Happy Christmas!

Man, Christmas seems like it was forever ago but really, it has been just about a month. It was nice and quiet. Just the way we like it. We hate flying over the holidays. It was frustrating when we did the first two years after Mia was born and I shiver at the thought of doing it with 3 kids. We do miss our loved ones but ya know, you all are welcome here.

The kids had a great time and I just LOVE their reactions!! It really makes it fun. The kids and I made cookies with M&Ms for Santa. We had to run out the door so they weren't quiet done baking. Santa ate them anyway. Big surprise, right? We didn't do traditional PJs for Christmas Eve. All my kids are LOADED for jammies and I knew they were getting some from their Grandma. We decided to get them a game instead. Elefun has been a hit and even Cole likes to get in on the action. IMy favorite part is when Jack's voice gets really high pitched and his eyes really big. Mia is happy to get the things she asked Santa for. He's pretty cool! Jack just loves to get anything. Cole just wanted breakfast. It was a good day!

We went to our friends for a supper yummy prime rib dinner! Ahh man, I love prime rib!

Our friends kids found another Christmas gift in the basement that some elves left during dinner. Our cousins have one and they looked very fun. The kids had a GREAT time. Well, maybe not as much fun as the elves did blowing up that ball.

Health Care

I came across this interview with Tom Coburn, senator from Oklahoma. He also happens to be a physician. It's nice to see opinions on the health care bill from people who actually know something about health care.

http://www.epmonthly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=645&Itemid=28

Thanksgiving

Good food! Good times! Great Friends!

Per our tradition, we had Thanksgiving with our great friends from back in the days of medical school. My kids have such a great time with their kids. Jack loves Kylee and Kylee is so sweet to him. She plays and takes care of him like a little nanny. She loves Cole too. Who doesn't?! Mia and Kiari play, play and play and play some more! I don't have to worry about entertaining them, just keeping a controlled mess. They are very creative and can imagine anything and pretty much do. We had a full house but it sure was fun. Colin and Ted caught up despite Colin's work schedule and Kashia and I visited our hearts out. It is so great to have friends like these. I really treasure our friendship with them. It's great to be able to pick up right where you left off. It's also great to have someone completely understand your situation and life because theirs is almost identical. It was just so much fun!!!

Sooo behind!

I know, I am very far behind in blogging. I thought tonight I would just start current then I realized that I would be missing some very important holidays so I will do it. It's going to take me some time. I've been in a funk and I think I am coming out of it. Gotta get it in gear, especially for the new year. Pray for me. Well, wish me good luck.

Merry Christmas!

http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=2007134554829&source=jl999

Daddy's Boy

Cole couldn't have been prouder to wear his Dad's stethoscope.

It's funny because it's true

Other than being a cartoon, it's pretty accurate.

Nobody does Christmas like Porky Pig

How can you not think this is funny?

Jackson's first music observation

He's apparently quiet popular with the ladies.

I love that the whole class ran over to the boy who does whatever he wants and seems to be in his own little world here.

Happy Birthday Mia!

Here it is! The best birthday party ever!

Chuck E. Cheese!

Mia was so extrememly pleased that she got to have her birthday party here. I tried to convince her otherwise but there just wasn't any budging. It always came back to Chuck E.

It was a fun time for her and I am happy she had the experience.

Mia is such a blessing in our lives. She is creative, always eager to learn, an excellent reader already, a fun big sister and our beautiful princess. She loves life and easily laughs.

We are very thankful that she is ours!