IMAX

Monday Jason was off work for his FOURTH consecutive day...wow, is all I have to say.  We were so incredibly thankful, happy, blessed to have our Daddy here for those four days.  I could really get used to all the togetherness time.  I was also very proud of myself...I had a handful of clients call me and want in both Saturday Christmas eve and or Monday, the day after and if you know me...I always say YES but I didn't...I put my family first!  Although I tacked on Friday as a whole workday, that I never work on:)  

Anyways, Monday we took Drake to the IMAX at the Fort Worth Science museum to see Polar Express.  I tell ya...it was the best day of out of the four days J was off.  Drake was so well behaved at the show, which makes for so much JOY in my heart!  I didn't get a family photo of us on this outing but I wish I would have...I dressed us all alike:)  I just love doing this!  J is such a good sport too.  Oh, should I mention that again my hot hubs styled his hair (whoop whoop)!!  The rest of the day was filled with full out LOUNGING!!!  We enjoyed some friends company later in the evening, played kinect (in which I might have a small obsession with) ate some delicious left overs, then tucked Drake in for our last night all together before Daddy has to head to work again:(  

BLESSED!

I mean look at how cute!?

TWO handsome dudes! Waiting for the "choo choo" movie.

Took this photo with my phone, for the flash on the big one was just a bit much!  

Christmas Rounds...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

I just looove this time of year!  It brings so much joy to my heart knowing that our savior was born on Christmas day!  

The festivities:

Christmas eve, every year we go to my inlaws to EAT, open gifts and hang out.  We had such a wonderful time.  I know this is Christmas and Thanksgiving has long passed but I am so thankful to have such great inlaws...they always go above and beyond with all that they do for my family:)

                                            Drake and mommy heading to Nina and Poppa's!

                                                Drake had to wear a hat just like DADDY!

                    He was so patient...let me take a million pictures, even with gifts placed in front of him:)

                                  Nina and Poppa over did it, yet again!  Drake loves his new ride!

                                                             My sweet family of three!!

                                            Singing their hearts out for CHRIST is BORN!

     Drake and I had so much fun laying out cookies and goodies for Santa and his crew! I have tried very hard and actually been VERY successful in keeping JESUS the reason for this holiday and Santa Claus at a minimum...it was just so cute telling Drake why we had to put out the cookies and milk.etc.  He was so sweet, "oh Santa...can have some of my milk."  You see, Drake doesn't so often SHARE his MILK!!

Look at how cute they are!?

Poor Drake over the past month he has been having troubles with staying in his bed. It first started with the night terrors and then somehow we have started this 4:10 come in mommy and daddy's bed trend.  I seriously plan on after the holidays getting up with him and taking him back to his bed.  But I just couldn't bring myself to do it Christmas morning.  Although I never went back to sleep once he came in. 

Eating his breakfast!

                                             Say CHEESE...let the opening begin!

                                              " Ewww...Mommy got a coffee maker."

Santa brought Drake a new TRUCK...he went absolutely NUTS!  We definitely had a great laugh watching him "drive" this thing!  It's kind of a good thing that I can squeeze myself into this truck with him, otherwise it would have been wrecked instantly! 

Okay so...my ahem, handsome hubby will shake his head when he sees this photo but I just couldn't resist sharing it.  You see he and his work out partner, Anthony have this on going bet of cutting their hair.  Anyways, I am in total support, for I would like to reap the benefits of a FREE meal but Jason is getting tired of it already.  I talked J into styling his hair and OMGEEEEE I had a hard time keeping my hands to myself with him around all day, looking so good:)  This is exactly what this man I fell in love with looked like 6.5 years ago, when we met!

Me and my BUBBA!

                                                     "NO wanna sit with Santa, mommy!"

                                                 Ohhhh....Santa has gifts? Okay, I will sit!

Even Daddy sits...thank you for being such a good sport!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!

Gp's finest...LIGHTS!

If you have never been to experience Prairie Lights, in Grand Prairie...or like me you haven't been in oh, 8 years??!!  It's a must!  We ventured out to explore this cool production, on Thursday night.  Despite having to sit in a looooonnnngggg line, ahem one hour 11 mins. It was worth it though...Drake thoroughly enjoyed it.  

Before heading to Prairie Lights...we played on this pile of rubble, in my back yard.  It's a total eye sore to me but to this sweet little boy of mine, it's his mountain and he just loves it.  So, for you Drake I will keep it:)

                                                  Looking at all the pretty lights...

