Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Christmas Eve Highlights 2009
We spent Christmas Eve at my parents house after the Christmas Eve Service at church. We ate way too much food and opened way too many gifts! We loved everything we got and Jordan was thrilled with his socks and hunting gear! He is now ready to go hunting anytime someone is willing to take him. However, it has been way to cold to any of that. Mackenzie loved all of her gifts as well.. She had to put everything on and model it. I managed to ignore the pictures with her giving me the peace sign in every other shot. We finally managed to get the kids to go to sleep by midnight, ONLY for them to wake me up at 130am. They were checking out what Santa brought them. Needless to say, I was completely asleep when all of this was going on and I failed to get a picture of any of their Santa gifts. Oops.. We went back to bed, and Marty and I got up at 630 and the kids slept until 8. Typical.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas from our home to yours
I love Christmas, I really do. I love everything about Christmas, the shopping, the smells, the hustle and bustle of trying to get everything done before the big day. This year was no different. My kids are getting older, and starting to question the magic of Santa. But just when you think they do not believe, something happens to bring it all back!
For the first time in over 10 years, a local home was brought back to life with the Christmas decor I remember from when I was a child. The last time the house was decorated Jordan was only 6 months old. I remember driving through Mack Webb's Christmas display with Jordan in the back seat and thinking how much I wish my kids could enjoy that house as much as I did when I was a kid. We would beg our parents to drive to his house every night from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Most of the time they would give in and take us, and each time we saw something different from the times before. Anyway, this year, the lights are back on, and to quote my baby girl, it is a miracle. We have been to see the lights at Swan Lake, and even the ones at James Island, but something about this display is magical! I took the kids the first night they were lit, and Mackenzie couldnt wait. She was so excited that we were going as soon as dance was over, I have no idea if she even paid attention at dance that night. As we were driving to his house, Mackenzie kept calling it the Winter Wonderland, (she had no idea). She and Jordan oooohhhed and aaaaaahhed through the drive way and as we rounded the turn, Mackenzie saw it... No, it was not the rotating Christmas tree in the gazebo or the display of Christmas villages, or even the rocket that was once one of my favorite items. It was the manger scene in the window of the barn.. So beautiful and peaceful. Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. Mackenzie gasped and then started talking about how beautiful the manger scene was and that part was her favorite part of the whole display!!! It brought tears to my eyes that with all the hype that surrounds the holiday, my child saw the true meaning of Christmas in a holiday light display.
The next day, Marty rode with me to pick her up from school, and she couldnt wait to tell him that she had scene a MIRACLE!!! She kept telling him how amazing the lights were and everything she had absorbed the night before, and that her favorite part was the manger. Of course, we had to go back that night so she could show him what she was talking about...
We have been super busy with everything Christmas and of course Mackenzie's birthday was a couple of weeks ago too, so I havent had much time to blog, but I do want to wish everyone who reads this post a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR from our home to yours!
For the first time in over 10 years, a local home was brought back to life with the Christmas decor I remember from when I was a child. The last time the house was decorated Jordan was only 6 months old. I remember driving through Mack Webb's Christmas display with Jordan in the back seat and thinking how much I wish my kids could enjoy that house as much as I did when I was a kid. We would beg our parents to drive to his house every night from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Most of the time they would give in and take us, and each time we saw something different from the times before. Anyway, this year, the lights are back on, and to quote my baby girl, it is a miracle. We have been to see the lights at Swan Lake, and even the ones at James Island, but something about this display is magical! I took the kids the first night they were lit, and Mackenzie couldnt wait. She was so excited that we were going as soon as dance was over, I have no idea if she even paid attention at dance that night. As we were driving to his house, Mackenzie kept calling it the Winter Wonderland, (she had no idea). She and Jordan oooohhhed and aaaaaahhed through the drive way and as we rounded the turn, Mackenzie saw it... No, it was not the rotating Christmas tree in the gazebo or the display of Christmas villages, or even the rocket that was once one of my favorite items. It was the manger scene in the window of the barn.. So beautiful and peaceful. Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. Mackenzie gasped and then started talking about how beautiful the manger scene was and that part was her favorite part of the whole display!!! It brought tears to my eyes that with all the hype that surrounds the holiday, my child saw the true meaning of Christmas in a holiday light display.
