Let it Snow

As people that have lots of time invested in teaching, and in our school system, the severity of our winter weather is measured by the amount of hours missed in the classroom, etc. So far, I am happy to announce we have had one flood day, one snow day, and an early dismissal, which makes this house very happy! Bring on the snow days!

Family Play Date

Wordless Wednesday

Last Photos of 2009

After we got back from Alabama, we decided we wanted to stay home, and just take it easy during Blake's week off from work. We officially made Jackson a play room in the office, and he has just enjoyed playing with his new toys, and having Blake home all week. We did go to the Aquarium on Tuesday, and Jackson LOVED...the otters? He has talked about the otters all week. I thought it was pretty funny that he liked those so much.

Happy New Year, everyone!

Christmas in Alabama

The day after Christmas, we went to Alabama to visit my mom's side of the family. We had fun visiting, and playing the :Greedy Christmas" game. Sawyer and Aunt Sherry

The Snuggie was the hot Greedy Santa item this year.

The three great grandchildren...all boys: Sawyer, Lincoln, and Jackson.

Four Christmases, Part 4

Hmmm...I began uploading my pictures, and realized I only snapped 3 pictures during Christmas with Blake's parents. Then, I remembered why. Jackson broke 2 Christmas ornaments, a glass, and a piece of Darla's nativity scene while we were celebrating. I am not one to make excuses for inappropriate behavior, but Jackson had been celebrating Christmas for quite some time, and was pretty over it. Thank you, Lydia, for assisting with glass clean up. Jackson got a little Elmo table, and he LOVES it! Brad and Lydia also made Jackson the most adorable Sesame Street book. It was personalized, and had Jackson's picture on every page with Elmo, Big Bird, and the whole group. It is precious. Blake's mom and dad also purchased a year long Aquarium membership for us. I know we will enjoy using that all year. We really had a great Christmas. We are so blessed in so many ways.

Four Christmases, Part 3

I am behind on my Christmas Day posts, but I want to be able to look back and see what we did on Christmas Day 2009. We ate lunch at Blake's grandparents' house, and had a gift exchange. Blake's grandfather (Papa), made everyone a clock, and his grandmother (Tutu), made everyone Christmas treats. The clock was very special, and will be treasured for years to come.