Party time!

I tell you what, January is one birthday loaded month! I always know that when November comes and goes, the gift season is in full swing until February!

Today we celebrated the life of sweet baby Drew. Oh my. This kid has me totally spellbound. I love his hair, I love that right now, the back of his hair line is lopsided due to the fact that he wouldn't stop crying when he got his last haircut. I love how he follows his big brother around and copy cats EVERY sound and action he does and gets so tickled when we notice. I love how he answers every question with a "uh huh", unless you are asking him if he wants his milk in a cup, that is! I love that he still fits nicely into my arms and still rests his head in the crick of my neck when he's tired. I love that every time I hang up the phone, he asks "who dat"? and when I tell him he says "Oh!". I especially love the face he makes every morning after he sneezes and makes a O shape with his lips and then begins to say "Oh, oh, oh". It's like he's saying "oh, mom! hurry...this stuff is running down my lip"!! I seriously could go on and on. I cannot believe I get to know him, hug him, kiss him, tell him I love him. Seriously, I cannot believe it. I am so thankful that God saw fit to allow me this privilege.

Below are some pictures...most of these are for the enjoyment of my family who couldn't be here to share his special day...we missed you all!!!!


Drew's dirt cake...yum!



Party people over here....

Party people over there...


Drew found a worm...



Funny story...this is his 2nd pair of the same shoes...THE BOY LOVES HIS SHOES...wears them all. day. long.

This dude is for hire...need any lawn work, anyone? Give him a call...

Review in pictures...

Yes. It really has been three plus months since my last post. Yes. It will probably happen again. No tomatoes, please.

I really don't know where to "jump" back in so I think I will just let some pictures refresh my memory...


Ah yes, Here we have Drew and I getting ready for the hometown Christmas parade.


Here is why we went to the parade in the first place! My mom and dad came to every school function imaginable when I was in school, not missing one thing...how could we miss their big debut in the parade with their weekend car?! So fun to cheer them down the parade!

Drew's sweet little prayerful hands...He is a hugabug. Periodically, through the day, he'll come to me with folded hands and say, "Pray"? I always think of Steven Curtis Chapman's song when he does this, so we stop every thing and pray. So thankful for the heart of a child!

Malia preparing for Santa's arrival icing cookies.

A family picture where we are all looking at the camera...miracle.

Christmas morning

Christmas morning we decided to add a little intrigue to our day by braving the snow/icy roads to visit my mom and dad. We brought over our turkey to throw in their oven and had great Christmas memories to boot.

Malia happy about her pop the pig game...this is the one thing she BEGGED for...ask me how many times she's played it!

Malia's santa gift...was a hit...for all of us! Right now we are waiting on a part to repair the throttle....we already wore out the first one...

Cute boy with his baba...don't ask....

Malia after she received her award at school. Proud mommy moment...



Cannot believe she did it! While on a trip to Texas, Malia and her cousin decided that getting their ears pierced together would help give them courage. Boy, were they proud! Fun memories.

We took the Cowboy Stadium tour and had a ball on the field.

The boys...