The Adventures of Tristan

I am 100% ready for Christmas!! And this event seemed to be very much for "littles" but Tristan said he didn't care... and Davis just got into the spirit (they know I'm a Christmas nerd!!) even Holt was having fun! How cool is this???? we even found some snow! thankful that they make me happy and get Christmas goofy with me!!!

I bought T his own tree... and I'll get sports decorations when on sale... balls were close enough. then we took a break from technology and made his class gifts! Cute little socks in there. I'm sure the last time he will let me do anything like this forgot I bought this 4' tree last year works perfectly at the stair landing and the stockings always get pulled from the fireplace for fear of melting... so I made this! now to get everything on timers. Can't wait to get Buddy the Elf up outside! LOL

After Grandparent's Day... we went shopping! AND WE SAW SANTA!! I sooo wanted this t-shirt! And Connie (Oliver) found HER STORE (Otis, her dog!!) Redskins vs. Cowboys All in all, I didn't break the bank (which was hard) - almost finished my shopping AND had fun!!

Stinks that my family is so far... I know they would love to be at this stuff!! So thankful Bebah gets to be here!! Happy Grandparent's Day to Bebah, Grampa Sam, Grammy and Bumpa

This kid never ceases to amaze me!! You can hear it HERE

Someone on Facebook had an idea... and we ran with it! and God does COOL STUFF! Happy Birthday, Sawyer!  I bet God is throwing you the best party EVER!!

Sherry said 'Don't leave Kaki" and he took that seriously all day at the walk to support Everitt! They were all pretty protective... and this is only 1/3 of our crew!! it was COLD Friday night after the game and today... we came in 2nd for the playoffs!! best friends for YEARS such a great group of boys...and parents I couldn't be more thankful!! He told me this weekend  "I'm back mom" and I think he may be... he played with so much confidence! others saw it (and captured it) too! So proud to be your mom and WHAT A BLESSING TO SEE YOU PLAY!!

John has been at Balfour for 23 years. I've only known him for 13, worked for him for about 7.... and he has done SO MUCH for me. I just adore him. We took him to dinner... embarrassed him some... and heard SO MANY funny stories. I'm searching for the right gift, the right thank you... the right words. He protected me (my job), he fought for me, he lets T and I stay at his houses (so I can afford a vacation) - he is SO generous and amazing and I adore him. I need the right words.  But John Tarpey, thank you.  FOR EVERYTHING.

We walked for the Crowders again... The kiddos all enjoy each other so much! 9am breakfast of champions! fun photo booth But it always makes me sad, these diseases that are relentless... so I decorated early... did my Thankful tree and threw up a little tree and hugged my Paula Bear tight... and prayed for better days! God bless the Crowders, God help them make it through this.  Bless Mrs. Juhl and her husband Mike as they battle this wretched disease too. I pray someone finds a cure!!

It's never a boring day in the office... I had a dog for two days and it was amazing!! The Krueger's are dealing with the aftermath of the tornado so I got to be Smokey's pseudo mom!! And it was Halloween so OF COURSE, the Spice Girls had to show up! But then the band broke up so the Red Hot Chili Peppers had to go on tour alone!! and when all the fun and games were over... Smokey and the Bandit just chilled! I needed to rest up for all of this!! he didn't want to wear his face mask... but it was freezing - he should have!! I'm so bummed that I can't find that darn troll hat! Abe showed up and so did SHE.... we had to pop over to the Hestwoods! T's costume popped but he didn't care!! I love these girls! and man, I couldn't wait to get this makeup off It sure was fun being MALEFICENT!! and hanging out with these cats... but this Kitty wa...