Merry Christmas to All...



This "light up hula hoop" was one of only
two things Ellie had on her Christmas list.
Glad Santa was able to find one!



She was over the moon for her new toothbrush!! In fact,
it was the only thing she said Santa brought her when asked at
church this morning.

Last but not least...they found the iPad.



That's my girl...pink sparkle heels and a
weed eater!



Ellie loved her cheerleader uniform...and
 is still wearing it 7 hours later!



Merry Christmas and Roll Tide!



Santa Babies

Wow...10 Years

10 years ago today...

I borrowed the cutest top from my best friend,

sat through a movie that I could barely see (forgot my glasses),

laughed until my mascara ran,

stayed up way too late for a school night,

froze standing outside my front door, and

began the most amazing journey of my life.

Mark, thank you for the last 10 years.

 I am so thankful that God

led us to each other, gave us two darling daughters,

and blessed us with

hearts that forgive and brains that forget.

I have loved you for the past 10 years and will love you

for 100 more.

"Ellie" Lou Retton?

Last weekend, Ellie had her first gymnastics recital. It was quite brief and I couldn't get the camera to focus worth a darn, but she had fun nonetheless! She did her cartwheel, handstand, and backbend on cue and even added her own flair to the dance moves. We are so proud of our little gymnast!

The pictures are fuzzy, but you get the idea...

Overheard

Ellie and Sadie Kate got an elf this year and L-O-V-E waking up each morning to search for where he is resting after his long trip to the North Pole reporting on their behavior. Tuesday morning, they found him sitting on the kitchen table eating an oatmeal pie. Sadie Kate, who is quite skeptical about the whole elf deal, said, "That sure is a big bite he took. He has a little bitty mouth." Ellie, who adores the whole idea of the elf, replied, "Yes, but that's because he has a really big smile."
Wow, that pretty much sums up those girls! Ellie is trusting and takes everyone at face value. Sadie Kate asks tons of questions and needs explanations for everything. Can you guess where they get these traits??

Little Pig, Little Pig

Looks like someone liked Thanksgving leftovers!



My Little Rudolph

What a sweet little reindeer!