Weekend Fun

Looking for "deeeeer"

For some reason Chloe has decided that she loves her baby swing!

She sat like this for about 45 minutes watching Ice Age Playing dress up Riding the big truck at chuck-e-cheese

We didn’t have any plans for Thanksgiving day this year. I thought it would be nice to just have lunch as just the three of us. My aunt was having lunch on the Welborn side and My uncle was having it on The Gilbert side. It seems like we are always going and never really just take time for ourselves as a family. So we went to get some groceries, and was going to pick up some things to eat for lunch. Chad had the idea just to swing by Boston Market and pick something up so I agreed. Once we got in line, it just didn’t feel right so we stopped by my aunt’s house and ate a Thanksgiving meal. Good thing because it was really good! We left pretty quickly and watched the Tech game. Chloe fell asleep early that night ( a cold had her exhausted) and Chad and I watch Twilight…he was not impressed. He said he would still go and see New Moon with me though ! Chad left the next morning to go hunting again and Chloe and I had the weekend to ourselves since we both were feeling a little crummy! We had such a great time together! We went to Chuck-e-cheese and had several picnic’s in the living room floor,playeed dress up, looked for deer through the binoculars, visited santa!!!!! It’s crazy how much that girl learns on a daily basis!

What have I gotten myself into???

I have been ask by a dear friend who I used to work with long ago if I would be a judge for the "America's True Beauties Pageant" Shana participated in pageants all her life and has fullfilled a dream of hers to own a pageant circuit that is traveling all over the nation. It will be in Dallas in March at the Renaissance hotel and I can't wait. I dont know what to expect, but I have been watching Toddlers & Tiara's on TLC to get a taste of pageant life. This is going to be CRAZY!!! Cant wait to see some ridiculous stage moms, spray tanned 3 year olds, and extensions!!! WOW!

And for any of you wondering if Im wanting to put Chloe in pageants....absolutley not, dont think she would like it too much. She is having way too much fun riding "hotrods" and picking her nose and saying "boooooger". Hmmm... maybe that could be a talent for the show :) Probably NOT!

Cant wait to blog about this event!

Our little Turkey!!!

This Thanksgiving I will never forget!! We found out that my brother Bryan and sis-n-law Ashley will be having a little turkey in July!! Cant wait to hear all the details, her first appointment is December 17th. Please keep them in your prayers.. they need their house to sell to move closer and for everything to be a-okay with the baby and momma to be! Cant wait to see precious Bryley Mikel or Hunter David!!!!!

Thanksgiving in OK!

We drove to Oklahoma to have Thanksgiving… lots of yummy food, salty tea :), and great weather! Chloe had a wonderful time playing outside and throwing things in the goldfish pond. Like always she played so hard, that as soon as we backed out of the drive way she was asleep!

Im behind!!!

Sugar overload picture Cute little Nemo

Left to right: Mountain man (Brad) Charles Manson (Bryan) Hills that have Eyes (Chad)

Brad & Amanda (Eskimo Girl)

G.I Ashley

I have been super busy lately and realized I have not even put up Chloe's halloween pics! We had a great time this year and she loved going door to door getting candy. We were going to church to a fall festival but the Tech game ran over and we really were really running behind. We just decided to go to my brother's addition and ride around on his ranger and stop from house to house. They were having a costume party at his house so we stayed for a little while and passed out candy. Chloe loved it until she realized we were giving the candy away , then she went into panic mode, so we shut the garage door and called it a night!!!!

Happy Birthday Momma!!!

Happy Birthday to the best Mom on the planet. No Joke. I’m thankful everyday that you are my momma, my best friend, Chad’s mom-in-law, and Chloe’s Mimi! We are so lucky to have you. You have to be the most understanding, kind, selfless person I know. I love how we talk at least 4 times a day on the phone, and how you have always been there for me no matter what. You are the rock in our family and always encourage us to keep going and give us the confidence we need. I’m so glad you keep Chloe for us, and we thank God for you every day. You never talk bad or judge anyone and are always so positive and you love people unconditionally, you are how people really should be. If I can be just ½ the mom you were to Bryan, Brad, and myself…I know that I will be an awesome mom! I strive everyday to be more like you…you are one of a kind.

Some of my favorite memories:

Watching "The Bachelor"every week over the phone with each other, while I was living in Lubbock

Stailey's Beauty Shop "the fall"

The stairs at Collin Creek Mall

Your reaction when I told you I was pregnant... CLASSIC, I will never forget that.

Our fun nights .... a rented movie, sonic ice, flannel pj's and rubbing our feet together.

shopping for my prom dresses & wedding dresses.

eating Tino's salsa and fajita nachos

my high school heartbreaks, and you telling me they are just sorry SOB's (hehe, okay maybe she talked bad about a couple people)

So many more to list....I could go on and on and on...

Im so happy you have given me so many great times, and I'm looking forward to be able to make such great memories with Chloe and for her to know that Im her #1 supporter like you were to me!!!

From Trash to Treasure..or at least I think..

You can see the original color from this view...

So I found this piece of furniture for 15.00, so I sanded it, painted it, and tried distressing it... I like it.

It's Pumpkin Time

We had fun carving Chloe's first pumpkin. She did not know what to think about the goo inside, so she just stood by and watched. Aftetr the carving, I baked the seeds with Cajun salt and they were YuMmY!!!

Road Trip

We had pretty good seats!The beginning of the game! My old workplace!! Im pretty sure I was about 50 shades darker then!

My old apartment, ugly on the outside, but my mom and aunt came and gave it an extreme makeover on the inside, it was sooo cute!

Chad's house...much nicer than mine, but not so cute on the inside, or as clean :) His disposal was always clogged and gave a horrific smell through the house. yuck.

The new hotel across from the stadium.. The Overton, super nice!

Well we finally went back to Lubbock after leaving about 5 years ago, it was fun to go back and watch a game even though it wasnt a very good one. I will leave you with a couple pics of some of our old memories!

Here comes the FLOWER GIRL

We are very excited about Ben and Jen's wedding coming up January 16th. I really think Chloe is going to put on a show for everyone. I hope she will want to walk down the aisle, she will be sooo cute!!!

Happy Birthday Dad!

You are the greatest man I know. Thanks for putting up with me and reminding me to change my oil every 3000 miles, and getting my car registered, and inspected every year. Oh yes and how to change brake pads in a record 30 minutes. You have the best dance moves around, and can sing exactly like the old man from The Gaither's. You make me laugh just thinking of all the memories we have made over the years. You are one of a kind Dad, I love you!