A well deserved date night

Do I have a handsome husband or what!

Jimmy and I had a date night last night for New Years. My mom and dad were in town and watched the kids so we could go out by ourselves. We didn't go far b/c the party was at our neighbor's house right across the street. I must say that was a good thing b/c who really wants to drive anywhere on New Years. We had a lot of fun and met quite a few new people. We came home at 3 a.m.--haven't done that since my college days. It was a great time but guess who decided to get up at 5:30 this morning-- Mr. Jace. Needless to say, I'm a bit, I mean extremely, tired today but it was well worth it.

Go Dawgs!

My big and little bulldog fans

Is this the picture of a future football player or what??!!

Gotta have clean teeth to watch the Dawgs! :~)

What a fun day! The Bulldogs played and BEAT Michigan State in the Capitol One bowl game today. Kendall made it through part of the game before her nap. During the game, she would throw her arm up in the air, make a fist and say "Go Dawgs!" It was so cute and makes me think we may have a future cheerleader on our hands.

Jace was pretty fussy so he was passed among me, Jimmy, Gammy and Papa until he finally dozed off. So, he pretty much missed the game but we have many years of football watching to come.

Kendall opening gifts

One of her favorites and Jimmy's too-- the mini golf club set

More Christmas 2008 pictures

What this pictures doesn't show is that Kendall was swaying back and forth with Jace. He was just going along for the ride. And notice how cute the matching pajamas are. Thanks Mimi!

You know how Kendall loves books!

Here's the gift that made Jace the happiest!!

Jimmy's new toy

Jace's 1st Christmas 2008

What's going on??!!!

Well that's one way to do it.

Treats for Daddy, I mean Santa :~)

What an awesome day! The kids woke up around 8:00, yes Jace slept 9 hours last night!! Can you give me a "Hallelujah!" Kendall was such a treat this year. She loved opening her gifts and really got into the Christmas spirit. Jace hung out in his bouncy seat but also opened several gifts with Mommy and Daddy's help.

I made a huge Christmas dinner complete with a pork roast, corn souffle, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, cranberry-raspberry jello salad, and rolls. It certainly was a lot of food for just the 4 of us, well 3. Sorry Jace, definitely next year you'll get to enjoy a more varied palette. :~)

I guess the only thing missing from our Christmas was our families. This was our 1st Christmas without having our parents visiting us and it's been a bit hard. Plus, the 2 best cooks I know are my mom and Jimmy's mom. We always look forward to those "Mom" cooked meals. There's nothing better, but there's always next year.

"It's mys"

If you haven't figured it out, everything belongs to Kendall. Well, so she thinks. As of lately, we've been hearing a lot of "it's mys" around here. And today was the best example of this yet.... she wanted to drink out of my water bottle, so as we were eating breakfast, I let her do just that. Well, when I was about to take the water bottle back, she said, "Don't touch, it's mys." Boy, does she got a little, I mean a lot, of spice to her.
She is at my favorite "age" so far but this is one aspect of this "age" that I could do away with. :~)

Jace-- 3 months

Jace is doing so great with tummy time and holding his head up very well. He may be a little guy but he certainly is strong. And he is becoming so animated; I absolutely love it!

Jingle Bells

Does she have a future singing career or what!? I love this.... She has been singing Jingle Bells nonstop as of lately. I think it's b/c she learned it at school. I didn't get it on video but when she finished, I said to her "not bad" and she repeated "yes, not bad." It was too precious!

What a happy guy in the morning!!

Jace and I got up early this morning. Well, I guess he got up early and I had no choice but to get up. Anyway, what a happy boy he was! He has become so expressive, smiling and "talking" when you look at him. I just love it!! He's also getting such big brown eyes. They are changing from that newborn greyish blue color to a medium brown-- just like his big sis.

Don't ya just love Christmas

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care

Oh Christmas Tree