really got into it and ran around and made it to the end for the first time! Yay!

After that we headed through the tunnel to the barrel train and flower picking.

Oh how things change in a year. Last year there is no way either boys would have done this. This year...they are pros!

For only $2 you can pick and take home all the flowers you can fit in a cup! We got a gorgeous bouquet that now gracess our breakfast table.

On our way out the boys wanted to stop and try out this tractor.

We had a fabulous day and was so lucky that the weather was gorgeous! Clear skies and in the 70's...can't ask for a better fall day in central Texas :)