Christmas 2007

Razorback game at Alltel Arena.
Making cookies for Santa!
Digging through their stockings.
Four generations on both sides of the family! From L to R: Me, Austin, Mom, Nanny (Willodine Peterson), Mom Wilson (Ruby Wilson), Derek, and Dad
All the grandkids: Derek, Jody, Jarett, Austin, and Hailey. By the way, we'll need a new one of these in about 7 weeks!!!!!!!!

We got back yesterday from Pocahontas. We had an awesome week there! First, on our way up we stopped in Little Rock to watch the Hogs get beat by Appalachian State. Although we lost, we had great seats and I had so much fun watching the boys in that setting! Calling the hogs was a highlight for Derek. The band was the highlight for Austin. We spent Saturday night through Thursday night at mom and dad's. We had a great Christmas. Austin said, "Santa is a good man because he got me everything I wanted!". Derek got a PS2 and we didn't see much of him after it was plugged in in Dad's office. The office became affectionatley known as the "man cave" after that. If a man/boy was missing during the day, chances were they were in the "man cave" playing the PS2. We had over 30 for lunch on Christmas Day. Mom did a great job cooking. It's not often we get to stay so long for a visit, but I'm so glad it worked out this year. I truly love my family and wish I could see them more often!

Tagged!

Thanks, Terry for the tag! Love you!

1. Wrapping or gift bags? wrap (no bows, they flatten as we travel.)
2. Real or artificial tree? Artificial.
3. When do you put up the tree? right around Thanksgiving
4. When do you take the tree down? after new years
5. Do you like eggnog? No.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? My African American cabbage patch doll
7. Do you have a nativity scene? No.
8. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Can't think of anythin
9. Mail or email Christmas cards? mail
10. Favorite Christmas Movie? A Christmas Story
11. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Day after Thanksgiving @ 5 a.m.
12. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Fudge
13. Clear lights or colored on the tree? clear
14. Favorite Christmas song? O Holy Night
15. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Travel
16. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer? Yes
17. Angel on the tree top or a star? Angel.
18. Open the presents Christmas Eve or Christmas Morning? half and half.
19. Most annoying thing about this time of year? the crowds
20. Do you decorate your tree in any specific theme or color? No, we use all the kids homemade oranments and the ones they pick out every year
21. What do you leave for Santa? milk and cookies.
22. Least favorite holiday song? not sure.
23. Favorite ornament? this year it's my "pregnant mom" ornament my friend Tina gave me as a gag gift

I don't plan on tagging anyone, but copy and paste if you would like to do it! We are leaving for Little Rock on Saturday to see the Hogs play and then we're off to Pocahontas until after Christmas! Yea!!!!!! Christmas break is finally here!!!!!!!!!!!!

Christmas Pictures

We had our Christmas/Maternity pictures taken today by a friend at church. Austin wasn't too cooperative and I'm not sure what is up with Derek's new smile! She did capture some good ones that will work for the annual Christmas card and some for the baby's book. If you would like to see more go to lairdphotography.smugmug.com Then go to proofs Jobe
Our password is: baby

Update

I went to the doctor yesterday. Everything was good. I had my sugar test, heard the heartbeat, and scheduled February 18th as Brylee's birthday (that is unless she wants to come earlier). Someone at school this week was asking about the nursery. When I said I hadn't even started, they couldn't believe it. So, I tried to explain that right now I'm just trying to survive until Christmas break. Then I'll have 8 1/2 weeks to get things just the way I want them! I am counting the days until break people! 8!

Quick trip to TX

Here are a few pictures of the newest addition to the family. Jarett is SO sweet and Austin was great with him. We had a quick, but great visit with the fam!