FAMILY + SNOW = FUNTIMES

It finally happend...we got snow, the most snow we have had in years. Along with the snow came some ice also but luckly we only lost electricity for about an hour on Saturday morning.

Andrew was so excited Friday night. He kept going to the kitchen door and saying "I can't wait to play in it in the morning." Here are some pics from our family fun time.










I was so amazed at the ice on our landscape and everything.

We didn't stay out very long....maybe 30 minutes. Saturday night my throat started hurting really bad so Sunday Chris went to get me some meds and now I am starting to feel better. I love looking at everyones pictures of the snow. I love to have one good snow a year then I am ready for my warm, sunny weather. So now I am ready for this snow to melt, the temp. to rise and stay that way.

Bethany

Where to begin?

I have been such a bad blogger lately. The months of November and December are so busy for me. I guess I should start out with November.... We had Carson's 2nd Birthday party...did I just say 2nd..where did the time go? He is in LOVE with Choo Choo trains, so that was our theme. I found this lady on ETSY who made his matching shirt and invitations. www.mollycarolinedesigns.etsy.com They were so cute...here are some pics from the party. I made a his Birthday banner to match the colors of the party. Once I was finished with his party it was on to Andrew's 5th Birthday party in December...did I just say 5th...I am about to cry. We traveled to Cookeville to The Bounce Zone to celebrate. Andrew was so excited to have some of his friends from preschool & Church there. Here are some pics

In between the birthday parties we had several other functions...My companies Christmas Party was the 1st friday night in December at Mortons of Chicago in downtown Nashville. We had a awesome time...of course the food was great. I LOVE their salads!!! I could just order that and be happy and full. I am not a big steak fan but Chris is and looks so forward to this every year. My boss chartered a tour bus to pick everyone up in Smithville and drive to Nashville and back. And this year we had entertainment...a magician...he was AWESOME!!! I cannot remember his name but he had preformed at the White House twice. I have to say I am blessed to have such a great boss and great group of people to work with. The following Friday night was Chris' company party at Fall Creek Falls. It is about an hour and fifteen minute drive and Chris had been having some health problems so we hitched a ride with a co worker and his wife...Brandon & Becky. They are so funny. The whole way there we quoted lines from "Christmas Vacation" This is a holiday favorite. I really enjoy going to the party...they have such a spread to eat...turkey & dressing, green beans, potatoes, etc...and about 4 or 5 differents desserts to pick from.

Since it is so hard for us to find time to go Christmas shopping on the weekends Chris & I decided to head out one Sunday afternoon. We made our 1st stop in Mt. Juliet, TN at the new mall there, then onto Opry Mills where we spent the night at the Opryland Hotel. I have never stayed there before and I was so excited. If you have never stayed there before I highly recommend it, especially during the Christmas season. It is so beautifully decorate.

Then we made it to Christmas....the kids got way too much as usual. I finally got a camcorder. We have an old one that I don't ever think they make tapes for anymore. I was so happy to get to record the kids Christmas morning Now we are into a new year...2010. I know we are just a week into it but I have already made some changes. I have been one week without a coke product and one week without any desserts with sugar. I have been eating fresh fruits or products that are sugar free and using my new Wii Fit. I am hoping to lose some of this baby weight that I have been carrying around for 2 years. It is time for me to get off of here. Carson is screaming and crying for me to hold him. I hope everyone had a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Bethany

How Many Kings by Downhere

I have heard this song a couple of times but never caught the name of the group and Sunday at church they played it at the beginning and end of the Childrens Christmas Play. Then today on Facebook one of my friends made a comment about loving the song by Downhere..."How Many Kings". I did a search and found it. I hope you enjoy it!!


Merry Christmas
Bethany

Oh Christmas Tree

Here she is....

Oh how I love my tree this year...I totally changed my colors. It was time for a makeover and I couldn't be happier. Now if there was someway to keep Carson from taking the ornaments off. His new game is...Lets see how many ornaments he can take off before he gets caught. :) He was so excited when we brought all the ornaments out. He was pulling Santas and snowmen out of the storage box faster than I could pick them up. I can tell this Christmas is going to be awesome!!

Christmas Times A Coming

I have been working on new stuff for U Name It and decided to make my family new ornaments to add to the tree this year.Hoping to work on some more Christmas Decorations around the house soon. I am getting in the Christmas spirit!!

Christmas Ornaments at U Name It

Hop on over to http://www.younameituniqueboutique.blogspot.com/ to see our 2009 Christmas Ornaments. They are too cute and a great deal! So don't waste anytime go on over there.

Bethany

Baby Tea Pics

I am running so far behind it is not even funny. I am slowly but surely getting caught up. I have Carsons birthday invitations order and should be here any day!! I can't believe he will be 2. Trying to think of decorations for the party...if you have any ideas leave me a comment!! I would greatly appreciate it.

Here are some pics for Leslie's Baby Tea on Sunday

I have to give props to DeKalb County Florist for making the awesome table centerpieces.

Martha did a awesome job on the cake and creating the prego lady on the cake. She is made from clay and is a keep sake for Leslie!

Leslie with a wonderful handmade blanket for Baby Lee. It was made by a lady Josh works with. I love it!!! Definitely a Keepsake!!

Time to get back to work.... don't forget to checkout the new blog for U Name It Unique Boutique http://www.younameituniqueboutique.blogspot.com. Offering Smithville and surrounding areas with stylish personalized gifts for babies, children, teens and adults.

Bethany