Christmas Time Photo Catch-up

So I just realized that we never posted any of our Photos from JJ’s first Christmas and a few other events in December.  I am going to try out a new layout for pictures.   It groups them into photo albums.  I am not sure how it will turn out, but hopefully you will still be able to see all the pictures.

First up is a few pictures from Rick & Nick’s (BJ’s brother in law & Brother) family birthday party…

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BJ and I had a bit of fun decorating the cake.  Since Nick is in the National Guard the camo was for him.  While the animals and trees are for Rick since he likes to hunt.  Personally I think the anteater animal is a bit too creepy for my liking.

Next up snow pictures from one of BJ’s trips to Schweitzer Mountain…

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A few days before Christmas Santa also made a stop over at Aunt Missy Caudle’s house.  This was the second time that JJ saw Santa, unfortunately each visit had the same result…JJ crying.  He is still pretty adorable though.

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I think that about brings us to Christmas Morning.  We were living with BJ’s parents at that time which was really nice as it sure made Christmas morning fun.  Uncle Nick was also there.  JJ didn’t really know what to do with his presents.  So BJ and I had to unwrap them all.  He did learn a new trick though he would clap his hands and yell…YAY! After each present.  It was really cute.

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JJ and cousin Joey Christmas Afternoon.  They are such cuties.

 

BJ thinking its funny to cover me with anything and everything available while I take a Sunday nap.  Stinker.  It was actually pretty comfy as I was finally warm with the pillows and blankets over me. 

 

I think that brings us up to the present time.  Christmas was a lot of fun.  JJ actually did pretty good not playing with the Christmas tree.  Every time he got close to it we would say no and he would know he was in trouble.  The smaller tree downstairs at the parents, however, was an entirely different story.  He pulled that one down on him twice, crying each time.   Silly kid.  He is always good for entertainment.

Pics of our New House

So I am finally posting pictures of our new house that we bought.  We are  excited to join the homeowner category.  I am sure that this excitement will wear off in April when we start paying the mortgage!  So for those that are far away and won’t be able to see our new home, please enjoy the pictures of our humble abode. 

 

Front Yard

Living room

Living Room/Hallway to Master Bed

 

Master Bedroom – We LOVE the tall ceilings

Closet & Master Bath off of Master Bedroom

Above pic is taken from Living Room Looking into Kitchen/Dining

Dining Room

The office

JJ’s Room!

JJ had just waken up from his nap.  Cute fella

Laundry Room / Entrance to Garage

These shelves were a housewarming gift from BJ’s brother Casey.  I do believe he made them himself. Thanks Casey!!!

The garage/BJ’s workshop/playhouse

The back yard

View from the back yard.  We are really lucky with this view. The picture doesn’t really do it justice.  Canfield Mountain looks a lot bigger than it is in the photo.  Behind the fence if farmland.  There are a still a few big farm fields mixed into the suburbs here.  Its kinda refreshing and nice.  We will see what they plant in the spring. 

 

So that is our home.  I missed a picture of the kitchen apparently.  I took one, it just didn’t make it into the camera.  All well.  We feel incredibly blessed to be able to get our own home and one as nice as this.  Cant’ wait until we get to paint!  Just remind me that I said that when we are painting and I am complaining of having to paint walls.

Hope everyone is doing well wherever you are.  We wish you well and miss you all!

Amanda Fowler’s Baby Shower – Better Late than Never Right?

So below I am going to be posting the pics that I took at Amanda’s baby shower for the twins.  Sorry I am so late getting these up.  The shower was several months ago.  Hope you enjoy…

Ok these next few photos are where we played the game titled “How Prego Can You Go”  We split up into two teams who had to blow up balloons and stuff as many as possible into the “preggo” persons clothes.  I was told afterwards that the balloons I picked were pretty hard to blow up.  Sorry guys!  By the way Tami and Missy are really sporting those balloons quite well. 

The next photos are from the game where people teamed up into pairs and tried to write their own words to the Oreo Jingle song.  There were some really funny ones.  I wish I could have video’d them to post, but BJ is the video guru not me and he was in class that night :(. 

The next few photos are of Amanda’s insane but much needed present stash.  That tub in the picture was full of clothes given to her by her mother and I believe her Grandma (I hope I didn’t get that wrong)  She got so many cute outfits and handy stuff.  Those twins are sure to be dressed pretty stylish. 

So that's all I got folks.  It was a fun night and I am so glad that Amanda, Jeff, and Brenton were able to come down and visit with us.  It was fun having them around for a bit.  Poor Brenton had just had his tonsils out that week so he was a bit under the weather.  I am jealous of all the popsicles he got to eat though.  JJ sure had fun with his uncle Jeff.  He now loves the voice of Donald Duck.  I bet the twins first laughs and giggles will be caused by his funny Donald Duck impersonations.  Amanda and Jeff are so cute together, they make a great team.  So glad they were able to find each other.