These cute happy faces, bring back so many good times that I had growing up playing in the snow. Snowflakes...keep falling! We want a snow day and a WHITE CHRISTMAS!!!
Friday, December 12, 2008
First Snow this Christmas
We are so excited because it finally started snowing!!! (Actually started on Tuesday)Chloe and Mason could hardly wait for it to hit the ground so they could go out and play with it. Thankfully it was snowing big enough flakes that were quickly sticking to the ground, so by the time they got shoes, coats, hats and gloves on, there was enough to actually walk through. :)
These cute happy faces, bring back so many good times that I had growing up playing in the snow. Snowflakes...keep falling! We want a snow day and a WHITE CHRISTMAS!!!
These cute happy faces, bring back so many good times that I had growing up playing in the snow. Snowflakes...keep falling! We want a snow day and a WHITE CHRISTMAS!!!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Recess
Chloe went with Matt the other day to take a painting into his school class at UNM. As they walked across campus, Chloe looked up at Matt and asked, "Daddy, where do you go play at for recess?"
Made in China
Carter came to me and said, "Mom, I think everything in our house was made in China...see (he shows me his light-saber) it says here...Made in China." Wow, so observant. I wonder how many things he has noticed that actually were made in China. :)
Monday, December 8, 2008
Tender Moments
I have been thinking this morning about some of the tender moments I have had as a mother. I am grateful for these moments, because they give me the strength to endure the many challenging ones.
*Carter recently told me that we should do away with our presents this year for Christmas and just spend our time thinking and talking about Jesus. I am sure that this 7 year old boy will soon forget...and desire his presents, but I will treasure his moment of thoughtfulness.
*Chloe has been really sweet lately when asked to help with small chores. She quickly responds with an enthusiastic "Sure!" and goes about to help. It makes me feel so happy to see her desire to serve. She is such a determined little hard worker. When she sets her mind to doing something, she goes full force.
*I was laying down with Mason for a nap and I started to sing "I Am a Child of God" to him. The next thing I know he is humming a sweet tune along with me. This is my sweet little boy who struggles with his speech. It was so tender to hear his precious voice.
*Josie recently turned one and I am in the process of weening her...which is always a sad time for me. It means my little babies are growing up. Josie has started to look up at me while nursing, raise her sweet little hand up to my face and start waving to me. It is precious...like she is telling me how much she loves me and is aware of our special bond.
I am grateful to be a mother. I love the opportunity to serve these very special little spirits in our home. I know they are not all mine, I have to share them with a loving Heavenly Father, but I will share, since he has blessed me with each and every one of them.
I want them to know how much I truly treasure all the memories I have with them.
*Carter recently told me that we should do away with our presents this year for Christmas and just spend our time thinking and talking about Jesus. I am sure that this 7 year old boy will soon forget...and desire his presents, but I will treasure his moment of thoughtfulness.
*Chloe has been really sweet lately when asked to help with small chores. She quickly responds with an enthusiastic "Sure!" and goes about to help. It makes me feel so happy to see her desire to serve. She is such a determined little hard worker. When she sets her mind to doing something, she goes full force.
*I was laying down with Mason for a nap and I started to sing "I Am a Child of God" to him. The next thing I know he is humming a sweet tune along with me. This is my sweet little boy who struggles with his speech. It was so tender to hear his precious voice.
*Josie recently turned one and I am in the process of weening her...which is always a sad time for me. It means my little babies are growing up. Josie has started to look up at me while nursing, raise her sweet little hand up to my face and start waving to me. It is precious...like she is telling me how much she loves me and is aware of our special bond.
I am grateful to be a mother. I love the opportunity to serve these very special little spirits in our home. I know they are not all mine, I have to share them with a loving Heavenly Father, but I will share, since he has blessed me with each and every one of them.
I want them to know how much I truly treasure all the memories I have with them.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Bug
I have a nickname for my love. When we first got married I referred to Alice as my "Love Bug". As the years have progressed I have abreviated it to just "Bug". I just want to make a quick post and tell Alice that she is a special part of my life. She is a large part of who I am today. She makes me want to be better. She helps me realize my strengths and encourages me to improve on my "not so" strengths. She is a beautiful person, wife and mother. Someday I will post my first impressions of her...but for now, I love her eternally.
I love you Bug!
I love you Bug!
A Christmas Tag
Here is a little Christmas Tag. Copy and paste this post, change your answers and then tag 5 people.
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping Paper...too worried that people will sneak a peak with gift bags...
2. Real tree or Artificial? Real tree by choice, but artificial tree for easier clean-up...but ready to retire the artificial one...it has served us well for many years.
3. When do you put up the tree? As soon as I can get it out of the attic. This year it was up before Thanksgiving...yeah!
4. When do you take the tree down? When I get tired of it and feel ready to move on with life.
5. Do you like eggnog? No, I used to drink it with my dad when I was young. When he told me the story of him drinking homemade eggnot as a kid and swallowing a chunk...that was the end for me. Haven't drunk it since.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? I don't remember anything specifically. I just remember the feeling of Christmas morning...warm and cozy with the wood stove burning and sitting around with my family anticipating their expressions when they opened their gifts from me.
7. Hardest person to buy for? Matt. I can never decide on the "perfect" gift for him.
8. Easiest person to buy for? Chloe. I can give her everything I always wanted when I was a little girl.
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Several...maybe more. I love them and have a bit of a collection. My favorite for the kids is the "Little People" one that they can play with safely.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Am I supposed to be doing that? Well, I have tried over the past few years to mail cards...well it just hasn't happened. Maybe this year. I have sent out New Year's cards before...:)
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Again, I can't remember. I have good memories from Christmas, so I can't think of a bad gift.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? It's a Wonderful Life. I guess because it is a wonderful life.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Whenever I feel in the mood. It seems to be later each year. Ideally I would shop all year...but that just hasn't happened yet.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Of course, hasn't everyone?
