First Haircut

Well, I did it. I cut the curls. Well, technically Kiona cut the curls, but still. It had to be done. The mullet had to go. And, while it was very hard to do, I'm glad I did it. Not only does it look better, I can actually comb it now. 

Now, I didn't technically get a before picture, but it you can look back at the past few posts and tell it is looking pretty bad...maybe not usually THIS bad though. 

This may have been the turning point for me. 

Minor meltdown

Nothing a cracker can't fix

Modeling his new do

Yet another step in letting go of my baby. 

Sigh.

Play Date

We had a long overdue play date with Claire and Amelia a few weeks ago and the kiddos had so much fun. They played on the slide (after Bishop got enough courage to actually go down it!), they cooked, they colored, they played trains, etc. I thought they got along and played really well together. They only "fought" once but it really was not a big deal. No real tears shed so it was fine! They are just learning to share. They will get it eventually. Maybe?? It really is funny to see how similar yet how different two almost-2 year olds can be. When Claire was first born I thought "poor Claire, outnumbered by all these little boys" but now I'm pretty sure Little Miss Bossy Britches will be the one telling all of the boys what to do!

ONE LAST CHRISTMAS post

I promise this is it. I'm done with Christmas 2011. I just don't want to forget these things (and if you know me..I WILL). I am trying to keep these rather wordless though.

Christmas with the Bullard's at our house

Showing Jake the ropes

Christmas Morning

Sorry Mags, no video this year!

Sunday Fun Day

Today was such a nice day! After church Bishop and I went to Heather's and played with Jacob, Jonah, and Cole. We ate pizza and played a lot. Bishop loved playing with them! He is such a big boy now. He tries to do everything they do. He has always wanted to, but now he actually can keep up with them pretty well. (which makes mommy both happy and sad all at the same time)

He truly loves horses.

Everyone had to feed the horses

Even this little guy HAD to feed them...

And, then the fun part...riding down the hill a million times!

(I am not sure what is going on in this picture but it sure is funny to me!)

Sometimes I seriously wonder...what on earth would we have done with GIRLS?? It would be different for sure!

And, just one more picture....

Isn't that just the sweetest?? Love him!

Christmas Here, Christmas There, Christmas Everywhere

I'm not sure the best way to do this but I decided on one post with a photo overload instead of 3 or 4 short posts. It's 2012 and I'm ready to move on past Christmas (just not ready to move on to that DREADED birthday next month) but I must first document our 2nd Christmas with the sweetest little boy ever.

Boy, did he love Christmas this year! He loved Christmas books, Christmas songs, Christmas movies, Christmas lights, and Christmas presents!

First we had Christmas at our house with Leon's family. It was only part of his family but it was still a fun weekend!

Then we had Christmas with Mandy, Nate, and Fisher. 

And, apparently I didn't feel the need to take any pictures.

I made up for the lack of pictures at my moms on Christmas Eve Eve...

Pinterest Santa hat mix

Santa even stopped by..

This is the absolute only photo of my family this Christmas. Must do better with this!

Then Christmas Eve we spent at home. We went to our church's Christmas Eve service but nothing other than that. It was fabulous. I love spending time at home with my family. 

We made up for it Christmas day. 

After church, we went to Aunt Kathy and Uncle Steves for the Williams's Christmas, then Lori's for the Wildmon's Christmas, then to my dads. Talk about 1 worn out little boy!

Just one of the boys now

Whew! Christmas is over!!! (and so is this ridiculously long post!)

20

Since my baby boy is actually almost 21 months now, I guess I don't really have a lot to say but I can make it quick....

Loves:  Frosty the Snowman, The Grinch (book and cartoon), and Rudolf the Red-nosed reindeer (Wants to watch them ALL of the time and can semi-sing Frosty and Rudolf), orange juice, milk, " choc milk", oranges, reading books, "playing cards", trucks, playing outside, brushing his teeth, and Gogurt.

Hates: Putting on a coat, hearing the word no, and wearing a bib.

And, now, the best part...the photos. Some of these were our Christmas card photos. They weren't what I had in mind but after Bishop being sick and uncooperative for 3 photo sessions, you take what you can get!