Journaling my Journey

The holidays went by way too fast. We spend Christmas Eve and the following morning in Pauls Valley at Jed's family's house, and we spent Christmas Day at my family's house in Edmond. Here are a few highlights. Keller found these funny man glasses and thought they were the most hysterical things ever. He wore them for about 2 hours! The Lion King was big in our house this year. So for Christmas Aunt Joli and Uncle Gene bought Keller Simba... and... Pumba! (Timon would follow later as a get well present after Keller had surgery in January). Keller loved his two new animals. So much so, that as you can see, he decided to share his milk with Pumba. What better way is there to close out Christmas Eve night then to curl up in your favorite chair with all your new buddies and watch The Lion King? Christmas morning. Keller asked Santa for two things: a train and a fishing pole. Considering Santa brought him a HUGE new bunkbed waiting for him a...

What are the holidays without Christmas cookies? It simply isn't done. This year Keller got in on the action with me. Keller loved helping me roll out the cookies and cut them. While he didn't really understand the rolling out process. He loved cutting the dough and he LOVED spreading flower everywhere! Trying to roll out the dough Our across the street neighbors, Kyleigh and Matt, came over to help decorate cookies.Kyleigh is eight and Matt is five and the three of the kids lov playing together. Look at all the sprinkles options! The aftermath! A few samplings of their artwork. I think the did prtty well! Oh, and you know I helped to!