Piano Man

So...Mommy is having fun with her new camera!

Christmas 2008

We had a wonderful Christmas this year! Come to think of it, I haven't ever had a bad one! Santa was very good to Heyward and Mommy! I got a new camera loaded with all kinds of neat things that I am still learning how to use. Here are a few pictures taken with my new toy to highlight our day!

Waking up to see if Santa came!

Santa drank all the milk, ate two cookies (notice all the cookies for Santa, I think his eyes were too big for his stomach),and the reindeer ate all the carrots.

Santa left an easel with all kinds of art supplies!

He even left a nice note!

Heyward helped pass out presents once everyone arrived!

Santa left a Smart Cycle at Meme and Papa's!

Heyward and sweet cousin Anna Christmas night.

This is just a touch of all the fun things we did for Christmas. We are very grateful to have all of our family close by so it is important to us to spend time with all of them this time of year. Thank you God for sending your only son so that we may have eternal life with you! Happy Birthday Jesus!

Oh boy! He is now computer savy!

Well, kind of... I had to work for Meme today at her store and Heyward tagged along. When business picked up I introduced Heyward to a toddler-friendly computer game to keep him busy and out of the way of customers. I briefly showed him how to navigate the computer mouse and click on certain buttons so that he could play the game. I had no idea the trouble I was getting myself into! He sat and played on the computer for over an hour! He loved it! He even became really good at using the mouse to move and click on things. Now he wants a computer so he can play games at home. I think his request is too late for Santa this year, but maybe next! I can't believe my baby is old enough to play computer games!

Notice he is using his left hand in most of the pictures....I guess he is going to be left handed for sure, he has made no effort to switch hands.

Changes for our Family...

Some of you may already know, but I wanted to make the official announcement. My Mom and Dad will be moving to Raleigh after Christmas. Dad will be starting a new job on the 15th of December and we are so proud of him. He has really moved mountains, taken brave strides and accomplished lots in the past few years. He went back to finish his college degree at the same time Ashley was graduating high school. He has sought out education beyond a BA with Progress Energy and has now been able to prove his talent and skills to be wanting and valuable. We couldn't be more proud of him and wish him the best of luck in his new job! We are sure beyond a doubt that he will be successful because he is so motivated and determined. We love you Daddy!

P.S. We plan on becoming frequent visitors of the Raleigh area and will be calling Gaga and Deda to come home lots, especially when Laurie Beth comes!

Christmas Parade 2008

I hated to miss out the parade this year, but Daddy, Becee and Bop took Heyward! They had a great time!

(Look how handsome my two boys are!!!!)

It's a wise man...it's an angel...no, it's MARY!!!

This week Miss Sue's class is learning through playing this week in school. Each day so far they have dressed up as parts in the story of Jesus' birth. I was so proud of my little wise man on Monday and adored the beautiful angel that pranced by my classroom on Tuesday! This morning as I dropped Heyward off in his room he proceeded to tell that "Mommy had baby Jesus in her tummy"!!!!!!!! Then to my surprise he dressed as Mary today and did his march around school cuddling the baby Jesus! D and I are so proud!

Getting ready for Christmas!

First I have to brag on my husband just a little. He never once complained this year about having to take down Christmas stuff from the attic, or stringing the lights on our tree. He has been such a big help since my "energy level" is significantly lower than normal at this point. He has helped me with gift ideas and been the most wonderful daddy on several occasions lately where I have had something to do. I am more than grateful for him. I truly love him more and more as the days go by....

We went the day before Thanksgiving and got our tree. Heyward helped pick out which one we were to get. We have gone to the same spot and bought our tree since the first year we were married. Heyward was such a good helper and here are a few pics to prove it!