my boys and such

I know I said I wasn't going to post again before we left....I lied! Not many people have been updating. Guess everyone is busy with Christmas coming. Anywho, just thought I'd give ya a little update...

This morning Santa came!! I guess I was good this year because he brought me some great gifts!! Andrew and Matt both got tools so I have to share this pic...

I have no idea how I got Andrew to actually look at the camera and smile!! That's part of the reason why we didn't do Christmas cards. The boy doesn't enjoy the camera as much as I do!! :)

We celebrated Christmas early because we are leaving to see family tomorrow. I'm really excited! It's been a while since we've seen family. Hopefully there will be no fighting!!! Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!!

Andrew and Santa

Well, yesterday was a crazy day and it involved seeing Santa...along with the rest of the kids in The Woodlands. Last year the line was short...not this year! As you can see Andrew enjoyed seeing him. I was really worried he would cry. Guess that will probably be next year. I should also explain why I chose not to put his socks on shoes on...I knew his pants would get pushed up and I didn't like the look of it...however, after we had taken pictures I wished I had put them on. Oh well!

I probably won't blog again until we get back from seeing family. So, since I totally slacked this year and didn't do a Christmas card....MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

basket boy

Well, here's the video that my sister-in-law was talking about. Let me set the scene...while I'm folding laundry, hence the clothes in the background, Andrew plays in the basket. I don't mind because it keeps him from unfolding my clothes! :) Anyway, Matt was taking this video to try to get Andrew's new goofy laugh that he has. However, Andrew's true colors came out in the end!!
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o christmas tree

I'm trying to do better at blogging...even though I don't have much to talk about!!

We are about to put up our Christmas tree. We bought a fake one this year since we will be traveling in a few weeks. Figured if we put up a real one we would a.) have to take it down before we leave...bah humbug! or b.) have pine needles all over the floor when we got home. We also thought about not putting one up, but I wanted to make sure that Andrew doesn't tear down anyone else's tree!! I want to enjoy my vacation with family and not fight with Andrew pulling stuff off their tree the whole time. We will see how it goes.

That's about it from here...look here and see who FINALLY updated!

my little helper

Here's Andrew doing his chores. Normally I hand him the clothes that go in the dryer...however, I had on my jammies and didn't want in the video! :)
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just a random post...

Well, it's been a while since I've had a real post. Guess I'll fill you in on what's been going on here....

We weren't able to leave for Thanksgiving as Matt had to work that day. When he got off we headed to have dinner with friends. There was SO much food. I honestly think I gained 10 lbs. that day!! It was nice to be with friends since we don't have family here.

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Andrew is getting big and growing like a weed! He is now trying to get stuff off the counters and table! Just when I think I have it made!! He's also been in this "independent" phase. It's definitely a battle some days. He loves to be outside and literally throws a fit when we tell him it's time to come in. I really do hope this is a phase....um and one that ends before baby #2 gets here! He's talking a lot more these days. Trying to repeat what we say. Guess I need to watch my mouth!

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Went to the dr yesterday and baby #2 is doing great. I'm getting a belly...not nearly as big as the girls that are due around me, but I'm sure it will shoot out soon. Never fear tho, I will definitely put on the weight! Had no problem with that when I was pregnant with Andrew. Anyway, we will find out what we are having some time after Dec. 12. We are very excited!! Feel free to start placing your bets! :)

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Today I'm watching a friend's little boy. Andrew was very excited to have a friend over...

Andrew and his bedhead!

They had their moments where they both wanted the same thing...

but Andrew was cheerful in giving up his chair.

So that's about it from here! Going to cheer on the hogs! (not really..Matt is though)

slacker

Sorry I've been slacking on blogging lately. I'll write more later and fill you in on NOTHING that's been going on here. Meanwhile, here's my little stud..

HaPpY BiRtHdAy MATT!!!

Lately Andrew's been on this coloring kick. It's funny because the first time he was given a color was at church. I happened to be in his room that day and laughed when they called him to come sit at the table to color. Needless to say, the boy came to the table, took the crayon and ran! He had no clue what it was or what he was supposed to do with it. It was a big ordeal when I had to get the crayon back. Well, he's come a long way and will now actually color! So lately we've had him color pictures that we can send to his grandparents. He needs to have the big crayons, but all I have are the skinny ones. Maybe Santa will bring some!!!

Concentrating on coloring!

Trying to run away from the table with the crayon. It was a struggle....

...and somehow Andrew got it out of my hands (I didn't want to break it) and got it on his chair.

So from now on...this is how Andrew will be coloring. (Yes, I know the picture is sideways. I have to constantly turn the picture so he won't just color at the bottom of the page.)

pleasing the people

Before I get hate mail again....

I've been working on Andrew's scrapbook. I have about 3 more pages to do and I'm done!! WOO-HOO! I'm sure Andrew, being a boy, won't appreciate it as much as a girl, but I enjoy doing it for him. Maybe his wife will enjoy it!! I figure this next kiddo will be our last. :) I don't want to have to do too many albums for these kids!! It's a lot of work!

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My sister and her family are coming in this weekend. She told me Monday...the day I started scrapping. So I had to hurry and finish his book because I don't want to pull all that stuff out for a while. Anyway, it will be a short trip for them. They'll get here Friday evening and then leaving early Sunday. I have a musical at church that I'm helping with so they are going to leave when I do. Kind of a bummer...but I've already committed at church.

That's all from here! Enjoying this cool weather...but not the hurricane winds we had today!