Saying good-bye to 2011

And... welcoming 2012!

I realized that I don't do resolutions.  For me, it's just setting myself up for failure. Sure I can attest to setting mini goals but to actually call it a resolution, nope. I do however, love looking back over the year and being so thankful for all that we have been given.  Good health, jobs that provide for our family and amazing family and friends supporting us throughout the journey. 

To our family and friends, near and far, we wish many blessings in the coming new year!
xo,
Mrs.W

Celebrating Christmas~ Part 3

We spent Christmas day with the W side of the family.  It was bittersweet this year as Andy's grandpa couldn't be with us (physically), but we know he was with us in spirit.  We enjoyed the day watching the kids play and catching up with each other. 

And in true customary Christmas fashion, I ate my weight in sweets.  Oh I know, you're all SO surprised. :)

It was the perfect ending to the Christmas holiday.

Peanut playing with Great Grandma~

Meeting Great Grandma's new puppy~

Playing a tribute to Great Grandpa~

xo

Celebrating Christmas~ Part 2

We had the perfect Christmas eve night and Christmas morning as our lil family of 3. We watched White Christmas, It's a Wonderful Life and... peanut prepared for Santa's arrival.

Writing a letter to Santa with daddy~

Laying out cookies for Santa...
Okay laying out cookies a couple times since 'someone who shall remain nameless but is a cute little toddler' kept sneaking off to eat said cookies...~

Adding milk for Santa~
Hmmm.... someone stalling before bedtime?

Christmas morning~2011

Santa came! And he brought presents~

Merry Christmas from the Wallace's! Hope everyone had a blessed day~

Celebrating Christmas

We celebrated Christmas up north yesterday~  Peanut got to see G&G K., her Aunt's and Uncle's and cousins. We even had a sweet visit to see Great Gramma W. at the nursing home. Even though she can't speak, I could see it in her eyes and her smile- she knew who we were and was so happy that we came to visit.

As always, we had the tastiest food/drinks and enjoyed the best company!  We are so thankful for our family and friends and the time we get to spend together.  Merry Christmas!


Let's roll...

Let's stroll...

Happy girls!

Group shot:

It wouldn't be Christmas without mama's 'percolator punch' and loads of Christmas goodies!

Wordless Wednesday~ All clean!

Grandma's Love

"A Grandma is a mom with extra frosting."

~Unknown

Peanut loves her 'Bina's!'

Weekend Recap

Sometimes I'm in the mood for a whirlwind weekend... and that's exactly what we got last weekend!

Friday night:

Christmas with the Stinson's!  Drew, Adrian and Jules were in town so we knew we had to get the girls together to exchange their Christmas gifts.  Reagan was ecstatic to see Jules and loved her new back pack and books!  It was great to catch up and so cute to watch Reagan and Jules play together. 

After peanut went to bed the guys were on babysitting duty.  Nette and I headed to New Year's Eve! A cute movie but heavy on the cheese. My vote- skip the theater experience and rent it on DVD. It was great to hang with my girl though~ thanks Nette!  Mama needed her girl time!

Saturday:

After some last minute Christmas shopping, a hair appt. and a birthday party for Reagan's bestie Karly, Andy and I had a date night planned for his work Christmas party.  Thanks to Uncle Scotty, Aunt B, Buddy and Sissy for watching peanut for us. (Of course she had a blast and wasn't ready to come home) 

Andy and I also enjoyed our date night with our good friends Lisa and Justin! 

Sunday:

Peanut's first movie!!  We headed to the Muppet's with our dear friends Jen and Jackson.  I wasn't quite sure what to expect but Reagan acted like a pro.  She snuggled right in and kept asking through preview after preview, 'Where are the Muppet's?' 

About half way through, she got a little antsy but made it until 5 minutes before the ending.  She was over it and no amount of Muppet Love could settle her. So... we ended up watching the ending near the door but it was okay. She made it further than I expected and she loved it!  I see more movies in our future.

Hope everyone had a great weekend! xo

Wordless Wednesday~ Riding Santa's train!

GNO~ Christmas in the Junction

Last Thursday, a group of us girls gathered for the annual, 'Christmas in the Junction.' 

Cue beautiful snowflakes, not so bad temps, wine samples with hors d'oeuvres, and lots of laughter!  We had a great time shopping and sipping, munching and catching up.  If you're in the area, Christmas in the Junction is a must-do. Horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa and Mrs. Claus... and did I mention wine? 

We had a great time and vow to make this a new annual tradition! Tis the season!

The Honeymoon is over.

So someone once told me it takes 6 weeks to make a habit. I am scientific proof that that statement is not true.

I've been working out for approximately 9 and 1/2 weeks and I could still take it or leave it. Preferably leave it.  I dread the gym.

"Oh exercise gives you so much energy."  I'm exhausted!

"Oh you'll learn to love it."  Okay, and when exactly will that be? The year 2021?

Let's recap:

Lbs lost- 13.8

What's working:  As long as our weeks are completely free and devoid of all social activity and peanut goes to bed on time, then yes- I do get to the gym and work my tail off.

What's not working:  It's holiday season! We have (fun!) plans every week, Christmas goodies to eat and let's face it, it's dark by 4 p.m. and on top of that COLD. Who wants to go out at night?!

Despite my 'Debbie Downer' attitude, I do have to keep myself accountable.  I'm tracking all food/exercise in a Fitbook. So not only is it in my head that I'm off the wagon, there is written proof. Gah.

Let's hope the next 9 and 1/2 weeks go better. And by 'better' I mean the ladies working the front desk at the gym should know me by name.

Wordless Wednesday~ comfy lil chair

Heavy Heart

http://karingforkeegan.blogspot.com/

A mommy lost her little boy today... please say a prayer for them. No one should ever have to lose a child. I just can't imagine... we mourn for them and pray for them. May Keegan's little soul rest in Heaven.

Christmas Traditions

Jolly Holiday Lights! 

We hopped in the car and headed to see the lights Saturday night with Reagan. We've taken her every year but this year was by far the best.  Every light, she asked, 'what's that one mommy?' and 'what's that one daddy?' She loved the lights and the tunnels were her favorite! 

A definite Christmas tradition and the best part, all proceeds go to the Make A Wish Foundation. Love!

Decorating the Christmas tree~  Peanut's response, 'Ooooohhh, pretty!'  She helped by adding a couple ornaments and then got bored.  Much more fun to pile blankets and pillows on the sofa and jump from cushion to cushion.

Christmas candy!  I discovered this last year and loved it.  I cried when my can ran out mid March and it was nowhere to be found. I was smarter this year and stocked up. Who doesn't love Christmas candy in July??

I love this time of year, especially with a toddler.  I'm so thankful for our everyday blessings and am reminded that this is the time to give back. 

Peanut helped pick out a present for the Boys Home that we support through work and we'll also donate a toy for Toys for Tots.  She loves the red kettles too so the next time we hear the bell, I'm going to give her money to put in the kettle.  It's never too young to teach charitable giving.

She may know that Santa brings presents but she'll also know the true meaning of Christmas. xoxo

Wordless Wednesday~ Santa's Workshop