Jackson around the house

Here is Jackson in his brand new John Deere boots. This boy has needed some boots for a while now. He loves to put sissy's on and walk around the house in them. We thought it was time to get a boy pair. haha

When Jackson dresses up, you can usually find him in the bathroom staring at himself. He's so funny!

Another tooth gone!

Avery's other bottom tooth has been very loose for awhile now. She almost wanted me to pull it about a week or two ago, but chickened out at the end. She said, "how bout we do it in 1o more days mom." haha So this weekend it was really loose, but she wouldn't let me pull it. She had to go to church early on Sunday to get ready for her musical that evening. They served the kids dinner and she said it came out when she bit into a chip.

waiting for the musical to start...

Jackson's 3rd Birthday

Saturday we celebrated Jackson's 3rd Birthday.

Check out his awesome choo choo train that Debbie made.



He got lots of goodies....love at first sight was his new Buzz Light Year costume. This boy loves to dress up!! He had to put it on right away!



Checkin' himself out. He got new boots from Nana & Papa Mike too!


He got a spider man costume too. He's been taking turns in both! haha





We also have to take turns "flying" him around! Notice the arms...haha He shouts, "to infinity and beyond!"



Getting shy while everyone sings Happy Birthday.

Avery's Class Christmas Party

(above Avery with her best friend Ashley)

This past Friday we got to go to Avery's Christmas party at school. It was a good time. You could tell Avery really loved having us in her class. Then she had a little musical. She was a Mrs. Claus...she was supposed to be a Rudolph, but I guess they ran out of antlers.

Cabin Fever Anyone?

We are 1/2 way through snow day #3 and me and the kids are getting a little tired of it. All of this from a little sleet Sunday night....we don't even have the fun snow to play in. The kids have been sick so that has stunk too...Jackson's still not really over it. I hope he is by his b-day party Saturday.

Here is the kids Santa picture we got taken about a week and half ago I believe. I tried to post it sooner, but couldn't figure out my scanner. Jackson loved Santa this year.

The tooth!

Avery is growing up. She's officially getting her permanent teeth. I wasn't looking foward to this. The teeth pulling and growing, etc. It even kinda gives me the willies a little. haha I haven't had to pull one yet, almost did yesterday though. Avery lost her first bottom tooth maybe a month ago or so. Well her top one that she had pulled 2 1/2 years ago is coming in. I was kind of hoping it would hold off longer. I thought it would be cute for her to be missing her top two at the same time. The other top one is lose, but she isn't in a hurry to lose it. She's been working on her other bottom center one...whic will probably be out any day. I took some pictures of "the big one" coming in. It's coming fast too, it's already out more...these were taken 2 nights ago.

Roller Skating

Whew...we have had one busy weekend. Friday when Ryan got off work we went out to Tulsa and did a little shopping and then went out to dinner. Saturday I had a session at 11, got done around 12:30. Then had the kids Christmas party at church. We decided to run to Walmart real quick for blinds and a few things...ended up getting LOTS of stuff!! (Merry Christmas Kari & Nathan haha) Then back to the church at 6:30 for our Deacon's Christmas party. That was a lot of fun. We did a Secret Santa exchange and I think I had my stuff stolen probably 5-6 times...the most out of anyone. I had some good stuff too...my first being a new mini crock pot. I ended up with potpourri and a frosty the snowman decoration. Ryan ended up with a good smelling candle. Sunday morning we got up and went to church, then straight to Pizza Hut for lunch afterwards. Then to the Skating Rink for Lexi's b-day party. Then I ran in Reasor's real quick, then straight to church for a new class we were starting and Avery had her Christmas Program practice. We didn't get home until 6:30, and Ryan 7:30. What a day.

Well the main reason for this post was to write about the Skating Experience. haha I can NOT believe how stinking hard it was. I used to skate all the time as a kid. I thought it wouldn't be too bad. I was wrong! It was tough, especially trying to keep two kiddos up who have never done it either. I didn't think Jackson would want to wear them, but he did...right away. He couldn't stand though without one of us holding him up. That is tough when you can barely move yourself. lol Avery was kinda scared, she loosened up though and I think will get the hang of it soon with more practice. I couldn't really take it very long, so I took the kids skates off for a break and they played around the rink for a bit while Ryan skated. I couldn't get him off the rink. GOOBER!! I'm sure he'll be feeling it tomorrow though.

