So I didn't post everyday...but I will always remember, with great fondness, the DBC of 2007. And it made it even more fun that lots of us joined in!
It was a good month and an even better year. But I look forward to what is ahead.
See you next year!
Because the December Blog Challenge is almost over. Patti was right--familiarity does breed contempt. However, I am quite pleased with the number of participants we have had this year.
So to commemorate what will be, assuming we all forget what a pain this was at times, the first of many DBC's, I offer you this small token of recognition for your effort and steadfastness.
If you were a part of this glorious season of posting, please save the following image to your computer and than add it to your sidebar so all will know that you are amazing, in case they didn't already. Or just do it because having stuff in your sidebar is cool. Or to humor me. Whatever does it for you. You can put it at the bottom, or display in prominently at the top until you get sick of looking at it, and then move it down to the bottom. That's what I'm going to do.
I know there are still 2 days left, but I think we can consider ourselves successful in this little endeavor, right?
I love this little hat that my mom bought Asher last year at the Pottery Barn outlet. However, we did not manage to get a good picture of him in it. So I faced this dilemma: let you see the adorable hat as well as the "Mom gave me WAY too much Benadryl" expression on his face or miss out on seeing the hat altogether. I chose the former. Please know that Asher is, in fact, drug-free in this picture. Hopefully, I will get a more flattering picture of him in it, but for now, this one will have to do.
I must say though--Kris looks pretty cute. And he isn't even wearing a snowman hat.
...and then you have a bunch of junk to take down! Or just decorate your mantle, and Christmas undecorating is a breeze! My few decorations have been packed away and my kitchen is clean and my floor is vacuumed. Life is good.
for the Christmas mice! My mom and I made these for our family Christmas get-together. A little disturbing maybe, but oh-so-delish. 
Simply dip a marischino cherry in melted almond bark and stick a Hershey Kiss on the top. Place on wax paper to set. Before the almond bark sets completely, add almond slices for ears and use cake-decorating gel for the eyes. No, you probably won't see this in Martha's Holiday Cookbook, but it hardly feels like Christmas to us with these charming little mice to enjoy.
Merry Christmas to you!
Asher had a great 1st Christmas! Although I said we were just going to get him diapers and formula, we caved at the last minute and also bought a little xylophone. Except it doesn't have the "ti" and "do" at the end of the scale so it drives Kris nuts. But it's a lot of fun to bang on.
He also got a really neat laptop from Mamaw and Poppy so he was able to get some work done while we were there. They also got him a Britax carseat so now he has a cushier, safer car ride!
Tonight, my dad's side of the family came over. It was good to see everyone. Most of them met Asher for the first time. As usual, the guitars came out before the night was over, so Asher crawled back and forth, trying to find someone who would let him play their guitar. Of course, Daddy is always willing to share.
Tonight, to celebrate Christmas Eve, we went to the house of some family friends...who just happen to have a drum kit set up in their family room. Asher put everyone in the holiday spirit by playing a few songs for us, with the help of Uncle Micah. He had the time of his life playing the big drums that really make lots of noise!
Earlier that day, he helped Mamaw wrap some gifts. He was such a big help!
Your Elf Name Is... |
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Your Elf Name Is... |
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I hope everyone knows this is a Christmas song! How could you not, right Robin?
So we are at Mamaw's now. Kris will join us at some point, but for now, Asher and I went over and river and through the woods to spend a little QT with his grandparents.
And they don't have a memory card reader so no pics for a few days. I would love to post the really cute picture of Asher wearing his "I've been Krogering" sticker that he got at Kroger's today, but it will have to wait. Something to look forward to, right?
Ok, we didn't actually sing, but we did get together with some of the other stay-at-home moms that I taught with for the past few years. I stole this pic off of Miranda's blog. She taught at our school before she moved away. She came into town (her and her cute pregnant belly) so we all met for lunch. I, of course, am the only one not wearing make-up. That seems to be just one step too many these days. But Becca and Mandy represent the stay-at-home-moms well by looking very cute and put-together. Way to go, ladies!
Of course, the kiddos all looked precious because they all are! No effort needed (accept from their moms, who dress them!) Kendall is Becca's new little girl and Carson is Mandy's big one year old boy. They are all very sweet friends that Asher will have so much fun playing with in years to come!
(Picture taken 12-23-06)
I was pregnant. And the one before that actually. So this is my third Christmas to be pregnant, which is kinda weird. But good. I'm very grateful! I've been feeling a lot better since I began taking iron supplements. Good thing, too, since Speedy Gonzales has gotten this crawling thing down pat. I'm not exactly a bundle of energy, but at least I don't need a nap after 30 min. of being awake. That's been nice.
I like to throw in an "I'm pregnant" post whenever I skip a day of blogging. Makes me feel better about myself. I'll try to finish out the rest of the challenge without anymore skips though!
This picture was taken at my birthday celebration. Asher is shocked that I allowed something to be on my head that has been on who knows how many other heads. I just told myself that they probably spray it down with a cleanser after each use.
By the way, every major celebration in our lives calls for a trip to Pappasitos. If you have been, this makes complete sense to you. It is the best Tex-Mex in my humble opinion. It is muy delicioso and if you ever want to go, call and us and we will go with you!
High five, you're a complete Texan. People from other states should tremble in your presence because they're simply not worthy. Let them bow before you and convey their undying adoration to you while they announce their true desire to be Texan.
How Texan Are You?
Well, actually, this was in February. But he was blue. And he is a gift. So I think this post title isn't as much of a stretch as you may have thought.
My little jaundiced guy all snuggled up in his baby koozie. Poor thing. I am amazed everytime I look at those pictures because he is such a chunk now! I'm very thankful that my little tiny baby with the nose tube is now a 22 lb. crawling machine!
Now the only time he is blue is when his cheerios are gone.
Daddy's home! This is pretty much the highlight of Asher's day. As soon as he hears the garage door open, he begins to watch the door intently, just waiting for Kris to walk through. It's very sweet. And today was a great day to catch it on tape, because you also get to see what a sweet husband he is to me. I'm pretty thrilled when he walks through the door, too!
Asher and Kris put on a little concert the other night. But since Asher views everything as a drum, his technique still needs a little polishing. He's getting there though.
That is what I was off to do when I remembered I hadn't blogged today. Asher, who opted out of any lengthy amounts of slumber today, has left me quite spent. I hope to provide a more enjoyable post for you tomorrow, but I am off to bed.
To all a goodnight.
because it is 79 degress right now. I guess it is better than the ice storm that is happening in the midwest, but still--a little chill in the air might be nice. Although still not having to give up flip-flops yet is one of the benefits.
I hated to bump the last post about the little peanut, but the challenge continues. Only 20 more days!
A child, a child!
That's right, kids. Asher is a big brother. I will be 7 weeks tomorrow! We are very excited, a little freaked out, and extremely tired. I forgot how tired you get those first few weeks! Other than that, I feel good!
We are so grateful that God has chosen to give us another little blessing and we pray for grace and strength to raise him or her well. Please pray for us all as we prepare for #2's arrival sometime in late July (not that due dates mean a darn thing to me anymore!)
And I think that the magnitude of this post makes up for skipping yesterday--agreed?
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