Christmas Craziness

Well the week before Christmas I got the Flu. Needless to say our house was not very decorated. We had a tree with only one red barn ornament on it that Grace made at school. We did have lights up outside because we did that before I got sick. I am not too worried about the girls not having a real Christmasy house because we go to our parents anyways. I am happy to report that I was feeling much better by the time Christmas rolled around.

We spent Christmas Eve and the day before with Brett's side of the family. The girls love their Kiki and Grandy. Brett's bother Rob and his wife Maria came up and Brett's Mamaw came over on Christmas Eve as well so we could have one big family celebration.

The girls were really into opening the presents this year. We told them they could not start until daddy said go. Grace was sure to remind everyone of this rule...it was so cute. Grace liked opening one present after another and then going back and playing with the gift. Reagan was different. She wanted to open the present one at a time and play with it a little before moving on to the next present.

For dinner we went to Brett's other Grandparent's house to celebrate with them and his Aunt Pat, Uncle Elmer, and cousin Patrick. Grace and Reagan love Patrick. Of course they are going to love anyone that gives them complete attention and does whatever they say, when they say. After a great dinner we opened some more presents. By this time the girls were pros! I cannot believe how much they got! The are well loved to say the least!!!!

That night we went to my parents house to get some much needed sleep and to get ready for Santa. It was around 11 before everyone was in bed and asleep! I wish I could say that we got to sleep in but NO! Reagan, who is usually an early riser anyways, way ready to go by 7:30!!! She even woke up Grace which is never a good idea...even on Christmas morning!

While Grace laid in the middle of the den to pitch a fit for all to see....Reagan was busy looking and playing with all the toys Santa had brought. My sister, Taylor soon came down to see what Santa had brought her. But I think she had just as much fun watching the girls as we did. After a few minutes of snuggles with Honey and a second fit Grace was ready to play!

My brother, Bradley and his wife, Emory and daughter, Emma as well as my sister Michelle and family friend John soon joined us for breakfast and more presents! Mom made a new Christmas dish per the request of my brother...lets just say tradition is tradition! I am glad my mom went above and beyond and still made the traditional Bond Family Christmas Breakfast!!!! It is so sad when you have to make a special dish for each child at Christmas...I can only hope for my children that I am that nice of a mother! lol

As if we had not had enough Christmas Fun we had one more family gathering to attend. We always have lunch and get together with my mom's side of the family Christmas Day. We usually over fill our plates and sit where ever we can find a spot. This year Aunt Wendy decided that we should have assigned seats and she did the seating chart. Each table was a great mix of family. My Mimi ate with all the Grandsons and my Uncle Scot, Granddaddy ate the Granddaughters and Uncle Wil, and the sisters along with my dad and Aunt Joy ate together. I will have to say it was a lot of fun. My cousin Morgan is getting married soon so we were having wedding talk. I cannot wait for her and Ben to get married...we are so excited for them.

Of course after lunch we opened gifts. Grace was sure to inform everyone that you could not open until her daddy said go. It was so funny!

Granddaddy made some special gifts for my Aunts and Uncles. He made them bird houses and wooden chopping blocks. Of course the Granddaughters had to protest for being left out...I hope we get our next year!

After a few more hours of talking we decided to call it a night and went back to my parents house. The girls were asleep before we were out of the neighborhood.

All in all I would say we had a GREAT Christmas!

Our Flower Beds

Usually my parents come down and help us change out the plants in our flower bed form one season to the next. I have lots of memories, good and bad, of helping (being forced) to do this when I was growing up. Who knew that this would become a joy of mine when I got older.

Brett and I decided to tackle this ourselves today. How might you ask with two children? We let the girls rent a movie to watch for most of the time. They played in their swimming pool for the second half. They had a blast and I bet they would love to do this everyday.

I have to say that I am pretty proud of what we did. We changed the bushes because we were never happy with the ones we did have. We added pansies and some ground cover around the rose bush.

Latest Project!

I girl I work with could not find a wreath for her front door that was a reasonable price, so she decided to make one! I loved the way it turned out! I took a picture of hers and made some minor changes and created one of my own. I just love it.

Such Helpers

Grace and Reagan have really become helpers when it comes to cooking. At first this "helping" was a bit unhelpful. Then I learned the "right way" for the girls to help. They love it and I have to say I do too!

Baby Number 3!

SO....It has been awhile since the last post. Our family has been very busy. I am happy to announce that we will be welcoming baby #3 in Early March. If you know my past track record...you know that the middle to late February would be great! Please pray that everything goes well and we can make it!

We found out last week that we are having a baby GIRL! We are super excited, especially Grace who announced that we would not be having a boy! Brett and I talked about our girls being the next generation of my mom and her three sisters, so world watch out!!!!!

Her Name, I am sure that was your next thought, Madison Greer. We will be calling her Greer!

Keep posted for baby updates!

Nothing But Pictures

Lovin My Girls

So we have had a full summer. We went to the lake, the beach, and of course to Memphis. I have been so busy with life in general that I put blogging on the back burner! The girls are getting soooo big. I cannot believe how much they have already grown. I wish I could have them as babies forever. I know that cannot happen, so I am just going to enjoy the ride!

Even though the temperatures are the highest I ever remember, our summer is coming to an end. I started back to school this week and we are beginning to get back to a "normal" routine. That is, if there is such a thing as normal.