Oh and poor Debbie. We were over on the "kiddie rink" practicing. I wanted to take my skates off so I could get Jackson and Avery back over by the party. I asked Debbie to hold Jackson's hands for a second and next thing I know they both fell. Poor Debbie did everything she could to not fall on Jackson and I think hurt herself pretty good in the process. She was even bleeding on her arm. :( I hope she's not too bruised up. We did all laugh in the moment though. ;)

Okay here are my pictures. I didn't pull my camera out until the end and got none of the kids in their skates. Oh well. Here's Ryan and some of Jackson on the side upset cause he wanted to just run around on the skating rink and I wouldn't let him.












Poor kid...Ryan did end up taking him on one lap around the rink before we left.

Ryan coming in for a landing. I think he about took Jackson out when he finally landed.

That Was A First

Yesterday Jackson and I ran to Walmart while Avery was in dance class. When we were walking IN, we made the alarm go off on the door. Now I've had it happen before while leaving with my stuff, it's usually a dvd or cd that causes it.... BUT, never going into the store. haha The guy said, you must be bringing in some contraband. He was kinda joking thank goodness, but he had to take his little detector and rub it all over my purse. That was kind of embarassing. Luckily it didn't go off. I was all paranoid when it was time to leave that I was going to do it again. It didn't though. :)

Jackson is almost 3!

I can't believe Jackson is almost 3. We are planning a "train" party. I'm hoping Ryan will be able to get the guy from church who has a train made out of a lawn mower. It is Jackson's favorite thing. He has a bunch of "cars" for all the kids to ride on. It is awesome! I'm thinking about making the cake myself too. I found the cutest one on the internet. Maybe I should get Debbie to help me... ;-)

One of Ryan's Christmas Presents

He doesn't get on the computer much, so I think I'm safe posting this here. My friend Jen took some pictures of us this summer and I never really took much time to go through them. I finally did this morning and a light bulb went off. I'm going to have this printed as a 16x16. The frame is on the way. I hope he likes it. He's never seen these pictures.
(click to see bigger)

Thankful

Well we've finished up a long Thanksgiving weekend. It's been so nice to have some time off with my family. Ryan's been home all week and Avery only went to school 2 days last week. We had a total of 4, yes 4 Thanksgiving dinners. Would have been 5, but Jackson was sick this week and we didn't go to his at MDO. We had a dinner at church, at the Campbell house, the Jones house, and Dirickson (Smalygo) house. I am Turkey'd out!!! :D
Now it's time to get back to the real world for a few weeks. I wish we could just skip right to Christmas break. It will be here before we know it though.
I have to mention too, that I have no idea what to do with our cards this year. Last year I was pretty proud of them. I'm afraid I'm not going to be able to live up to those standards. haha I don't even have a picture yet. I'm thinking since it's so ugly outside...I might ask Nana to come over and try to take some in the studio. Jackson does not like to take pictures down there though, it may not be pretty!

Thanksgiving Break

Today is day 1 of 5 of Thanksgiving break. This morning the kids were hanging out in Jackson's room watching Polar Express. Ryan joined them and they sounded like they were having a lot of fun, so I went to check it out. This is something the kids love doing on Jackson's bed. I'm sure my Papa didn't have this in mind when he built the shelves on the headboard. :-)

























Avery said, "mom, can you take out the pantie part" haha I told her if she'd put some pants on I wouldn't have to. Gotta love the one sock too!

Better watch your back Avery!




Yikes...still trying to figure out this picture placement stuff!

Ryan is out now gathering all of our Christmas stuff. Putting up the Christmas lights today!!! Love this time of year!

Starting Over

I figured I would start this whole blog thing all over again. I really really hate that I got so behind on my old one and love to look back and read all the old stuff. I found out you can have a book printed from your blog. How cool is that?! So I'm going to have my old one printed and deleted. Seems like a lot of people use blogger, so I thought I'd try it out. Plus it's free..can't beat that!