Snowflakes & Stars

"But mom it can't be Christmas time, there isn't any snow."

"Well will just make our own!"






A few days later I was also informed that we needed a new star for baby Jesus as well. So we made two just in case.

Scarf : Seven years in the making

About seven years ago a friend of mine gave me my first pair of knitting needles and some beautiful blue yarn. She taught me to knit a basic scarf and I diligently worked on it a little here and there. I would pull it out every winter determined to finish it. Then spring and eventually summer, with 100 degree weather, would come and I couldn't bare the thought of a scarf so it would sadly sit unfinished until the next winter. Well long story short I finally finished it!


I love the rich color contrast between the royal blue and my oh so pale skin. It makes me happy. My own little symbol of perseverance and pride in a completed task. Since I started this project I also learned to crochet and have completed many projects. I think it may be a bit easier for me than knitting but I am glad to know how to do both!

New Christmas Jammies

And yes that is a baby gate protecting our two ft. tree from my sweet little angels. Don't let those little faces fool you!

Its beginning to look alot like

Christmas!

This year we added a little lighted Christmas tree to our outside decor. It was simply made with an upside down tomato cage and a string of lights. The boys had a lot of fun helping us out on this project.

Donaven's 4th Birthday Party

Its only been four years since this little guy made me a mommy for the first time. It has been an adventure every step of the way since that amazing day.

Fast forward to today and you are still bringing love, and light to my world. Happy Fourth Birthday to my not so little boy. I hope you felt celebrated today!















We kept his party a low key family affair. He planned every part himself. Cupcakes, Cars 2 the movie, dinner at McDonald's, and a surprise visit to Santa land!

Thanksgiving

We started of the day with festive turkey toast compliments of Brandon.

Then we enjoyed the Macy's parade a favorite tradition of mine.

Later that afternoon at Moriah's home we all gathered for a Thanksgiving feast. I contributed the rolls this year.

After lunch we headed out for another Mathis Family tradition, baseball.





The boys played there little hearts out until it was time to go home. Which Emerson did in style in his new, fancy, forward, facing car seat.


Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Gratitude

Do you have any one item that you just love? I mean LOVE! You use it everyday and it makes your life easier. Well I do and I am so grateful to have it fully functioning again...

*My Stroller

Thanks to Brandon for ordering a new wheel after my little mishap with backing over it. But that is a different story!