Future Blogger

Landrie was checking her email last night! I see a blogger in the near future!

Christmas Tour of Homes

Boomama is hosting the Christmas Tour of Homes. If you've never read her before, she is by far, one of the funniest people that I've ever "met". When she posted the idea for this tour, I couldn't wait to get my decorations up and ready for pictures. I can't wait to see everyone else's homes.

Here's the outside of the house...

Our Christmas Tree in the front room. This is also where all the blogging happens.

Our Stockings. I have 2 stockings in reserve should we have other Kirkles. The 4 stockings fit rather nicely on our mantle, don't you think??

Our Mini-tree in the Kitchen

My Cross Wall

It's not a Christmas decoration, but it is the favorite part of my house. And, since Jesus is the reason for the season, it's a perfect addition to the tour.

You could play "Where's Landrie" in almost all of the pictures. Most of the time I can't get her to take a picture at all, but tonight in all of her ragamuffin glory, she decided to accompany me to take all of the pictures. :)

Thanks for stopping by! Merry Christmas!

Joys of Christmas

I've always loved this time of year, but I think it has an all new meaning once you have kids. This year is special because Landrie is really getting into it. She knows that we're celebrating Jesus' Birthday, but she also wants Santa to bring her every cool toy she sees.

It is also special because Karsyn is learning so many new things. She is army crawling everywhere and just yesterday started pulling up to a standing position. She wants to be where all the action is. She'll follow Landrie wherever she goes...it's so sweet! And Landrie still lights up when she sees Karsyn as if she's meeting her for the first time.

Here's a picture of Landrie's Christmas 2 years ago, and Karsyn this year. They're wearing the same Christmas nightgown and are experiencing the Christmas tree with such awe. I love it!

And the results are...

Our picture taking spree wasn't half bad. It was just getting there that was the problem. It was our weekend to usher at church, so we decided to leave at 3:45 and take pictures before the service. We left closer to 3:55. We had just gotten to the highway when I realized that Landrie didn't have any shoes on!! Lamar put her in the car, and I forgot to go back for her shoes. By then, our gas light was on in the car (10 miles to empty). So, we rushed home, grabbed Landrie's shoes and then stopped for $10 in gas.

We got to church at 4:25 and scrambled to take a few pics. Lolly was great and met us there.

Let me know which is your favorite. I have to choose quickly for our Christmas card.

Not very ladylike, Karsyn.

Grand Picture Plan

Tonight I've planned a Christmas card photo shoot at Church. I've coordinated our outfits and scheduled a haircut for Landrie. Now we just have to pray for cooperation! Especially from Daddy! He hates having his picture taken. :)

I'll let you know how it goes.

New Friend

A new friend came into the world this week!

Matt and Missy welcomed Campbell Kay on Wednesday! Matt's mom and my dad went to high school together and then his family moved next door to us the summer before 2nd grade. Now Matt and I have both married and live down the street from eachother. Our kids will grow up to be friends just like we did! We're living out a 20 year legacy!

They were at the hospital when both of my girls were born, so it was only fitting that we be there when Miss Campbell was born. Landrie was so excited that "Campbell is in Missy's tummy, but she will be here very soon." She also told us that Campbell and Karsyn were going to be BEST friends. I agree!

Congratulations Matt & Missy! We couldn't be more happy for you!

Thank you Gigi!

Gigi saved us from a near disaster this weekend. My department at school is in charge of the Craft Fair. It is always the first Saturday in December. We work year round on the craft fair, but it's crunch time the week leading up to it. We're at school late on Friday night, and arrive back at school by 5:30 on Saturday morning and work all day through the craft fair. It's a lot of work, but a lot of fun too.

The problem was that Lamar had also scheduled a basketball tournament for this weekend. So that left him off duty with the girls, and Lolly was on call to work at her "job" Saturday. Gigi came to the rescue!

She got here at 3 on Friday afternoon and stayed through this afternoon. What a life saver!!! She had a great time hanging out with the girls and I know they enjoyed having Gigi around to spoil them! :)

I told her to reserve this weekend in the future just in case Daddy decides to schedule another basketball tournament!

Thank you GIGI!! We love you!