The End of a Fabulous Year!

Happy New Year!!!!

And the stockings were hung...

Lounging in her highchair....who knew the recliner feature would be such a hit!

Hi Guys!

You caught me relaxin Mommy!

Bella's 1st Gingerbread House we made at the Austin Children's Museum!

Bella made her 1st Christmas ornament which we proudly hung right up front on our tree!

Brody snagged Daddy's hat

Up close and personal! No teeth still!

Just hanging out in his choneys!

All tuckered out

Texas is beautiful in the Winter when the leaves change! This tree is right outside my desk window at work...so pretty!

Putting the kids to bed...then date night with the hubby for my Christmas party at the Ashton Club downtown!

Awwwwwwwe :)

Green eyes today...blue eyes tomorrow.

Bella has a thing for vacuuming...with anything she can pretend is a vacuum...
the suede Michael Jackson glove I cannot explain :)

Who...are...you?!

Bella and Daddy feeding the goats at the Christmas tree lot-Santa's Workshop-mini horse ride Extravaganza!

Bella getting brave!

These were VERY pushy goats!

Love the mini horse!

Knock 'em dead Brody boy

Sportin' the "My Uncle Jeff Loves Me" towel

Forever striking a pose

One day we will get a picture with the both of them!

Merry Christmas!

Sweet jammies (aka mammies per Bella) guys!

Really Mom? You are REALLY going to take a picture of me in this hat?

2nd wind before bedtime!

"Iron Man" rides from Daddy are the best!

Daddy's Little Elf

Our 1st Dear Santa letter that Bella colored herself...

We surprised the kids with their very own playroom full of really fun things....

and when it gets too messy...we just close the door!!!

Brody's big guy trucks, building blocks and tool boxes!

Bella's cool Dora tent that has a tunnel!

Oh my gosh!!! Santa came to our house, ate our cookies, and even wrote us a letter!

hehehehe

Not quite awake Mom...can I please get my breakfast?!

How did that door get wrapped?!! Santa must have done it!

No really Bella....we have no idea how that happened!

That is quite the Caterpillar you have Brody! And a tool box!

You are SUCH a dude.

Not quite sure what is going on :)

OMG!!! There is a tunnel in my new playroom!!!!

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!

Julia and Julian

Brody and Daddy building great things...and eating them as well.

A quick recharge on her new reading bean bag!

Mwaaaah!

How cute am I in my spiffy apron?

Watch out Paula Dean there's a new Southern girl in the kitchen!

Posing with the Christmas ribbon she stole for her hair

Applying her new grape lip gloss from Mimi

Come here...lemme give you a kiss!

My 1st Chuck Taylors that my Daddy bought me!

Brody's 1st haircut!

Are you qualified to do this lady?

Such a pro!! Beauty Queen

We pray for a blessed New Year for all of our friends and family!

Matt and I feel that 2009 was one of the most fabulous years despite the ups and downs and changes in our lives...we were blessed with healthy children who light up our days, a warm home and amazing friends and family that enhance our lives more than we can express.

All Our Love!