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
