It's Christmas!

Luke still hasn't gotten the hang of Christmas, he slept in {until 6, a departure from his normal 5:30}, clearly unaware Santa had brought him the presents he had been telling Santa about. But boy was he excited when he walked in and saw all his new toys! Here is his with Mr. Potato Head.

and with Grandpa showing him how to use his new markers.

After opening presents, Troy, Luke and I said goodbye to grandma and grandpa, and headed over to my parents house to open more gifts! Unfortunately I forgot to take a single pic, but I assure you we had lots of fun. Then we packed up and headed to my Aunt and Uncle's house for more eating, presents, and good company. Here are Cousin Rachel and I. She goes to Alabama. Gosh, weren't you guys really good last year? GO FROGS!!!! We still pretend to like each other though.

Troy and I

goofing off...

Shan, Rach, Claudia and Laura

Rachel trying to get Luke to say "Roll Tide"

Shan, Rach entertaining the Lukester. It's working!

Connie

Sisters... more shenanigans...

Mom and Dad

Dad and Daughter. The only person missing was dear grandpa Buck, but we are going to go to Oklahoma for a visit very soon. We love you Buck!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Luke and Santa, Year two

This year resulted in the same scene as last year... Better Luck in 2011.

And just in case you forgot, here is what last year looked like...

The Stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there!

We started a tradition last year to have everyone over on Christmas Eve and Buddy cooks us a wonderful dinner. Last year Buddy and Carol Ann drove home in a snow storm, so this year they decided not to risk it, plus they got the added bonus of watching Luke open all his Christmas gifts! We had a great evening! Merry Christmas Eve!

Christmas Card 2010

Nature Boy

It's a jungle out there

{in our backyard}!

The one we didn't use.

This was my first choice for our Christmas card, but Troy twisted my arm so we went a different route, so, here is the runner up. The winner will be arriving soon to a mailbox near you! Photo by Haley Naegele.

Twenty-Three Months

Some parents question, "When did we go wrong?" Thanks to all the pictures I'm taking, we will always know. It was at 23 months... That's when Luke started throwing gang signs and trying to steal money out of my purse. *Deep Sigh* I need more wine. And apparently to start researching bail bondsmen.

Yo, seasons greetings from the West siiiiide!

There's a new guy in town.

Luke understands santa is supposed to bring him presents. So he is trying to butter him up.

and act all nice...

we're on to you little buddy...

It's A, Family Tradition!

So smile and act like you are enjoying yourself Luke! Okay, so it was freezing, and it was nap time. I promised to pick a Christmas tree out in less than 5 minutes, but we please please please pretty please had to go get one. Like now. Yes. now NOW. And I would like the record to show I picked out a tree in a mere 30 seconds. And I still got this face...
Which goes perfectly with my theme this year, which is celebrate the season. {I know I know... a theme? I'll just get over myself now. It will all make sense very soon, I promise}. Enjoy the holidays now, y'all! Just finished making the Christmas cards and, hopefully they will be picked up, addressed & mailed out by this weekend. Coming soon to a fridge near you!

bIrThDaY lUnCh!

Troy's parents came over Saturday to take me to lunch and I snapped a couple of pics. Thank you so much Buddy and CA!

Our little Devil

I want more grapes! Now.

Happy Thanksgiving!

There is so much I am thankful for this year. Family, friends and health definitely top my list! Here are a few of my favorite people. Oh, and it also happens to be my birthday, so I am thankful to have another one! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Mom did a great job on the centerpiece!

Mom and Dad

Me and T-roy. {He looks so cute!}

The Lukester

My cousin Rachel, and myself

Luke and Boompa

Happy Turkey Day 2010!

Mallory's 2nd Birthday Party!

How is it possible that Mallory is already two?! Wow. All those old sayings really are true... We got to see Meagan, Mallory, and the whole gang yesterday, and we had so much fun! Mallory had an ice cream social party, and it was perfectly planned and very tasty I might add. Here are a few pics from the party. Luke loved getting to see Meagan and Mallory. He was all smiles, until I finally got the camera rolling, naturally!

Miss Meagan and Guke, as Mallory calls him :)

Mallory is the sweetest little girl, and wanted to share her ice cream with Luke.

What's this? Thanks Mal!

Seeing these two together again made me smile. Happy Birthday Mallory, you are the sweetest smartest little girl ever!

Thanksgiving Program

Friday was Luke's very first program! The Thanksgiving day program at his school. He had so much fun, until he saw us... thank goodness that was at the end. He was so darn cute, and made his mama and dada very proud. We love you so much Luke!

Here is Luke with his classmate Olivia.

Singing and very happy is his teacher Miss Tina's lap.

the turkey's got to sing and dance!

And the big finale! This is when we stood up to take pictures, and someone saw us... can you spot him with Miss Tina? They had me come up to the front and hold him for the rest of the show, which is why the pictures stopped here. Dad was running the video camera the whole time. Will have to post that soon! Happy almost Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for!

My Buddy, My Buddy, My Buddy and Me!

Do you remember those commercials for that Doll? Anyway... these two were just too cute together! Here are some more pictures of Luke with his new best buddy, Rowan.
Reading books together...

Taking their bath

and eating breakfast

yummy waffles!

thanks for coming this weekend y'all, you are welcome back anytime!