Christmas 2009

Christmas 2009 in Reverse....I'm sometimes not smart enough to work blogger!!!!

Christmas 2009 at Mom & Dad's House- we got over to Mom and Dad's around 8:30 in the morning. Mom had a HUGE breakfast fixed for us and then we went to town unwrapping presents. It was a great time and a great way to celebrate Jesus birthday! Mom and I fixed my most favorite meal for lunch- pot roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, English peas, cream cheese corn, and rolls. Plus a ton of desserts!!!! Thanks Mom and Dad for a great fun filled day!

Me & My chocolate Orange...it's a tradition!

Dad and Sadie enjoying her new toy.

Chris and his new cookbooks.

Sadie had a Dingo Stick Surprise!

Dad with an Iphone Gift Card from us.

Luke displaying his coffee.

Christmas 2009- at our house! Luke and I usually get up SUPER early on Christmas morning, but we actually slept in til about 6:30 this Christmas. We had a great time opening presents. Luke got a variety of new photo books and he even surprised me with brand new hoop earrings. The dogs and cats enjoyed a great Christmas morning too!

Luke and a new Photo Book

The dogs Christmas (I had a pic of them, but it wouldn't upload.) They were thrilled to receive 3 cookies in the morning time!!!

George and his Lean Treat.....Aly was too good to pose for the camera....George looks thrilled!!!

MadisonMurphy received a new toy!

Me & My hoop earrings

The HUGE box Luke put them in!!!!!

Luke and yet another photography book

Christmas Eve 2009- with Luke's family.

Our tree in the living room

Some early picture fun- George & Aly- neither too happy with me!

MadisonMurphy and her Momma

MadisonMurphy with her Daddy

Me & the hubby

Brenda with her foot massager

Alan and his chair massager!

Matt sporting a new McDonalds gift card

We're having a blast!!!: Me, Matt, Luke, Alan, Michaela, Brenda, Shaun, Kelly, Tiffany, Taylor, Amber, and Tee.

Michaela and her SO cute bag!!!

Tee & Amber

The desserts and sides.

The Menu: Salad, Rolls, Baked Spaghetti, Green Beans, Corn, then tons of sweet goodies!

More Food!

Goofy pics

Cousins- to go in the great frame Amber got us!!!

Girly Cousins

Boy Cousins

Everyone stayed late and played the game called Things. I loved hearing the laughter and good times! It was a wonderful Christmas Eve.

Party at Mom & Dad's House

Me and the hubby

Me & Mom

The dining room

The living room

Luke & Mr. Jim

Dad's new honkin' lense

Rockin' it on the Bass

Jared, Mrs. Sharon, Mrs. Carolyn, Me

A Rockband Crew

This past Saturday Mom and Dad hosted a Christmas Party. We all had a BLAST!!! The Barkers & Erwins were all in attendance. Mom outdid herself with the variety and quantity of food! We all gathered around the TV for a little bit of Rockband. Mrs. Sharon sang some awesome songs....some of which we all did NOT know. Mr. Ronnie even chimed in on Ring of Fire. Mom and Mrs. Carolyn were dancing fools, while Jared and Mr. Jim rocked it out on the guitar! Who can forget Luke and Joni playing drums....Joni is allowed to play and sit on the couch...Luke NOT so much! It was a great evening of fun!

A Gift for a wonderful Girl!!!

A scrapbook of All About Me....with her very own camera. I showed her how to use it, she took a pic of me, and I'm going to get them developed for her when she uses them all up!

A Hat & Scarf just for her....when I saw this on her it was TOOO cute! Love this pattern, thanks Cindy for mentioning it to me!!!

I was able to give my little tutor person her gift today. She was thrilled to have a camera of her own and a scrapbook she could work on. The best gift though was the one I made for her. Before she opened it, I told her I made this just for her! She opened it, put it on, and said I've always wanted a hat like this one!!! I almost cried right there! She looked too cute in it. I was even able to visit with her teacher today...and brought her cookies too! It was wonderful to be able to brighten her day with a handmade gift! I love that little girl!!!

A week of Christmas Lunches!!!

Mom and I hosted 2 great luncheons this week. On Tuesday we celebrated Christmas with our Bible Study Ladies. We have finally finished the study of Daniel...and we all learned so much! This is a wonderful group of ladies. Mom fixed us a Baked Potato Bar and it was wonderful!!!

Kay, Berta, and Kaye

Betty, Mom, Sherry

The Christmas Tree

Kay, Adelle, Louise, Sherry, Berta, Diane, Janet, Betty, Kaye, & Mom

Same as before, only I'm in this one!

Laughter and great fellowship!

Janet & Adelle

Mom with Mr. Frosty

On Wednesday we hosted a Christmas party for Dr. Mike and his wonderful staff. Our Vet is simply great!!!! We love all of them like they were our own family. They take such good care of our children! Mom and I fixed King Ranch Casserole, Salad, Strawberry Salad, Cornbread, and Cake!

Food

SadieRose....a little confused!!!

More food!

Matt, Chris, Dr. Mike, Pam, Lauren, Stephanie, Shannon & Mom

The same except for me!

Lily's Christmas

Present #1

A new Bear!

Maybe I'll try Present #2

You think???

Rip it!!!!

A new stroller for your bear!!!

Uncle Luke having fun putting it together!

Lily & her stroller & bear

Pushing it around!

Lily with Aunt Melissa

This past Saturday Luke and I were able to give Lily her Christmas present. At first she didn't know what to do with the packages. We were all finally able to get her to open one....after she realized it made noises! We started out in the living room, but she loves our scrapbook room. I think it's the flowers on the walls....oh and the Christmas tree! She seems to love her stroller and new baby bear! I love my Lily for sure!!!

Our Scrapbook Ladies Christmas Party

Margaret, Cheryl, Jennifer, Ann, Judy, Me, Pam, Selena, & Debbie

Debbie & Judy

Hot Apple Cider, Snowball Cookies, Bon Bons, and a Triple Layer Pumpkin Pie

Margaret, Judy, Jennifer @ Ruby Tuesdays

Pam & Ann

Hate it this one was blurry!!! Debbie & Jaime

Jennifer, Cheryl & Selena

On Monday our group got together for our annual Christmas Party. We all ate at Ruby Tuesdays and then headed back here for dessert. I fixed Apple Cider, Bon Bons, Snowball Cookies, and that Triple Layer Pumpkin Pie. We had a great time. I'm so blessed to have these wonderful ladies in my life!