Christmas Eve

Christmas has come So fast this year.. With moving in mid-December, things are just now getting in order for us.  On Christmas Eve –Eve, Travis, me and Grayson loaded up to go to my parents.  Alexis went to visit Tiffany and Jay for the week and Harrison went to my parents the day before.  So, we were ready to get the family together and celebrate Christmas. 

This year we have three kids in the family and when my sis adds her twins in the spring… next year will be total chaos with FIVE!  That, by the way, is always how I have imagined a good Christmas to be! 

My sis and I have always enjoyed opening a present a night until Christmas… Even though we are older, things haven’t changed!  Harrison got to open a Dominos track…lots of work for a few seconds of fun!  BTW, that toy will remain at my parents house!  Along with any toy that has over 10 pieces…  this one has 273!!!

 

 

Harrison was looking for his name!!!  Most of the presents in this section said Ann(nini), so H ran in the other room saying, ‘Ann…Ann’,  I guess you had to be there, but everyone thought it was so funny b/c he had never called her that before.  When everyone started laughing… he got embarrassed!

Grayson is old enough to eat his cereal!

I can’t believe my baby is old enough to start cereal…  He hasn’t been sleeping through the night lately, so the doctor told me to start cereal.  After a couple days, he is sleeping well… but Alexis is NOT!!!  Wonder what I can do for her?

Look at Harrison.  Does he look a little funny?

My silly kiddos…

Harrison’s School Party

I wasn’t able to get many pictures, but here is Harrison at school with his pals.  They had decorated cookies… YUM!

Moving time!

Well, we have moved!  Things are crazy around here, but I wanted to include pictures of our last house as a blog memory.  We lived here for 3 years, moving in when Harrison was 10 months old.  We celebrated 2 births and many birthdays!  And LOTS of Love and good times.  I expect that wherever we go, we will experience so many more.  We have truly been blessed with our kids! and family support!  God is good!

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We are renting in town until we find our permanent home…but until then we will enjoy every moment together.  Our Christmas decor was the first things put out!  I never knew how much STUFF we have until we had to move it…WHEW! 

X-Large bag… Not just for babies!

This is my X-Large bag.  It is not styled as a diaper bag…. it is large enough for beach towels and such or can be used as an overnight/carry on bag.   I will modify this to be slightly wider and shorter than this one.  It is covered in vinyl to protect from sand and water at the beach!

19Hx14Wx7D

  

More singing...

Christmas in Paris

Travis and I took the kids to see all the Christmas Trees on the square. 

My little star!

Harrison's 3 year old choir had a mini concert tonight... They sang 3 songs and all the kids did GREAT! Of course, I have to be proudest of Harrison!

Grayson at 4 months

What a big boy!  Grayson is now 4 months!

Weight: 17.6oz (90%)                                                                             Height:  ..Can’t remember now!

He can now sit in the bumbo and play!

The shirt says it all!                                      

At the doctors office getting ready for shots! (his cheeks are a little chapped because of the COLD weather!)

Random November pictures

Grayson enjoyed 5AM shopping trip on the day after Thanksgiving

Worn out little girl!

Harrison likes to hold Grayson…just for a bit!

Some things to remember this month:

*H has learned to change the channels to ESPN (140) and Disney(172).  Sometimes he might not get the exact numbers so he will push until he gets to a good channel.  Last month, he somehow bought a PPV boxing show for $50… along with many others, totaling over $150!!! 

*H likes to watch a movie while going to bed.  I was putting the other kids to bed and went to tell H goodnight.  As I sat there, I realized he had been watching Racing Stripes in French for an hour!

Alexis breaks her arm!

Alexis has been extremely hard to get down for a nap lately.  Since we are doing so much around here (moving, sewing, and regular daily things), naps are a must.  She even woke up cranky this particular morning.. At 2pm, it was time for a nap!  I let her lay on the couch for awhile… but they she started wondering… Then, to her bed!  A few minutes after she was in there… Here she comes, ‘Momma, hurt’  in a whiny voice, but no crying.  She had never gotten out of the bed before… but… she did this time!  Only four more days(when we move) was I going to convert her to the toddler bed…ONLY FOUR DAYS!!!

