The Bathroom Project

Tyler was off the week between Christmas and New Year. He decided to finish the bathroom that we started fixing two years ago...the tile in the tub was torn out fall 2006, finished last spring, and we had started ripping off the wall paper then as well. What can I say? Life gets busy - school, work, children, not enought cash...it just wasn't too high up on the priority list. Anyhoo...

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During: After:

Didn't he do a great job? I'm so lucky to be married to a do-it-yourself kind of guy! :-)

Christmas Day

We spent Christmas day at our house. Tyler's mom, grandma, and dad came, as well as his brother Travis, Analisa, Travis' fiancee Kristyl, and her grandfather. I was too busy in the kitchen to take any pictures once everyone got there. We had ham, scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole, carrot casserole, and blueberry pie. Most of it I cooked and froze ahead of time because we were in Houston until the night before.

Roxanne made these blankets for the girls. Claire was having fun playing with them.
Lauren looking at her Veggie Tales Bible

Playing doctor with her new doctor set. Her first patient was Grandma
Playing her "new" guitar. (It used to be my brother's)

December catch-up: at home

The Southwest Library had a Christmas-themed PJ story time. It started off with a handbell group that played Christmas carols. The ringers let the kids ring a couple of songs. Then, we read Christmas stories, sang Christmas Carols, had hot chocolate and cookies, and made bell necklaces.Tyler horsing around with the girls.

Baking cookies for Santa - the ones pictured under Christmas crafts
Helping me with Claire's stocking
My dad cut the wood and Tyler and I painted our snowman.
Going for a walk in the hood
Leaving the Christmas party at our friends, the Boutwells. Claire was ready for bed...can you tell?
Playing in a box watching "Polar Express"
Claire was so tired this afternoon, I tried feeding her before her nap, but she just pooped out!

Getting a carrot for Rudolph

I'm so excited, Santa's coming to my house tonight!!!
Milk and cookies for Tyler and me...I mean, Santa