Thursdays thoughts...

Today (thursday) is Jason's Friday.  WAHOO...have I mentioned that he will be present from sun up to sun down for FOUR consecutive days!!!??  I am soooo over joyed with this that I just can't seem to contain my excitement! :)  

Today we had a wonderful play date with GREAT friends.  Thank you sooo much Melissa for hosting yet another fun time!  8 kids all 3 and under in one house...you might be thinking we are nuts but it actually went rather smooth!  :)

Tonight we are headed to Prairie Lights with Drake...can't wait for him to see all the pretty lights!  

This little boy is the cutest!

He wanted to take one of me...I had to help a little.  The first 5, either chopped my head off or were way tooooo close!

He absolutely loves the drive thru car wash...it's always on his list of things he wants to do for the day :)

He's here, UB is finally here!

So...Clinton aka UB came home a day early from school.  We weren't anticipating his arrival until Wednesday but the little college kid snuck in Monday night.  D and I were headed over to the parentals Tuesday to CUT Dad's hair, so I was so glad Drake got to see him.  Dad told Drake to go in UB's room, there was a surprise...usually this would mean some sort of tool was stashed in there, that Drake could play with ( the love for tools, like real ones this kid has!!)  Anyways...Drake came barreling down the hallway, busted in his room and there he was UB all snugged up in his bed and not quite ready to face the day but he was a trooper and got up for a little nephew lovin'!  I love that Drake LOOOOVES his Uncle Buck, the name is courtesy of my Dad.  Clinton calls D Nephew in this certain tone of voice...when Drake first started talking, he called Clint nephew and it was just the sweetest, most precious thing!  It's the small things in life that really do warm the heart and put a smile on your face:)  

So...here are some of the pics from our visit with Ub!!

This morning and just about every other morning, Drake snuggles on the couch with all of his friends and drinks his milk, while watching none other than...Mickey Mouse!

Where is Drake??  "I a reindeer mommy!" hee hee

Meme and Paw Paws...he loves this "noman!"

"UB!!!"

"NO...you wake up!" ha ha

It's beginning to look a lot like CHRISTmas!

I took these pictures the other night.  Drake loves the Christmas tree..he has absolutely no problem darting over to take a picture per my request!  :)  I just love his little "hand me down" pj's from his cousin Zaine:)  Anyways, almost Merry Christmas ya'll!

His brand new Mickey coloring adventure book!

The Weekend!

I can't believe it's over...I mean I feel like it was just Friday morning and I was soo giddy to go on a hot date with the hubs, now its 7:04 Sunday evening.  Lunches are packed house is semi clean (we had an eventful weekend, so it was a little un-kept.) The boys are lounging on the couch and we are about to take baths and hit the hay!  What a great, FAST weekend it has been.

Friday Jason and I got our first TEENAGER babysitter for Drake!!!  Look at us being all BIG and such, LOL!!  I was a little nervous (OKAY, a LOT)  but it went perfect.  We went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner, Ice Cream for dessert and Interlochen, to stroll thru some festive lights!  We had a great time, despite me feeling 100% under the weather (just a cold)  we set a rule, to give a SMOOCH on every nativity scene, we saw.  It was a lot of fun! We both made some up, HEE HEE:)

Saturday, I WORKED, oh how I worked.  The boys hung at the house and got a few odds and ends done.  I came home, changed clothes and turned my kitchen into  CRAFT CENTRAL!! I'd love to post pics of all the wonderful Christmas crafts I have been making for the past couple of weeks BUT I know my momma looks on here and I can't ruin her gifts!  So I'll post after the holidays.  Then I cooked a scrumptious dinner; chicken, jalapeno cheddar grits(reatta, LOOK OUT!) and salad.  We ended it with Cake pops from bakery on a hill, YUMMY!

Sunday...Church and our first of 3 Christmas celebrations.  Went to Jason's Paw Paw's and had a yummy lunch and opened presents.  Drake got an adorable Mickey Mouse winter hat, that I am just a lovin'!!! 

                                       Drake...I will cherish these sweet moments FOREVER!!

                                                     TWO HANDSOME FELLAS!

                                                                    STUD muffin!!

                                                 OH how I LOVE the Ipad in the car!!

                                              Playing before all the BIG kiddos take over...

                                                          LOVE our little Family:)

                                                                         Cousins

                                               I mean come on...isn't it the CUTEST hat?!

               
                                      MERRY almost Christmas everyone...Enjoy your week!