The Spirit of Christmas...

I have chills and wanna cry...

We wish you the most Merry Christmas
and happiest times together...

The yummy treats and fun cards from friends
and family made this year so great. Thank you...

We're blessed and we know it...
From our house to yours "we love you"...

Merry Christmas...
Chris, Tara, Bailey, McClain,
Pepper and Boston

Smile Everybody...

It's Christmas....

Pepper is 2

Happy Birthday my little sweetheart...
Can't believe your two already
There are so many things I love about you.

Just a few things you love right now.
1-Dora the Explorer-you call her Dorie.
2-Because of your brothers---SpongeBob--you call him Bob.
they thought these hats were needed, I thought something else.
3-You love to dance (thanks to Aunt Bree, while living with us.
taught you everything dance.) You love slow flowy music
and anything with a beat. You hold your hand on one hip.
4-Make-up and anything with a twist cap, while I do my make-up
you want "lip" and "eyes". In the bath, you love the "washy".
5-You love to "frush" the toilet, and wipe everyones nose.
6-You dote over your little brother, calling him Bossy.
I love the way your little voice says it too.
7-Your so smart sweetie, understanding everything.
8-You love everyone, Grandpa, Julie, Chase and even Ru.
9-You love nursery, to sing and color there. You say "Geesa"
when I hold up a picture of the Savior and ask "who is this?"
10-Daddy is smitten by you, you love rides in his truck.

Happy Birthday Pepper Ray

one,TWO....

I love...
1-Your smile and little teeth.
2-The way you run when you hear daddy come
through the door. Calling out "daddy" thrilled.
3-How we go for morning drives.
4-I love that you say "yes", drug out just a little
with a slightly higher tone to each question asked.
5-That you hand me the nail clippers so that
you can pick off the last little bit hanging on.
6-Asking for a "kissame", getting one and then hugs too.
7-That your independant and stubborn these days, guess
I've taught you to be. I'll love it more after your grown up.
8-I love that you love pretty dresses that you use yourself as a
human magnadoodle. Not the cutest or easiest when permanent.
9-To watch you sleep, your eyelashes are so pretty.
10-I love that you watch my mouth, understand what I'll say,
finish my words, and nod approving or disagreeing.

Grandpa LOVED his hat and this was huge for him to
look over at the camera and give me such a cute
expression. What am I saying heck we all loved our hats.

You're a daddy's girl no doubt...

Slow down babes, enjoy your two's,
don't clarify your words,
please don't roll your eyes at me
like the eleven year old I live with,
kiss me everyday, if your five,
still hooked to the bottle..
we'll talk... screech less,
run swinging your arms,
I'll catch you... i love you.

Love,
mommy.

Halloween in December

This little witch loved Halloween...

Not to mention the crazy old lady from Pascedena
and mad mad scientist

Oops don't forget "Mr. Tucan Sam"

Don't you love Halloweeeen in December...
Better late than never.