The next day, Marty rode with me to pick her up from school, and she couldnt wait to tell him that she had scene a MIRACLE!!! She kept telling him how amazing the lights were and everything she had absorbed the night before, and that her favorite part was the manger. Of course, we had to go back that night so she could show him what she was talking about...
We have been super busy with everything Christmas and of course Mackenzie's birthday was a couple of weeks ago too, so I havent had much time to blog, but I do want to wish everyone who reads this post a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR from our home to yours!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Let it Snow Let it Snow Let it Snow
On Saturday and Sunday, Mackenzie participated in the Hartsville then Darlington Christmas Parade. She performed with the Competition team from BCSD!!! I thought she was beautiful and couldnt help but post this!!!
How awesome is this?
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Wouldn't it be nice for one of these computers to be under the tree this year!!!
Wouldn't it be nice for one of these computers to be under the tree this year!!!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Back to reality
The past few weeks have been so busy. I have had numerous photo shoots and have been helping some great friends of mine open their new business, Yesterday's. To top it off, I had Jury Duty last week.. 4 days on one case is almost enough to drive someone crazy.
The leaves are amazing right now, so I have done several shoots in the leaves. Fall is a great time for photos with all the natural colors around! Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I love football season, the weather is almost perfect. Warm but not usually hot and humid like it is here during the summer. Perfect for sitting on the porch or in the bleachers somewhere watching a game!
Yesterday's is an Auction on Thursdays and Indoor Flea Market on Saturday mornings. It is a lot of work for most everyone involved, but we have a blast! The best part is spending time with friends!! So far, I have managed to find a couple of great deals between working the concession stand! Our favorite item right now to serve is the Yesterday's chili pie... The hot dogs are a close second though...
Last week, I was chosen to be on the jury for a civil case in our county. I thought, "Great, I get to spend my birthday on Jury Duty." I had a great time!! The other jurors were very nice and polite, and sometimes rather funny. The court baliff found out that Tuesday was my birthday and he sang to me AND brought me a pack of crackers, (it was short notice). Marty and the kids gave me a digital picture frame and a cake the night before my birthday because I had a photo shoot and a PTO meeting on Tuesday night! I had lunch with some of my girl friends on Tuesday, and had supper with my mom! I did manage lunch with my dad on Monday before he took off for Hilton Head for work. To top off my week, My friends and I went to see Jason Aldean and Colt Ford Saturday night. They surprised me with a makeover before we left town for the concert, It was so nice to be pampered!
Marty and the kids helped me put up our Christmas tree yesterday. Jordan helped me with the lights this year, and Mackenzie is putting the ornaments on at her own pace! The kids are growing so much, I am amazed that Jordan is almost as tall as I am. I hope he will be a lot taller next year so he can do the lights at the top of the tree.
This week is Thanksgiving, and I cannot wait! My friends and I are walking in the Turket Trot early Thursday morning! Then BLACK FRIDAY shopping on Friday morning!!! I love Christmas! I have a new recipe for ornaments this year and I cannot wait to try it out. I have made the Cinnamon Applesauce ornaments before, and the pepperment wreaths, but this year we are trying Stained Glass Candy ornaments!!! I will post the recipe and pictures on my recipe blog when I get some finished!!!
The leaves are amazing right now, so I have done several shoots in the leaves. Fall is a great time for photos with all the natural colors around! Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I love football season, the weather is almost perfect. Warm but not usually hot and humid like it is here during the summer. Perfect for sitting on the porch or in the bleachers somewhere watching a game!
Yesterday's is an Auction on Thursdays and Indoor Flea Market on Saturday mornings. It is a lot of work for most everyone involved, but we have a blast! The best part is spending time with friends!! So far, I have managed to find a couple of great deals between working the concession stand! Our favorite item right now to serve is the Yesterday's chili pie... The hot dogs are a close second though...
