Two projects and a cat

I have completed two projects that feel like they took me way longer than they should've. The first is the dress that I made Aurora. I think I took it apart 3 times before it was complete. But it turned out so cute! I don't think I'll be making another one anytime soon, I need to let the frustration fade a little before I do so. The next was I painted a tree on Aurora's wall. I love how it turned out!! Complete with a pink bird perched on the branches.
And Lastly...a cat. A cat has adopted our family. It is a great cat and perfect for the kids. It's only been a day so we'll see if anyone claims it in the next week. If not, he might be the newest member of our family.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

We hope all of you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

yummy soup

It has been so cold here that I needed a soup night. I threw together what I had in my cabinet and it turned out so yummy I had to share!
egg noodles(I used egg white ones)
water(just enough to cover the noodles)
cream of chicken
cream of celery
cut up carrots
cut up celery
onion
meat (I used left over roast)
salt
garlic
pepper
odobo seasoning


simmer all together and enjoy!

Snow

It snowed here yesterday. You'd have thought it was going to be a blizzard with the way the news broadcast it. They closed the school and several businesses closed early. I just have to remind myself that they just aren't used to this type of weather. It was fun to see the snow and the kids had a blast playing in it.

Aurora rides a two-wheeler!

Papa & Grandma come to visit

My parents came and visited us before they went to Galveston to do recovery efforts for Hurricane IKE. We had a lot of fun hanging out with them. The time went by way too fast and hope that we can see them again soon!

Happy Halloween!

We had a great Halloween. Friday night we went to our Trunk-er-Treat at the Church and then Cory and I went to a costume party with people from the Law School, (Thanks Ben and Mindy for watching our kids over night:)), Sat we played and Aurora learned to ride a two-wheeler (post to come) and then Sat night Cory took the kids (minus Grant) trick-or-treating in our neighborhood. Hope everyone had a fantastic Halloween!

The Tooth Fairy

Aurora lost a front tooth and tonight she put it under her pillow for the tooth fairy. When I went to collect the tooth this note was under her pillow. SO CUTE!! Here is the translation ( or what we think it says).
Dear Tooth Fairy,
I always wanted to see you. In the morning can you come to my house...(can't read)...that you can do.
Love,
Aurora
PS. I love you
PS. Can you give me more money.
PS. I lost my tooth (crossed out, I guess she found it)

PICTURE
Aurora with the fairy flying over her head, along with the titles "you" "me", just in case you were wondering. This was the front side of the note.

I JUST LOVE MY LITTLE GIRL!!!!

A dress

I was so excited...I MADE THIS!! I know it's not AMAZING, but I was so proud of myself I just had to post. I can't wait to see it on Aurora (I hope it doesn't fall apart as she is putting it on..haha).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANT!

My little baby turned 1 last tues. I can't believe how fast the year went. He is such a wonderful boy and we are just so blessed to have him in our family.

For Terri

Terri, here is that photo..the one with the grass;)How did I do?

Grant's 1!

My sweet friend Terri took some photos of Grant today. I take my kids pictures each time they turn 1, and opted to have my friend take them instead of in a studio. They turned out so cute and I love all of them. Which one would you choose?