January 2, 2012 - A Trip to Nebraska

Have you ever seen that rusty old train that sits on the west side of Highway 35, near Nebraska? We've driven by it so many times on our way up to Nebraska, that its kind of a land mark for us. (There's also a huge Chimney sweep guy near Salina, KS.) Anway, we decided to jump out of the car and take a walk up to the train.

Boy was it Huge!All Aboard!Clara was so tiny compared to the wheels.James loved it! What little boy wouldn't?!Even big boys thought it was awesome!Once we made it into Nebraska, we made a pit stop at Aunt Bobbie's house.
These next set of pictures are of her home decor. I wanted to take as many as I can to capture my memories.At the front entrance, you are welcomed by a sweet table with little treasures.

The first room on your left is her sitting room. It is very peaceful.

I love these chairs and mismatched furniture.Adjoined to the sitting room is her formal dining room. As a child I remember eating in here once, when my dad and I came to visit.

This is her eat-in nook.
I love the shutters.Finally, my favorite, the casual living room. The smells, the lighting, everything about this room is so cozy!She is a sweet woman!My kids just loved her!

January 1, 2012- Homemade Ice Cream

So, it's been awhile. We've actually been pretty busy with family events that I've had a hard time keeping up. Not to worry, we've taken a ton of pictures and hopefully, we can get caught up again.

For Christmas, Santa gave our family a Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker. So, I decided to whip up a batch after church, and since our meetings are at 8:30 am, I do not mind the mess. Especially if it is only James who gets messy.

Chocolate!

December 31, 2011 - New Year's Eve

What a way to end an old year than by getting a bath!Baths in the kitchen sink are always a classic picture-at least in my family.Bedtime story with daddy-a must!Silly faces!!Silly faces!!And silly faces!!

We are ready for a New Year filled with more baths and silly faces!

December 26, 2011

With the holiday season coming to a close, we were able to relax a bit, and make silly faces!Abbie received a highchair for Christmas. She couldn't quite figure it out. We think she'll get the hang of it soon enough.

December 25, 2011 - Christmas Morning

Christmas morning was nice and peaceful around here.Everyone was sound asleep.It wasn't long before we heard some shuffling in the Living Room.Look at what Santa brought us!Candy.Abbie figured it was like every morning, when she sits in her swing. Except everyone was louder than normal.Daddy helped James find some goodies.A tea set from Santa. You can guess what she wanted to do right away.Santa brought Daddy some tools. Lucky for daddy, he doesn't have to use his really nice tools on crappy jobs. He can use these crappy tools instead.James loved his remote car from Santa.A Glow Worm for Abbie-just what she always wanted!A Fancy Nancy game for Clara, which happens to be her new love.A "replacement" waffle iron for mommy.
I can finally throw out the broken one and we can make waffles again! Yay!More cars for James.A Pink Giraffe from Grandma Bonnie for Abbie."Don't shoot your eye out" - just shoot the tree. I hope the scope is accurate. Despite James' facial expression, he was really excited to get more presents at Memee's house.Clara LOVED the Sleeping Beauty bubble night light Grandpa Choo-Choo got her.

December 22, 2011 - Clean House + Happy Kids = Happy Momma

I have been busy! Okay, WE have been busy! We painted our Living Room this past summer. We also put in new carpet. I love the color!I painted my lamps a bronze color to match the decor. I love it!
Dale bought me the small end table and the desk that sit on either side of the couch. I LOVE them!And the pillows, I can't forget the pillows. He bought me those too. They all came from our local Antique store here in Derby. I am just a bit addicted to that place.So, while I was taking pictures of my uncluttered Living Room, the kids were playing quietly in their room. I love it!James and his trains.Clara and her dolls.Happy kids! Happy Mommy!
(Abbie was sleeping in her bed!)