Christmas Eve 2009

All I can say is the Christmas break went by WAY too fast! I guess time flies when your having too much fun! We were blessed to have Travis home this year for Christmas. He got in Christmas Eve morning around 6:00am and was so excited about the snow and him being off that we did a mini gift exchange in front of the tree.. just the two of us! He got Oakley's... we will see how long these last because he seems to get them every year ;) I got a jewelry box to keep my all of the sudden HUGE collection of jewelry. We got a couple more hours in and I woke up expecting Braydon to be all in the presents and everything.. and he was still in his bed! So i ran in his room and YELLED "Santa came" ( reminds me when i was little and my sister would do that to me ) I have never in all my life seen the boy jump out of bed so fast.. he is a slow morning mover. IT TAKES FOREVER to get him out of bed.. He was so excited about his G.I Joe figurines and movies, and a huge Nerf gun! For Braydon's sake Beau got Santa gifts but only a few... We figured while Beau was still little we would spoil Braydon alittle extra this year. Beau got some squishy blocks that he can chew on or build with brother. He also got books and a toy cell phone and a remote.

We went to Pecos for Travis's grandmother's Christmas Eve and boy do i love seeing them! I'm truly blessed with such good in laws! They have always accepted my son and I as just part of the family :) We got TONS and TONS of gifts! and don't forget MONEY!!! never can have too much of that :)

Then we drove back to Midland to go to my sisters house to do our annual gift exchange. We draw names in our family because it is growing and we wanted each person to get a FAB gift. everyone buys for the kids because really as long as they get spoiled... that's whats important. Again the boys got a truck load of toys and clothes! seriously debating on putting the boys in the same room and making a playroom for all their toys. We did alittle "dance" on the Wii... that's is HILARIOUS AND FUN! of course my sisters and I get real competitive and we had a "competition". I was winning for along time but Jade my youngest sister took the cake.. Shortly after we played pictionary. Guys against Girls!

OH AND DID I MENTION THAT CEELIE IS ENGAGED! i know i cant believe it but I'm so excited for her. Kyle is SUCH a good guy and he cares for my sister and her son Caleb!

8th Annual Christmas Party

This tradition started at Kim Kincaid's living room at the Bentwood house when we were sophomores. Kim's mom cooked us all a GREAT supper. She is a fabulous cook. We talked about silly boyfriends, the basic and typical drama of high school. Throughout the years we have lost friends and gained some. Tiffany, Jordan, Kim and I are the only original "high school" buds and the last three years Amanda has joined us :) It is always fun to catch up and laugh at old times. Kim was always the one who handled her own. Someone messed with us.. well she took care of it. Jordan was the motherly girl in the group.. innocent in almost every occasion that we got in trouble but she would be grounded like the rest of us and never complain. Tiff and I were about the same in the sense that we ALWAYS went with the flow. Out of the group, we had the most strict parents so we hesitated alot but it never fully stopped us from doing anything without the group. We have grown into fine young women. Through divorces, "baby daddy" drama, and sadly death.. we have always been there for each other. Most of us are married and expanding our families. I hope our kids grow up to know each other. We were joking last night about my son and Kim's daughter getting married one day. Never know.. I look forward to many more with these girls because they will always hold a special place in my heart. Some of the best years of my life has been shared with these girls!

Wont be long... not long at all

GINGERBREAD HOUSE

Braydon, like me and my father are such suckers for sweets. It is a bit ridiculous of how much of a sweet tooth we all have but its something we all have in common besides our looks :) Notice the tree has been finely trimmed. Braydon decided right before the picture that he wanted his tree smaller so he took a huge bite out of it. After explaining that at least for alittle while they are used for decoration and I wanted a picture. He had this HUGE grin on his face. He is so funny and cute.


He'll always hold a special place in my heart ;)

This is how i know Beau is full.. Daddy gets a kick out of it EVERYTIME

Beau has rencently began spitting out his food when he is no longer hungry.. sending a mist of gooey food everywhere :) This was the first time daddy got to see it and he thought it was SOO funny.. Funny at the time.. not cleaning it up :)

Christmas Tree Oh Christmas Tree

Started a new tradition this year... The boys will have memories but I figured I would help them along by making Christmas ornaments every year. Havent done it yet but I will this weekend. Hope to see this lasting until they are just "too cool" to make them anymore which I hope that day will never come as any mom would ;). The tree is the only thing I have up this year. Christmas has come WAY to fast this year. Hope to get stuff ALL through out the year this coming up year so I will have plenty of stuff to put out :). Also hope to own a house next Christmas :)

Busy Busy Busy

This is the busiest time of year for pretty everywhere! Especially my job.. getting ready for the end of year and a new beginning as always got me stressed out to the MAX! Taking deep breaths and relaxing at home with my sweet boys. Travis has been working for about 3 straight weeks now. I see him for a maybe an hour before he hits the hay and he is gone before I wake up. I miss him terribly and so do the kids. Beau no longer follows me around when Daddy is home. Sometimes a blessing because I can get some stuff done but when Travis is gone, I feel Beau is looking for him in the house. He also looks for Braydon as they have gotten so close these past couple of months. Braydon enjoys making Beau laugh and they just giggle and giggle. Its so cute to hear them from down the hall. The best sound in the whole world :). I haven't tackled shopping yet for the big day but I intend to Friday and I know EXACTLY what I'm getting everyone. That's the way to shop. Get in and out.. as soon as possible :)


Here are some recent pictures.

I'M here... I promise.. just work as been so busy.. through out the day i will be working on updating everyone!