I TOLD YOU SHE DIDN'T LIKE SANTA!

After church Sunday night, people of all ages were lined up to see Santa. Our pastor's wife even got in on the action! Everyone got a big kick out of it...well, except for Mag, obviously.
(picture date 12/23/07)

We got her settled down long enough to get this shot.

I love this little outfit and mostly because I bought it for $1.00! I got it from my friend, Kara at a garage sale. Her "Dorothy" shoes were included as well. Kara's daughter, Elaina, saw Maggie wearing it Sunday and immediately recognized it as being her "Christmas raincoat." Kara's not sure where that came from.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

We had a little get-together at our house with several friends, including Andy's puppy.

Maggie wasn't quite sure what to think about Lani's daughter, Ember. She did know that she liked sitting in Ember's chair though, that is, until she got stuck.

THAT'S ONE GOODLOOKING SANTA

When Mag sees a picture of Santa, she says, "Bapaw?" Then when she sees Grandpa, she says, "Bapaw...ho ho ho!" (picture date 12/8/07)

This is Maggie's Santa picture this year. She was too scared to go see the real one. She wasn't so sure of Grandpa after he put the hat on either.

She's very ladylike...just like her mama.

"PLAY US A SONG, YOU'RE THE PIANO GIRL"

(picture date 12/8/07)

SILLY GIRL

This is my new favorite picture.
(picture date 12/8/07)

"Oh No! My daughter is Gene Simmons!"

CHRISTMAS CARD PICTURES

" Thanks for the excellent photography, David." We had a hard time getting good lighting with the tree. We had these taken in the little park downtown. "Thanks" also to DeJuana and Harrison for jumping up and down to get Mag to smile. (picture date 12/8/07)

TOO BLURRY BUT TOO CUTE

These were taken at our Civitan Christmas dinner. Mag had a ball. It was fun singing at a banquet while Maggie ran around and danced. That was a first. (picture date 12/3/07)

After the dinner, we put her pj's on and bundled her up. This was one of the few nights that it has been cold. Maggie is sitting in a laundry basket here.

WHO'S MY BABY?

(video date 11/24/07)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year. We surely enjoyed ours. We simply relaxed all day then headed over to mom and daddy's for a delicious dinner. We had a mini vacation. Brett was off Thursday - Monday! I really got spoiled having him home. He feed Mag almost every meal, got her naps, bathed her each night, made me coffee every night, put the lights on our tree, hung the outside lights, cleaned out the garage, cleaned out my car, changed our oil, and then asked what else he could do to help me! What a man! Monday, we took Mag to school and then he took me to breakfast at City Cafe. Maggie and I are so blessed to have him as a husband and father. (Thanksgiving 2007)

There's no better way to work off a huge dinner than with a rousing game of "Ball in the Hall." This game originated in 1997 and was invented by Harrison, myself, and Oscar, our beloved family dachshund. Mag wanted to join in but quickly retreated to safety because this competition was just too violent. FYI, I am still undefeated. (picture date 11/22/07)

"Stop biting your nails!"

Clownin' with my boy.

Mags called Aunt DeJuana before dinner to coordinate their outfits.

"And what would you like for Christmas, Little Girl?"

Check out this group! They don't appear to like each other at all!

My sweet little family.

Hayden noticed that the plant behind Brett's head made it appear as if he had dreads. Hey, that rhymed!

Doesn't Mag look cute in Harrison's toboggan? Brett thought she looked like a boy! "Shame on you Daddy!"

HAPPY 33RD BIRTHDAY BRETT PAUL!

Saturaday night the whole group went to Buffalo Wild Wings for the final night of Brett's birthday celebration. After dinner, everyone came back to the house to hang out and let the old man enjoy some cookie cake. Not quite everyone made it in this picture. Some of them had snuck outside and Hilary stepped up and was the photographer. (picture date 11/17/07)

Mag, in her Christmas pj's, with Jessica

We had our family birthday dinner for Brett at mom and daddy's on Friday night. Spaghetti...everyone's favorite. Brett's parents and David, Harrison, and Hayden were able to come. DeJuana was off cooking for one of her many events. (picture date 11/16/07)

"Flair those nostrils, Maggie B."

I love my kiddos.

David and DeJuana got Brett a musical card. Maggie loved dancing to "Super Freak." I think Hayden did too.

This particular group of friends try to have dinner or a get-together at least every month or so. However, we never fail to miss our November meeting. Johnna's birthday is November 6th, Laurie's is the 17th and as you know, Brett's is the 18th. This year, we dined at Olive Garden. Happy birthday to all of our November birthday buddies! (picture date 11/15/07)

Me, Lani, Laurie Beth, and Johnna

DID YOU GET ALL OF THAT?

She knows exactly what she is saying. I just wish I could figure it all out. I wanted to get more of her jabbering but she was too distracted by Brett's tap dancing. (video date 11/11/07)

A BIRTHDAY FILLED WEEKEND

Thursday was David's 38th birthday. We all went to dinner at Mugshots. I had my camera in my purse but Maggie was ready to leave right after we ate and I forgot all about pictures. I guess you don't do too many of those when you get to be his age anyway. Ha!

Friday was Chad's 31st birthday. The whole group went to Wing's for dinner and then went bowling. Chad's getting there but is not quite as old as Dave and can still stay out late.

Happy birthday to both of you guys!

As my daddy would say, "what a motley crew!"

Awww, brotherly love.

Me and Britani

MY LITTLE MAN, SAGE

This is Alexis' baby, Sage. I just love the hair. Isn't he a cutie? I need to start a ticker for the countdown for when they come home for Christmas. I'm so excited to see them.

"Let's get physical, physical." Lex said that this is his 80's workout attire.

ALEXIS, SHANE, AND SAGE / THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS

Yes, people, this is my best friend. She has always been a very free spirit. I think she met her match though when she married Shane. As Hayden said... "that baby is gonna be weird!" You gotta love 'em though. I do.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Happy Halloween Everyone! As you can see, Maggie was Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz." She is holding her little basket up to show you that Toto is in there. We all went to our church's Fall Festival. We had a really good time but unfortunately, I didn't get really good pictures. Most of the pictures are either of Maggie trying to get down from someone's arms or of her back while she's running away. She ran around all night, mostly chasing balls. Her favorite part was the duck pond station. We had a hard time keeping her out of the water. (picture date 10/31/07)

"Thanks so much for my dress Grandmother. You did a great job. It was just perfect and should have been. You made adjustments 6 or 7 times! You should really work on your OCD."