Thinking About Sunshine...

Don't hate us because of the shirt.. isn't she sweet?Isaac: "Mom, really! Here I am trying to have a good time, and you have to bring out the camera! Sheesh!"

Five Things

Caroline, from "In His Shade", tagged me to fill out this fun quiz! Thank you Caroline!

Instructions:

1) Answer 5 questions with 5 answers.

2) Tag five other bloggers.

Questions:

1. Where were you 10 years ago?

1- I was 15 years old.
2- Living at home with my parents, 4 sisters, and 1 brother.
3- I was on a swim team and loved it!
4- I worked, baby-sitting and cleaning houses.
5- I was home schooled, looking forward to graduating.

2. What is on your to-do list for today?

It is about time for me to go to bed, so I will post for tomorrow.

1- Work-out on the elliptical, because it is supposed to rain.
2- Occupy Savannah & Isaac in the house, while maintaining sanity for all.
3- Go over ABC's with them, writing their names (they can't write yet, but we practice), etc.
4- Bible study! I am reading my One Year Bible.
5- Do dishes and pick up before going to bed! This doesn't always happen, but I try, because I HATE waking up to a messy kitchen. That is NOT a good way for me to start the morning!

3. What 5 snacks do you enjoy?
Does coffee count?? I guess I will stick to food:
1- Cheese and crackers.
2- Cocoa roasted almonds. Or pecans or walnuts.
3- Pickles.
4- Green olives.
5- Peanut m&m's, or chocolate.

Of course I have more than 5 snacks that I enjoy! Haha!

4. Where are 5 places you have lived?

1- Covington, Louisiana. Where I was born.
2- Sparta, Mississippi. (we called it the "snake house", because a snake surprised Mama in the bathroom one time. And then another on the screen door.)
3- Eupora, Mississippi.
4- Tupelo, Mississippi.
5- Columbus, Mississippi.


5. Name 5 things you would do if you were a billionaire:

Wow! Where do I begin? I feel like Miss America! ;)

1- Give beaucoup money to missions and reputable charities.
2- Buy every cute, adorable dress for Savannah that catches my eye.
3- Buy Isaac all of the boots he could want. :)
4- Buy a thousand acres or so of rolling country, with a barn and a lake, and a cozy house with a giant porch. Or just a little cabin in the mountains with a fire place and a porch.
5- Buy whatever presents that I wanted to buy for my husband, family, friends... for Christmas and Birthday's or anytime.

And of course that is really more than 5, and I can think of a lot of other things to spend money on too! ;) But I also remember that money cannot buy happiness! I know that is such a cliche, but it is so true! I feel so completely blessed with the family that God has given me!

And now I am going to tag 5 people:

1. Jessica, at "Newly wed life"
2. Melissa, at "Woes and Whoas of Me"
3. Beka, at "Message for you on the Wayside"
4. Lydia, at "Jared and Lydia Pierce :)"
5. Aishlea, at "Aishlea and Brandon"

East Tennessee Trip

These are some of the pics from our trip. We wanted to take a scenic drive & see snow. It was beautiful!

Christmas

Our tree.

This is at "MiMi's" house Christmas Eve. Savannah started giving people presents, so Mimi said she could be santa & put the hat on her. Savannah was proud of getting to be the one to give out presents. Really, she didn't give us an opportunity to object. :-)

Isaac loved his truck. And his BOOTS. He kept pointing at them and saying "Ma, my boots!" He has a little bit of a stutter at times. It was so cute!

This was a funny moment. This was Christmas morning at our house, and Isaac discovered his stocking was shaped like a boot. "Mama, it's ah a BOOT!" Forget the presents, this is the important stuff ;)

Savannah was still sleepy, but she managed a smile. Unfortunately, I didn't get many pics of them opening presents!!! And I didn't get any pics at my Mama's house later today! I will have to get some from my sisters. I did, however, get these pics of them on the way home. :)

Some pics of different ornaments:

Nearly every ornament has something "special" about it, so I am posting a few pics of them. My hubby gives me a new ornament every year, since he knows how much I love decorating for Christmas, and he is so thoughtful. :) This is the ornament he gave me our first Christmas. (above)

I got this one when we were first married also. I like it because it is so "folksy".

Joe made this when he was 5 yrs old.

He gave me 2 ornaments this year. This is one of them. The hand painted ones are so old-fashioned looking, which I really like!

This is the other one. I love blown glass!

This is what I did when we got home. Relaxed with eggnog latte, chocolate, and a new book.

I hope everyone had a great day! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Luke 2:10-11: But the angel said to them "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord."

Merry Christmas! New Christmas Card Pictures:

CHEESE!!!

Surprised faces. Not sure why.

Funny faces. I wonder what Isaac was thinking about.

Dancing.

This picture and the next one are the pics that I used on the card. It turned out really cute!

This is the last picture I took, and probably my favorite! I was really excited to get a picture of them "being sweet", usually I don't catch it in time!

First Christmas

Just for fun I thought I would post some pics from their first Christmas. This was for their first Christmas card. We attempted for a good Christmas card picture several times!These outfits were a gift from one Grandma. Isaac is really cute here.

And these from the other Grandma.

In the end I liked this pic of them in their pj's the best. And I wasn't even trying!