Merry Christmas

We hope all of you have a blessed Christmas! 

This was last years...Sniff, sniff, they're getting so big, so fast!

Christmas Program

Arilynn was "Sweeten" for our church's Christmas program. She was so excited to do this...not like her Mother at all! 

The Stockings Were Hung...

Finally got around to taking some pics of the festiveness around here.

I found a couple of pillows over the summer that started the new look. (Last year, we had just moved and so we made do with our silver and blue tree, but it really didn't match). 

 I didn't have the funds to buy a lot, so I had to get crafty. I decorated the "presents" with brown paper from the Dollar Tree and vintage ribbon I found at a thrift store. 

The tree trio was found at the goodwill and the stockings at Marshalls (was super excited to find them and waaaaaaaay cheaper than what I was looking at at Target).

Instead of buying "stocking initials," I bought wooden letters at Micheals and spray painted them.

The red yarn balls were a pain to make at first, but once I figured out the rhythm (you had to hold your tongue just right) it went fairly quickly. However, the Modge-Podge might have been a little bit of a high that this prego lady shouldn't have gone on. LOL! The majority of the other things, I had on hand.

I had requested this Nativity set from my grandparents and Mom sent it early with Debbie. However, Wes asked me if I wanted it (even though I don't think he was supposed to) and so I already have it set up. I printed off the "chalkboard" sign from Pinterest via Staples' engineering prints. 

My only kitchen decor:

Went with a winter quote so I wouldn't have to change it as fast. Usin' my noggin'...

Random Pics

Here ya go, Mom. For your viewing pleasure:

Lost, but Found

The amount of pictures that I've taken this year would just amaze you...cough, cough. *See previous posts about why* Anyhoo, I actually remembered to take my camera for Arilynn's 5th birthday party. We had it at Mom's on our vacation trip, so more people could attend (think family reunion). :) However, I lost the camera card until recently. Again, not a lot of pictures, but I'm still thankful I found the few for my memories.

We don't have a big party for every birthday. It gets too expensive, so we try to celebrate the big milestones. Since 5 means Kindergarten, this was one of those birthdays. I don't know how many times I was asked when she was going to turn 5!! Since she was so excited, we decided on a school theme. Made for easy decor having to travel with it all and the majority of the decor I had or found on the cheap.

You can't see it real well, but I picked up that old chalkboard at a yard sale. I actually left it, but the teacher in me screamed, "Go back and get it!" So, I sent Wes back. LOL! It is now hanging in the boys room waiting on a clever quote. Pics to come soon whenever. 

I think she got excited over every gift she received. Love that about her! 

Weston got a little bit of spoilin' too.

Deck the Halls

Arilynn was begging to decorate for Christmas and since we're planning on going to IN for Thanksgiving, I thought we'd go ahead and then it would be ready for us to enjoy when we returned home.

I always have big plans throughout the year and then when it comes time to decorate, my plans always change. LOL! I had in mind a certain look and had a few things that I'd picked up at Goodwill and such but, my tree is very bare right now, in hopes that I come across some DIY or cheap things. So, I let the kiddos have at it with what I did have, knowing full well that my OCD would fix it after they left the room. And, yes, they noticed. HA!

The pictures are kinda dark. (I also find that since I have to host my pictures through photobucket, it makes them even a little darker. Oh well). 

Their finished product:

Maternity Pics

With the last two kiddos, I faithfully took pictures every 4 weeks starting at week 20. It sure didn't happen this time...mainly because I haven't felt good pretty much the. entire. time. Oy! No throwing up, thank the Lord, but major migraines, zero energy, dizziness-I think you get the idea. Thankfully, it's flying by.

I could not even begin to sing my hubby's praises of how much he's helped out the past few months. That dude is awesome!!! Oh, and did I mention he's incredibly smart and handy? He totally tore out the front dash (and, I do mean the whole front of the inside, all in little pieces. I may or may not have been a little nervous that it would be drivable when he got done.) of our vehicle to fix our air conditioner/heat. Yeah, we had no heat last winter or air this summer. He was able to find the parts on ebay and saved us $1323!!! God sure did well on that man's brain!! ;) 

Wow, I sure went left field...chalk it up to prego brain. 

Anyhoo, I finally got around to getting pictures. Thanks to the bicyclist-who must have felt sorry for the very large pregnant woman running after setting her timer on the camera-who stopped and took our picture. HA! 

32 Weeks

With Weston

With Arilynn

Ready to add another little booger blessing to our family! Yes, I realize our outfits aren't coordinated. I did well to get us all dressed. :)