Here Comes Santa Clause Here Comes Santa Clause

Well today we took Audree to the mall to see Jolly Old Saint Nicholas! I was really shocked when we got here because there was not a line to see him. Usually you have to stand in line for atleast 30 minutes to a hour. So we walked up and Audree was cheesing as usual for all the ladies that worked there. I handed her off to Santa and she just looked at him like who in the heck are you? She touched his beard and then just looked at Brett & I like what am I supposed to be doing? She wouldn't really smile for the ladies or us. You could tell she was REALLY uncomfortable with him! HAHA Anywho we took the picture for keepsake!! Brett & I were both wearing UT shirts and Audree has on a cute little dress. Santa told us that Audree asked for a ATM shirt for Christmas. Of course we had to say she doesn't stand in chance for that offer. HAHA Then the photographer said NOPE I think she wants a Texas Tech shirt since she is wearing their colors (the dress was red & black). So of course we had to tell her not just no, but NOWAY IN HECK!! HAHA Here is a pic of Aud with Santa:

Its the most wonderful time of the year

WOW!!! Christmas season is FINALLY here!! I have been counting down the days til we could put our christmas tree, our lights, and all of decorations up!!

Last night when we got home from making our Thanksgiving rounds we put all our inside decorations up as well as our Christmas tree! Brett & I did the lights and garland and then little missy got to help us put the ornaments on!! I sat her by the ornament box and she dug in and handed us the balls! She was too cute doing it.

This morning I got up and went out shopping the CRAZY sales! I got a bunch of good deals at Toys R Us and we stood in line for a hour! It was nuts there, but Im telling you they were having $40-$50 on toys! I got Audree a barbie jeep power wheels! HAHA I know she is too little for it now but she will grow into it! We also went to JcPenny's Sears, Compass & James Avery. I was so tired of standing in lines and could not go into another store. I came home and wrapped all of our presents and HOLY GEEZ there is 36 under there and we aren't even done. Yes I know all of you are thinking who are those for... Sadly most of them are for Audree. We have to spoil her rotten on her first Christmas!!

What I am THANKFUL for

First and foremost I am thankful for my beautiful baby girl. God definitely blessed us with an angel and we are very thankful for that. She lights up our life in ways we didn’t even think were possible. You are more perfect than I could have hoped, more beautiful than I could have dreamed, more precious than I could have imagined...I love you more than I could have known. Everytime I look at you my heart skips a beat. You are my life and my world.I feel like our life is complete with her. We have the little family that we have always dreamed of having.

I am so thankful for my husband. He has been by my side for 7 faithful years now. We have been through so much together. I couldn’t imagine my life without him. He has my deepest love, my fullest devotion & my tenderest care. You have shown me what love feels like and for that I thank you. You are everything I need and I know all of my prayers have been answered and that all of my dreams have come true. I praise God for you: for all of your love and constant friendship. I know that our love is heaven sent and I promise to be here for ever and always

My family is my rock. They are always there for me no matter if its big or small. I know I can call them at any hour of the day and they always no what to say to help me get through whatever it is I am needing. My mom is truly my best friend and without her I’d be lost. I love the time we spend together and all of the phone conversations we have. We could just talk for hours on the phone and never run out of things to say. My dad is also one of my best friends. We talk almost everyday! He comes over to our house and we will play games together and just laugh and laugh. I am so thankful for my parents. They have always supported me in whatever I choose to do in my life, whether or not they agree.

And of course I am thankful for all of my friends!! You guys have helped me in my life as well. I love talking to all of you and giving and receiving advice. I love when we hang out together and spend hours talking about nothing. I love the inside jokes we have, how we can just look at each other and know exactly we the other ones are thinking.

I hope everyone takes the time to reflect on what they are thankful for this season. It really puts a whole new perspective on life when you realize what all you have. I am thankful that God has blessed me in so many ways. I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe turkey day!

Its a GIRL

NO NO NO.... Im not pregnant again hahaha

WOW this time last year was the day that we found out we were having our precious little Audree. We called her little peanut since the day we found out we were pregnant, but on this day last year she actually had a name and we knew she was GIRL!! I remember calling my mom and dad and telling them they were going to have a granddaughter. My dad said Oh Lord I'm going to be broke! This time last year our whole world changed, our new favorite color became PINK, we painted her room, we bought her crib, bedding and most important her daddy bought her her very first UT cheerleader outfit!! Yes all in the same day! HAHA

I can't believe how fast the months have gone. I remember Brett & I driving home from the holiday dinners and I started bawling in the car. Brett asked me what was wrong.... I told him just let me cry for a minute or two. After I dried my tears up, I took my hands and just held my belly. I told him our baby will be here for the next holiday. I can't believe that was a year ago!!! My baby girl is now here and she is particpating in all of these things!!!

Grace

Every year at Thanksgiving my uncle always says Grace at my mom's house before we eat. We dont ever say it at Brett's family's house so I thought we are going to do it this year. Yesterday I told his dad okay you are in charge of saying grace! HA his dad just laughed, he isn't into saying things. WELL let me take that back!! HAHAHA he likes to say things just not leading them. So I emailed his mom and she said she thought it was a great idea. So I will be leading us in Grace this Turkey Day at his parents house! Im so excited!! Just to thank the Lord for everything you have is something that we should do every day not just on certain occassions. I'll be nervous because well i dont normally say GRACE in front of a big family hahaha. Ill start practicing tonight! haha

On another note I went and bought Aud's 1st turkey day outfit @ Im Yours! I can't wait to see her in it!!

Early Bird

Yes I posted Christmas Songs tonight!! We have been singing them all weekend, even Brett was singing with me! I just can't wait for Christmas!!

After Church Fun

After church today we came home and ate lunch. Audree had chicken noodle!! She absolutley ♥ 's chicken noodle! After she got done eating we practiced our crawling skilles and pulling up on things. Audree wasn't in too much of a mood to practice she just wanted to roll around the living room haha BUT she did stop long enough to give me some poses. You'll have to excuse the messy face.... chicken noodle stains her face hahaha