Merry Christmas

Even though we had family in town for Christmas this year we spent Christmas morning with just our family. I'm not sure that Leslie really got the idea but she did do much better at present opening. She was gracious enough to give her Dad help when he needed it.

Leslie got a Magna-Doodle and some puzzles and a tricycle.

There's a funny story about the tricycle. I made a list for Leslie that both sets of grandparents saw at least a little of. Clint's parents came to our house with a cute pink tricycle, just the right thing. It was difficult to wrap so I put it in storage until I could find a box. It sat for a while and finally came out of hiding when my parents were in town. I brought it out to box it up and my Dad just laughed at it. Apparently, while they were shopping earlier in the day they bought exactly the same tricycle for Leslie. I guess great grandparents think alike.

We were so happy to have family around us this Christmas. We always enjoy them. Merry Christmas!!

Terrible 2's

Thanks for all the subtle hints about how terrible I am at the up-keep of our BLOG. Dad, Janet, and various others... this is for you. I am going to go back aways and catch up on all the major events that have happened for our family.

Leslie turned two at the end of November. She got the cutest little tea set from her grandparents and a few more things to go with it from her Dad and Mom.


There is a full place setting with a dinner plate, salad plate, soup bowl, tea cup and saucer, and tumbler. There is also silverware for four.

Leslie mostly liked to stack everything as high as it could go. It was actually impressive what she got to balance. It seems obvious to say that this is perhaps not the best way to keep everything in on piece and wouldn't you know she broke her first plate the next day doing her amazing stacking trick. Luckily, things like this are easily super-glued back together.

Its hard to believe my little girl is 2 years old already.

Trick-or-Treat

We went to the Fashion Place Mall Halloween night to go trick-or-treating. I think Leslie had a good time walking around. I found a crown and wand for her while we were out during the day. She would wear the crown for only a little while before it had to come off.
My little princess She enjoyed a sucker while we were walking around. It is almost unbelievable how messy a sucker can be.

We saw a great Cruella DeVil.

We had a good time. Maybe next year she'll get to choose her own costume. BTW, this is the tutu I made for her.

Boo at the Zoo

We went to the Boo at the Zoo today and it was wild in more than one way. It was totally packed.

Leslie with the wicked witch

Our family

Leslie and Daddy

"Olive" Us

There are a few joys that every child experiences: a nice big cardboard box, decimating wrapping paper at Christmas and putting olives on fingers. Leslie has recently discovered this last joy.

3FatChicks

I found this fun tool while I was blog-surfing. I thought it was a good way to keep track of my progress while I am losing weight.

My Inspiration

Jen asked everyone to find an inspiration photo of themselves and state their reasons for why they are participating in our contest. Okay, I know Clint looks a little goofy in this first one but I'm cute.
This next one is not actually when Clint proposed to me but it was when we got my ring back from the jewelers. His friend Doug took a bunch of pictures for us. Thanks, Doug!
Here's to me getting all my skinny clothes back from my sister, Debra (not really, Debra.)
My reasons for participating:
To fit back into, yes, my wedding dress.
To chase Leslie and be able to keep going for about half as long as she can.
To get rid of any clothes that have double digits on the tag, that will mean more to any women reading than to the men.
To take full advantage of my job in retail. I get a really good discount.