Tuesday's Temptation...

WHO CAN RESIST SUCH SWEET KISSES?

As the wife to one & Mommy to the other... I can't resist either!!! AM I BLESSED OR WHAT???!!!

Have a wonderful Tuesday y'all... ((Hugs)) all around!

Guess what Daddy got Mommy for Christmas?!!

I'll give you one guess...... and I have been such a good sport to allow that crazy thing to "flash" in my face all weekend long too!!
Have a wonderful Monday y'all...

Film Strip Friday - Scenes from Christmas!

We had a wonderful first Christmas with Miss Lilli... the day was everything we had hoped it would be.We were both exhausted from Santa duty the night before, but we had sooooo much fun! Lilli was so excited when she saw all her "Santa loot" and our exhaustion quickly faded away!!It's hard to say what present she loved the most. One thing is for certain... she was completely overwhelmed! She bounced from one gift to the next, then back again.Later in the day, when we visited our parents and grandparents, Lilli became overwhelmed again!! Needless to say, she would not take a nap!! Can we say... too much stimulation??!!Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas weekend! If you are traveling this weekend, please be safe. Our love and blessings all around!

HO-HO-HO

From our little family to yours,

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Tuesday's Temptation... Part Deux!

This week's holiday "temptation" seems to be all the presents under the Christmas tree... and thankfully, that will only last a few more days! We've had a great time chasing "Little Miss" around, trying to pry Christmas gifts out of her precious hands... but we are exhausted! She's as FAST as lightening and as slick as butter!
Lilli seems to finally be over her Christmas tree fascination! :o) We haven't caught her climbing on any chairs to reach the ornaments in several days. She's also enjoying the Santa Mouse that my Mom gave us last year... I think Nana instinctively "knew" that her granddaughter would adore it one day! This toy may not make a reappearance next Christmas due to it's repeated play... OVER and OVER and OVER again!!!

We hear the tune in our sleep... so why shouldn't you??
Enjoy! (Pause the music at the bottom of the page)
Lots of love and ((hugs)) to everyone...

Happy Monday!

Just a few more days of work for me this week... YIPPEE!! I love my job, but so look forward to spending time with my family and friends over the Christmas holidays!

As usual, Lilli was ready to go see her friends at school this morning! I can't begin to adequately tell you how much she adores going to daycare & there is always so much for her to do! She runs through a list of her friend's names as we make our way out the door! It's so precious!

I could just eat those cheeks up!

I was able to complete all my shopping this weekend! Normally, I have everything done before the end of October... but this year has been an exception to the rule.

We had a quick visit with my dear college friend Julie and her daughter Anna Parker on Saturday afternoon, as they were passing through town for a family Christmas get-together. Saturday night Lilli and Danny had date night, as I had Holly Ball to attend for Carolina Junior Cotillion. Sunday morning was our annual "Lessons & Carols" service at church, which is always beautiful. After church we stopped by to see Uncle John, Aunt Michele and Erica. They gave Lilli a Santa Elf outfit to wear on Christmas day. Thanks so much y'all! Lilli going to look so adorable in it!
Speaking of Santa, Lilli is going to have a fantastic Christmas. Santa is going to bring sweet Lilli LOTS & LOTS of goodies! She has been a VERY GOOD GIRL!! We are so looking forward to our first Christmas as a family! Ahhhh, the word "family" has such a nice ring to it!!!

We've had Lilli's BIG Christmas present for almost 4 years now, a kitchen set. I CAN'T WAIT to see her reaction! I bought it at a Relay for Life silent auction. My parents have been gracious enough to let us store it in their attic... (Note to self: get kitchen set out of parent's attic and "dust off" Wednesday night!!)
((hugs)) to everyone... have a blessed Monday!

Film Strip Friday - Girl's Night

Danny had to work late last night, so Lilli and I had "Girl's Night". What do we do on a typical Girl's Night??? Well, we go to Walmart and battle the crowd for starters, eat a not-so-healthy dinner at McDonald's and then home for bathtime, playtime and bedtime. What more could a gal want? Exciting, I know! BTW, for those of you expecting Christmas cards... they arrived yesterday and will be mailed out today!!

Have a blessed weekend everyone...

Wordless Wednesday!

