leading up to Christmas

I usually have a lot more Christmas spirit but this year I just didn't really get into it. I have no reason other than I just didn't really feel like it... lol. And I feel like every person in my life has more than everything they need and want, and what's fun buying people things they just think of because they have to think of something to tell you so you can spend money. I do have small children so I had to suck it up and try to make it magical for them. :)

Cayson's first time to see Santa and he had no tears!

Jaxi third time to see Santa and first time with no tears!

Preston first time to see Santa and he had no clue what was going on so he had no tears :)

Jaxxi hanging up her 2013 Sophia ornament!

Cayson and daddy decorating the tree. Miss Jaxxi was bossing us about where to put stuff on the tree telling everyone to be careful.

Daddy and Jaxxi at Rhema Bible College looking at lights.

They have a lighted tunnel that blinks to music Jaxxi loved it!

Me and bubba before a court date :)

I love my kids and they are what made my Christmas season!

Weekend!

This spring the weather has been so bizarre but I'm still glad it's spring time! That means we start back up with Play days! Jaxxi was so excited to get back in the arena!

Daddy helping her run the poles!

Waiting her turn on "Bell"

Miss Madison on her new horse "Run"

It was so cold we mostly just set out in the truck, but it was still fun to resume are Friday night activity.

On Saturday some of my family decided to help out a cause for foster care with a mile walk called "Walk a Mile in my shoes" I think I cried most of the morning to see my family not only support me and Shane in our journey to fostering and adopting, but also see them help kids out in a way that they can! I encourage you if you can't do anything Prayer is so needed in each of these children's lives!

Jaxxi and Madison trying to stay warm before the walk.

The crew :)

Some of the donated suit case!

Sunday we had a lazy day playing outside! Jaxxi tied up her "horse" and was feeding it :)



 

Howdy Partners :)

On Saturday we threw Jaxxi's second birthday party! It's hard to believe that she is already two! There are quite a few pics sorry in advance!

These are the invites I decided to use they are so cute!

Some of the center pieces on the table

Love that I can use all this in her room afterwards!

I had been eyeing this frame for some time:)

My mom got this at war eagle in the fall and it worked great!

Found this banner at party city for $8 dollars! It says Happy 2nd Birthday Jaxxi

My sis in law Melissa did a great job with the cake!

Cake table

Watering Hole

Cowgirl UP!

The Party Princess

Some of the guest!

Some more partners :)

My baby girl and me!

Mustache clan!

She wears it well

The adults got in on the fun!

Love these people!!!

Jaxxi and her new back pack that she loves!!

The party favors!

We had a really great time and glad so many of our family could make it out!

Our family Christmas!

I was so excited because we decided to have our own family Christmas, Christmas morning! I'm not going to lie I would have caved a few times to go a head and do it early but Shane wouldn't let me :)

Daddy hard at work being and elf :)

Santa Came!

What I woke up too!

Running to her presents!

Looking in her stocking!

She would have a fit every time we would start to open gifts b/c she wanted to keep playing with her kitchen!

I think daddy liked his gift!

He's been asking for this for like a year :)

She got DVD players for the car from Nan she didn't know she liked them so much till she got in the car to go to Grandma's Christmas :)

My cute little chef!

After we opened presents we put her new cowgirl clothes on her! :)

Simply Having A Wonderful Christmas Time

We have been celebrating all week! Tish and the kids are down and Jaxxi loves playing with her cousins!

I forgot to post this the other day. After the adoption she wore a shirt that said "I'm the Best Present Ever" :)

Jaxxi giving Sawyer a smooch :)

Love these three knuckle heads! LOL

Giving Jaxxi snuggles (see I told you they love each other)

Love these Girls!

Shanes aunt Sandy bought Jaxxi bath instruments, and Jare and Bree begged to go home with me I soon found out it was just to take a bath! They were stripping their clothes off as soon as we walked in the door!

Bree and Shane disappeared for a minute and Bree comes in the living room dressed as me! they are goofy

Trinity who took such great pictures of the adoption dropped this off at work for me yesterday! She is the sweetest!

We had my Dad and Dawns Christmas last night the first of many ;) the guys in intense conversation in the kitchen :)



My nephew Levi, Kass, Jaxxi and me ready to rip into some presents!!

Jaxxi was so cute opening her gifts she would say oooh and ahhh and get so excited with each one! I have been looking forward to Christmas's with my child for the last 7 years. I'm so glad it finally came true! We have Christmas today and tomorrow and then Tuesday! Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!