Christmas 2010

It's just the three of us this year and we tried really hard to not dwell on it, but it was still sad to not have Dadda home. It just felt like something was missing! I guess you can say, that he puts the "Merry" in Christmas!

The kids were in our church Christmas Eve play again this year and both had one liner parts in the play. Of course I was beaming, I was so proud of them for just being up there and they did say their lines. Whew!!!

After the play, there was also a manger scene and Cassandra was an angel with a halo of course and Jase was a shepherd.

Then, it was time to come home and open presents from Aunt Teresa and her family and Aunt Missy and her family. The kids really got tickled about unwrapping Jesus underneath several layers of wrapping paper. It was really funny!

Everybody was here, except Cory, Poppy, Rachelle's family, Uncle Konan and Uncle Teddy Bob

Pardon Jase's picture in the family photo shoots.

I helped Mr. Dylon do a scavenger hunt for a Promose ring that he gave Jessica. He is such a sweet young man and so polite. You have to admit, they do make a cute couple!

I'm so glad that y'all came and I hope y'all enjoyed the Christmas play.

Here is lil' Miss Cassandra with her sticker earrings. Thanks Aunt Teresa for that idea, she loves to wear stickers as earrings! Good thinking!!!

They love their Curious George DVD about winter. They have all sorts of ideas to do in the snow when we go to Montana for our family vacation on Dec. 30.

Yea, they remembered to leave Santa some cookies and milk and told Alfie and Ollie goodbye.

Everytime Jase visited a Santa Claus he would tell them that he wanted a truck. Well, Santa came through for him and did get him a truck but actually I think Jase really just wanted the box that it came out of. I couldn't believe my eyes when I turned around to find my son all boxed up, he even closed the lid by himself. Too funny!

Then, he took his "Buzz Lightyear Operation" game and layed his Buzz Lightyear on top of it and went operating on his Buzz. Oh that boy.....cracks me up!

Well, that's pretty much the highlights of our Christmas. We did make a mad dash to Cleveland the day after Christmas and visited my parents and dropped off gifts for my two brothers. And the other big memory for this Christmas is the little episode that happened with Cassandra at Aunt Missy's house while Jessica was watching them. Cassandra was in the hot tub and got too hot and started throwing up and almost passed out. Scared everyone to death, but other than that, she is fine! Whew! We still pray for Poppy, the holiday's are still a very rough time for him and of course it breaks our hearts to see him in that condition. There is nothing that any of us can do, except love him unconditionally, it's in the Lord's hands!

Thank you Lord for a wonderful year!

New Neighbor

On December 2, 2010 we received a new neighbor, Miss Eliana America May Rodriguez, she weighed 8 lbs and 10 ozs.

The kids are always asking Aunt Aliria, can we "pet" her?

Cassandra can't wait to feed her.
Jase is ready to take her on the trampolene and jump with her. Oh my....
We love you........... Love always, the Petting Zoo!

Worldfest & Circus

It's been another action packed weekend for us. I was blessed to have my sister-in-law help me with the kids this morning by taking them to the Worldfest event that was held at Wolf Pen Amplitheater while I attended a half day seminar with IAAP. After I was released from my meeting I met them for lunch and was able to take a few snap shots of the kids and I.

Hummm......yes, I got a haircut, it is a lot shorter. I needed to cut off all the dead ends and start all over. Not sure if I like the short cut or not?!?!?!?!?!?!

There is Mr. Jase, about tired of all of this picture business.....does it sound like someone else you might know? What's the ole saying, the acorn doesn't fall far from the tree.
The kids love their Aunt Teresa. She does so much for them! I'm so fortunate to have her so close by!

The Worldfest was pretty awesome. There was a lot to see, everything was free except the food and drinks. The kids were able to make a few craft items and got their face painted.

Pose with your fan!

The trio........

Cassandra is trying to pose and be a little model. Isn't she just a hoot. I love her so much!

Jase is my little turkey! But I love him so much too. He is so funny!

Boy, get down from there!

Now, at mid day, I took over and let Teresa go home and I took the kids to the circus at Lake Bryan. It was pretty good, but Cassandra was disappointed there wasn't any tigers. I thought for the price, it was actually a pretty good deal.

Here is Cassandra and Rylee riding together.

And Mr. Jase had to ride with another little boy. But you can still tell who the little turkey is. Hold on Jase!

Dentist Visit

Yes, they were a little too happy to go to the dentist today. Even the front desk receptionist made a comment that they should do an advertisement for their dentist about how much fun it was to go to the dentist.

My pearly whites!
See no cavaties!
Weee......going to the dentist is so much fun!


Tada.......we got a good report from the dentist today.
Today was all cameod out dress up day at school today....so Cassandra is wearing Mommies t-shirt with quite a few modifications.

Bonham Fall Festival

Oh my....I have officially learned what being involved with the PTO means....WORK!!! We did have a lot of helpers, so it wasn't too bad. But I was exhausted after it was over!
OH Spidey

Say Cheese.....
We've got too many things to go and do, we don't have time to pose for a picture...ugh..
Cassandra has learned to strike a pose when ever I say "let me take your picture". I'm 100% positive she learned this from Sissy.......Holley

Pumpkin Diving

Now we can add another first to our list of things that we have done together. We went pumpkin diving at Blue Lagoon. We didn't find any pumpkins but it was a lot of fun.
Just about to see how cold the water really is. Awe.....actually it wasn't that bad at all.

Not much going on!

I know I'm slipping.....no pictures in a while. I even forgot to take my camera to Holley's 8th Birthday party last weekend at the park. I'm ashamed to even say that, but it's okay, Mema was there with her camera at hand. Hummmm....well, the first picture below is of Cassandra holding some chop sticks that we got when we took Holley out to eat and to the movies for her Birthday. Of course, this picture was taken some time during the week, when I was in the mood to take pictures once again. Don't ask me why I've been slipping on taking pictures....it just sometimes happens! Ha

We have had a pretty laid back weekend this weekend and WE ARE LOVING IT! Yesterday, Jase wanted to build a space ship, so, here you go....

Sis is helping him push his wagon so that it will turn over.

They are taking it to Mema's house.

Proud space ship owner!

He is so proud of his space ship. I sure was wishing his Daddy was home to do this, because it certaintly looks like something from outer space. But we had fun pretending to know what we were doing. Jase also, promised to make Better Butter Batter Peanut Butter cookies for his Cubby friends on Wednesday night, so today, we made cookies together after church. Whew, he kept his promise!

Now the kiddo's are next door playing with their best friends. I'm trying to send Daddy a few pictures so that when he wakes up, he'll have these to look at.

We are looking forward to you coming home! We miss you Uncle Cory and Daddy!

Bye we love you!!!!

We are missing Mema too. She went to Washington to attend her Mom's funeral. She passed away Thursday night, very unexpectadly. Sorry Mema she is gone, but she is in a much better place now