A cleaning fool

I do not handle stress well.  It is not a good idea for me to take on extra projects and such, but somehow I got conned into having a school Christmas party at my house.  Therefore, I have been cleaning my house like a fool for the last two days and for some reason I managed to sit down at the computer and now I am blogging.  And I don’t have time to be blogging. 

Wet head after his bath

Yes, he is chewing on a cord

We are going to attempt to take a Christmas card picture this weekend. I am not going to hold my breath since it’s hard to shoot a moving target.

Playing kickball in the hall with Daddy

Ford is sooo much fun.  He is talking up a storm.  He makes good sentences and I can understand probably 98% of what he is saying. 

Okay… back to cleaning.  I have procrastinated enough!!!!!!

Hunting in pink and Elfie came to visit

Last week I was on a role with my blogging and this week has come to a halt. Oh yeah… I am back at work now! Ohhh how lovely Thanksgiving break was!!

Well, last weekend Trey came home from hunting Saturday morning about 10:45 and said we should drive over to Oxford for the day, but come home and watch the game. This was not on the agenda for the day, but I went with the idea on short notice. So when Ford woke up from his nap we headed over. We walked around the Square for a bit and then did the Grove. It was chilly! We ended up staying about 2 hours.

 Yes, Mom, I chopped his head off in this picture.  It's hard to shoot a moving target!

Trey told me on Sunday that we would go hunting. I wasn’t thrilled about the idea but said okay. Plus it wasn’t too cold. I completely annoy him when I feel the need to document our hunting excursions, but I feel one must capture these special moments as well.

He did not approve of my pink ear muffs or my pink gloves, but I had to add some color to my outfit.  I had on his old pants and the most hideous sweater you have ever seen. 

 Did we kill anything?  That is a sore subject.  A NICE 8 point walked out and he said that I couldn’t make the shot since it was 250 yards away.  What it really boils down to is that this deer was bigger than any he had ever killed and he didn’t want his wifey to out do him!  I will get him next time.

Ohhh Christmas Tree!!!!!!!

 The best present ever!!!!!!

Our Elf on the Shelf came, Elfie.  I explained to Ford that Elfie would be watching him and reporting back to Santa if he was a good boy.  And if he acted sweet Santa would bring him toys.  I think he understood the concept better than I first thought possible.  He calls Santa “A Clause”.  It’s so cute… and he loves the Christmas tree.  He has mastered the art of turning the lights on and off.

Bath time

These weren’t the best pictures, I know.  I will do better next time.

Eyebrows

Oh how I wish I had a witness or a video camera to record the conversation I just had with Trey. Here’s the set up… we are lying on the couch facing one another. He asks: “Did you do something different with your eyebrows yesterday?” I reply… “No.” He said… “Well, I was noticing them in church yesterday and they look different. Are you sure you didn’t do anything?” I said… “I didn’t yesterday, but I had them waxed on Friday.” He said… “Oh I knew it was something. They look really thick and bushy and then they get real thin. I don’t know the standard procedure on that but if mine looked like that I would fire someone. You really need to go look in the mirror. They look bad. I mean I guess if you are okay with them then I am okay with them.” And for the record… I am okay with them. MEN!!!!!

Turkey Time

I have had the best week off. It’s been relaxing, I have stayed at home and not traveled too far, and have doted on Ford all week. He and I will both be lost without one another next week.


Wednesday

 On Wednesday we played outside at Puddin and Pop’s house and fed the horses. 

 Then we stopped by the fire station to get some more time on the real deal fire trucks.

 It sure was fun until Mr. Ethan honked the horn and scared me to death. 

But it was nothing that a ride around the block couldn’t fix.

Then I found this fun toy hiding behind the fire truck and played on it a while.

Daddy bought some new boots and I decided I needed to try them on too. 

 

Thursday

For Thanksgiving we headed to my parents house, BoomPa and Gran.  My brother and his family came so Ford had a big time playing with his cousin’s, Molly Cate and Caroline.  I used to worry about him being smaller than them and getting hurt but he can pretty much hold his own now.  He has mastered throwing a fit so I am not too concerned anymore.  I guess our newest concern is “baby boy blue”, who is the new cousin on the way.  He may not be able to play with the big kids just yet.

Thanksgiving 2009... FLASHBACK

Gran wanted us to attempt to get a picture of the 3 grandkids for a Christmas card.  That is easier said than done with a 4 ½ , 2 ½ and 1 ½ year olds.

Fortunately, I had some candy stashed in my purse (what good mother doesn’t?) so that helped for a bit.  You can see Ford has gotten up from his seat to reload on his sweets. 

Friday

Not a lot has gone on today.  I got my hair highlighted, oil changed, and Ford and I did some Wal-Mart shopping.  He is such a good assistant.  He wants to inspect all merchandise before we purchase it. 

While shopping Ford reminded me of how important it was that we buy some apples to feed the horses.  No, I am not lying; he did say we needed apples.  So like any good mother would do, we bought fruit… for the horses!! 

Playing pee-pie (peek-a-boo) before bed. 

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I know we did.  I have soooooo much to be thankful for.