I Didn't See That One Coming...

Conversation in the car on the way home from school....

Preston: "Mom, Santa doesn't put the stuff in our stockings does he?"

Me: "Yes, he does."

Preston: "Then why does the sign at the dollar store say 'Stocking Stuffers'?"

Yikes...I didn't see that one coming...

Christmas at Home!

Ryan and I...with some help from the boys...worked all weekend getting the house ready for Christmas, and it's finally done...for the most part!  Here are some pics of the final product!

 I love that Ryan grew up with this sign in his front yard, and now it's in ours...=)

The front door

My mother gave me this Santa years ago, and he comes out every Christmas!

Even though it's such a HUGE job, I love decorating the stairs. =)

I had a hard time getting a very good picture of our tree because it's right in front of a window, but you get the idea!

I love pulling out all of the sentimental ornaments like this one of Austin when he was just a baby...

This one is from our first Christmas together as husband and wife...

We've started buying ornaments from trips we take, and this one is from our trip to Alabama with my whole family summer before last.  It has a picture of the U.S.S. Alabama hand painted on it...such a blessing to have those memories together as a family.

This one has a story behind it, but I won't blog about that one...=)

It's from Ryan's and my trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico this past summer.

This one is from our 2nd anniversary trip to Fayetteville to watch the Razorbacks play the Auburn Tigers! Such a great time!

I love the handmade ornaments...so very priceless...

This is one from a precious student of mine from years ago...I have several from students that I'll treasure forever!

Not a great picture, but it's the mantle!

Love these snowmen from Homegoods!

Ryan's stocking my mother-in-law made him years ago.  Trysten has one too, and one day the whole family will!

One of my favorite Santas!

A portion of my Santa collection

       The ottoman!

Some kitchen Chritmas decor Ryan had when we met! I love that he decorated for Christmas even when he was single...totally impressive!

Tis the season...

from our home to yours!!
I'm linking up to the "Virtual Tour of Homes" at Tip Junkie and A Soft Place to Land...Go check out all the eye candy!!

Thanksgiving in Pictures!

It was a wonderful day with an amazing family...

I am thankful for this man...

Preston's Plump and Perky Turkey Thanksgiving story!

Carter's hand turkey!

I made these for the whole family!

My adorable niece, Addyson!  I could eat her up!!

My sweet brother...one of my very best friends...

The kids playing Elefun!

One last picture...look who showed up later that night! The holiday season is officially in full swing!

So much to be thankful for!

Thankful Tree

I wanted something to put on the kid's table for Thanksgiving, so I came up with this "Thankful Tree" which is a variation of a couple different ideas I came across in blogland!  I love the way it turned out, and the best part...this project was COMPLETELY free since I used things I already had in my craft room or front yard...gotta love that!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Dinner With Mimi and Grandaddy!

My sweet parents came out from Southlake last night, to bring the turkey over that Ryan and I are cooking for Thanksgiving, and took the whole family to dinner at one of our favorite places, Kobe's Steak and Sushi.  It's such a treat to be able to spend time with them, and it's so nice now that the kids are older because they are active, willing, entertaining participants in the conversation!

Carter loves watching the hibachi chef perform!

He loves to perform as well!

My sweet parents...They are still so in love...

My handsome hubby...=)

My world...I am so grateful...

THIS is what life is all about...Family!