chRisTmAs DecOraTioNs

One of the table runners I made with leftover fabric and the cute Christmas countdown blocks I made.

Yes, Willson participated FULLY in the ornament hanging. It was too cute. I had to leave it.

The other table runner I made with leftover fabric.

Stockings I made this year, LOVE how they turned out.

Our Family Room tree.

Santa picture we found at a Garage Sale for $7.

sNow dAys

We got out first snow last week. We were all so sick it was hard to take advantage of it, but Andy made an effort to get the kids out, at least for a little bit. I watched from inside. Here's our front window. The kids were throwing snow balls at me. Andy didn't want to be outdone, so he threw a shovelful at me. Thanks.

Andy's tribute to me. "I <3>

Willson's little footprints running out to the road, then back in when he got caught.

Christmas Tree Skirt

I finished my tree skirt! I'm so excited to use it.
I'm feeling Christmasy!

My favorite part, fabric covered buttons!

My Baby

My little man is 3! I can't believe my baby's growing up. He is the cutest little man ever and so much fun. His energy is never ending. Seriously. Nobody will make you laugh more. He wants to eat constantly. He moves so much, nothing sticks. Candy is a food group in Willson's world. He loves books! He loves animals. He loves to talk. He loves to be naughty, not out of curiosity, but for the shear pleasure of being naughty. He'll tell you he loves you and give you hugs and kisses, but he won't cuddle. That requires holding still. Love you Willsie.

Skype-ing with Grandpa and Grandpa Dude on his birthday.

wHatChA mAkiN?

Can't wait to show ya!

Grateful

We had an amazing lesson in Relief Society today about being Grateful. She invited us to make our lists of things we're grateful for. I'm going to list 25 things I'm grateful for (in no particular order). Here we go...

1. My Parents
2. My Husband
3. My Kids
4. My Home
5. My Heavenly Father
6. My Savior, Jesus Christ
7. Scriptures
8. My Sewing Machine
9. Good friends
10. PE, I know, I sound crazy here
11. Jewelry
12. Internet
13. Fires in my fireplace (thanks Andy)
14. Salt and Vinegar Chips
15. Books
16. Cuddles
17. Willson kisses
18. The Temple
19. My Siblings
20. Winco in Everett
21. Orange Converse
22. Going to School
23. My kids going to school
24. My cat
25. My bed

Now, I know some of these things are really shallow, but the point is I'm grateful. That's something that I need to remind myself of. I tend towards pessimism, so this is huge for me.

I'm taking it one step further. I've started a grateful blog. It will start with this list and every day I will add something new that I'm grateful for. Chances are there are going to be days where all it says is McDonalds or Bedtime, but again, the point is I'm grateful.

Here's a link...
www.iwillbegrateful.blogspot.com

Biceps

That's right folks, Biceps, and I have them.
PE is awesome.