Good Bye 2007 and Hello 2008

We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!

We wish each of you a happy and healthy New Year!

Holiday Concerts...

Getting ready for their holiday concert - what cute boys!


Megan's Choral and Band Concert - (she plays the clarinet) she did so good! What a cutie!

Austin's band concert - (back row) Did really well and loves playing the trumpet!

Spencer & Cameron's holiday concert was so cute!

So many things to do - so little time...but we got through it all. Barely. Each of the kids had a Holiday Concert - different days, different times. They all did a wonderful job - it was just a little crazy! But like I said, we got through it, barely. I am glad we have lots of cute pictures and videos to enjoy!

Merry Christmas Eve!

Every year, we get to open one Christmas present on Christmas Eve. It is always the same thing, but the kids never show less that complete excitement every year! We love to get our new PJ's and wear them while we watch a Christmas movie - this year we watched "It's A Wonderful Life" - one of my favorites! Merry Christmas!

Hip Hip Hooray!

No More Cast!!

Cameron got it off just in time for Christmas! He got it off the 14th - but I have been a little slow on the posts - so now I am catching up! He only had to wear this brace for a few days! Luckily, it healed really well and there are no more worries!

He took the brace off for good on the 21st - yeah!!!

uh oh....

"So, Mom, is this what happens when your big sister doesn't have a sister" (quote from Cameron)

Megan was thrilled to have convinced him - Cameron was only slightly less enthusiastic - and asked to only wait until the Christmas break started "in case we have to take our shoes off - I don't want any of my friends to see" was Cameron's only concern (so I blog it - what kind of mean mom am I!?!?!?) This also goes to show that Cameron loves his big sister and is willing to put up with all her crazy ideas of "fun" things to do!

Our Beautiful Tree

We used to be the "go cut down a tree and make a special day of it" family, but I have come to my senses with the whole idea -- and we purchased a beautiful tree last year -- that will last forever -- so now we are the "go get it from the attic, assemble, and plug it in" family -- love it. I bought a pine scented candle so we won't miss the smell -- and I DO NOT miss the mess!! We had so much fun decorating the house and the tree...and I realized how great my kids are - this is one of my most favorite picture this season. Cameron had the perfect spot for one of his decorations, and luckily he had a good big brother to help him reach it.

I've been tagged...

Ok, so here are 7 random things about me...

1) I have finally given up DrPepper, a 15 year friendship (of about 3 or 4 a day) is GONE. DONE. And oddly, I am ok with it!

2) I LOVE girls' night out - my favorite!!! Anyone up for P.S. I Love You this weekend????

3) Christmas is by far my most favorite holiday - and I love to buy (and wrap) gifts for myself - yes, I even put them under the tree - unless it is something I need before - then I just wrap the box! :)

4) I secretly play Christmas music in June.

5) I LOVE to read -- really late at night -- my favorite reading time is midnight to 2 am.

6) I really think I am creative, but not really because usually I have stolen cute ideas from someone else! I love to scrapbook and blog....with my stolen creativity!

7) I love all my friends like they are my sisters!

And I tag -- everyone and anyone who wants to be tagged - I want to hear 7 random things about all of you!

We've Been Elfed...

I love the Christmas Holiday - it is truly my favorite time of year. There are so many wonderful songs, and fun things to do -- the kids and I have had a lot of fun doing this fun little activity ...just click on the link and enjoy!!

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1464744505

What Happens at Wal-Mart stays at Wal-Mart???

Ok, so you will NEVER believe what happened at Wal-mart today. Allen & I were running a few quick errands, and we were looking at a couple things at Wal-Mart. It isn't anywhere near my top 10 places to shop, but they had what we needed ...anyway ...all the sudden, we started to hear yelling, commotion, and then employees yelling, SECURITY!!! So, since we were right around the corner, we of course, had to go see what in the world was going on!! So, we go around the isle, and oh my gosh, there was this lady screaming and these employees holding this guy back ...well, there apparently was an arguement, and this guy (who just happen to be a Wal-Mart employee) started beating up this lady! Yep, her husband was there and everything ...this "now former" wal-mart employee, was throwin' punches to a customer!!! So, what is the moral of the story? "customer beware - disgruntled employee on duty"

Ok, so back to the story - the lady was bleeding, and the managers tried to get a hold of the situation - the cops were called and the "assaulter" was held while the "assaultee" was excorted to the managers office to wait. This poor lady was bleeding - pretty badly - from an employee!! Then was the "it's all over - nothing more to see" from the managers as everyone left. What a crazy day!

Oh, such is life in New York -- right??!?!?!?