Last week, I was chosen to be on the jury for a civil case in our county. I thought, "Great, I get to spend my birthday on Jury Duty." I had a great time!! The other jurors were very nice and polite, and sometimes rather funny. The court baliff found out that Tuesday was my birthday and he sang to me AND brought me a pack of crackers, (it was short notice). Marty and the kids gave me a digital picture frame and a cake the night before my birthday because I had a photo shoot and a PTO meeting on Tuesday night! I had lunch with some of my girl friends on Tuesday, and had supper with my mom! I did manage lunch with my dad on Monday before he took off for Hilton Head for work. To top off my week, My friends and I went to see Jason Aldean and Colt Ford Saturday night. They surprised me with a makeover before we left town for the concert, It was so nice to be pampered!
Marty and the kids helped me put up our Christmas tree yesterday. Jordan helped me with the lights this year, and Mackenzie is putting the ornaments on at her own pace! The kids are growing so much, I am amazed that Jordan is almost as tall as I am. I hope he will be a lot taller next year so he can do the lights at the top of the tree.
This week is Thanksgiving, and I cannot wait! My friends and I are walking in the Turket Trot early Thursday morning! Then BLACK FRIDAY shopping on Friday morning!!! I love Christmas! I have a new recipe for ornaments this year and I cannot wait to try it out. I have made the Cinnamon Applesauce ornaments before, and the pepperment wreaths, but this year we are trying Stained Glass Candy ornaments!!! I will post the recipe and pictures on my recipe blog when I get some finished!!!
Monday, November 9, 2009
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year!!! I love the smell of Christmas and how friendly people tend to be this time of year. One of my favorite things to do around the holidays is making gifts, cooking and of course, SHOPPING!!
A few years ago, I found the best book for holiday cooking and gift giving ideas. It is the Gooseberry Patch Merry Christmas cookbook! It is full of ideas from making your own gifts, displaying gifts adn cards, and of course it contains great recipes as well. One year, I used the recipe for Overnight Coffee Cake in a jar to give to the kids teachers. Instead of using a jar though, I used a Pampered Chef small batter bowl. I attached a card to the bowl that said, "No one measures up to you!" and the teachers loved it!!! Not only did they have almost everything they needed for a wonderful Christmas breakfast, they also had a great batter bowl as well! Thanks Gooseberry patch for the recipe and for my Pampered Chef consultant for the idea of putting the two together!
A few years ago, I found the best book for holiday cooking and gift giving ideas. It is the Gooseberry Patch Merry Christmas cookbook! It is full of ideas from making your own gifts, displaying gifts adn cards, and of course it contains great recipes as well. One year, I used the recipe for Overnight Coffee Cake in a jar to give to the kids teachers. Instead of using a jar though, I used a Pampered Chef small batter bowl. I attached a card to the bowl that said, "No one measures up to you!" and the teachers loved it!!! Not only did they have almost everything they needed for a wonderful Christmas breakfast, they also had a great batter bowl as well! Thanks Gooseberry patch for the recipe and for my Pampered Chef consultant for the idea of putting the two together!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Surprise Trip to Chucktown!
If you know me, then you know I love to talk! I will admit, I am a terrible liar, and have the hardest time keeping secrets. Especially from my friends. I tell them EVERYTHING! Jennifer's birthday was last week, and she has been wanting to go to Charleston for over a year now. Keri and I came up with a plan to take her for her birthday a couple of months ago, so I did good to keep my mouth shut. We actually told her that we were going to Mt. Croghan which is a flea market way out in the sticks. Sunday morning at 6am we gave her a picture frame with a letter inside of it, telling her that we were going to Charleston instead of the flea market. She was thrilled and we had a blast! We did the whole tourist thing, took a carriage ride, shopped at the market, took pictures, ate at California Dreamin' and just enjoyed our day away!! I dont know how I kept all of this a secret, but I am so glad I did! Here are a few pictures from our day!
A view of Charleston Harbor
Philadelphia St.
"Dueling Alley"
Pineapple Fountain on Waterfront Park
A view of Church St.
The Girls!
Me, Keri, Angie, Jennifer, & Debbie
A view of Charleston Harbor
Philadelphia St.
"Dueling Alley"
Pineapple Fountain on Waterfront Park
A view of Church St.
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