OK.....one more

just because I had to post more than I did last year!! I'm pretty sure I say this A LOT now being a parent.....but seriously time just flies!! New Year's to me means that my baby will be turning another year older (and me too).....I really don't think she should be 2 yet. I mean I'm very glad she's not a baby and she's growing into her personality (I think), but the time is just slipping away. So I hope everyone cherishes this new year and many more to come.

Enjoy the random pictures I snapped this evening before Joe and I went out to dinner and a movie.....Blind Side was very good. Now another 5 years before I get Joe back into the theatre again!!

Scrumptious.....

'I said LEFT daddy!!' :)

I think I'm about to get slapped!!

She wasn't amused!! But I though this was funny.

Final Post.....

of the year!!! :) Had you scared didn't I...?? We had quite the Christmas this year. So busy I'm not sure I've completely recovered from the lack of sleep. The kids really enjoyed themselves and got lots of great gifts from everyone. Joe and I also got lots of wonderful gifts from everyone. Thank you all who sent Christmas wishes and blessed our family with visiting and gifts. We hope everyone has a safe New Year's Eve and a blessed New Year!!

Winter Wonderland

What a beautiful snow today!! Hopefully it will look like this Christmas morning!! :) I finally broke down and let Joe get a TV for our room...so far the kids are enjoying it. I must admit though it came in handy while wrapping presents last night.......just don't tell Joe I like it!!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year!!

Oh what fun it is....

Having some fun with the decorations..... :)

Very Merry

Today the kids and I set up the Christmas tree and all the decorations!!! Ella is determined to wait for Santa..... :)

Evan and I went shopping this morning, and after we left Ella was sooo lost without her big brother, she went straight to his bed (in his pajamas) and slept for nearly three hours. She's so cute.

It's Beginning To Look A Lot.....

I really would like to know where the time goes.....Just yesterday it seems like we were bringing Ella home to join Evan, and now she's almost 2! 2! I often wonder what I did without these two kids in my life. Parenthood completely consumes you and becomes what you do. And I (and Joe) couldn't be happier with what we do! These two are incredible kids. Every day my heart swells with pride watching these two play and grow up before my eyes. We laugh and laugh until we can't laugh anymore.

And it's these moments that I cherish so much and want to never forget....So today I began preparing for Christmas.....because as I mentioned before....my time is slipping away! :( Here are some options for our Christmas card....and a few thrown in because I think my kids are just so darn adorable.

Movie Nite

Popcorn and a movie....does it get any better than this?? :) I'm sure the movie was one we've seen a million times.....Cars, Incredibles, Shark Tales....

!! Go Bucks Bash !!

We would like to invite everyone out for our 3rd Annual Go Bucks Bash. We will be cheering on the Buckeyes as they take on Penn State on Saturday November 7th!! Yes, we know it's short notice.....but the game time was just released.....so the party must go on! :)

We'll be providing the hog and ask that everyone bring a side dish. We'll have one keg of beer (probably Bud Light) so if you prefer something different, please bring it. We'll have pop and lemonade/kool-aid as well. Feel free to bring the whole family too.....kids are always welcome.

Game time is at 3:30, so feel free to come early enough to get a front row seat!! We hope to see everyone here on the 7th. GO BUCKS!

* We'll plan to eat around 3:00/3:30ish....

Corbin 5 Years Young

I love photographing Corbin. He's so funny....either too serious with the silly forced smile, or completely goofy with great poses. Shana and I went through the haunted woods to get some shots of Corbin and it was such fun. Of course it was in the middle of the day....but I'm still claiming I went through the haunted woods...because you won't catch me there at night!! Thanks Corbin for putting up with my requests. You did a great job! I always look forward to our sessions.