Excited....BUT Nervous

Today is the big day for Charlie and I....We will be cruising to Cozumel, Mexico!!!! Neither of us has ever been on a cruise.


Is why I'm nervous is I have NEVER left my kids, without Charlie or I here overnight. I know it's time though. This is much needed quality time for us. Charlie's parents are coming here to stay at the house. My mom and dad are getting the kids too, so it shouldn't be that hard for them.....I hope! I know their in good hands.

I'm thankful that Charlie and I can get away for a bit. It's hard sometimes with three kids. I find myself wore out at the end of the day from motherhood, that there is nothing left to give. So this is perfect, just me and him.... NO children fighting, crying, meals to fix, laundry to wash. I hope to come back refreshed and my relationship with my husband stronger.

I will be back to share next week.

Christmas 2009

We had a AWESOME Christmas!! Christmas is definitely my favorite time of the year. I love getting together with family,eating and making memories for our children. I want the boys to know and understand that it is not about the presents but about Jesus birthday. I don't make a big ordeal about presents. Of course, they get plenty! I just don't want them focusing only on gifts.

Christmas Eve we always head over to Charlie's parents for dinner. His mom makes the best Christmas dinner and ANY dinner. I have to watch myself over there!! We exchanged gifts with the kids, and each other. Charlie's parents got Charlie Mac the classic Cozy Coop. He jumped up and down with excitement when Papa brought it out! So sweet.

Christmas morning we were up bright and early to see what Santa left the boys.....

Santa was good to them this year.....

Charlie Mac had so much fun this year......

Daddy putting together toys....

We had all my family over for lunch, I try to keep it simple. I made taco soup and everyone brought something to go along with it. It was all so yummy.

This is my Momma and sister...

Mom and grandpa.....

Grandma and aunt and of course Cm.....


I'm glad it's all over now though......Ready to get things back to normal around here! I hope your Christmas was as Merry and Bright as ours.

Easy Peasy ornaments.....

Kelly at Kelly's Korner shared this cute idea on Christmas ornaments....

So EASY, simply stuff the clear glass ornaments with shredded paper. I found mine at Micheal's 1.00 a bag. Then tie different ribbons through the top, and slap some stickers on! Viola, Nothing to it. I think they turned out cute. I made several for nieces and nephews. They might not care, but I bet there mommies will. This was super cheap and easy.

I have TWO kiddo's Christmas parties this morning. I need to go get busy.

Happy Thursday!

Christmas Card......

Walk with me by Faith is having a Christmas card carousel. I'm joining in on this fun ride!

A sweet personal friend of mine Konnie, who is a super talented photographer, came over to the house and did our Christmas pictures this year. She did a FANTASTIC job on our cards. These are taken out back by our lake.

Here's the front of the card, we even had the dogs in on the excitement......

and the middle

And the back.

I love getting Christmas cards in the mail, especially cards with pictures of families. It makes it so personal.

Happy Wednesday!

Yummy scents......

When I was in Branson this past weekend my mom and I hit up Bath and Body Works. They have a super sweet special on their candles, 2 for 19.50.

Oh my, they smell so yummy. My favorites are the Cinnamon clove and vanilla shortbread. you will not be disappointed if you buy you a couple. I snatched up several, they make wonderful gifts. I hope I can depart with the extras I bought. My hubby says the cinnanom clove is the best smelling candle we have ever had! Now that's a lot coming from him. :)

I have been finishing the boys Christmas party goodies. I LOVE being room mom, but it's a lot of work! I need to get off here and finish wrapping presents! Have a good one.

Crib Escapee.....

Well, It was bound to happen.....This little monkey has officially learned how to escape his crib. The other two did it, so he was bound to do it to!! Well, this Momma didn't mess around, I ordered a crib tent for little people just like this.

Here's the little escapee that melts my heart. This morning he was helping me empty the dishwasher. Look at that face.....


And then that wore him out so he needed a bowl of Cheerios. He's such a big boy now! Sigh :)

We have been in our Jammies all day. I have managed to get some house work done. I had to rock Little Mac to sleep since he can get right on out of his crib. I guess I better get off here and finish! :(

Happy Monday!

It's the most wonderfull time of the year....

The wonderful Nester is hosting this year......

Welcome to my home.... Come on in and enjoy yourself. Christmas is my favorite time of the year by far. I love the Christmas tour of homes. I'm glad you came by.

This is our red and green Christmas tree in the living room. I love how it turned out. I use several kinds of ornaments. My favorite are the personalized clay ornaments that I get every year.

The staircase is a bugger to decorate, but so very worth it.

Here's the living room fireplace mantle......

This is the tree in the hearth room, I wanted a simple tree in here this year.

The fireplace in the hearth room, we love this room so cozy.....

The kitchen table was no exception simple, I found these wooden trees at Kohl's, I forgot to take the tags off!

A sofa table, the nativity set is a special gift from my grandma. Charlie Mac loves to get his little hands on it!

The formal dining room, I kept it simple in here as well. A few Christmas balls and ribbon.

I added just a little touch to our master bedroom fireplace mantle.

Thank you for stopping by. I can't wait to check out the other beautiful decorated homes.

Christmas trees....

Kelly's Korner is hosting "Show us your trees" I'm joining in, haven't participated in a while. This is so much fun, I LOVE looking at other trees and get some great ideas.

This is our Christmas in our living room, It's a little more frufru-ie than our other tree. It's green and red with lots of ornaments on the tree. I love snowmen so there's lots of them!

A couple of my favorite ornaments, I get one of these every year with our names and dates on them. Mom got me this sweet one in Branson this year. I LOVE it!



This is the stairs with a view of the tree......

and this is the live tree we picked out with all it's glory on.... I wanted this tree to be simple and kind of on the rustic side. I love how it turned out. The tree top[per just a simple wicker star and a HO HO HO sign.

I fell in love with these cute wooden/paper ornaments. I used a Pier One gift certificate that I got on my birthday from my Mother in law. I so could live in that store!

sweet little snowman....

Our fireplace mantle where the stockings are hung.....

I just wanted to try and be simple this year, it's so much work to get all the beautiful Christmas stuff out. I usually feel overwhelmed trying to get everything just perfect. That is not what Christmas is about, I want to have plenty of time to enjoy my decorations and have lots of special time with my family. Making cookies with the kids, reading Christmas stories and enjoying a cup of hot chocolate is much more important to me than trying to have everything just right.

I'm going to go check out all the other beautiful trees, thanks for stopping by.