Little Rock Discovery Center

Last week Emily and I took Taylor to Little Rock to his Dr. Appointment, and while we were there we had a little bit of extra time to hang out at the children’s Discovery Center. Taylor had a blast learning at all the different exhibits.

One day over the Christmas break I had the pleasure of watching Lawson (my one and only nephew). Lawson and have a long running joke – I always tell him that “he is my favorite nephew.” And he always says “Aunt Laura I am your only nephew.” He is a smart little boy, but he is still my favorite nephew regardless of is he is the only one I have.

Taylor and Lawson had so much fun playing together. We even got to go to the movies to see Narnia 3 – which was great.

my Little Emma Grace Loves Puzzles

Especially doing them with her Aunt Emily!

WhiteWave Christmas Party 2010

This one is a little bit late but I just found it on my camera. We had a pretty fun work Christmas party this year. We had it at the Soderquist mansion out on the lake. It was a lovely evening with friends and co-workers.

Taylor's New Years Resolutions!!!!

Funny Taylor story – this weekend we went around the table and asked everyone what their New Years resolution is, and Taylor’s response was “Not to clog my arteries.” Emily and I took him to the children’s museum in Little Rock last week and one of the exhibits in the Hospital room was an example of good arteries and clogged arteries. And he has been obsessed/scared ever since. The poor child had eater nothing but fruits and vegetables ever since.

22 Days and counting – until our big trip. Have I mentioned how excited I am to get away for 9 long days!!!! I have already started warning people don’t call, don’t text, don’t email until we get back – harsh I know but we need some unwinding time as a family.

Merry Christmas 2010

I love Christmas, and everything that it stands for. I love that this is the time of year that we remember Christ’s birth. I love that when I ask my two year old “why we celebrate Christmas?” she says without hesitation “Jesus is Born.” I love that my 6 year old baby boy can recite the Christmas story backwards and forwards. I love that my children love Jesus and have a relationship with Jesus. I love Christmas!

I also love the excitement in my children’s eyes when they open Christmas presents, and the anticipation of waiting to open their Christmas presents. This year was much like every other year, except we did not make them eat breakfast before opening gifts! We got up (Taylor got us up) and we dug right into the presents, everyone was happy and playing with their new toys, and I started making breakfast. Before we ate, Ryan and I pretended that we forgot a gift, and we had the kids help us find it. We actually saved their big gift for last (and actually it was a series of three gifts). In the first really big box was a set of Disney maps, in the second even bigger box was a large stuffed Mickey and Minnie dolls, in the third huge box was a kids version of “plan your Walt Disney Trip” book. It took Taylor a few minutes to understand the concept, but their big gift this year is a trip to Disney world. We leave at the end of January and are there for 9 days. We are pretty excited about some special family time. I wish I had some pictures but with all the excitement I guess I forgot to take some.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!!!

Taylor's gift to his daddy (Taylor wrapped it):

I love my family of four.

(I wish I had gotten up and put on makeup, but it did not happen)

My little Princess, she loved her new nightgown.

She prised around and twirled around all day long.

My sweet Little boy, and Aunt Emily in the background.

Thank you for spending Christmas day with us sis, we love you.

Christmas at the Coble’s

Christmas at the Coble's with the Bullington and Bost. This year we celebrated Christmas with my sisters, Lucy, and Uncle Pookie on Christmas Eve. We had a wonderful dinner that Mary and Emily prepared, and the kids had a blast opening a few gifts. We toped the night off with Christmas Eve pj’s. Lucy got snowman PJ’s, Taylor got Mickey, and Emma Grace got a princess set. Had I know that trouble Emma Grace’s would have caused with Lucy I would have bought her one as well. There was a cryptic message behind Emma Grace and Taylor’s PJ’s. To be continued…..

We hope next year Manna and G-Daddy will be able to join us. We miss them a lot, especially around the holidays. Love you mom and dad.