Nice kicks kid!

The big obsession in our home lately has been trying on big people shoes.  My shoes, Daddy's shoes, Nana's, Grandmas's, tennies, clogs, boots, slippers. . . this kid doesn't discriminate.  Please see sample below.  This week following Christmas has been messy and busy at our home, so we're not taking pictures, posting pictures and barely getting anything else done either.  Maybe 2012 will bring me more ambition and energy. 

(Sorry you look like a rag muffin in this pic, Tate)

Pinterest

I have found the joy of Pinterest, which has distracted me greatly from blog world. So sorry, I will work on getting some Christmas pics posted very soon. Meanwhile... Go to www.pinterest.com but not right before bedtime, because then you'll find yourself up til midnight and grouchy in the am, like this girl will be tomorrow. Sorry to my coworkers and family.

Wordless Wednesday

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Chad and Brittni.  The two love birds got engaged Friday night, the 16th, and we couldn't be more excited.  Aaron and I were aware he'd purchased the ring and knew it would be happening soon, but we were so excited to get the phone call Friday night from them.  Chad surprised her after work with Christmas lights decorating their patio and a sparkly ring.  Well done :) 

Congrats to the newly engaged, can't wait for the big day.

Happy Birthday to My Hubs

      Today, December 14th, my main squeeze celebrates his birthday, whether he likes it or not.  As a gift to him, I will not post any pictures of him.  I'll just say this. 

     

Happy Birthday Aaron-

    Thank you for all you do for our family.  You're a great husband, father and provider for our family of three.  I may not say it often enough, but I appreciate all the work you do day after day.  I am so thankful Tate has a loving father he adores and I love that you two have your "morning time" everyday before going to daycare.  Thank you for those days you're home and shift into sonic mode to do all the things on the list I hate to do.  Thank you for being you, for giving me a son, for providing for us and for always being "fresh" :)  I love you.  And so does Tate.

Hope all your birthday wishes come true old man :) 



Christmas shopping

I've taken Tate shopping a few times in his life, he does pretty well in the stroller for the first hour or so. . .

and then he escapes and all you see is a blur (as seen above:).  This past weekend Tate went with me to Jordan Creek to meet some of my girlfriends.  While I was returning an item, I look down to see this child face down in his stroller, wiggling his way out of the bottom.  Little booger!  One of my gals put this hat on Tate, the poof on the top of the hat was almost as big as his head, but he really loved wearing it.

O' Christmas Tree

 Here's our family Christmas tree on cut-down day, which also happened to be the coldest day of the fall/winter so far, at least in my opinion.  The angle of this picture makes the tree look really short, but my guess, it's at least 7 ft tall.  Here's the before pic. . .

And later I'll give you an after shot...

Chewy

Meet Chewy.  Chewy is my brother's girlfriend's dog and the two of them have a pretty good time together.  Especially when Chewy is on a leash so he can't escape Tate's grasp.  Tate's gotten pretty good at the "open mouth" baby kiss, and as you can see below, he's sharing a baby kiss with Chewy.