Twas the Saturday before Christmas

We cuddled on the couch all day long after some delish hot cakes from Mcdonalds of course!

We watched one of our fav Christmas movies "Elf".

We made cut out cookies!

(OK so they were the slice and bake ones from Kroger, but I tried to make up for that with home-made neon frosting and brightly colored sprinkles. I'm sorry Jenae, but they were all out of the Christmas colors!)

A.D. hard at work

Can you tell which ones are his beautiful creations?

We cuddled inside with this little one, seeing that the wind alone could've lifted her right into the air.

How did you spend your Saturday before Christmas?

Why I love this man

Ever since I was a little girl I dreamed of some day living in a big victorian house. Creeky old hardwood floors, crown molding, a porch swing, and a large front window to display the Christmas tree in. You know, a house with character. When I came home from work the other morning I found this picture on the background of our computer from that sweet little husband of mine with the words "Some Day" painted in at the bottom.
This made me smile...all week long.

Welcome Rylee Evan Bevard

So precious
"Put that thing back in my mouth"

Pround big brother Haden

A good friend of the family Lindsay and Byron Bevard were blessed with an itty bitty boy last Tuesday morning. My family has went to see him and now I finally have some pics to share! Don't you wish they stayed little forever?

Happy 53rd Mom!

Drew brushing his teeth
The kiddos loved this garage sale find rocking chair

We have limited toys here,
but Mya managed to have fun with a tape measure

Get him Macy

Sweet baby Drew is so big!

Good times at Benihana's

This past Friday we celebrated my mom's B-day with some Christmas cookie making, watching baby Drew, getting a much needed pedicure, and ending with a special dinner at Benihanas. One word...delicious! We talked Blayn into going to this "Japanese McDonalds". He was not too thrilled when we walked in. As soon as our cook started throwing his knives and making sword balloons he was just fine!

Who wants a free book from snapfish? I do!

New and current members can get a free 8x11 Photo Book from Snapfish thanks to Oprah. Yes, she is finally doing something good..haha. Yes, you do need to pay the shipping (you can not use coupon codes on this offer) - but this is a great offer that I think many of you will want to take advantage of. This book would normally cost you $29.99. Standard shipping is $6.99. You've got to hurry and request your coupon by Friday, November 14. You've got to redeem your coupon by Sunday, November 16. Might make a great gift for under $10? For problems you can push the help tab and go to frequently asked questions. Have fun!

The Princess Turns 5

"Rashel, I'm five now!"
"Give me some more food!"

Happy Birthday to you"

Mya loved her giraffe purse from Gma.

Mya posing for a cute pic Blayn's reaction when mom asked him to pose: "NO!"

This is what I found Sunday night.

We had a fun little celebration for Miss Mya this past weekend at Sauder's Heritage Inn. The family plus all her little friends, a fun time indeed! Swimming, pizza, a delicious Mary Mick Tinkerbell Cake, and some good ol fasion grub from the Barn Restaurant the next day!

Happy Happy Happy Halloween!

Hayride Fun
How cute were these until Blayn ate the tops of each one
Oh Braydon..always had the magic touch with babies
Don't worry...Jenae to the rescueA.D. and Kendra helping carve the pumpkins
Mom you look a little chilly there with Blayn and Austin!
How much for that doggy?A pea pod Drew
Proud mamas showing off Decklin and Drew in their hot pepper costumes!The lady bug looking rather innocent,

the lion wondering when he can eat again!

It was a family affair this year. We had a great time at this party carving pumpkins, dipping carmel apples and pretzels, going for a hayride with uncle steve, eating pumpkin cookies from the doughbox (oh yum!), and having grandma spray silly string all over poor aunt Beth's house!

Fall into love

I absolutely love fall! Carving pumpkins, apple cider, soups in the crockpot, leaves changing, and yummy desserts! Fall also gives us one more excuse to go out and buy some cute decor for around the house! Here are two of my favorite fall recipes for you to enjoy!

( )Pumpkin Delight( )

- 2 C (1 lg can) pumpkin
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 (13 oz) can evap. milk
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Topping
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/3 cup chopped nuts
- ice cream/cool whip
* In bowl beat together all ingredients except toppings. Pour pumpkin mixture into a buttered 13x9 pan. Sprikle cake mix on top. Press into mixture with fork. Drizzle melted butter over top. Sprikle with pecans (my fav). Bake @ 350 for 45-60 min.


+Apple Snicker Salad+

- 3-4 Granny Smith Apples cut small with peels
- 4 snicker bars cut up
- 1 can cool whip
- 1 pkg instant vanilla pudding
- 1/2 C milk.
*Mix dry pudding mix with 1/2 Cup milk. Fold in cool whip. Add cut up snicker bars and apples. Chill for 2-3 hrs in fridge. Serve cold.

Congrats Mike and Ashley

A.D.'s brother he never had got married yesterday to Ashley. It was such a beautiful day and we had a great time being a part of their wedding. We even got to see our cousin Ambria who was the photographer. Maeven (A.D.'s sister) also did a great job singing "It feels like home to me" at the ceremony. I had so many people come tell me they thought it was a cd playing because it sounded so good. My favorite part of the night....was of course the candy bar..how cute is that? Shhh! We won't tell my dentist that though, seeing that I had 6 cavities filled this summer!

Take Me Out To The Ball Game...

A.D. and I went to watch the Indianapolis Indian's play downtown with his parents Ed & Mable.

Pray for Nie

So I've been reading along following this story lately of a lovely family from Mesa, Az. The mother, Stephanie and her husband Christian were in a tragic plane crash last month and are in critical condition in the burn unit at a hospital in AZ. Stephanie's body has sustained burns over 80%, and Christians over 30%. Stephanie was known for her famous blogs and since the accident all of her readers have came out to support the family with love and donations during this hard time. Some of her siblings were interviewed on the Today show yesterday morning. You can see the clip by clicking here.
I'd encourage you all to read Stephanie's blog. Her overall joy for life has inspired thousands to be better wives, mothers, christians, etc. http://www.nieniedialogues.blogspot.com.
You can find updates on their condition, the kids, and the rest of the family on her sister Courtney's blog at www.cjanerun.blogspot.com

The Kiddos

"Don't get wet kids"

"Too late for that"

Blayn is part animal

Miss Mya being Mya

This past week my family came to visit and to see the new baby. They had quite a fun time playing in the fountains at Clay Terrace, swimming at the pool, and catching a bazillion toads outside our house. Today I found a few dried and belly up ones in the lawn. Poor things never got put down all weekend.