Have a wonderful Wednesday y'all...

Tuesday's "Temptation"...

Ohhhhh, how difficult it has been for Lilli to stay away from our 2 Christmas trees. She has been really good for the most part, but last night I stepped into my bedroom for a split second to lay the laundry basket down and came out to find her perched on a chair in the living room trying to reach the tree.Danny and I thought we were being smart by putting the tree on a table, but apparently Lilli's too clever for us! When I saw her... I quickly told her "No!"... but then I made her continue standing on the chair to pose for a picture. Y'all know I can't miss a photo "op"! Lilli looked at me this morning, pointed to the tree and said "noooooo kiss tree" and then started giggling... Y'all think I've confused her???

Have a blessed day!

The Little Gift Bag That Could...

So, while I was organizing and cleaning up the house this weekend, I came across a gift bag that I had set aside sometime back. I have a place in the spare bedroom where I keep all things "gift wrap" and I never got around to putting the gift bag in it's proper place... several months ago. I know, I'm terrible!Anyhow, as I am trying my best to sort, clean and organize... & "Miss Thang" decides that the bag is her newest hat... she played for it for at least an hour. The gift bag went on and off her head a thousand times... at least!!Danny and I have decided that we are returning all of her Christmas presents this year and placing out a wide assortment of gift bags and empty boxes around the Christmas tree... (you know I'm kidding, right??)It never ceases to amaze us, the things that amuse our girl! She cracks us up... Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. Have a blessed Monday!

Film Strip Friday - Decorating Nana's Bird Tree

Have a blessed weekend everyone! ((hugs)) to all...

Thankful Thursday... Lilli and Baby Jesus

Today, I am thankful for the real meaning of Christmas and the "Little People" nativity set we bought Lilli. After reading our friends Jamie and Stephanie's blog post about some of their friends giving their daughter Lily the same set, a bell went off in my head. Danny and I should already be exposing Lilli to the manger scene. Our original idea was to hold off giving the set to Lilli until Christmas morning. We've been talking about Jesus and the story of Christmas for a while, but children learn with interactive toys too. We thought she'd really benefit from seeing what we were talking about... and acting out with the story's characters.

Which leads me to "Part 2" of my story... (& I sincerely hope that this doesn't offend anyone!) My daughter is obsessed with putting baby Jesus from her nativity set in her mouth. She will walk around for hours, gripping the angel with one hand and with the other hand... holds baby Jesus in her mouth. Please tell me, what's a Mommy to do?? I've told her that "we don't put baby Jesus in our mouth", but she gives me a puzzled stare everytime. Any answers in "blogland"??? Enquiring minds want to know!!!

Have a wonderful Thursday... what are you thankful for today?

Wordless Wednesday... How to eat a cupcake!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday...

Can't blame a Daddy for trying...

Last night, Danny desperately wanted to sit down and watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas" with Lilli. It's always been one of his favorites. I can't begin to count the number of times Danny's mentioned to me all the "traditions" he wanted to establish as a Daddy... that is, when he finally became one. Watching this beloved Christmas classic was one of the traditions on his wish list.
Lilli was interested in it at first... and then not so much. And well, within the first 10 minutes, she was O-U-T!!!! Maybe she'll have more interest next year, honey!!

Going...going...

GONE!

Have a blessed Tuesday everyone!

Meeting Lydia Jane...

My best friend Martha had a baby girl on Wednesday of last week... and unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts and Lilli's emergency room visit, I was unable to meet Miss Lydia Jane until this weekend. Y'all, she is absolutely the sweetest little sack of sugar... soooo beautiful and soooo dainty!!Danny stayed at home with Lilli while I ran over for a quick visit. We are going to wait for a few weeks before Lilli meets Lydia. Lilli needs to learn to be a little more gentle before we introduce the two of them. We've been practicing daily on the cat and Lilli's babydolls!! She's heard all about Lydia Jane and can even say her name...Bay-eee Leeeeeeee-yah (Baby Lydia)! Lilli's full with anticipation that she'll finally get to meet her... hopefully, in the not so distant future!
Congratulations again, Martha, James and big brother Samuel... We love y'all and couldn't be happier for you!Have a blessed Monday everyone...