TGIF

I am so happy it's the weekend.  This has been one busy week. 

Yesterday, Lex had part of the day off so we loaded up and did a little Christmas shopping.  There was some things I wanted Lex's help with but, I didn't want to buy a ton because in a couple weeks me, my mom and sister are going to Grapevine for the weekend to shop.  I can't wait!!   We did purchase Kagen her first hamster or "mouse" as she calls it.  But, it's fake.  When we were at the mall there was a display that had the little guy running on a wheel.  Kagen didn't want to leave once she spotted it.  She even asked to go back and see it when we left.  Ha!   She is REALLY into animals right now and this is a great substitute for the real thing.

She also saw Santa!  We didn't do pictures yet but, we'll be back! 
After the mall we had lunch and then went to Barnes and Nobles.  While I was looking around Lex and Kagen looked at some books together.  I wish I would have taken a picture!  It was so cute.  They have story time on Friday mornings and I may start taking her.  I know she would have a blast.

I had to snap some pictures of them cuddling this morning.

I also went to the store last night AND this afternoon.  I'm trying to beat the crowd before next week.  I'm going to be making some fun little appetizers for a shower this weekend and also some yummy desserts for Thanksgiving.  I'm making this recipe and a couple pecan pies for Thanksgiving.  I can't wait to try it!!

Tis the season!

I'm so ready for this weekend!  We have a busy one planned but, it will all be fun!

Operation Christmas Child

There are so many children that don't have anything.  I find myself wishing I could get Kagen this or that but, in reality she has everything she NEEDS.  I often forget that there are children who go to bed hungry.  I want Kagen to realize there are others that don't have a warm place to live, hot water, toys, shoes, etc.   I want her to grow up having a desire to serve the Lord and give back to those in need.

 I thought we could start a tradition and do a shoebox for a child.  I decided to buy things for a little boy.  We never buy boy stuff so it was fun! 

  

 Kagen did such a good job packing the box, with Daddy's help.

 We took the box to a local store to drop it off. If you have a chance check out Tyler Consignment Warehouse, they have some really great things!! 

Tonight, our church had their Thanksgiving dinner.  We ate lots of yummy food and Kagen had a blast running around with the bigger kids.

I can't believe next week is Thanksgiving.  This year has gone by so fast!  I am so excited about spending time with our families.  That's my favorite part about the holidays!!!  And all the food too. 

Bedtime Favorites

Every night before Kagen goes to bed Lex usually reads her a story.  Here lately she has been wanting to read Green Eggs and Ham.  She loves the book so much that she wants to sleep with it.  It's actually one of her requirements to get her in the bed.  Ha!  She MUST have these four items in her bed before she goes to sleep.

-Rabbit (Her musical rabbit)
-Giraffe (her blanket with a giraffe on it)
-Blanket
-Green Eggs and Ham book

If any of those are missing she will let you know immediately.  And, will search for any missing items until they are found. 

Tonight,  I read to her and she DID NOT want me to leave the room when we were done.  She kept grabbing me around my neck and pulling me back to the bed.  It was so cute!  I asked her, "Can Momma leave now?"  Her response, "NO!".   I got Lex to snap a couple pictures of us.

I still can't get over how blessed I am to have this little girl in my life.

Christmas...already??

This is the first year I decorated for Christmas before Thanksgiving.  It feels weird. Ha!  I am so ready for Christmas this year I wanted to have all the pretty decorations out!  I normally do black/silver decorations but, last year I bought a bunch of different colors so it Kagen would enjoy it more.  I can't say that I am in love with my tree like I was last year but, it works.  I think I'm just going to have to get use to it.  I do love the pretty ornaments on it though.  And so does Kagen! ha!

Saturday, my Mom came over to help me sew some pants for Kagen.  I bought some cute material a few weeks ago and made a Christmas shirt for her and I wanted to attempt to sew pants.  Thank goodness for my Momma, she did most the work! I would have been so lost with out her.  I think the outfit turned out cute!!

 

Dance Party

I'm so behind on blogging. Things have been so crazy but, I love it!! This time of the year makes my heart smile.   What I hate, is that it goes by so quickly.

Last Wednesday, Amanda and Bubba celebrated their 3 year wedding anniversary. I got watch Kendall while they went out. We had so much fun! Kendall is such a sweet little boy. And, I'm convinced Kagen will be an awesome big sister. She was running around and trying to make Kendall laugh. She was so sweet to him! The baby fever is back! LOL.

They played for a little while in Kagen's room and she has a toy that plays music so they were both dancing.  It was so cute!  I couldn't snap fast enough to get them both in action.

Kagen is usually the aggressive one so I think this caught her off guard. ha!

Sweet boy!

Somewhat Wordless Wednesday....

just like mommy

<3

Amanda asked me to be Kendall's God Mother!!!!  =)

Thought I'd share the picture we gave Kathy





=)

Well, the weekend has already come and gone.  I hate when it goes by so fast. 
  Saturday, I spent most of the day cleaning.  Kagen was pretty grumpy.  She had a little too much sugar the night before so that meant she didn't go to bed when she was suppose to.  So, I'd be grumpy too.  We like our sleep!

Today we went to church and then to my parent's for lunch.  I brought the camera along so we could take some pictures.  Lex told me today to not be surprised if my camera came up missing.  Ha!  I can't help it.  you can never have too many pictures.

He's so handsome, even when he's pouting.

Kagen had a blast running around too.  She could spend all day and night outside if I let her.

My parents and little Noel

My sis, mom and me

And finally, this lovely photo.  I love it.

 

Happy Sunday!