Back to Normal

We are getting back to normal, finally! I love the Christmas Holiday season but, gosh, it's tiring! The tree is disassembled & safely back in the attic. The house is almost livable again & the boys are having a blast with their new toys!
Now on to the next BIG event in the family! My brother, Will, is getting married on January 17th. We all have new clothes, except Jacob. We will be shopping for him Wednesday. I am so excited. My sister-in-law to-be is a sweetheart. She is a perfect addition to our family. Eli & Joshua are ring bearers. I'm a bit nervous about that. I think Joshua will walk down like a champ but Eli gets so nervous. I am just worried that he'll be too shy to walk in front of everyone. I keep reminding him of what he has to do & he seems to agree but I know that can change quickly around here.
Joshua is full fledged potty training now. I have been half-heartedly doing this for a couple of months but he had no desire to cooperate so I haven't pushed the issue. Well, now I'm pushing the issue. Of course, he's still less than enthusiastic but we're trying!! Hopefully, neither one of us will lose our minds in this endeavor!
Kevin bought me a sewing machine for part of my Christmas gift. I have been wanting one for a while now. I know how to sew but it's been a really, really long time since I've done it so I am looking forward to trying again. I've always thought if I ever have a little girl I want to smock & make dresses for her. I'm not sure why I haven't tried for the boys, but maybe I will now.

Here are just a few pictures of Christmas around our house!

This is Eli & Joshua waiting to see what Santa left for them, at 5:30 AM!

This is Eli & Joshua playing with some of their new stuff.

This is Jacob smiling at himself in his new mirror toy. He thinks someone is handsome!

This is David, Jacob, Peyton, Dylan, Eli, Joshua & Charlie patiently waiting to open their gifts at Mema's. (David isn't really waiting, just holding Jacob!)

This is Eli outside at Mema's, waiting to shoot his new BB gun.

This is Joshua waiting to shoot his new BB gun.
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas & I hope you have a safe & happy New Year!

My Husband

My husband, Kevin, and I have been married for 5 years. He is so good to me. In my life I have made so many mistakes & bad choices but he is one of the best choices I've ever made. He is strong & kind. He is fiercly loyal to me & the boys. He is our protector & an incredible man. He has been through so much in his life & I think those things have made him the special person he is now! I am extremely lucky to be loved by such a man & I hope that I am always worthy of his love.

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town!

I took the boys to see Santa Claus on Monday. It was so funny. Eli is extremely shy when around someone he doesn't know. When Santa, or Santie (as Eli calls him) asked what he wanted for Christmas he wouldn't say anything. So, here I am standing next to Santa trying to get Eli to tell him what he wants & finally Eli wispered that he wanted a "light saver", aka a light saber like they use in Star Wars (the newest obsession in our house). Joshua marched right up to him & got in him lap & said he wanted a puppy. Of course, Kevin has told Joshua that when he starts using the potty like a big boy he can have one. I guess Joshua thought he could get around that by asking Santa for one. Then Jacob just sat up there like he'd known Santa all his life! He was so sweet & never got scared or upset. I was very proud of all of them.
I love this time of year with little boys! They are so much fun!!!