Circus!!

We went to the Circus last year and I'll be honest, I wasn't impressed. I told Joe I didn't care if we ever went back. Well, 2 days prior to the Circus this year, Joe was handed his company tickets, along with passes to the Magic Moments celebration (which was AWESOME!!), so we bit the bullet and decided to take the kids and give it another chance. Glad we went to Magic Moments events, again, not so impressed with the Circus. The food and the fun pre-Circus events were so much fun for us all, it made the night. They had Zaxbys, Mellow Mushroom, Jim n Nicks and McDonalds (the kids favorite!) all there to eat. More inflatables and games than the kids could have ever gotten tired of, and cookies and candy galore! It was great!! The Circus was ok, we left just shortly after intermission. Mimi, Poppa and the kids had a good time and the kids are still talking about it today, so all in all, it was worth it!!

Meeting the Mellow Mushroom dude.....not sure why, but they liked this "guy"

Reese was an easy target for pictures on the inflatables......

Charlie, not so much! It's hard to catch this little guy on film when he's in a jump-a-roo!

Family pics.....what do you gotta do to get a good one?!?!?!

I know this pic is blurry (not sure why???), but Reese loved her clown nose!!

Bye, bye Circus!!

Welcome to the World Baby Andrew!!

My friend Debbie had her baby yesterday and he is precious! Andrew Alan weighed in at 8lbs and has more hair than any baby I have EVER seen! Congrats Deb, Alan and big sister Kate.....he is beautiful!

Baby in a Bucket

Please, Please Pray

Calling all prayer warriors......please, please pray for my friend Taylor. She is in a lot of pain and undergoing a battery of tests in the hospital today. She has had a rough couple of months and could use a LOT of prayers. Please pray that the doctors will find some answers and Taylor will find peace and comfort. Thank you so much!

Joe and I had date night Friday night with some great friends of ours. We went and had a fancy dinner (such a wonderful change from the usualy mexican food with the kids!), and then went to a surprise 30th birthday party for a friend of ours. There was a photo booth set up at the party and they had various props/costumes/accessories that you could wear for your photo.....it was such a cute idea! Here's the pictures that Jennie, Rachel and I took! Fun times!!

Ice Ice Baby!!!

We were supposed to get LOTS of snow, but instead, we got LOTS of ice! My poor husband was so disappointed. He had gone out and bought the kids all new snow/ski gear and a sled, and all we had to play with was a bunch of icy grass.....we made the most of it though, and actually had a lot of fun. Happy Snow/Ice day!!

The kids thought this was hilarious.....Joe had them lie on their backs and he scooted them down the hill. Their little giggles were priceless!!

Charlie's Tubes

We got Charlie's tubes this morning and everything went GREAT! He was such a trooper, no fussing, no whining about not getting his juice first thing, just a happy go lucky little guy who was wondering, "what the heck is going on mommy and daddy?!?!?!" We had to be there at 7:45am, so I literally woke him up at 7:30, changed his diaper and went straight to the car seat! Charlie kept saying, "where we goin' Mommy??" Once we got to the clinic, there were LOTS of toys and things to ride on, so he was content and happy. Our friend's little girl, Anna Claire, was getting tubes as well this morning, so Charlie had a playmate......even better! Dr. McCool said he did great, he did have quite a bit of fluid in his ears that they had to remove, but other than that, the surgery was quick and smooth. Charlie was only away from Joe and I for 25minutes.....talk about fast! We are so happy this is behind us and hope Charlie's ears get better quickly. We have to put drops in his ears three times a day for three days, and that has proven to be the biggest challenge of this entire process. Let's hope his ears clear up soon and he can be ear ache free for the first time in over a month!!!!

riding in the wagon with Anna Claire!

he drank 3 cups of juice by the time we got home!!

Reese and Mimi brought him get well soon balloons once we got home this morning. Charlie was so happy to see them!!

Still grabbing at that ear, but we're in good spirits!!

Prayer Request

My sweet Charlie man has to get tubes in the morning......please keep him in your prayers (and Mommy too if you feel so led!!) We go in at 7:45 in the morning and hope to be home shortly after. Will update tomorrow.....

Christmas Card Random......

So I forgot to post this on Christmas Day and I want it for my blog book, so here it is!!

Merry Belated Christmas!! =)