Christmas 2008

A dark, but good family picture at Eddy's dad's house.

Abigail in her Christmas dress, but totally worn out! This is after having Christmas like 5 times!

Me and my grandparents. I'm so blessed to still have them around!

Great grandma with Hunter and Abigail.

Santa delivered this year!

Nephew Bryan, me, Eddy, and Nephew Jared (Eddy's sister's boys).

My mom and dad.

Abigail with her new pots and pans. Thanks Tammy!!

Out to eat with the First Bank group.

As you can see, we had a wonderful Christmas this year. We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Kilgore with my family. The 26th we headed to Magnolia, AR to have Christmas with Eddy's family. That Saturday we drove over to my grandparents to have Christmas with them. We did lots of going as always, but really enjoyed the visit with everyone. And for being all over the place Abigail did really well, and she totally racked up on toys! Her birthday is in less than two months and she doesn't need anything! Eddy and I were quite spoiled this year as well. We are so truly blessed to have two healthy and giving families! Happy New Year!!

The Season of Giving Begins

We've had a really busy past 4 days. It all started with meeting santa on Saturday. Abigail didn't have any trouble at all running towards him, but she definitely stopped short. And although I got her to get very close, she was not going to sit in his lap...so, I sat beside him and she sat in my lap next to him to get our picture. Mom came in and got to experience this fun event with us.

That afternoon we went to Sprinkles and we saw santa again with his sleigh and a pony. They also had some big beautifully decorated trees, so it was a perfect picture moment.

Saturday night our friends Brent and Tim came over. We headed to Carino's for dinner, but not before Abigail got to open her gift. She got a fun doll that can name different parts of her face and a stroller to push her in. She LOVED them both. They do tend to spoil her rotten!

Monday after we got home, there was a big package outside the door. It was from Auntie Dee and Amo Fons...a nice, Abigail size, basketball goal! She was so excited. I was going to try to wait and wrap it, but once she realize what was on the box, she was working so hard to get it out...so I gave in, and we got it out. She shoots...she scores!

Monday night we met The Burks at PF Changs in Grapevine. We were there for 2 hours and it was amazing how well behaved Abigail was. Sometimes she is and sometimes she's not, but she was definitely on her best behavior. I think it helped that another little girl was there with her...and I didn't make her sit in a highchair. Eddy had an interesting moment in the bathroom while there. He took Abigail to change her diaper. He didn't realize she was poopy...and I failed to tell him. So, he laid her down on the changing table and instead of just opening the diaper, he just slings it off...poop balls everywhere!!! OMG! Bless his heart. I felt so bad for not telling him, but she stunk so I thought it would figured it out on the way...he didn't. Once we got home, Abigail opened her gift from Aubrey. Nothing like Elmo videos to make the day! She had to watch one immediately...so I let her, but just long enough to get her pajamas on!

Then tonight the Theauxs came over for dinner and for the girls to exchange gifts. Katie, the girls, and I went to Frisco first to do some shopping. Then back to the house for chili and cookies. What was amazing to me was how quickly those two small girls got toys all over the house. They were so cute together...talking, laughing, sharing, and playing. It's so nice to spend a relaxing evening at home with friends.

Tomorrow I have lunch with my commercial group at work, then I'm joining the retail group for dinner at Red Lobster...needless to say staying within a decent number of calories might not be possible!

Fun in Branson

This past weekend Abigail and I went to Branson with my parents. Eddy didn't have any days left to take off, so he had to stay here and work. Each year a group of families from the church I grew up in take a 4 day trip to Branson. It's really great to see everyone...most of them I've known since I was 9. We did lots of driving on Thursday and ate at a fabulous restaurant that night...great Italian food. Friday we did some shopping, rode the train and saw "Noah" the Musical. Abigail didn't do so great on the train...mainly because it was nap time, but she did fabulous during the musical. Of course with singing, dancing, and live animals I figure anyone would be happy! Saturday we did lots of shopping, but it was a great time to visit with old friends...and for our kids to play together. By 6:00 that night Abigail was totally worn out, so she didn't even get to go swimming with her new friends. But this gave mom and I a chance to have some time together. We were going to go to the Titanic museum, but they were closed...even though they said they sold their last ticket at 9, that was not the case. So we decided to drive through this 2.5 miles of lights. It cost 10.00 per person...and it was not very good...in fact, the one in Lindale is much better. And it took us at least an hour to get through it!! We got up and had breakfast Sunday at IHOP, then headed it out. It was a long day in the car, but we were safely home by 10:30. Needless to say I'm still trying to recoperate. And although lots of people think Branson is for older couples, I love it. I love the shows and the Ozarks and the weather! Hopefully next year we'll have as much fun...and Eddy has already taken the days off!

Our Thanksgiving

Happy Late Thanksgiving!

This year we went to the Water's house...Eddy's sister and her family. His Dad and Henrietta came up from Arkansas. We had a fabulous lunch, did lots of visiting, and played Bunco that night...it's tradition. And for once, Eddy won the highest prize...that's never happened to either of us...and we've been playing for 4 years!!

Barry, Jared, Bryan and I went to the Cowboys game that afternoon. It was my first pro game to go to, so I was super excited...and I learned lots of new things! The stadium is awesome, there are a ton of cheerleaders, and you basically have commercials...just to name a few. Our seats were great too...Thanks Chris and First Bank!! It really was totally awesome, and I'm hoping to visit the new stadium as well!

Abigail and I are off to Branson with my mom and dad on Thursday, so I'll let you know how it went next week! It's December!!!

Fever

Yesterday, Tammy (Abigail's sitter) called a little before 4 and said Abigail hadn't been acting like she normally does and she thought she had a fever. So, I go pick her and come home to find out it was 102.2. This is her first real fever (it had never hit 100 before), so I gave her some meds and called mom to make sure I had it all together. It was between 100 and 102 through most of the night, but she seems to be doing great today...crazy! And fever or not, she was still determined to play and try to have fun last night. Sweet little girl!

Tiny Dancer

This past Saturday Mom, Abigail, Katie, and I went to the Craft Bazzar at St. Ann's. We found these adorable tutus for such a great price! And Abigail loves hers! It's funny how she didn't want to wear her Tinkerbell costume, but she doesn't mind the crazy big tutu. Of course, it's much less constricting. My beautiful ballerina!

Halloween 2008

Take One...She HATED this costume. This was the second time we tried to get her to wear it and she just wasn't having it. Not sure why, but being Tinker Bell is obviously not who she wanted to be.
Take Two...LSU cheerleader! She seems to love her cheerleader outfit, so off we went to Trunk or Treat at FBC. She had so much fun, although sometimes she tried to give others her candy instead of getting some! We came home and let her go through all her candy, she chose a sucker and loved it. It was her first sucker and she was not excited when it was all gone. It was a great night!