Christmas cookie decorating party

Morgan had some friends from her play group over to decorate Christmas cookies and make some crafts. Well the kids basically just played with all the toys (so cute watching them make each other "food" in the kitchen, play in the dollhouse and swaddle up the baby dolls) while us moms cut out and decorated the cookies. It was so fun - I swear we should have that kind of playdate every week!

We were all still dealing with a cold (the doc confirmed we weren't still contagious) and I asked Mo several times that morning if she was sure she still wanted to have friends over. She kept saying "Yes! Now it's time for the cookie party??" or "They're coming over to my house, right?" She's a little hostess in the making! Just like mommy :)

getting the party started! Shana came to join in on the fun too :)

Heather, Dylan and Abbey

Misty and Caiden getting serious about the crafts

Why does Owen look like a toddler here??

Morgan's finished product!

Later during lunch I was getting my food ready and didn't realize the sprinkles were so close to her highchair. So, we have sprinkled nuggets. Yum.

I mean, at this point why bother trying to stop her? ha! She had a great time!

The perfect tree

Well it was disgusting, rainy and cold day in Dallas but it was a great day to get a Christmas tree. It didn't take long to find the perfect one :)

the family and our tree!



Kerry helped us pick the right one :)



Finished product...getting 2 kids to sit still is near impossible!

he sat there for long enough to wave "bye bye" to the camera"

Christmas tree lighting

My brother Jeremy and his wife Sarah and my adorable 15 mo nephew came to visit. We didn't take too many pics b/c we were too busy hanging out and chatting (and um...taking care of three kids!) but we did go to the Christmas tree lighting in the Arts District. Lots of fun and we were even home around bedtime :)

all the kids actually in the picture!

cute Jackson fam

Mo and me in our reindeer ears and Mo with a Rudolph nose :)

Love this pic!

I cannot believe we are all actually looking at the camera and no one is fussing!

attempt #1 of pic of the three cousins



down to 2 kids



everybody cheese?





at least they're all in it - even with the scary faces



and we're done here...



November pic fest

So apparently I didn't take too many pics in November. Either that or they are still on my camera...which is quite possible!

Owen's 8 month pictures

My favorite

We met up with some friends at the arboretum

A giving M a hug. So cute but M never hugs toddlers back. Silly kid.

More food pics. Because, well, they're just so cute!

tiny little hands

sassy pants

putting up M's tree for her room!

look how happy this girl is!

the finished product



Thanksgiving!! Jarid's grilled ham. Turned out awesome!



my mom & little Sadie

Mo reading a "1001 things to be thankful for" - I'm sure "amazing daughter's" is in there :)

Us at the end of a long but very fun day of hosting family & friends

October wrap up

Oh geez. It's only December so I probably should get the pics up from the last TWO months. Whew we've been busy, sick or busy. Ha. Wouldn't change it for a thing though.

love this Halloween pic of our family

cousin Sadie came for a visit

my boy loves his rice

O got his army crawl on

Mickey sleeps in between shows

Happiest and cutest Minnie

craft time for Minnie

mmmm "manana" as Mo says

Halloween cookies (in our Christmas pjs)

carving a pumpkin (in our Christmas pjs again...hmmm..pattern here?)

Boooooo in our Halloween outfits from Sugar

Mo's grocery list

The trick or treaters

How cute are these kids?

Aww love this with daddy

Jenn & me with Minnie, Batman and Batgirl :)

sweetest.picture.ever.

The Oj as mickey

When Mo sees this pic she says "look at the lollipop!" Ha!