Action.Packed.Weekend

I'm pretty sure I couldn't have packed more into our weekend if I tried! Wowie. I'm still tired. I straight up got under my covers Sunday afternoon and took a nap after church. I NEVER do that!!

Friday night we took Brian's staff out to dinner at Rain Uptown and I had the best pesto garlic knocchi I've ever put in my mouth. So good! Ron and Elaine Phillips joined us and I was so glad. He's who Brian bought the practice from and we will be forever grateful for their trust in us. We had a wonderful night!! But before we were leaving Tess comes out of my closet like this. She kills me. Deb Deb - HUGE shout out to you for keeping our munchkins both night. Both girls woke up Saturday and Sunday morning asking where Deb Deb was. They adore every ounce of you.

THE Dr. Phillips Himself.



Josh, Brian's assistant, Roxane's husband. He is funny.






The beautiful Elaine



Our sweet Willie.



Like A Boss







Saturday morning I took the girls to my coworkers farm out in Idalou where she has geese, pigs, ponies, horses, and a 3 week old calf. The pigs and horses weren't feeling very good so she had them in the barn but we got to see the rest and the girls were in heaven and loved it all but we all got horse/pony sh*t on our shoes!!! On the drive home I started smelling it. Gross! But still fun and the girls really had fun!!

Tess was NOT having it!!









We all bathed after we got home and then mom and I took Cam to see nutcracker.

Um, wow. What a performance. We all loved it!! Thanks Grammy!!!












Brian and I had another Christmas party Saturday night then Sunday we went to church then I wrapped some presents and did laundry while the girls napped. Busy busy!!! I do love this time of year though. It's crazy but it's only a month and totally worth it. Tis the season for time with family and friends. Memories made daily.

Perfection


Cheers,
Lin

So.... This happened

We were getting ready for her Christmas program Tuesday night and as she's putting on her clothes she starts reciting this.




Brian and I about died!! We asked her to say it again and ... Low and behold she says it again!!!

Well, two days later she's still saying it. Doesn't miss a beat. Wow.

Wow. Brian and I did not teach her this. Hell, we just learned it a few years ago!! Haha, just kidding but holy moly.

Anyway, she learned this at school and I'm speechless. Truly.

Lin

A few of my favorite things and TLC's Christmas Program 2015

Last year our friend Brandi Beeler saw an idea on Pinterest and put it to life! It's called a favorite things party and its fabulous! Brandi hosted last year and Debra hosted this year last Saturday night.

You get a final headcount of who all is coming and each person brings that specific number of one or their favorite things. And it must be $5 or less. You bring them unwrapped in a bag and the hostess then disperses them into the guests' gift bags once everyone arrives. Then, when it's time to open, the hostess, since she's the one who saw all the items filling the bags, will then begin taking one item out at a time and seeing if the guests can guess who brought what. It's so fun and I see many many more years of these to come with us. Thanks for a great party, Deb! Your hospitality was remarkable!! And we missed you Lou!!!!







And, last night was the girls' Christmas program and ....

I
Adore
This
School

These teachers work their butts off to show us parents how much our kiddos are loved and my heart is so happy. Cameron's class went first, since they're the oldest, and sang 'Go tell it on the mountain'

Then, Tess's class filed up there and sang Jingle Bells. They each had a set of jingle bells and I almost burst it was so precious. They just sat up there and were perfect little angels. Tess was so excited when the music came on. Her face says it all!!! It was super short and they didn't do a whole lot besides sit there so I didn't video it.










And, last but certainly not least, my big girl had a solo with three other classmates of hers.



How adorable is this?!? They sang Happy Birthday Jesus then the rest of TLC joined in. One proud and emotional mamma right here. Brian videoed the entire thing with our video camera so once that's downloaded I'll upload it to here.
Such a special night for our girls and a huge thanks to Slick, mom and dad, Deb Deb, and Trent, Kelly, and Baby E for coming. Mamy, we missed you and hope you're feeling better!

Cheers,
Lin

A night at Grammy and Pop's

Brian was working last Friday night so the girls and I loaded up and went to my parents for the night. Mom made her homemade spaghetti sauce so I was pretty much in a food coma.



Mother has more battery-operated-singing-Christmas toys than all the Wal-mart's and CVS's combined.



The girls love Grammy and Pops' house and would play dress up for days




















Cheers,
Lin

A bunch of random

Wanted to take pictures of my Christmas decorations so I have a guide for next year

















































































Gotta love it when Deb Deb decides what Johnny, our elf, will be doing the next day. So good, Deb!! And Cam loved it!!










Cookies with Santa, the Masked Rider, and Raider Red at the Frazier alumni pavilion last Monday night. Tess was not having it. Heather, Brad, and Ledger joined us and we had a good time. Went to ruby tequilas for dinner afterwards. We are thrilled to have them nearby again!!!





































Allison took me to a men's basketball game Wednesday night and their seats don't suck. At all. First row behind the insanely priced floor seats. Thanks for the fun night darlin'!!





















I seriously cannot get enough of these two. They're so different and I love that.

Tess at 20 months.






Cam at 27 months





Cam at almost 28 months





Tess at 20 months





Little Ellory. All smiles





Tess's pony tail. Hello hair!!











Cheers,
Lin