Ani' new bike

 
Her old bike was just getting a little too small. Mamaw bought her a new bike for her birthday. She was very happy. It is a Schwin! What a big girl. Next - the training wheels are coming off!

Tons of Fun!

 
Nerf wars + ping pong + tickle wars + catch from the 2nd floor (!) + making cookies + drums + eating cookies = Lots and Lots of fun!!!

friends

 
We enjoyed an afternoon at a friends, Ken and Babette. Kids were running everywhere - too much fun!

week one

 
We are one week into our little project. . . We have demo'd the kitchen. We have demo'd the master bath and hall closet. The space that was the hall closet will become my closet. ;) We (which is mostly Virgel) are working on electrical changes. I have the new cabinets and appliances on the way. We hauled in all the new flooring for the bedrooms last night. Today, I have to order the new cabinets for the bathroom. Oh, we have picked the granite for the counters in the bath and kitchen. It is so pretty!! Can't wait to see it installed.

My Ani

 
I took this at the Peter Pan play at the Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga. Every once in a while I get a picture that captures the kids. This is one of them. This is my Ani. It captures her eyes, her heart, her sweetness, and her beauty. What you don't see is my worry, all the worries that Mom's get to have as they watch they little baby girls grow into big girls and then women. . . . Stay sweet princess.

Time to begin!

 
This is what the kitchen looks like right now - it isn't going to look like this for long! We are heading out to find new cabinets today. Keep watching for remodel updates!!! We are going to move in soon, but not until it is done!

Not much longer. . .

 
will I get the opportunity for my little ones to fall asleep in my lap. He was zonked out with snoring and all. Sweet.

My beauty

 
I know I am a little prejudice, but I think this little girl is beautiful. If anyone can smile with their eyes, she can and does. The best part, she makes my heart smile!

Happy boy

 
Now this is a happy little boy!

Till the sun goes down. . .

 
The kids soaked up every drop of sun. I made them stop to get a good picture which isn't easy with these two. You can kind of see the lake in the back ground.

ridin

 
She is pretty sure she is cute!

grins

 
Enjoying the sunshine. Riding bikes outside, not perfectly focused, but still cute.

The house

 
Here is the house. We have a contract on this one. The outside isn't the prettiest one, but it is really nice on the inside and we are remodeling the kitchen and master bath. it is on 1.3 acres so the kids have a place to run and play. It also has a lake lot across the street which is where we are going to park the new boat. We haven't boat it yet, but it is next on the short list. . . .

Winter is here

 
The ice was beautiful in the trees. Fortunately we were only without power until noon and we had the generator (we bought it during the aftermath of Katrina).

The view

 
Nope, not the show, but, from out property. It is still hard to see, but through the trees it the lake. It is a pretty spot. Maybe someday there will be a house on it!?!?

Snowman

 
It isn't the prettiet snowman in the world, but the kids were happy!

Snow Fun!

 
Having a great time! Ani had to take her baby outside to play!

I'm gonna hit you!

 
He is so very cute. He was very happy about hitting us with snowballs, but wasn't too sure he liked getting hit with one!

Picture time!

 
She can't help it, she has to pose!

Merry Chistmas!

 
What a blessing. What could make a mother happier that two beautiful children who are just as happy with a couple of new books, as they are with pajamas, as the bigger toys... Then when they are done opening, they are happy to play together. What a great Christmas! I hope yours was as merry as ours.

Just a little mess!

 
Oh my!

Chocolate Penguins!

 
Did I mention Santa brought Chocolate Penguins??? Ruston decided starting from the top was the best option!

Play time

 
I love that my babies can play together!

All is better!

 
Whew. All is better!

Not too Nice Mommy!

 
O.k. giving the box of small American Girl Doll Accessories before the doll, may not have been so nice! She was a Little upset. She said, BUT I WANTED AN AMERICAN DOLL, NOT DOLL STUFF!. Then she buried her face and cried. Oh, my. Good thing there was another present under the tree!