Here she is showing Dr where it hurts! Harrison was not going to be in the picture!

I had plans on going to the condo to decorate the tree.  After all the drama, she was acting fine, and we had to wait until morning to for the cast… So, my little helpers put up the ornaments.  Alexis was acting VERY well, even Harrison and Grayson did well at the Hospital for 2 hours!  (Travis wasn’t able to attend because of work).  Later dad met us at the condo for some McDonalds and cleaning!

The next morning, we got Alexis a HOT pink cast for the occasion.    Then back to McDonalds for breakfast… Now, how do I get her to take a nap….Afterall, WE were up all night!

 

As we were leaving the doctor's office, she looked and me and said,'off peas'...

Small Diaper Bag (nursery bag)

This is Grayson’s new diaper bag.  It is the small size.  The next one I will change a bit to make it a little wider or shorter.  I also only used one strap and a ribbon to tie the middle.  It can be done with two straps. 

I have an XLarge bag to post soon, as well as many other Medium sized bags I have completed.  LOTS of new fabrics! 

A Tea Party for Lilly’s Birthday

 

Lilly wanted a Tea Party to celebrate turning 4.  So, it wouldn’t be a party without her best ‘boy’ friend attending.  As you can see he is the cool guy with the Titans hat while all the other girls are in ‘dress-up’ clothes.

Alexis even got to join in…

This is the fanciest Tea Alexis has ever had.. of course she spilled most of it!

 

Time for presents!

Alexis did finally join in the dress up and play. 

While Alexis and another 2 yr old were in the office, one of them closed the door… and (assuming) Alexis locked it.  Lilly’s house was built long before they made a way to get in.  The poor other girl was screaming wildly, but I didn’t know which one it was, Stacey was going to literally kick the door in… And I finally got Alexis to unlock the door.  When it opened she looked at everyone as if they were nuts and she was fine!  That’s my Alexis… ‘what’s all the fuss about?, you guys are nuts!’

Thanksgiving Fall fun!

Pop Pop can come up with the craziest things to do... He was raking leaves on Thanksgiving day and decided it would be fun to play in them.

Anyone see Pop Pop?
Alexis was not enjoying it so much!
Jumping in.

Purse Creation..

Okay, so maybe I don't have enough to do?? I wanted to make something that would include every woman! This is my purse creation. It measures 15W x 9H x 5d. Big enough to hold EVERYTHING, without losing the fun purse look! Cost is $30 plus $5 monogram it desired... Any combo of fabric. GREAT for Christmas gifts! Where else can you get a custom designed gift for $30?

Medium Vinyl Covered Bag

As promised... my vinyl covered diaper bag! It is GREAT for those sippy cups and bottles that ALWAYS leak! Vinyl is covering the fabric on the inside and out!

12W x 13H x 5D

Ms. Pam visits with goodies!

Adelyn and Laura are in town, so Ms. Pam and the girls came for a visit to bring Alexis her birthday gift.

Alexis was having too much fun with her new phone to play with the others
Harrison was excited to have a new playmate (or another little girl to boss around)

Alexis had to dress up in her new stuff and show daddy. Isn't all this great stuff! Thanks Ms. Pam... I can see many years of dress up in store!

Momma! Momma! Creations Bags

I have started making a couple things to help with Christmas for 3 kids... This is one of the bags I have recently made. I can make 4 different sizes (from a Nursery bag to a travel bag). This is the large bag (13W x 14H x 5D). It has a hard bottom and stiff sides for standing! I can do in many different fabric arrangements. Prices are listed below: Plastic/Vinyl bags coming soon!!!

OUTSIDE:

INSIDE:


WIPES COVER:



BACKPACK FRONT:

12H x 8.5W x 4D
This can become nursery bag by changing straps

BACKPACK BACKSIDE:

Bags:
SMALL (like a nursery bag or backpack): $30
MEDIUM (good size for everyday): $39
LARGE(pictured): $45
X-LARGE: $60

Monogram:add $5
Burp Cloths W/monogram: $7
Wipes Case w/monogram: $12

Vinyl Covered: add $6

Extras: Ribbon and extra pockets inside or out by request!

Please contact me to make your custom design! They can be any type of bag (not just diaper bags!!) Please share this with your friends!!!