Carley's 7th Birthday Party

After her yucky illness Carley had an awesome birthday party at the Cakery.  We were sad several of her friends were out of town or were sick, but the ones there had a great time and Carley was most excited that her cousins were in town.   The gang at the Cakery did a great job.   They decorated a Gingerbread house scene and a cupcake and then she made and iced pink cupcakes for Carley.   It was a special and sweet way to celebrate our girl turning 7.  

Spann Christmas and Bowling Night

The Spann Clan came over Friday night for dinner before we all went bowling.  It was hilarious.   We had the best time together and gave Oleta a beautiful picture of all the kids.   I am a horrible bowler, but it was a blast and a perfect way for this group to burn energy.  Tim and his personal bowling ball Peggy kept us all laughing.  Corey was a riot and Carley is actually a good bowler!  Who knew!   I love this family so much!

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Santa Land

Carley was finally feeling better so we took the kids to Santaland with Nana and Papa.  It was COLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!  But we had a great time.  Carley could tell these were the real Santa and Mrs. Clause and not actors.  They were very wonderful and gentle to our kids and showed definite Santa spirit.  Carley asked for a Barbie Tote and Style Kit and Corey asked for a Captain America doll.  Corey showered us with kisses in line and Carley talked and cuddled with Papa and Nana.   Corey and Cody also got tired in line and took a little rest on eachother.   It was a precious night for our family.

A Holiday Hospital Stay

Our poor Carley got a nasty infection that landed her in the hospital. It came on quick and she was a very sick little girl. She also had a stomach bug at the same time. It was awful. She was admitted on Monday, Dec and released Wednesday the 12th. The infection formed a 10 inch abscess on her hiney as well. They rushed her into surgery a cpl of hours after we were admitted. We have been taking it easy ever since. It was a very scary couple of days. After she was released we were home bound for another 5 days. The following week all she did was go to school and come home. No errands, no gymnastics, no church, nothing! We are so thankful she is better!!

Sweet Dreams

They love sleeping together. They just look precious.....when they are asleep.

Santa came to Corey's school

Santa came to Corey's school and our little guy somehow ended up on the Nice List!  We are all surprised and thankful!

Nutcracker Tea

Carley and I got an impromptu invite to the Nutcracker Tea at the country club. It was such a sweet and girly event! We loved it! Jennifer and Elise had extra tickets. The girls had such a sweet time together. I just live frilly and wholesome entertainment for my girl!!

Wrapping up the Twilight Movies

I loved reading the 4 books in the Twilight series. They really are great! The movies are good, but never as good as the books. We went to the Twilight movie finale on opening night. It was so fun! Loved my sister in laws!!

Ephesians 4:29

A few new books

I finished the Boonsboro Inn trilogy by Nora Roberts.  It was a sweet and easy read.   It did make me nostalgic to live in small town and know the whole community like these sweet books were.  

I also read Coming Home by Karen Kingsbury.   I was surprised how much I enjoyed this book.  I had sort of sworn her off , but I really liked this one.   I love finales and there is a lot of peace with how it ended.

I also read the first 4 books in the City of Bones series.  There are 6 books in all.

I have read several little books too.  I just love reading and literature.  No matter how cheesy, no matter how  small, no matter how complicated.  It is always worth it get lost in a book.


Get off my blog and go pick up a book!