Love in the Heart

I don't have much to add -we have been so busy...and well I seem to be slacking this year on Christmas Activites...we really haven't done much at all - I feel bad but it is nice not to run run run...but don't think we HAVEN"T been busy! McKinlee has had lots of Girl Scout Activites! We have seen Madelines Christmas at the Dallas Children's Theater - and just this last weekend we went to our Cookie Rally *yes watch out, its ALMOST GS Cookie Time!!* and then the troop did Caroling for Cans and they collected almost 100 cans for the Rockwall Helping Hands!

I attended a Christmas Party with the best group of girls on Friday!! I was having thoughts of not going, but I knew I would regret it!! So I went and so glad I did!! I have the best girls in the world!! Everyone brings their own to the group and compliments each other! We had a secret santa exchange and my santa total went over the top - she did a Twilight Theme...because well I love Edward :D - Nothing was "twilight" but each had a note relating it to Twilight!! LOVE IT!! I feel so low to follow that, I wasn't near that creative! But we had a blast! and That was the point!!

Tanner is still going to school and "Pre K - aka my work" He is loving it and playing with friends is much better then mommy! We have his Christmas performance this Thursday - then Friday McKinlee is out of school - Then about 2 1/2 weeks of them home...PLEASE let them get a long!! Although I am looking forward to some time with them!! I feel so pulled in every direction!

Overall we are well -Happy and Excited for all the Family time coming up with the Holidays! Hope each of you are finding this Holiday Season Healthy, Happy and Stress-Free!! Love to you all!

Im Thankful...

Yes, its not Thanksgiving - but Im finally posting pics, so bare with me! I am very Thankful for all my family and friends - what would I do without each and everyone of you! Everyone has a special place in my heart and make me, my kids and Chris who we are today! I know I don't say it enough - but I am very happy to have you in our lives!!

My family had a fabulous Thanksgiving - Plans changed a bit with some sicknesses - but maybe it was for the better - the original plan - Drive to the 'ranch' - well the ranch is in henderson and well the 2.5 hr drive there AND back didn't really appeal to me! but it was my moms turn this year...so that was the plan- Well Uncle Mike and Joy were both sick - so everyone started opting out! So we decided to head over to "Two Sister Ranch" aka Mamaw/Papaw and Rhondas Houses! All the Halpains were there ready with open arms to some last minute tag alongs...the kids had fun with all the cousins, we ate WAY to much and got to visit some!

While we were finishing up lunch, Papaw took all the kids on a Kabota Ride

Chris and Mamaw - getting some grub ;)

Pops, Nana and Jordyn *love*

Mom and family had gone to Terry's house (Terry Fator as my kids call him) Poor Sky Had to work, the down fall of working at the movie theater! Well about 3:30 we decided maybe this would be our last Thanksgiving with Terry and Melinda - they are very popular people these days, so it won't be long before the smallish ones (us) are forgotten **hahaha** so we decided to crash their Thanksgiving too!! It has been a while since we've seen them and they are about to move to Sunny Las Vegas! Despite the fact that Terry has been family much longer then my kids have been alive - they are both incredible star struck and excited to have him as a cousin! I asked him about his book and if i could order some Winston Jr Puppets on his website - and *voila* Terry whips some out - signs and gives them to us!! *THank you again Terry!!

I dont know why my pics don't rotate? sorry!!!!!

Tanner bugged the crap outta Terry - he wanted a performance..Terry did a few things and the kids were just in AWE! they are amazed by his talents every time!!

They both still speak of when we he performed at McKinlees Birthday Party almost 2 yrs ago!! Terry tried to get McKinlee and Tanner to perform - Tanner got embarrassed - McKinlee tried - she FINALLY sang Jingle bells as "Winstonetta" with "Winston Jr" performed by Terry himself! I read on Terrys Blog that he and Melinda were in Rockafeller Center for the tree lighting - I am soooo incredible jealous - I would LOVE to be in NY for the holiday season! I hope they get pics!

