Christmas 2010

Christmas was so much fun this year, we were very busy and very blessed to be able to spend it with our wonderful families!

We went to Taylor the week before Christmas to celebrate with Brent's dad's side of the family.

Brent's Grandma Dessie with Livie


Brent's Aunt Sandy


Brent's Dad Gary with Livie










Luke and Livie opened their presents from Santa on Christmas morning.




















Later Christmas Day my family and Brent's mom's side of the family came over.

Brent's step-dad Timbo




Brent's mom Debra




Brent and Luke with my dad and brother
















a very sleepy Luke

Encouragement for the Week

You say: 'It's impossible'
God says: All things are possible
(Luke 18:27)

You say: 'I'm too tired'
God says: I will give you rest
(Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: 'Nobody really loves me'
God says: I love you
(John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 )

You say: 'I can't go on'
God says: My grace is sufficient
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

You say: 'I can't figure things out'
God says: I will direct your steps
(Proverbs 3:5- 6)

You say: 'I can't do it'
God says: You can do all things
(Philippians 4:13)

You say: 'I'm not able'
God says: I am able
(II Corinthians 9:8)

You say: 'It's not worth it'
God says: It will be worth it
(Roman 8:28 )

You say: 'I can't forgive myself'
God says: I Forgive you
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say: 'I can't manage'
God says: I will supply all your needs
(Philippians 4:19)

You say: 'I'm afraid'
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear
(II Timothy 1:7)

You say: 'I'm always worried and frustrated'
God says: Cast all your cares on ME
(I Peter 5:7)

You say: 'I'm not smart enough'
God says: I give you wisdom
(I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: 'I feel all alone'
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
(Hebrews 13:5)

ATL

Brent and I spent the weekend in Atlanta for his company Christmas Party. (Brent is one of the few employees that is not housed at the home office in Atlanta so each year the owner flies us in and pays for our weekend) We've been flying to Atlanta for the past three years now, ever since Brent went to work for this company...so fun!!!
Brent flew out at the beginning of the week and I met him there on Saturday. It was really hard for me to leave this year because I am completely obsessed with my babies so I only stayed away for one night.
Brent's mom and step-dad came in town to watch Luke and Livie. They seemed to have done a fabulous job, but did look a bit exhausted when we got home on Sunday.
Luke was SOOOO excited to see us and Miss Livie was all smiles Sunday afternoon.
I forgot my camera at the hotel Saturday night so I didn't get any pictures of the Christmas Party :(


Lukie hanging out in my suitcase while I was trying to get ready






Our first year in Atlanta, one of Brent's coworkers recommended we eat at a restaurant called the OK Cafe. It is southern style home cookin' and one of the best places I've ever eaten!



Our favorite thing on the menu...FRIED CHEESE GRITS...they are little pieces of Heaven.

Pictures with Santa

Brent and I took the babies over to Bass Pro Shop to try and get some pictures with Santa. Luke did so well last year so I was hoping this year would be the same, well, not so much...now that he's older and "wiser", he wasn't such a fan of Mr. Claus. Livie on the other hand could care less...she was the perfect little model, sort of...she looks a little clueless in most all of pictures and her outfit is about 5 times too big (but Brent insisted that she wear it), not to mention she has a cone head.
Needless to say, definitely WILL NOT be using these in the Christmas card this year.







Luke was a HUGE fan of the free candy cane though













Our friends Emily and Rodney and their little boy, Collin, met us over there...Emily and I tried so hard to get our boys to take a picture together and as you can see we weren't very successful. I promise Luke and Collin really do like each other, although you wouldn't know it from looking at this picture. They could care less about having their picture taken. What is that saying "it's like trying to herd cats"...that's exactly how it felt.



Collin - such a little cutie!



checking everything out













my little angel -