Love

Mommy's heart just keeps getting bigger!

Introduction

Allow me to introduce to you the newest member of our family:

Camden Luke

01/06/14

3:54 AM

7lbs 12oz, 20"

We're all in love with him!

I was actually scheduled for a c-section for Tues. However, this little booger decided he couldn't wait one more day to see his Mommy, so along he came...fast and furious. 

I hope to keep family & friends updated on here frequently, but no promises... :) Give me a little bit to establish "routine" (whatever that is).

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.