Just for fun, Me and Melinda!! Melinda taught me that if you put a net all over your ceiling you can collect a LOT of stuffed animals!! and she taught me ALL about the Monkeys...."Here we come, walking down the street...We get the funniest looks from...Everyone we meet...Hey, Hey we're the Monkey's" :)

After a bit, we decided to leave Terry, Melinda and their guests in peace - and we made the short journey home - were we all sat around watching TV before I went to bed to get ready for Black Friday shopping!! *yes, Im one of THoSE Crazy people!* We all loved seeing so many members of our family in one day!! I love Thanksgiving the MOST for that reason!! Food is second to me!! the Family is far far more important to me!

Pumpkins are Growing..

In a Patch!! :) Thursday was Tanners Thanksgiving Feast and Program...he was a cute little Pumpkin...don't you agree! :)

I took McKinlee outta school to go see and then get a flu shot = although the shot didn't happen *yet* she was quite happy about that! they are so cute when they don't fight!!!

Not much longer!! Turkey Time! I am sooooo very thankful for my wonderful family!

Its Beginning to look a lot like...

...CHRISTMAS - Every where I go! It isn't quite Thanksgiving yet - but the malls are ready!! the kids are a part of "Kidgets" for the Simon Malls ... we got a notice that Santa was coming...so We had GC for RainForset Cafe and Grapevine Mills is a Simon Mall so - Kimberly and I loaded the kids up and off we went. We get to Grapevine about 9:40 and go the wrong way...so we walk the WHOLE mall then we find Radio Disney - SCORE!! and We aren't even late Santa was JUST about to arrive!! they gave the kids a Box and they got to pick some Santa Prizes they got gingerbread suckers, stickers, notebooks and more!! then they got a cool Santa plate they can color along with 2 choc. chip cookies and milk... Santa then read them a story
Then we hung out and got our 1st Pic with Santa...I say first because like I said It is ONLY November Im sure we will see him a few more times!! ;)
We got to use our "own" camera if we purchased, so I snuck a quick shot of all the kids :D
Then the kids did a hoola hoop contest...both big girls did very well!!
Tanner didn't want to hoola - he said he was no good, so I just took his pic, is he not the most handsome thing!

it was fun and they all really enjoyed it!! it was worth the $5 for the year cost just for this :) After this we went to the Disney Store *and I was pretty good - had left over Disney $$ so I only spent $10* then Rainforest Cafe - Old Navy and we left...it was an early start and I was trying to get back for a Baby Shower - but I missed it!! I am such a bad SIL!! Sorry Rachel, I will see you soon!

Everyone get ready!! Christmas is Coming!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

Trick or Treat

It is halloween, It is Halloween...and of course we had lots of fun! the week before a party...Wednesday before a carnival...Thursday before we carved pumpkins then Friday, Trick or Treating....a busy busy week...

The Party...

the carnival was at Tanners MDO - but Tanner decided he wanted to stay home with daddy so we went anyway...McKinlee didn't use a template she designed it herself :)

Sky's / McKinlee's / Tanners (by mommy) :D

The gang...Tinkerbell, Dorothy, Winnie the Pooh, Black Operation Overdrive, and a witch getting ready to T or T...

They all had fun, and got lots of candy after about 20 mins, this is what Tanner did, he wouldn't even go up to the houses...he was DONE trick or treating!

As promised...

my bday boy..on his bday!and a bit outta order, but we had his party yesterday...here are some great pics from it! We had a great day...a bit hot .. but what can you do...i think it tied a record from 1945 of 86 degrees...WOW! but we had family, friends and LOTS of FUN!
The Cake - isn't is great...a friend of mine did it!

Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday my Tanner...Happy Birthday to YOU!

had to move to blow out the candles LOL
Time for BDay Spankings :)Family and Friends :) Me and My BDay Boy *love*Pinata....( there is a bobgoblin song, I can't say it w/o singing it ;p)We took the presents home, it was hot - the kids were playing and well the cowboy game was coming on :) he came home ate something...then it was all presents :)
Isn't this the cutest Batman...(another present)

My BABY is FOUR!

Four years ago today, my baby was born...after a LONG day of waiting and waiting and a check pushing due to a wrapped cord, there he was...I can't believe it was FOUR years ago!!! He had a great day too!! he has a cold maybe but wasn't going to let that stop him!! he got to take cupcakes to school ...and wear is 4 shirt and ribbon!! then got treated to Chuck E Cheese for dinner! I love my little man...here is some memory lane pictures

*cry* I will upload pics from today soon!

2006

2007

2008

Happy Birthday my Baby Boy!