Elf on the Shelf

This silly elf was sitting in Elmo playing trains this morning when Jalen found him! Jalen said he is very funny!

His Tree!

This year Jalen wanted a new tree for all of his ornaments so I agreed. We went to Wal-Mart and came home with a 6-foot tree and 20 silver balls! He loves it though and proudly turns it on everyday. He's waiting for Santa and can't wait for him to come... He made me put his presents under his tree. I love this age and this time of year. It's such a blessing to be able to have fun with Christmas and for him to still know the true meaning of the season! By the way, he painted his own star!he had to have a star on his tree! It wasn't complete without it.

Elf on the Shelf

This year Santa sent Jalen a magical elf. He delivered him while Jalen was blowing the leaves! He is very excited. He named him Daffy. We went through names like Scooby, Angry Bird, and Sneaky (Nick's suggestion), but Daffy (we shortened from Daffy Duck) is what he decided. We hope to have years of fun with this!

Pullen Park!

Yay! We are so happy Pullen Park is now open again! It is so nice and still such a fun, neat, and reasonable place. We are excited for all of the picnic areas! More pictures to come...

This is what happens..

When we go outside and splash and splosh in the mud.. We have to enjoy outside from inside!

My Baby

Watching him sleep never gets old. I love our nightly routine of reading, giving hugs and kisses, thanking God, and saying "sweet dreams." I would not trade these moments for the world. He is the greatest gift of my life!!

My Fixer

"Jalen, will you be my baby forever?"

"No, Mommy, when I get to be a big man, I'm going to be a fixer -- I'm sorry!"

Have to love this little boy!!