Christmas with the Inlaws

Today was Christmas with Fred's Family. Instead of the usual Turkey/Ham dinner we had a shrimp boil. I was actually Leary of it when they said what we were having for dinner but it was really good!! We all had a great day. It was a bit chilly but we just dressed warm.

Me, Michael and Fred.

My brother in law took this photo for us.

Michael with Jayden.

I so wanted to take Jayden home with us. Her and Michael got along so well and Jayden was so sweet and gentle. She was a friend of a family member and this is the first time we had met her. She just came in and climbed on my lap, I didn't have a clue as to who she was but fell in love with her. I introduced myself and asked her what her name was and who she belonged too, LOL...It was then suggested that Fred and I try for a little girl!! NOT!! I would prefer to adopt Jayden, LOL...She was an angel in disguise!

I actually took this photo the night before when Michael was filling up his pinata that Grammie had sent him for his birthday!

LOL...I love this photo...

Hard to believe my son is dressed like this and we are living in South Texas but it was a bit chilly today.

This is my sister in law, Debbie.

I loved this photo as the natural light was perfect!! Such a beautiful photo of her and had to show it off....Once in awhile I do get a decent shot of a human being, LOL.

This is Debbie's Husband Frankie, Freds brother. I am not sure exactly what or who he was trying to be today...Dallas Cowboy Santa? Beer commercial? Or a firefighter? LOL...He has a beautiful smile but hates the camera, can you tell....grrrrrr

My Father in Law has quiet a few Hay round bales stacked and the kids had a blast playing on them. Thank goodness no snakes were found and no one fell off either...I even got them to stop running, jumping and playing for a few photos!!

We almost forgot about the pinata and thank goodness some of the kids were still around when we remembered...Michael taking a good whack at it but Zeke was the one who broke it open!!

That was pretty much our day in a nutshell....Lots of family, friends, fun, food, and loads of laughter!!

~Merry Christmas~

~ Dallas Cowboys ~

My Husband is a die-hard Cowboy Fan!!

Below is his idea of Funny!!

Christmas Storytime with Kaden

Today was Storytime at the library. Michael got to see his friend Kaden too and they celebrated by opening the gifts they had picked out for each other. I just love these two together as their faces are just lit up with joy and friendship.

Michael watching Kaden open his gifts.

Hmm do you need some help?

Wow is there anything else!!

We took the boys to McD's afterwards as a Christmas treat. I'm not a big fan of McD's but today was the boys Christmas so what the hay!! They played for 1.5 hours and had a blast!!

~ Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas ~

Frosty gets caught....

Oh Boy!!

"Momma, Come come take my picture"..."Why?" says Momma..."MOMMA get your camera"...."Why?" says Momma..."I want my PICTURE taken"...Ugh as Momma gets up to see what little Mr. MAN is doing now....Oh Boy!! "Michael why do you have the luggage out?"..."We are going to Grammies!"...."Yes" says Momma...."I want my photo taken with the suitcases!"..."We are not leaving for 16 days Michael!"...."OH MAN!!"..."I want to go NOW!"...

Ekkk it is going to be a LONG wait I can see this now...LOL

Michael with the luggage and ready to gooooooo........NOW!

You know its funny how my son can smile and take an excellent photo when he wants too!!

On another Note: Jake had is surgery yesterday. They had to go way up inside to find the one retained testicle and then while they were doing that they found he had a umbilical hernia so they fixed that...He is one very sore Pup...He was in his cage all night until he peed in it...ugh!! I can't bath him until the stitches come out in two weeks, grrr....So as carefully as I could I put him in the bath tub and washed his legs and tail down as best as I could. He really stunk and I am not going to live with a stinky dog for 2 weeks...He smells a bit better but doesn't feel better, LOL...I've had to carry him outside as he doesn't even want to walk, it just hurts to much. He is on pain meds but they don't seem to be doing much...I'm watching and waiting...hopefully he'll be better in a couple of more days...Once this heals he is done with any kind of tests, treatments, or surgerys...Just his once a year check-up and vaccinations....

Sundays News

Today started with Breakfast!!

Michael insisted on making the pancakes this morning and had to wear the apron Grammie made for him...Helen does this remind you of anything? LOL

Jake graduated from Basic Obedience class today!!

Jake did absolutely wonderful and we are so proud of him. But it was actually training for Michael and I too and we learned a lot.

Now for a bit of EXCITEMENT!!

I booked tickets today for Michael and I to fly up to Michigan just after the first of the year. Grammie lives there and Michael has been bugging and bugging me that he wants to go play in the snow...ugh!! NOT something I want to do as I had 34 yrs of that crap, which is enough for a lifetime. But Fred and I thought it was time for Michael to go and find out just how cold the snow is, LOL....We are hoping that he will play for awhile, get cold and have enough...that is for at least a few years until he forgets and we have to try it again...Ekkkk....I can't wait for him to fly on the plane. He hasn't flown since he was a little over a year and doesn't remember it so he's going to be really excited about that too!!

Ornaments on the Tree

My Dear Friend Helen has asked me to take some photos of the ornaments on our tree. After seeing the photos on Krissy's blog of her tree and ornaments mine suck!! I just haven't had good luck and guess I really don't want to play with the settings on my camera...But here are a few, and if you go to this site you can see some more photos; http://www.flickr.com/photos/10418594@N08/sets/72157603458213782