Little Blue Box...

A few weeks ago, Chris called me about 4:00 on Friday afternoon and told me that he was leaving work early and he would not be home until about 9:00pm. He said he was going to go get a Christmas present for me and it was going to take him a while. WHAT?! Most of you know I can't stand surprises. I like them...it just kills me to not know! What was he doing and where was he going?

On Christmas morning Chris gave me a small box to open. The box had a green paper loop in it. It was one that Carson had torn off of his Christmas countdown chain and given to me a few days before. Carson had said it was a gift from his heart...a new earring for me. I was puzzled. Chris explained that he wanted to do something for me that was really special. Something I would be able to give Lauren someday. Then he gave me a small blue box with a red bow. I KNEW that box!!! I just could not believe that I was actually holding one.

I tucked away my old silver hoops in the little blue box and replaced them with the gift my husband and children gave me. He could have given me anything in the world and I honestly would have loved it because it came from his heart (the best kind of gift). He amazes me at how thoughtful he is.

Someday they will belong to Lauren...but she can't have my box! :)

More kitchen pics

Please follow this link for my Pink Saturday post. I am not sure what happened to my link, but it is not correct.....thanks for visiting! This link will take you to a slide show of my daughter's pink room!
http://grubefamilyblog.blogspot.com/

Facelift...

Over the last 8 1/2 years we have spent countless hours in the yard planting, replacing floors, painting, etc. One night we decided on a new project. We had a cedar arbor and shutters built for our house. We knew the perfect person to consult. My brother-in-law, Rick, designed and installed them. Chris applied the timber oil. Every project gives us new ideas. I have a few new ideas in mind, but I have to wait until the "dust" from this project settles.

Santa...

Here are a few pictures from Christams Eve and Christmas Day.

Carson decided to dress up as Santa...himself. I think he did a good job organizing his costume.

Santa brought La a kitchen, which she played with ALL day...go Santa!!!

Carson wrote Santa an extra letter asking him to please bring him some sunglasses. CUTE!

Really?

You have to be kidding...Lauren needs new shoes. This kid's foot has grown faster than any I have ever seen. I figured that it was time for a size check when she started pulling her shoes off in the car each day after school. Yep, here we "grow" again. I don't remember Carson's foot growing so fast.

We went to our favorite shoe store (we need stock in this co.) and they measured little big foot. Size 7. However, they had NO size 7 brown shoes. REALLY?! Did I miss a rush on shoes? So, I am now online searching for a brown & black pair...not to mention a pair of tennis shoes. Wonder if it's too late to call Santa?
:)

Another Santa video:
http://portablenorthpole.sympatico.msn.ca/watch/b5f2b5ae4752c0be72fe7c6f5e15b42e

You should have seen Carson watching this. He hid is face each time Santa said his name. We also saw Santa at the mall the other day and he did the same thing...pure excitement!!!

Enjoy it!

Santa's NICE list

Looks like Santa put Carson and Lauren on his NICE list:
Carson
Lauren
(PS- all my non-tech buddies...Click on their names...they are hyperlinked...)

One of my "parents" at school told me about this....what a clever idea...I can't wait to show Carson and Lauren!!!

Merry Christmas

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. Spend time with those you love and enjoy your blessings.

I thank God for mine each day...

See previous post...

Didn't I just post about NOT turning your back for a second??? Who knew that Lauren could find my purse, sift through all the junk, & find my lip gloss in approximately 3.2 seconds? Well, she can...the picture proves it. Guess I need to invest in the clear stuff....