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Everything sweet! and everything that people give me. I don't want them to feel bad.
16. Lights on the tree? Is that an option? Don't the lights make it a Christmas tree? Otherwise wouldn't it just be a pine tree?
17. Colored or White? I prefer white, it's not so busy.
18. Favorite Christmas song? I think I decided this year that Silent Night is my favorite.
19. Travel at Christmas or stay home? I like to be home for Christmas. It just depends on what feels like "home" that year. I can't wait to be in Idaho this year...my home.
20. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Yes, can you sing along with me?
21. Angel on the tree top or a star? Does it really matter? We haven't had either...just haven't gotten around to it.
22. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Both, we open new pajamas Christmas Eve and save all the good stuff for Christmas morning. There is nothing better than sleeping in a nice new pair of cozy pajamas.
23. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? The chaos.
24. Favorite ornament theme or color? I love the classic country look...snowmen, gingerbread men...etc.
25. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Everything that is hot and delicious. Ham, potatoes, you know...the good stuff. :)
26. What do you want for Christmas this year? To remember what is most important in life. Family.
I tag:
Memaw
Matt
Rebekah
Krystal
Zonnie
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping Paper...too worried that people will sneak a peak with gift bags...
2. Real tree or Artificial? Real tree by choice, but artificial tree for easier clean-up...but ready to retire the artificial one...it has served us well for many years.
3. When do you put up the tree? As soon as I can get it out of the attic. This year it was up before Thanksgiving...yeah!
4. When do you take the tree down? When I get tired of it and feel ready to move on with life.
5. Do you like eggnog? No, I used to drink it with my dad when I was young. When he told me the story of him drinking homemade eggnot as a kid and swallowing a chunk...that was the end for me. Haven't drunk it since.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? I don't remember anything specifically. I just remember the feeling of Christmas morning...warm and cozy with the wood stove burning and sitting around with my family anticipating their expressions when they opened their gifts from me.
7. Hardest person to buy for? Matt. I can never decide on the "perfect" gift for him.
8. Easiest person to buy for? Chloe. I can give her everything I always wanted when I was a little girl.
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Several...maybe more. I love them and have a bit of a collection. My favorite for the kids is the "Little People" one that they can play with safely.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Am I supposed to be doing that? Well, I have tried over the past few years to mail cards...well it just hasn't happened. Maybe this year. I have sent out New Year's cards before...:)
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Again, I can't remember. I have good memories from Christmas, so I can't think of a bad gift.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? It's a Wonderful Life. I guess because it is a wonderful life.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Whenever I feel in the mood. It seems to be later each year. Ideally I would shop all year...but that just hasn't happened yet.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Of course, hasn't everyone?
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Everything sweet! and everything that people give me. I don't want them to feel bad.
16. Lights on the tree? Is that an option? Don't the lights make it a Christmas tree? Otherwise wouldn't it just be a pine tree?
17. Colored or White? I prefer white, it's not so busy.
18. Favorite Christmas song? I think I decided this year that Silent Night is my favorite.
19. Travel at Christmas or stay home? I like to be home for Christmas. It just depends on what feels like "home" that year. I can't wait to be in Idaho this year...my home.
20. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Yes, can you sing along with me?
21. Angel on the tree top or a star? Does it really matter? We haven't had either...just haven't gotten around to it.
22. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Both, we open new pajamas Christmas Eve and save all the good stuff for Christmas morning. There is nothing better than sleeping in a nice new pair of cozy pajamas.
23. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? The chaos.
24. Favorite ornament theme or color? I love the classic country look...snowmen, gingerbread men...etc.
25. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Everything that is hot and delicious. Ham, potatoes, you know...the good stuff. :)
26. What do you want for Christmas this year? To remember what is most important in life. Family.
I tag:
Memaw
Matt
Rebekah
Krystal
Zonnie
Friday, December 5, 2008
Thanksgiving Turkeys
This year for Thanksgiving, we had Memaw, Grandma Polly and Krystal come for a visit. It was a lot of fun. We spent Thanksgiving morning making a Hamilton favorite treat. These cute little Thanksgiving Turkeys. We couldn't find any candy corn at 2 different stores, which is what we usually use for the feathers. We decided to try Mike & Ikes and they were very colorful and were a good replacement. Grandma Polly was a great helper.
Chloe couldn't resist tasting the chocolate...do you blame her?
Chloe couldn't resist tasting the chocolate...do you blame her?
Memaw is the old pro at these turkeys...she made them with us many years growing up.
Aunt Krystal and Alice took turns taking pictures. 
Mason and Mommy couldn't resist sneaking a treat every once in a while...:)
Then Mason helped Grandma Polly cut up onion and celery for the stuffing.
Good job helping, Mason! :)
Chloe sitting at the table after helping Carter and Mommy set it beautifully.
Carter made these little name tags for the turkeys to set on.
And then it was time to cut the turkey...Who's the turkey in this picture?
We had a really nice thanksgiving. It was relaxing and more enjoyable having family around. Thanks for coming to visit and share in our delicious meal. Oh, we had all the yummy trimmings. We had a deliciously juicy turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, stuffing, Memaw's Cranberry Salad, broccoli salad, veggie tray, 2 pumpkin cheesecakes and one chocolate pie. I think we will be stuffed until next year! :)
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