Time Flies When Your having FUN!!!

Wow I can't believe the New Year is almost here.
Since my last post we have gone none stop. The girls, Debi and I did some Christmas Baking. They did the cookies 4 different kinds, while I made a pineapple upside down cake, hay stakes, rice treats, candy cane bark, and Allie and I made Chocolate covered toffee.
In our house the gift opening starts very soon. I usually start on the 20Th. The girls get to open one gift a day. This way they are not overwhelmed with everything at once. They get to really enjoy each gift for a day. Also, less mess to pick up. Then on Christmas Day they get their stockings and Santa's gift.

On Christmas Eve The Clymens' Families along with the The Plilers and Grandpa had a very good time eating, exchanging gifts, and Playing with the WII. Yep I finally broke down and bought all 3 of my kids a video game system. I have to say I have really enjoyed it myself.

Christmas Day we woke up around 8:30 and the girls headed down to see what Santa left for them. We also made sure that the girls knew what The True meaning of Christmas was by telling the Christmas story in their own words. Dena and Uncle Rodger came over for Brunch at around 11:30. After they left we went to the movies to see Marley and Me. Going to the movies on Christmas Day has become a tradition since we moved here to Tennessee. That first Christmas my ourselves was very quiet and lonely so this is what we came up with to fill in the time. I was quite surprised with amount of people that do this. Marley and Me was really good although I left the theater felling drained from crying. Go and see this movie especially if you have a dog. You will gain a whole new appreciation for your furry friend.

Friday was Tommy's parents last day here in Tennessee. We dropped them of at @ 2:00, then the girls and I headed home to get ready for round 2. Friday night we headed out to Knoxville to pick up the Boys and my Mother. Their flight was suppose to come in at 10:47. It ended up arriving at 12:13AM. We were so tired the next day, poor Tommy had to work.

My ABC Club is back together :-). A= Allie and Ashley, B= Brent and Brandon, C= Clymens/Curran. The kids have really enjoyed playing together. It has mostly been in pairs. Allie and Brent, Ashley and Brandon. When have gone shopping, went to see Bedtime Stories. I played a game of Life with the girl's and Brandon. The things that came out of their mouths during that game cracked me up. Ashley " But I don't want to get Married", Brandon " I've been wronged" (when he had to pay for a lawsuit). Allie " Why didn't I get a baby" She worries me.
My Aunt and Tommy haven't been felling to good so we didn't get a chance to go to Bristol for the light until last night. We also took them to the dancing lights right down the street from Bristol. Brent said he like the light there better. He's into that high tech stuff.
Today is New Years Eve, we are keeping it low key this year. Probably just spend most the night with Family, the WII and good food.

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and has a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Here are some slides from the past week

Merry Christmas

The ABC CLUB Reunion

Winter Vacation is in full swing

Can you believe it 3 post in one day. I know I have had some catching up to do. So while the girls are downstairs with their Grandparents learning how to sew by hand, that gave me a quick break.

I have finally got all my Christmas shopping done and everything is wrapped and under the tree. The weekend went by fast. Friday was PARTY DAY. Allie and Ashley both had Christmas parties at school. I had to work so I didn't get to stay at the parties the entire time. Then Friday night Allie had a Christmas Party/Dance to attend. Ashley had a party for her horseback riding Academy. That meant Tommy went with Ashley and I went with Allie.
Saturday we were going to go bake at the Allen's house but ended up stuck at home again. The girls got themselves into trouble. Why does this seem to happen when I want to go out an do something.

Sunday we went to early service then back at home to get the house all cleaned up for our company. Tommy's parents arrived safely Sunday night.

Boy was it COLD on Monday. If it was up to me I would have stayed inside with a warm fire, hot cocoa and in my PJ's all day. But we did venture out to finish up some shopping, meet Tommy for lunch and then Ashley had riding lessons.

I added a few slide shows from last week for you to enjoy.

Allie's First Dance

Class Christmas Parties

Holidays at the Zoo - Slide Show

Tis the season to be stressful!!!

What can I say, December is in full swing. I have been busy with all things Allie, Ashley and Christmas. Those two girls have me going all over. We have been to birthday parties, shopping, horseback riding and Allie has started to take dance classes. In my spare time I have been getting things ready for Ashley's Christmas Program at school. I was in charge of making animal Santa hats, bird tops(the girls helped with them). We had feathers and glue ALL over the house. My hot glue gun has become my best friend. The I had to get the stage set up. Thankfully I talked a few other parents to help with that. I think it turned out pretty good.

On top of all that, I went and got sick again. I am almost positive it is due to something in the school. The doctor put me on singular to go along with another round of antibiotics and 2 different cough syrups and my inhaler. So hopefully this it will get me through the winter, we'll see.

We finally got the girls' school pictures back. I for one LOVE them. Here is a preview...

My girl's are growing up too fast.

This is the last week until winter break. So that means another crazy week. I have two class rooms to plan parties for. Lucky for me both classes have great parents that have no problem helping out. It's just a matter of me getting what is needed and they do all the fun part. I have to work during the parties since I am on the morning shift. The principal said we can visit so I will get a few pics..
Speaking of pictures. My wonderful husband got me a new camera, so as soon as I figure it out I will download all the pictures from this past few weeks.

I have a few presents to get still, so I will be busy this week getting the school stuff done and my house ready for company. Tommy's parents will be here on Sunday til Friday afternoon, then My Mother and Nephews will be her that Friday evening. Can't Wait.

Winter has arrived!!

I know that winter hasn't officially arrived but when I looked out my window this morning it sure looked like it. I made up this background & header a couple of weeks ago but I HAD decided to wait to change it until after Thanksgiving. But with all the snow on the ground this morning I couldn't wait. So Happy "WHITE" Birthday to Grandpa! I hope you enjoy it and I love you.
As for us here. Yep, they closed the school for the day, so it was stay in bed and keep warm a little later this morning. Tommy is also home until Tuesday, that is as long as his doctor gives him the OK. He is having a lot of problems with his back and the doctor didn't like how his x ray looked so after a heavy duty steroid and muscle relaxer they will recheck it and see how everything is sitting then.
As I already said it's My Grandpa's birthday today so we will be going over to my Aunt's today and then out to dinner tonight to celebrate. I'm not sure how old he actually is (87 I think)but I know he is in better shape than the old people he lives with (I won't mention any names, HA!) Just kidding, but he walks everyday for a hour and that is saying something.
As for me and the girls we are feeling pretty good these day's, praise the lord.
You all have a great weekend

I added the penguin for Allie

Allie's Turn

Lord help me! I don't know how much more I can take. As you all know I haven't been feeling to good. Then last week Ashley had a ear infection. I took Allie last week with Ashley because she had been doing a lot of coughing, runny nose, sore throat. The doctor said it was viral. Her coughing didn't get better and she said her ears felt plugged all the time so she was having a hard time hearing (I know nothing different there ;-) ) Now a week later I took her back to the doctor (her actual doctor this time) Allie has a Double Ear Infection AND Walking Pneumonia. Oh yeah she is also wheezing and has to use a inhaler too. I think this could have been caught last week if that doctor would have taken the time to test her. I wonder if I could get a refund on the last co-pay I had to pay? On a side note I am feeling 75% better, still coughing a bit.

Her doctor said to keep her home tomorrow so I have to stay home from work with Allie. I didn't want to send her to Dena's and get Grandpa sick. Allie was sad about that. She LOVES staying with Dena when she doesn't feel good. Dena is good with the babying/smothering stuff that Allie just eats up! I guess the Lord has his way of making us SLOW DOWN! I have gotten so much down time, but it was needed.