All Aboard

I will never hear the sound of a train, drink hot chocolate, or watch The Polar Express and not think of our trip tp Palestine!! Yes, it's in Texas...about two movies away from Shiner! A friend of mine & her husband (also a friend) took their kiddos there a couple of years ago & my mom fell in love with her pictures!!! Mom told me that she was going to take Bryce, Jake, & Mia there one day....well, December 4, 2010 was THE ONE day!!! Mom, Dad, Dusty, Mia, Bryce, Jake, and me loaded up & headed east-way east!!! The trip was worth every second as were the memories we made!!

We got there very early & sat & sat & SAT!! but it was so worth it!!! We sang Christmas carols & most importantly got really good seats!! They called us on board & so began our journey...hot chocolate & cookies soon followed along with singing & dancing in the aisles!!! Then we read the story of The Polar Express....then we arrived at The North Pole to pick up none other than Santsa himself!! He came down the aisle and handed each child their first gift at Christmas....the most precious thing I heard was Jake ringing his bell & says, "Mommy, I DO believe!!" that did my heart good!! EVERYONE had smiles on their faces...we couldn't help it! It was the start of a magical Christmas!!

You can view the pictures on Facebook under The Polar Express

Thanks GeeGee & Pappa for the trip that we remember daily....in fact we had hot chocolate this morning and Jake says "Allll aboarrrrrd"

Merry Christmas

Not really sure where to begin with catching everyone up!! It's been since August that I've updated. So here's the best I can do.....

Jake:
He is growing like a weed!! Every day is something new & interesting in his life! He is the sweetest, kindest, most loving child I think I know! He handles most everything that is handed to him-literally & figuratively!! He has continued talking up a storm. The most popular line is "I not mean. I niicccceeeee". Of course this comes out usually after he & Bryce have gotten into an argument and/or disagreement. He blames Bryce & then clearly states that he's "niiccceee"! The first couple of times I bought it...now it's just be come a joke!!

Jake loves footballs & baseball! In Wal-Mart-Mom & I took Bryce, Mia, & Jake to eat-Jake insisted that he have a metal bat just because. I did everything to change his mind: we have to go to Academy & get fitted for one, you don't want a red one, it's too small, etc. He didn't care! He wanted it....no, he didn't get it, but settled on a Nerf one.

Santa was very good to him!! Jason was very understanding & allowed the boys to stay one night with me over Christmas!! I so appreciated that:) The boys & I opened presents on the 23rd. Jake got his "whore"!!! Yes that is correct!!! Of course he has no idea what that word is & NEITHER DID WE!!!! He would get so mad when we would ask for clarification. He said you pull it apart, spin it around, & close it up real fast. Now, I'm not the most educated, but that sounds about right!!! In addition I can buy it at Target! He even told Santa & Father Bob this!!! As we would ask questions, he said it louder & with more emphasis!!! Well, after MONTHS of trying to figure this out....I took him to Target!!! Yay! We figured it out-a SWORD!!!! Yep-in Target, he announces, "Momma, my whore!" Yes, I immediately say,"that's what you were talking about." and send out a mass text to all those interested!!!

He also got Teddy bears and lots of toys....we were supposed to be downsizing!

Bryce:
Wow!! That about sums him up! He has become this little person that seems to understand life just like us...he is reading! Now as a reading teacher for NINE years, this pleases me!! Does he tease Harry Potter? No, but he is sounding out words & able to put sentences together!! This is a start!! Math...I'll be interested to see what the second semester brings.

Bryce also enjoyed his Christmas... He is at the age that he REALLY believes in Santa!!! My dad took him, Jake, & Mia for a mule ride so that we could put out the presents----TO LOOK FOR SANTA!!! Well, it worked! Dad said that he would see red & say,"maybe that's him", or hear a noise & make them think it was jingle bells.....I mean he had em going, which he's really good at!!!

Bryce got a DSiXL.....this was all he asked for!!! Of course, it's not all he got!! He really likes the Legos & remote control helicopter....that was something he & his Pappa were checking out one weekend! Lots of Mario stuff & more

All in all the gifts were appreciated & perfect for them! But we can't forget why CHRISTmas is what it is...and I hope to instill this in the boys!

Me:
I can sum it up in just a few amazing words.....God is good!!! Love MY life & MY boys!!!