Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve we followed our usual tradition of waking up and going to my parents best friends for breakfast.

You see, I am not very handy with my Nikon camera and I have been without one since the first week of November!! TEAR!!

Anywho, while at the Hall's one of their sons, a videographer by profession, looked at my camera... and tada... I am a total dummy and he fixed it!!!

Yahoo!! 

Back to more posts and pictures on the ole' blog!!!

We went home to wrap a few final things, rest and get ready for the Eve service at church.

It was quite an event, we ended up being late, then both my children acted like hoodlums.

On a whim we stopped in Wendy's and grabbed some nuggets to "hold them over til dinner" it was as if we had fast food central in the candlelit service.

Needless to say, we spent most of the time in the lobby waiting on the service to end. 

We will try again next year. haha

Afterwards we headed to my parents for traditional dinner with all the fixins.

Since I was sans camera I was unable to share our christmas decor.

Mom's front door was my absolute favorite this year!!

Even Mom's bunny was outfitted for the occassion!

Yearly pictures in the "sleigh"

Was able to snap a quick one with Aunt Ainslie!

I was so busy running my mouth I forgot to go and take a few quick pictures of the table. oops, so here it is with a few of our plates....

And my favorite decor in moms new kitchen. the Boxwood joy wreaths! I want these!!!

I am getting caught up here! Bear with me as I catch up the end of 2012!

Guess What??

We got to catch a glimpse of this face a little earlier this week!

In a few short months we will be joining the ranks of many parents that have children close together. 

I am thankful they will be about 17 months apart and be able to grow up as best friends. (at least I hope)

I hope to take some cute pictures over the next few days and be back to share those with yall. 

and.....

Y'all know I am a picture addict. 

Found these pictures while perusing on pinterest!

Looks like we need to stary praticing these poses!

Source: anyamaria.com via Jenny Beth on Pinterest

Source: freshfromgod.blogspot.com via Jenny Beth on Pinterest

My Favorite Free Christmas Printables Round Up

Anyone getting close to running out of gift tags??

I don't know about you, but all of these adorable, downloadable, free printables are soo much cuter than the store bought ones!!!

(I have checked these links and downloaded a few of my own so you should not have any problems.)

Source: falalalovely.blogspot.com via Jenny Beth on Pinterest

And I LOVE this believe banner!

Source: bedifferentactnormal.com via Jenny Beth on Pinterest

This site, Kbecca.com, has a email sign up from freebies and her printables are super cute and around $2-$3.00!!

click the image

The ones I saved I cannot seem to find the link. The labels look like the images above!

And I saved the best for last!! 

Printed approxtimately 5 sheets of this one!!!

click the image for the link to print!

11 months old

 This month was all about distraction.

We became extremely independant, and decided we hated our socks!

We switched to a totally solids diet and filled in the gaps 3-4 times a day with a 5-6 oz bottle.

Still in a size 3 diaper.
He jumped from the 15% percentile for weight to the 50% and height is still at or above 95%

We added a few more words to our repotoire.

mama (been saying this)

dada (been saying this)

uuu aka Luke the beagle

bye

thank you

dat, when he points to something he wants

choo, for his thomas trains

I cant think of the others.

He also started waving to everyone and blowing kisses.

He is still exploring and testing his limits with climbing.

And I might add... this child NEVER stops!!!

All go... all the time!!

Creative Wrapping!!

I have had several people ask for me to explain how to wrap in cellophane!

So without further adieu!!

Hope everyone is getting in the Christmas Spirit. 

I have taken a few days break to enjoy my babies and pray for the families who have lost so much. 

I think what hurts the most is knowing people around me, and possibly parents of these sweet children may not yet have my Jesus in their heart to fully appreciate the birth of the Risen King. 

Please don't miss an opportunity to share Christ this season. 

My mom has the coolest story of handing out a bible track on Black Friday at Kohls! 

Made me cry hearing about how fired up for Jesus this man was!!

Our Elf.. Ralphie, Elfie, that Guy

So... We are only kinda into the Elf. He is at school, and at home. We like him but big sister is not just totally enthralled with him just yet. (I figured 4 was the magic year for excitement)

Oh, and baby brother could care less. He is too focused on standing up on his own and attempting steps! 11 months this weekend!!!

So, ralphie, as I call him is starting to up the ante as we approach Christmas. The shenanigans increase with each night.

Just say a prayer I am able to keep up with him!

Tonight he wanted to be tucked in like baby C!

Arts for Autism Home Tour

I have a very special treat for you all!

One of my nearest and dearest friends from college lives in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 

She participated this past saturday in a home tour for the Arts for Autism.

Please join me in drooling over her amazing ranch style home. 

Everything is so chic and the perfect mix of all styles. 

Thanks for Sharing KMS!

Welcome!

The dining room

 The dining room is a split level overlooking the formal den

 Love all the stockings hung by the mantle.

Informal Den

 Stunning Artwork!

 Chalkboard Pantry Doors

 Little M's Room

 Master

Master Bath.

btw... we will save a WHOLE other post for her closet!!!

There are a few pictures of the girls rooms she shared on instagram!

 Here is a glimpse into Macon's room

And here is Hill's room

 I have a special attachment to this room.

K had me make the sham's for Hill's bed. 

Love how these shams are the POP in the room!

Thanks again for sharing friend. 

So... what's your favorite room??

The survey says...

I am pretty pleased with the outcome!!

Ended up purchasing the sample from Sherwin Williams and the staff there is amazingly knowledgable

The basically said the same thing several of the fellow designers I emailed said!

Sorry the photo is so dark. It was a gloomy rainy day yesterday!