Wow is all I can say....

It has been a pretty amazing past few days.

 I was able to go here .....

and here....

All within 24 hours.
The wedding was beautiful. Everything turned absolutely lovely.
Pictures are on there way soon.
I promise....

It's a girl....

Saturday was such a crazy busy day, but one I wouldn't take back for anything. I was first honored to be able to host a baby shower for my cousin Torann. She is such a sweetheart and we had a great time. We had a great group of people show with all of the Great Aunts, and many cousins. She got some adorable things for her baby girl.

Then it was off to the bridal shop's to try on wedding dresses. I couldn't believe how emotional I was got just seeing beautiful Katie Bug walk out of the dressing room in a wedding dress. Although her mom isn't able to be with her during this time, I am so glad that I can be there for her and that she wants me to be. I am so excited to see her and Carson sealed together as husband and wife and to be a part of their special day. Having a son I never thought I would be spending a Saturday afternoon looking at wedding dresses but I guess I was wrong.

After 15 dresses, we never found one. So the dress hunt will continue on.

To be continued.....

Are those people real....

I took Hailey and Avery to see the Nutcracker this year. It was so much fun to listen to Avery ask questions about everything. My favorite was when she asked " Aunt Jenny, Are those people real up there? " I said yes. She said, " Well then how did they get up there?" Hailey and I just laughed at her, she was so cute.

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all is calm, all is going to be just fine....

What a beautiful Christmas we had this year. I picked Tina up on Friday discovering one of the major rules was she couldn't go anywhere, no stores, no movies, not even church. That meant I couldn't go to any of these places either. I freaked out just a little inside. I wasn't done with shopping. I still needed to pick up stocking stuff for everyone and groceries and I probably could just go an be a little more annoyed with all of the people out there doing all of their last minute shopping.
But it was okay....
I gave that wonderful husband of mine a list and he took care of it. He finished it all up. While I sat home and enjoyed doing not one thing but relaxing and hanging out with my sister and all of the kids.
Christmas Eve we just relaxed, watched movies, and played games....

Risk is the new house favorite.

Tina finally relaxing

Zoe was so happy to see her Mom.

Sarah, playing Santa.

Christmas morning was wonderful. We just enjoyed being together as a family.

Sarah, playing Santa again =c)

Guido, the (Burrito) monster

Rachie, Sock Monkey girl

The best presents I could have

Hailey AKA Martha Stewart

Silly Girls

The cute couple

Intently listening to the engagement story

Aunt Jenny and Cohen

The Grand-kids

Mike and Britt

Utter Chaos

So sweet

Nothing like a good box

It was a beautiful weekend. We had a great time, made such fun memories. I hope that everyone else had a fabulous weekend as well.

It's beggining to look alot like Christmas.....

I promised I would post some pictures from around the house so here they are. Since we have hide away shelves in the garage, that I can't reach, I have to be very patient with Eric as I ask him to get the many bins down to get everything out and then get the bins returned until they are ready to put everything up. He has been good about me saying, I can't find this or that can you find me this bin. I am still missing a few things but that goes with the joys of moving.
 Anyway, our halls our decked and we are ready to celebrate this joyous Holiday season.....

Daisy's favorite spot

A friend of mine made that tile last year for me and our Charlie Brown Christmas Tree

The Tree

The front hall

My cookie jars...now I just need to get baking, or I guess I could just buy some cookies and pretend I made them.

Singing, dancing, and talking toys.

When Eric and I first got married I began to collect Nativities. I have purchased or been given one every year we have been married.

From Germany

Little Elvish Nativity

I got this at the Festival of the Trees 

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Stained Glass

Celtic Nativity

Crystal Nativity

Nativity from Africa

The Newest Addition- The Peanuts crew, under the Charlie Brown tree

My First Nativity

My Gingerbread Nativity

We are looking forward to family time and lots of wonderful memories. That truly is what it is all about.

Happy Halloween.....

I love Halloween and am so glad that although Guido is getting older he is still willing to celebrate. I hope he always will. I guess if he is anything like his mom we have nothing to worry about.

"Phil, the Zombie apocalypse survivor"

The Three Amigos - Guido"Phil", Calvin "The Nerd", and Malcolm "GI Joe"

and a extra special shout-out to our nephew Kyler. We hope you had the happiest of birthdays. We love you!!!