Birmingham AL Christmas

Dec 18 2010

We left at 11:00 pm and made it to B'ham by 7:30 am. We were tired and worn out, but I am so proud of my husband for working and then driving us 12 hours. We had such a fun day spending time with family and catching up on their lives.




Playing the piano


Olivia and Noah playing a duet on the piano

We got to share some special news on Saturday also. We are having a BABY!!!!! Taylor #2. We are excited and let Noah share the new by wearing a BIG BROTHER shirt.

After Babu and Grana found out the news, They are still in shock

Noah and Olivia, these two were constantly playing together, wrestling, running after each other, and tusseling

sitting under the table


Michael and Nicole

Noah and Grana

Michael and Nicole Skyping with Joey and Kristen in Italy. Noah is sharing his new of Baby Taylor #2.

Guy picture complete with Joey on Skype from Italy.

Girl Picture complete with Kristen from Italy. We miss you guys.

Baby Nate

Dec 15 2010

Since Drew works at WakeMed anyway, and I was keeping kiddos, I assigned him to go and get me pictures. We are so happy for this little family. And their new healthy additon.

Noah's first spend the night guest

Dec 14 2010


Happy Birth Day Baby Nate!!!!!

Noah did not even know he had his friend spend the night until he woke up this morning. Elise and Bryan headed to the hospital and Asher fell asleep at our house.

The sleepy heads

Staring at the TV


Asher staring at the TV, Noah staring at Asher


In other news, today was the last day of classes for Drew for the semester. 2 down.

Since we are headed home to MS for Christmas I let Drew open his present from me.

Noah assisted in the unwrapping. Practicing for Christmas

Its a portable gas grill. Just in time to cook hamburgers for us tomorrow for lunch. Am I good or what???

Christmas Cookie/Coffee Exchange

Dec 10 2010

We had a fun get together. Cookie Exchange mostly but just time with the gals.

Night before Christmas

Dec 8 2010

We got such a sweet package from Pops and Gigi. They sent him a huge bear, we affectionately call the Vanilla Bear (who he likes to ride like a horse), and the Night before Christmas book. But my favorite part is: it is Pops and Gigi's actually voices reading the story to Noah. Such a treasure.

christmas card

Snowflake Rainbow Christmas 5x7 folded card

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Butter Pecan Cookies

Dec 6 2010

Butter Pecan Cookies

Ingredients
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and egg. Mix until well blended.
2. Slowly add flour and salt and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
4. Roll one inch pieces of dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Flatten balls with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour. Press a pecan into top of dough.
5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until lightly colored.

Loves his Hat

Dec 5 2010

I was getting Noah dressed for church on Sunday and he found his had. He loves to put it on backwards. So I let him stand in front of the tree and cheese.


Then I wanted a pic without the hat. This is what happened.

And like magic the tears turned off as soon as I gave it back.

Just some more pics of the snow on the way to church. When we came out of church most of the snow was gone. The sun was out and snow was falling

Our complex


Snow on bamboo. Not something you see everyday.

Big Ol Fat Flakes

A little Frosting

Dec 4 2010

Well it is not Christmas but at least it snowed in December. I looked outside after Noah's nap and it was flurrying like crazy. Most of our building came out to see it. Noah liked it way more that last year when he was only 8 months old. It will probably melt tomorrow but it was fun while it lasted. Slushy but fun. Cold but fun.

18 month check up

Nov 2 2010

Our growing guy is healthy, ACTIVE, 27 1/2 lbs., 34 3/4 inches tall, and a good eater. All things right out of the Dr's mouth.

He did however get some shots today. The 1st of 2 Hep A. A DTap. And the 1st of 2 flu shots that mom was talked in to (or should I say pressured into). Noah did great and only cried for a minute. We even got Charlie Brown bandaids, that Noah wanted off.