New Years Eve

This year we stayed home and had friends and family over. I made way to much food and some really good drinks! We played the Wii had some good conversation and the kids played like crazy! I was so tired I almost didn't make it to midnight! The kids banged on pots and pans and we lit off some fireworks. They loved it!
Happy 2011!!

Farewell Dinner For Gabe

Gabe spent his last few days before basic training visiting and hugging all of us. You could tell he was starting to really realize what he would be missing once he was gone.
He has started a new adventure in his life one that will take him many places and give him many great opportunities. He will be missed and already is. We spent one of his last days at home enjoying the Crab Daddy Feast at Joe's Crab shack. We had a great time reminiscing about the past and all of the great memories we have of Gabe.

Frosty

The weather has been really cold here a few mornings we woke up to everything covered in frost it was quite beautiful.





I just threw this one in, it is of the wreath we hung on our door this year. I just love these colors but decided I will not be using them for Christmas again. It just doesn't have enough Christmas feel to it.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from our home to yours.

Christmas Cookie Making

This year we went to my moms to bake some cookies and treats. I usually just do this at home but our oven is broke. We hope to be out of this house soon so we have not fixed it. It has been difficult trying to come up with recipes using just a skillet to feed the entire family but some how I have managed. The only time I got really annoyed was before Christmas when I wanted to do my baking. But going to Nana's worked out great. The girls had so much fun decorating the cookies and Alexis did a great job helping and coming up with ideas. We baked for about four hours! It was a lot of fun I love building memories like this. I hope I am baking cookies with these ladies for many many years!

Best Face Photo From 2010 {I heart faces}

This is a great way to kick off the new year! Over at I heart faces they are picking the best face of 2010. We will all have a chance to vote for our favorites!! I originally posted this picture for a smile challenge back in April. I love her smile and I love that face!!!