Boots with the Fur

First of all, you have to know that I would never pay the kind of money it costs for Baby Uggs for my children. But, if they are a gift from a faraway cousin then i'm all about it!

My dad's cousin Kathy sent these to Henry when he was born and he never wore them once. Not sure exactly why, other than I don't think that winter was NEAR as COLD as this one.

So, I pulled them outta the closet this morning for Manning and he's been stylin' and profilin' all over town today!

"Apple bottom jeans.....boots with tha fur, the whole club was lookin' at her! Next thang ya know shorty got low, low, low, low, low......"

Family Movie Night

Ya'll remember how I said I love traditions? Well, we started a new one 'round here last night.
Family Movie Night!
Toy Story 3 was our pick and it was awesome! All 3 of us thought so.

The littlest Earnst started off with us, but as you can see above, he didn't last too long.

We started hyping it up on Sunday and by Friday night we were all so excited! Henry and I went to Blockbuster and picked the movie. We got a movie, a bag of popcorn to pop, a box of Skittles, and a bottle of Sprite...all for $6.

We ordered Papa John's for $13.72, making this one cheap evening "out"! Henry was so excited to be able to eat supper on his pallet and in the dark.

I think this tradition is a keeper! I can't wait till next week!

Could....

this little fish be any cuter?!?!?!

Christmas Day in Pictures

Christmas Eve 2010

I LOVE Christmas Eve. Love it. It is by far my most favorite day of the year. I love old traditions and starting new ones. I love that we go to breakfast with the Townes (year 2 of this). That we go to church at 5, come home and eat crappy pizza, and then drive around for 2 hours to look at lights before heading to our final destination of the evening. The Patricks Christmas Eve Party.
I love that we come home and open ONE gift. Pajamas. And I love even more that this year I got to buy matching ones for my little men.

*Manning is a little stunned here b/c he is stuffed into his pj's like that of a sausage in a casing. But he wore 'em anyway and made me happy for pics*

I love that Brad reads the Polar Express and then 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and then we RUSH the babes off to bed with visions of sugar plums dancing in their sweet little heads.

And I especially love the real meaning of it all. Jesus' birth, the spirit of giving, and traditions with my family.
Merry, Merry!

Henry Christmas Program

The entire preschool put on the most precious program the Friday before Christmas and it seriously moved me to tears! I was so proud/shocked that Henry got so into the songs and the hand motions. The 3's sang "Mary Had a Baby Boy" and "I'm a Little Angel" and he rocked it!

This is his little gf Ellie Camden and is she not the CUTEST thing?!?!?

After his part he came into the audience to sit with Pops.

With Sadie

Henry Christmas Party at School

I am finally getting around to putting up all of our Christmas "stuff". Henry's Christmas party at school was so fun and I was in charge of the sweet. I did chocolate/sprinkle dipped pretzels and the kids loved them.

With Ms. Brenda

With Ms. Susan

Manning 9 Month Well Check

We saw Dr. Traynham this morning for Manning's 9 month well check and every time I go I like this Dr. more. He is perfect for our family and we are lucky to have him! He was so pleased with Man Man and said he is right on track with everything. He noticed his gorgeous blue eyes and said he was 99% sure that they are going to stay that way and I was glad to hear that. His stats are below.

• Height : 29 3/4 " 90%
  
• Weight : 23 lbs. and 3 oz. 85%
  
• Head : 18 1/4 80%