Thursday, December 13, 2012

CHRISTmas

I never knew that CHRISTmas and all of the traditions that it brings could be such a controversial topic...Mommyhood is teaching me alot! At our house...
We celebrate CHRISTmas! 
We have a Birthday party for Jesus!
We are trying to do 3 presents (thats what baby Jesus received!) However, I am guilty of going a little over board with the stocking stuffers and sneeking in 1 big gift to share! Like I
 said, were trying.
We believe Santa gives them the opportunity to be kids, to wonder, hope, imagine, dream, play. this world doesn’t offer too many opportunities like that anymore, for kids to just simply be kids, innocent and playful and imaginative. i’m committed to giving them a childhood, even in this world that makes them grow up way too fast, and i personally believe Santa is one (of many) ways of doing that.We also hold firmly to the fact that Santa is NOT just an old man who you have to please in order to earn his presents. we believe that Santa operates out of grace, because we all mess up and we need to know that we are still loved in spite of our naughtiness! We don’t really subscribe to the whole naughty and nice list thing. we desire for our boys behavior to be a result of knowing that they are DEEPLY loved and cherished by Jesus and by us. so the naughty and nice list just doesn’t fit into our parenting style, because that would put the focus on behavior rather than the heart, and those precious little hearts that live in this house are WAY more important to us then behavior.
We enjoy having our Elf, Breesy, come to visit. He came to us with a special letter from Santa, explaining that Elves are special creatures, kind of like our special stuffed animals. we can play with him, talk to him, imagine with him, but he usually likes to come alive at night. Santa told us that he loves B very much, but that B tends to make naughty choices. Santa thought that maybe we could use those moments to remind B of Jesus’ love and grace. So we are supposed to teach him about grace when he does naughty things….which turns out is pretty often!
We love the TRUE meaning, worshipping Christ, the magic & wonder of the season, making crafts, decorating the tree as a family, going to see the lights, baking lots of yummy goodies, spending time with family & friends. This is simply, how we celebrate at our house

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

New Mexico

Paw & the little fellas!

Jackson meeting Miss Sandy!

Aunt Lelia Time!

Drew man was not interested in riding Sandy!

Loved cousin Sam's dirt pit.

Papaw Ira's cabin on the mountain.

Marty & Drew Checking it out.

the kitchen.

the boys.


Jackson loved Papaw Ira's rock collection.

me and the little man at Papaw Ira's memorial.



Caden and Jackson checking out horse shoes.

Mamaw, Paw, & the little fellas.


sweet, sweet Drew! :)


hiking the mountain.Drew man was a trooper.



Momma's boys.

Dinner at Red & Lavern's


sweet little horsey!

we love cousin Sam.

The boys.

sunset.


Drew 6m & Jackson 24m

We Love Fall!


October has been super busy but OH so fun!

The boys 1st time flying, a trip to Silver City, NM to celebrate the life of Papaw Ira!


Lizzy's Princess Party!

Jackson's turns 2!

A play date at Lincoln Parish Park with the Hancock boys!

Jackson's 1st time riding Star!


Lunch date with Nanna B!

Burgers with the Noles!

Shopping date, just the boys and I at the Boardwalk!


Jackson went to the SHS Fall Carnival with Paw and Mamaw! He had a BLAST and was SO excited to tell me all about it!

J had a blast at the church fall fest jumping, sliding, and hayride!

Shopping trip to Lowe's to buy a bird feeder. It was SO fun to watch J light up when he saw the Christmas decor (yes, the Christmas decor is already out!) He LOVED the choo choo train around the tree!

Pizza Night with the Freelings!



Drew
18 lbs & 28 inches long
loves to eat!
saying "DADA"
trying to crawl
scooting
sitting up






Jackson
watches Bambi all of the time!
Green Eggs & Ham




Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Jackson turns 2!

Birthday weekend was SO FUN!



Cupcake Date at Social Bites!


Party at Papa Simpson's Farm!

Hayride, milked a cow, gave a calf a bottle, held a duck, chased goats, fed sheep, rode a pony, played in the corn dig...our little Cowboy had a blast!



































The Birthday Fairy covered his room in streamers and balloons 
and even delivered a little present to start his day.







Homemade Funfetti pancakes for breakfast.





Lunch with Mamaw and Paw at Cracker Barrel!



and we ended his big day with 1 more present before bedtime!


Big Wheel from Nanna B!



His new "fast" shoes from Aunt Jenn!