Santa pics

I wanted to post these before Christmas was officially here. We took the kiddos last week to see Santa. Colten talked and talked it up, was so excited, and could not wait to tell Santa everything he wanted this year. Well...we got to the mall and actually planned on eating first, but he insisted that we see Santa first. So, we got to the counter and he was still very excited, but as we approached Santa it happened. That excited grin turned into a very anxious look of uncertainty. He definitely wanted to still see Santa, just not up close and personal. He was very torn, so after several minutes of persuasion (by both of us AND Santa), he agreed to stand beside him for a photo, and that was it. He could barely look at Santa and barely whispered his wish list, it was really too cute. In the meantime, Cambry sat happily on Santa's lap while Colten was being persuaded. They captured this precious picture, she thought he was great.

And here's the final attempt, not too bad I guess. Notice Colten's awkwardness. Oh well, maybe next year. At least I didn't have to sit on Santa's lap with Colten this year!!! (we missed you Whitesides)

Have a fantastic week everyone!!! Merry Christmas!!!

Tagged and Colten's words of wisdom

Alright, my lovely and dear to my heart sister has tagged me, so here goes...

8 Shows I Watch:
1. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
2. Handy Manny
3. Diego
4. Jon & Kate Plus 8
5. any design show on HGTV
6. NCIS
7. The Unit
8. What Not to Wear

8 Favorite Restaurants:
1. Chick-fil-A
2. Bill Miller's
3. Red Lobster
4. Olive Garden
5. Logan's
6. Taco Cabana
7. Babes
8. Papa John's

8 Things That Happened Today (this was yesterday):
1. woke up and got all of us fed and dressed
2. took Colten to school
3. drove to the office
4. did as little work as possible at the office
5. had an office Christmas luncheon
6. won a Starbucks gift card there
7. got a Christmas bonus from my boss :)
8. came home and have spent time with the kiddos

8 Things I Look Forward To:
1. heaven and reuniting with loved ones
2. Christmas!!!
3. sleeping through the night REGULARLY
4. relaxing with family next week
5. a few hours on Friday to myself to shop without two in tow
6. finishing up wrapping all the gifts
7. Colten's excitement on Christmas day
8. watching my children grow

8 Things I Wish For:
1. my kiddos to have a strong relationship and foundation with Jesus
2. my marriage to be as wonderful as it has been these past 6 years
3. good health for our family
4. cold weather at Christmastime!!!
5. the very best for my friends and family
6. peace and happiness
7. my children to value their elaionship with one another and us, as parents
8. a very happy holidays to all of you!!!

8 People I Tag:
1. any 8 of you who feel up to it!!!

I also thought I would share a few of Colten's latest comments, as they are quite humorous and worth sharing. The other day I started to get onto him about who knows what at the time, probably talking back or being a little too rough with Cambry, the list could go on. In his sweet 3 year old voice he informed me...

"Mommy...why don't you just worry about yourself, and let me worry about Colten." Oh, brother, I had no response to that one.

After a busy morning running errands and getting things together for his Christmas party Friday, we had returned home and he looked at me and said...

"Mommy, come sit with me on the couch and let's talk about something." Ok Colten, what do you want to talk about? "Just something, you need to sit and relax mommy." Wow, is it that obvious, do I look and act that stressed? So funny...

In other news, Cambry has decided to take a sippy cup with no problems...hallelujah!!! This is wonderful for us, now we are not totally dependent on the medicine dropper. She enjoys holding it and trying to drink it all by herself. She is very independent it seems for a 6 month old!!! She also is sitting very very well unsupported, for up to 20 minutes at a time. She absolutely loves doing it!!!

Well, my next post may not be until after the holidays I suppose...so, a very merry Christmas to all of you and yours!!!

What we've been up to

I'm back...it's been crazy since my last post, but isn't it right now for everyone? We had a terrific Thanksgiving and are in full swing with Christmas festivities. So...onto the pictures and events over the last few weeks. Colten had a precious Thanksgiving feast at school.

He looks thrilled, huh??

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving here with the Chances. We got to spend alot of time visiting, eating, playing, eating, relaxing and of course eating!!!

Uncle Clark with Cambry and Dax (3 weeks younger than Cambry)

Cambry in her Thanksgiving attire (thanks Oni!!!)

The entire Chance clan

We have been busy getting ready for Christmas, a little more difficult I've learned with two!!!

lighting the tree

new Christmas ornaments

And a sneak peek at our Christmas pictures...look for yours in the mail soon!!!