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a Christmas whirlwind…

December 26, 2008

I have the pictures in the wrong order, so therefore I will do it backwards…LOLBecause on Christmas Eve we went to Josh’s parents and Christmas Day we were at my parents.This is 7:30am on Christmas morning, Ethan first seeing the tree. He really didn’t care all he wanted was milk. hahaha that kids LOVES his milk.

He opened his stocking first. There was just cars and stuff in there. But he loved it. He stopped after he opened those and wouldn’t open anymore. It was funny. We would put a present in front of him and he would say “No present.” Eventually he started to open up more.

He was too cute with these blocks. I got these block from http://www.oompa.com/. I got them for a really great deal. And I love how the edges are rounded and not sharp.

He loved touching all the ornaments on the tree. Nana let him….they were not breakable ones so it was okay. Except when he comes home he thinks he can touch ours. Not the case. Ours are breakable. Got an idea off of another blogger, forgive me I don’t recall where, but a great idea to have 2 trees…one for my theme and one for other things (kids tree), like homemade ornaments and non breakable ones. I will definately be doing that in the future.

Josh looking so happy to get his picture taken. I got an awesome gift from him and my parents, Studio lights. I am so excited. The picture s above and below are taken while one of them was set up. We just wanted to see how much light it put out….and it was alot for one. They are continuous lights. (Meaning they are on all the time, as to where strobes flash only when a picture is taken). I think I am going to love these new lights. I will take pictures this weekend and show more.

This is Christmas Eve at Josh’s Parents house. Josh’s mom wanted to get a picture of all of us together. I knew this would be coming….I was alittle nervous on how it would work out…because I totally for to bring my tripod. Would have been really helpful! But we rigged it up so it would work. I set the timer and ran to my place. We took several pictures, and I had to move some heads from one picture to another, just to get it so everyone was looking and not making a silly face. I love photoshop. I think I did pretty well with it.

Having fun opening and playing with their presents. You can see Ethan in the background playing with Ayden’s Hummer….Ethan palyed with it just about the whole night…he loved that!

Ethan got a Speed Racer car from Me-maw!

Sylas being silly!

Ayden and his reindeer ears. He is too cute!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

December 24, 2008

Christmas Card Carousel

December 20, 2008

I joined in on the Christmas Card Carousel…..so fun to see all the Christmas cards. I love getting them in the mail.

2008 Christmas Tree

December 6, 2008

This is my Christmas tree this year. I changed my colors alittle bit. I added maroonish/red color to the gold. I totally love it. I got all of my ornaments and ribbon for the bow at Target last year after Christmas for 75% off. I love after Christmas sales!! We put up our tree about 2 weeks ago. I love decorating for Christmas.

This bow is just gorgeous. A girl that I work with told me that her Aunt makes bows….I totally jumped at that chance…since I had the ribbon and tried for about 45 minutes to make a bow, with no results. I brought in the ribbon….and she gave me this fabulous bow. THANK YOU! It’s perfect.

How cute is this? I love how Josh hung the stockings there. I wasn’t sure where to put them since we really didn’t have a mantel. Perfect spot!!! Great thinking hun!!

I got these stockings after Christmas last year (online) at the Pottery Barn Kids. I absolutely love them. I couldn’t wait to use them this year.

Christmas Swap Gift….

November 28, 2008

I got my gift the other day from my Christmas Swap partner…..SHELLEY!!!

I got home from work one day last week and I had a package waiting for me….I thought hmmm who is this from…I looked at it and it was from Shelley. I thought to myself what in the heck did she send me…and WHY? The I had a DUH moment….she was my swap person….I was so excited I could barely wait to open it. I knew it was going to be something gorgeous. I have seen her tree and her ornaments are just so pretty. I was NOT disappointed…that is for sure. I totally love them and put my tree up that night just so I could put them on there. I love them Shelley and they are perfect on my tree…Thank you so much. I really appreciate it!!!

These are NOT the best pictures in the world but you get the idea!!

This first ornament is my absolute favorite…It is so gorgeous and rich looking…my favorite kind!

I changed the theme of my tree this year alittle. I added some reds to it. It used to be just gold and greenish/gold color. So this went with it perfectly!

I just love this cross…so pretty!

And who doesn’t love some good smelling Christmas candles?!?!? I totally love this smell. You can smell it without even burning it.

Thanks again so much Shelley. I love it all!!!

Mommy Monday…

December 24, 2007

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!