Some advice to keep with me for the upcoming year and the rest of my life...

Maya Angelou said this in an intervirew with Oprah:

"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights." "I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. "I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as "making a life." "I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. "I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."

"I've learned that when ever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision." "I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one." "I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back." "I've learned that I still have a lot to learn." "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

Mom Especial

Gavin decided to give himself a haircut today. He asked for the scissors and some paper to cut. 5 minutes later he comes back with a curl. I was like "what did you do?" He said he wanted to cut his hair. As I'm running my fingers through his hair, more is falling out and then I found a nice size lock of curls on the floor. After bath I found the area that was missing hair. Luckily he didn't go to the scalp. I had to even his hair out... this was my first time cutting it ever. It came out even... thank goodness

Snowplay

After visiting the families, we went up to Angelus oaks to hang with the bestie, my Godparents and family for the rest of Christmas. Gavin had so much fun in the snow. In the video Gavin and Aubrey were flying down the hill and David was at the bottom to stop them. The kids knock David down like a bowling pin and he rolls over Gav. We laughed so hard... when we think about it... the kids could have ended up under the car. We later found a better spot to sled. Good times

MERRY CHRISTMAS

I love you all and hope everyone has a wonderful day with their families.

Loving Father, help us to remember the birth
of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels,
the gladness of the shepherds,
and the worship of the wise men.
Close the door of hate and
open the door of love all over the world.
Let kindness come with every gift and
good desires with every greeting.
Deliver us from evil by the blessing
which Christ brings, and teach us to
be merry with clear hearts.
May the Christmas morning make us happy
to be Thy children, and the Christmas evening
bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts,
forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus' sake. Amen!

The boys, Gavin and Lee, were inseparable during our Vegas trip. I barely saw Gavin because he didn't want to leave his older cousin. Lee was so sweet, he gave Gavin his Star Wars t-shirt, shoes and toys. I can't wait to see my sister and nephew for Gav's bday next month. Thinking of you guys xoxo

New Blog

Jeremy and Dreaa created a cute blog. It is in Clarissa's point of view. Check it out!

Joyous News!!!

Congratulations to Dreaa and Jeremy!!! They are expecting their second child. They are wonderful parents and I know Clarissa is going to be an awesome big sister. Love you guys xoxo

Santa Baby...

This is the first time Gavin wanted to take a picture with Santa. He told Mr. Claus what he wanted for Christmas and gave him a hug. The pictures didn't start off great. We arrived when Santa was going on break. So we waited 45 minutes for Santa to get back from feeding his reindeer. During the wait Gav was running around... 10minutes before Santa came back Gav fell in the dirt! I said let him take a picture with dirty knees but Boomer ran Gavin over to the closest children's store and purchased a new pair of jeans. Austen wasn't upset with Santa but she didn't want to sit with him either... I was more worried with her trying to eat his beard. The pictures came out cute either way

Rainy Day Fun

It's pouring and I love it. Gav, Austen and I are dancing around the house. Gavin's new favorite song came on and he was coping the dancers. He wants an Optimus prime, Bumble Bee and Megatron birthday party (in Jan), along with a dance floor and this song "Transform ya." In a little bit we are going to finish Gav's nativity scene for school. On Friday he has his christmas program. It's a possiblity but Gav might try skiing or snowboarding this Sunday after church... =) A clip of A in her crib being a big girl

Christmas Project

Magic Reindeer Food
On Christmas Eve, before you sleep,
Step outside and take a peek.
Can you see them? Are they there?
You don’t think so? Never fear!
While still outside do this simple deed:
Sprinkle this packet of magical feed.
The glow of stardust, the smell of the oats,
Will draw to YOUR house those special folks!
They can’t miss you now, there’s nothing to fear.
This mix will draw Santa and his famous reindeer near.

Kelli gave Gavin a ziplock bag (snack size) filled with oats and glitter. Attached to this bag was this message and a picture of a reindeer. I saved the message and added a picture of a reindeer from clip art to create a new one for Gavin this year. I made the font in that swirly one to jazz it up. It is really cute and a hit with kids. I'm going to make some for Gav's class and put them in their cubbies this year!