Christmas Ponderings

So, I was super excited to post darling pictures of our little Christmas since we now have a working camera but luck doesn't like me much today. My memory card will not open, so too bad for all ya! But, I thought I'd go ahead and make a little post anyway.

Santa was super kind to our family this year and brought Grayson a drum and percussion set. Yes, folks, drums. And all of a sudden we are the Partridge Family.

See?

Seriously, though. Alora is quite the rock star on the bongo and Aiden can get the tambourine smoking! I prefer the egg shaker myself. Dan is accomplished on all the instruments. What can I say? I married a rock star!

Alora has been kindly blessed with her princess barbie girl set. It is all she ever hoped for and more. Except for possibly a drum set of her own.
Aiden was sadly jipped by Santa. He forgot to buy anything for the little man. Thankfully Mom and Dad stepped in with one gift more than they gave Grayson and Alora. Weird how that math worked out....

Christmas is officially down and packed now, thank goodness. Aiden might live another day now that those tempting decorations are in storage. I was a little tired of broken ornaments. And yes, yes, I know I should have gone with shatterproof instead of glass.

Hope you all had a wonderful day!

After a long Hiatus

I'm back! I've been such a scrooge about posting since we have been sans pictures. A family blog should never be without photos!! So, we went and purchased a new camera this week (finally!!!) and are back in business!!

But before I get to the fabulous pictures I have been taking this week ( I have totally gone picture crazy since I have been missing my camera these past two months!) let me post about the wonderful and fantastic Jessica Hughes!! I am in LOVE with her and her work! Look at the fantastic photographs she took of my children:

BTW: Baby Logan is present in these photos, too. I did not go out and find a three month old. I'm done in that area!!

Help me, please!

I can't find a vendor I am in desperate need of. She is so darling and makes wonderful family tree products. I met her at the Women's conference a few months back and can't find her company!!! Does anyone know of a vendor like this??????

Hard times as a girl

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I say Ouch and cried. (Alora had her ears pierced today!!! She is sporting purple hearts. She was a very brave young lass and only cried a little bit. She also has Tinkerbell and Dora earrings that she is excited to be able to wear in four to six weeks.)

Grayson's post

It's about pirates.

The pirates were hunting for a treasure chest. And they found a little sparkling crown and they put it on and then something just happened.

They carried it on their ships.

That's it.

By Grayson

( I didn't have anything today. Thank goodness for kids who like the spotlight!)

Ahhh.

Guess what I did today?

I Cleaned My Garage!!!

I felt like a ghostbuster....but I guess I'd be more like a spiderbuster.

No more creepy crawlies! At least for a day or two!!

And, finally, here are the pictures~

The Before Pictures:

Our Wonderful Landscaper! (I took lots of pictures of him because I think he's cute!!!)

The Truck That Brought Our Plants

Our sideways tree. It is a special tree.

The After Pictures! (Has anyone noticed the broken camera lens yet?)
Backyard and New Sports Court

Looking South from our newly extended backyard patio

The front yard

Yay for being done!!!