Christmas 2009

So when I started looking through all my Christmas pictures I realized that ALL didn't translate to very many pictures.

Goose was scheduled to work "days" on Christmas day, so we planned ahead and woke the kids up early so that Goose could see their reactions to what Santa brought them. Apparently Goose and I don't function very well at 4:00am. We made sure to get video, but we forgot to take some still shots. Oops!!!

During Christmas at Grandma's house, Goose was working, so naturally my hands were full helping the kids open their gifts...so no pictures from there either.

Fear not though...Goose did manage to take a few pictures during the Stansell Family Christmas at Grandpa & Grandnanna's. Goose tends to take actions shots so there weren't very many to pick from, but here is a few of what he got.

Miles loved opening his gifts...he had to make sure that all the paper was off before he would look at the toy.

Tenley modeling the jacket that Aunt Cara & Uncle Beau gave her. She couldn't wait to wear it to school and show her friends.

Grandnanna couldn't resist when she came across this little item. Although I have to admit that it is pretty cute!! When you press the nose it moos like a cow!!

Miles made it look like so much fun that Tenley had to have her turn!

Tenley had just opened up this cute little frog...and couldn't resist giving her a hug.

You could never tell from the expressions on the adults faces, but we are about to open gifts...

and in less then 30 minutes we turned Steve & Nancy's house into this...

I can't guarantee that a few Christmas gifts did not get "lost" in the clean up process!!!

She is NOT my friend!!!

I know I don't have to keep telling you, but Tenley is so funny!!!

The other day we were headed to town and Goose and I were talking baby names...

I asked Tenley what she thought of a few of the names we were talking about. She surprised us by saying that we should name the baby...wait for it...wait for it...Tenley!!! That's right she wants us to name the new baby...Baby Tenley.

Goose and I smiled and then I told her..."Tenley, we can't name the baby Tenley...that is your name." She looked very upset and said "So? I like that name"! I smiled even bigger and replied we like that name as well...that is why it is your name!

She thought for a minute and then said, "If you don't name the baby Tenley...then I'm not you friend!!!"

Happy 2nd Birthday Day to my Big Boy!!!

I can't believe that Miles is 2!!! I know people say it all the time, but WOW...time really does fly by!

I am going to go ahead and confess...I was a bad Mommy this year...

You see, I am finding that Miles' birthday tends to sneak up on me. I mean one minute it's Christmas and then BOOM...it's Miles' birthday! So by the time I got around to thinking about a party the family members that live close already had plans on the weekends before and after his birthday(NOT that I am blaming his lack of a party on any of them). It just made it very easy for me to say we aren't going to have a party.

Before you start thinking too badly of me...

We(Goose, Me, Tenley, and Miles) did have supper, presents, and cake for the little guy. I don't think he minded.

Ok...so it's not the prettiest cake you have ever seen...but it sure did taste good!!!
He just can't believe that the gifts are all his! I think he has his hands tucked into his lap so that he doesn't open the gifts before he is supposed to!!

We gave him a "tractors" book and this...He loved it...of course! He loves anything and everything about trucks!

All in all, I think he still enjoyed his birthday even though he didn't get a big family party!

We Love you Miles...Happy Birthday!!!

Thanksgiving '09

This is WAY late, but I didn't want you to miss out on our Thanksgiving pictures.

Goose had to work through Thanksgiving week. So the kids and I loaded up and headed to Dallas to spend Thanksgiving at my sister's house, with the rest of my family.

We had a great time! Tenley and Miles played with their cousin Ethan. They always enjoy getting a chance to play with him. I was really proud of how well they played together!

I'm not really sure what this face was about...but clearly there was something behind it!

Happiness!!!

Ethan seemed to really enjoy all the family time as well.

Taking a break from all the playtime and watching some cartoons.

Pop with his grandsons.

Miles was not very happy that Tenley took his spot on Pop's lap...he wanted down after that.

Sometimes it's just more fun to read the sale circulars together.

Dwayne and Ethan

O'ma and Pop with the grandkids.

We had a great time...we just wish Goose could have been there with us...he was missed!!

Baby Bumps!

For those of you who don't know...or don't remember.

When I was pregnant with Miles, my sister-in-law, Cara was also pregnant. She had their first son just an month and a half after we had Miles.

Well...we have done it again!! I am due January 30th with our third and Cara is due February 15th with their second son.

We took baby bump pictures with the boys and we were excited to do it again this time. And just like last time Cara looks a lot further along than me.

Our sweet husbands agreed to be our photographers. Aren't we cute!! We have been very excited to be experiencing this together again.

After we were done taking "normal" pictures, Goose decided we needed to have a little fun! You know Show off the bumps a little bit. Cara wasn't sure at first...

...But she came around and we had a great time "working" our baby bumps!

I can't believe that in about 6 to 7 weeks we will be able to actually show off our newest little babies!!!

Cara, it has been great sharing this special time with you! I am sorry I keep stealing your moment, but I love that our kids will always be close! I love you!!!

We made a trip to Midland a few weeks ago to visit Chris, Alanna, and the kids. It was a fast trip, but so worth it!!! We were able to see Rachel cheer. IT WAS FREEZING!!!

Rachel did an excellent job!!!
I'm not really sure what she was trying to show me...but I love her face...so much excitement!!

A great profile shot...so serious!!

Did I mention, it was freezing?!? What you see here is Grandma's attempt to keep warm!!

This was Goose's attempt to make me look like Grandma...thus keeping me warm!!

Miles decided to take a rest next to Granddad.
I'm not really sure why Miles has that look on his face.
How sweet!! A quick hug between cousins!!

Between Alanna and I we were able to get some GREAT Daddy/Son moments...

Such a good Daddy...making sure Miles stays warm!!

Miles LOVES his Daddy!!!

This is my Favorite!!!

Halloween 2009

We don't ever do much on Halloween, but I do love to dress my kids up! I worked several days on Raggedy Ann & Andy outfits, but I didn't realize how much work that would take...so that will be next year!

This year Tinkerbell and Miles the Dairy farmer and I loaded up in the car and headed out to see family and friends...

They were so excited...they knew the candy was coming!!! I love that Miles already has the "Farmer's gut"!!!

Miles wanted to show off his favorite cow Annabell!! We left the rest of the herd at home...I knew who would be carrying them before the night was over.

Grandnanna was ready for them...I actually had to tell them to STOP putting candy in their sacks...Grandnanna wasn't about to tell them!

For the last three years after we go see family. We head over to the Zalman's and trick or treat the five houses on their block. It is really sweet...they are all older couples and they look forward to the kids every year.
Zanye...look this way buddy!!!

Lord help us...we've lost them all now!!

Thomas the train...Miles the Dairy Farmer...Lt. Zalman...Tinkerbell

Trick or Treat...give me something good to eat...PLEEEEEASE!!!

I wish I knew what she thought was so funny!

After filling our sacks with candy we played at the Zalman's for a while...It wasn't long before Tinkerbell started transforming into Frankenstein...and Thomas decided to be a Cowboy!

The kids had a great time!!!