With the Weavers at the King's house

We celebrated an early Christmas with my dad, step-mom, Quinlann, Kailey, and Kelsy. But they go by, Papa - Nana - Aunt K - Aunt Kels - and Q
We love them so much

Priceless

My day got even better when my son brought home this card he made me from school. It is the small things in life we look over so very often and the simplicity in this little card made my Christmas one of the best I have ever had. FYI that is a transformer on the left page, he said since he couldn't buy me one he would just draw one for me!!!!!
I love that little guy

Treats, treats, and more treats

My mom was very busy this weekend making treat bags for all of the ones she loves. I was suppose to help, but she got started and just kept going and finished them all before I got there. I was the lucky one who tasted them all first and I must say they were delicious. We have so many wonderful people in our lives that do so much for all of us, this was just something small my mom wanted to do to let them all know we care about them! She got the holly treats from a blog her and I follow Sizzlin Savage's.
I love finding new recipes and new ideas to bring to our own traditions.
Merry Christmas

Over the weekend......

Daddy and Braxton posing for the camera

She loves taking pics by the fireplace and loves wearing hats
Anytime I get my camera out she immediately goes to the fireplace

And again posing by the fireplace

And again

Christmas outfits for a party we went to, so much fun :)

I had to play with this pic, my flash didn't work but I love the picture
Shannon, Traci, Me, Jess
(Really not sure about the piece of hair on my forehead, not bangs, just growing hair back from losing it after having a baby) Thanks John and Jess for throwing the Christmas bash!

With the people we love

My cutie pies

She is getting the hang of this picture taking

Like mommy like daughter

Silly us

On our train ride looking at lights

Monte and Kolson riding the train

The boys

The girls

Well at least we tried to get a group pic

My cousin Nicole and her family came out this evening to eat dinner, let the kids play, and look at Christmas lights. We rode the train through the park since the weather was not too cold. It was a lot of fun but we always have a good time when our families are together. You must go see Yukon's Christmas light, they are wonderful

Date Night

A tradition that I love so much, Daddy/Daughter date. Yes I still call my dad "daddy" Before my kiddos came around, my dad and I met up 2 to 3 times a week for lunch. If he was working around my office we would always meet up at 11 and get to chat about our lives for about 45 minutes. Then Bay came along and I left my job for another (stay at home mommy) so our lunch dates were few to none. We had to make an effort to do dinners, now adding Miss Braxton to my world and my siblings keeping him busy we had not been on a date in about a year and a half. Of course we never miss catching up on the phone everyday, but it was nice to have one on one time with him. We met up at Zios and barely ate our food and spent most of our time just talking (I know a big surprise if you know both of us chatty cats) There was not a moment of silence. My dad always lets me know how proud he is of me, encourages me to always challenge myself, and helps me to be confident in this crazy world we live in. He gives guidance and motivation with every story or advice he gives. He impacts anyone who knows him; if it has been for years or even just a brief encounter. So to sum up this post I love him so much and hope everyone has someone like him in their lives! I am truly blessed.

Romantic evening

So after many years of being a girlfriend and now a wife, I have never officially went hunting with my man. Yes we went out to the land, would look at deer, take kids out to play, but never geared up and sat in the ever so romantic deer stand for two. This evening was a first and yes also 28 degrees. He was so sweet, he picked out my outfit (note: that is why no pics of outfit 1. because it was way too big and 2. once we got out there it was quiet time and he would not let me photograph ourselves)
We saw 13 deer, my hands were cold as ice, my toes felt as if they were about to fall off, but so worth it. It was a beautiful sunset. Bryan and I got to enjoy each others company. He more-so than me because it was a requirement QUIET TIME. I love sharing his hobby with him. I will go again but just might wait for the weather to get nicer. So that will be next season!!!!
Your man might open your door for you, but my man brings an extra face mask because he knew my Elmore Fud hat was not going to hack it! What a lucky gal I am!!!!!