Those Noodles!

I went into Morgan's bedroom this morning to make her bed, leaving her in my bedroom. As I was leaning over the side nearest the wall I saw a single glove on the floor. So I picked it up and just chucked it behind me to put away as I would leave her room. As soon as I tossed it I heard, "It's raining gloves!" I turned around startled and found Morgan standing there looking at the glove! I couldn't help but laugh. It's amazing what thoughts run through her little spaghetti noodles!

Morgan Monet

Basketball

The boys play for the Bison and are on a fairly good team this year, compared to last year. Kaden is #23 and Kolton is #45...Jamie picked the numbers to reflect his early idol Michael Jordan. My camera and I do not have a very good understanding about taking shots that contain movement, so these are the best I could get. I thought I was recording Kolton's free throw shot, but apparently I pushed the button and got none of it! Hello! Kolton scored the first 2 points of the game on Saturday.

Jamie somehow was nominated "Stats Dad" for the games. At the end of each game a player is presented with the "Hustle Award" - which is a basketball hacky sack. These stats are VERY important to the kids.

The boys' biggest fan, she LOVES her ice!

Diaper Wreath

I made this for my neighbor - I've never made one before but it was pretty easy and so cute!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Who?....My Kid!

Only my child would demand a fork to eat a PB&J "sammich"!!

My neighbor is expecting her first baby, a boy, any day now and she had no use for this bottle. She thought maybe Morgan would want it for her babies, but as you can see...she's reverting. So much for potty training! I threw this away after she went to bed, not to be mean but to help her progress instead of regress.

Sweet, Rare Moment

As we adults were preparing to play some cards, Morgan came up with this book and was very persistent that Papa read it to her. We were so shocked that he actually pulled her up on his lap and opened the book! Papa is not much of a reader, so I needed to document this wonderful moment! Thank you, Papa, you are special!

Christmas from the Dickersons

Thank you Uncle Jason, Aunt Jeannie, Cole, Kelsey, and Ella!!! You guys are AWESOME!

Mess-free finger painting - YES!!

RC Hummer

Kolton and Gramy still working on those gifts!
RC Truck

Christmas Is Finally HERE!!

My kids are EARLY risers, and Christmas was no exception. The boys asked us on Christmas Eve how early they could wake us up, and we told them 6AM. In the past, they've always been really good about waiting until 6 or 7AM...for some reason they were excited this year. A few minutes before 6AM Morgan and Kolton (fully dressed) came in and got us up. Kaden said he'd been awake since 5AM and Kolton said he'd been awake since 4AM...whose kids are these? I am NOT an early riser, if I can help it...Jamie does it just to get his workouts in. I think someone gave us the wrong kids in the hospital!!!

Morgan asked Santa for a kitchen and a Jeep - so here's what Santa brought her.

As she was playing with her kitchen she turned to Jamie and asked, "Where's my Jeep?" and he told her that Santa couldn't fit it in his sleigh!


As Morgan opened this one, she turned to Jamie and said, "Fit this on his sleigh?" She's so smart! The funny thing is that this is from Kolton!!

So was the guitar - we have a Rocker in the house, she's got ALL the moves!

Goofy Gamers!

Kaden loves anything NERF - this one is an automatic and my rear end seems to be a fun target for him...we'll see what Santa brings him next year.

Even Jamie enjoyed his Christmas gifts from the kids - yuppies love new ties!

Kolton just KNEW he was getting one of these - remote control insect!!

Kolton had so much fun playing with this in Target and again with a HUGE one in Pigeon Forge's Wonderworks...what a great gift.

Morgan just loves her kitchen, but she won't wear her apron...apparently the apron is only for REAL cooking with Mommy!

Morgan insisted on taking a nap in her new tent.

Christmas Dinner!!!

We had too much food for just the five of us, notice Morgan's only eating crackers. She wanted Dove chocolate candies so we bargained...one bite of ham = one chocolate square. She ate 3 of each! Every calorie counts, people!!!

Morgan's jewelry - so pretty.

Christmas Eve Cookies

Morgan helped me make spritz cookies for Santa...she's such good help. She takes every opportunity to put on her apron and help me out.

Morgan gave Jamie her "You want me to do what?" look when he asked her to smile!

Christmas with Grammy & Papa

Within 5 minutes of arriving, Papa was immersed in a game of chess with the boys.
MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmm! Grammy makes the best breakfast - even Morgan eats for Grammy!!!

PRESENT TIME!!!

We decided to have our gift exchange early...it's always fun to open presents BEFORE Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Grammy!

Merry Christmas, Papa!

Morgan knew when Grammy & Papa were opening presents that there had to be ONE for her to open, too.

The boys were excited to open presents, too!

Lava Lamps and Wii Music are SOOOO cool!! The boys were in need of those lamps, their other ones died a while back.

Morgan got a little tea set in a whicker basket - we know a gift is a hit when we find Morgan sleeping with it!!!