Wrapping Up 2012

So first off... there is a ridiculous number of pictures on this post because of my lack of computer time.   SO, for starters we had a project in our kitchen. :)  Jeremy's dad Steve came up for a weekend and brought this beautiful old dresser that needed a paint job that he found at one of his job sites.  Because it was too cold outside to do any proper painting they brought it into the kitchen and went to work.

Before

During....

We had a headboard for Cami's bed that Gail and I found at a garage sale last year.  Funny thing though, they had the exact same coloring and gold trim! Who would of thought!  Anyway, we brought it out too thinking, might as well paint this while we're at it. Thanks Jer :).

Carson like's a good project too, so he's always right at Jeremy's side helping.  Like Father, like Son.

AFTER: Wah-lah!  Love it... seriously love it.  Thank you Steve and Jeremy!

That next Sunday while we were at church it was snowing buckets!  The kids in our primary class were just itching in their seats to go watch the snow come down. :) By the time we got home from church we had a few inches and I let the kids loose outside to play.  Children bring out the excitement in snow, and I can't help but get sucked into it ;).

Christmas Eve Jer's sis, Launa came to spend the night with us.  We brought out our scrap Christmas fabric and Launa sewed a stocking for her and her boyfriend's dog.  I realize now that I didn't get a final picture!  What was a thinking??? She did an awesome job :).  And Jeremy's good coaching helped too :).

CHRISTMAS MORNING

Carson loves anything super hero... so when we saw these hulk hands... we knew... these are for Carson!

Now I officially feel safe... we have a couple of superheroes protecting our home ;)

Slippers and Monster High dolls... happy, happy, Cami :)

This is Teah, Launa's dog... a beautiful Ridgeback!

You can kind of see the markings on her spine in this picture.  She was fun to have around and so good for Tanner!

Tanner is a little leery of bigger dogs in the first place because of past experiences.  But we got a kick out of watching them play and Tanner finally warming up to her!  Haha, we'll have to have Launa bring Teah back for another play date :).

Teah was very patient with the kids too.... especially when Cami tried to ride her.  Maybe SOME day we'll get a big dog... maybe ;)

Craig got to try out his new sweet potato puffs.  He is such a happy little guy!

I love this slobber bomber!

Jeremy felt it was time for Alex to get his first gun, a be be gun.  This will be the toy that bonds father and son :).

And Alex loves it!

It was a great Christmas.  Thanks for spending it with us Launa!

A few days after Christmas, 9 years ago, I had my first baby.  Cami arrived @ 10 in the morning, and from then on has been full of life and excitement!  This year we decided... it's time.  

Ear piercing! 

She was such a trooper.  She said it hurt more than she thought it would but didn't last for very long.

Now she has a little extra outward sparkle.

Cami requested smoothies for her birthday instead of cake.  It is her fav!

Happy birthday my Cami-lamb!!

Last but not least: NEW YEAR'S

We headed to my parents house and let the kids stay up late and watch grandpa set off fire works for the new year... Brrrr, it was cold!

After the big celebration, all the grandkiddos had a slumber party downstairs and fell asleep with their glow lights while listening to grandpa Cheeto tell stories.

Happy 2013!  Let's make it good!