Twas' the NIGHT before Christmas...

Christmas Eve night we had some fun times with family and friends at mom and dad's house! Madison didn't realize her Pops was a pool "champ"...

Christmas Eve 2007

We've had a very busy, exciting holiday! The Sunday before Christmas we traveled to Bryant with Andy to spend time with Daniel's mom, Ricky, and Courtney. We had a great meal and opened presents with them. Madison loves her baby glowworm, carebear, and bath toys from all of you! We left for Fort Smith late that night to see my family. We decided to open presents on Christmas Eve afternoon....we just couldn't let the gifts sit any longer under mom's tree! Madison's cousin, Riley, got a Barbie Mustang and they had a blast driving it around the neighborhood....they saved it for last of course...because that's all they wanted to do after that. And yes, my bro Mike is probably the only person who would think nothing of wearing shorts on Christmas Eve....(he's always been that way...we love him)

Our Little Artist!

Madison had fun Saturday drawing on her art paper and the carpet! Thank goodness for washable crayons...This kept her entertained for quite some time. I think she does lots of art at school everyday too.

Christmas Around the Corner...

Christmas is my favorite time of the year! My Christmas tunes usually begin playing around October (okay, not that early) and I think I would put the tree up before Thanksgiving if it wasn't for Daniel! He knows how much I love to decorate the house and get into the christmas spirit. Unfortunately, as long as we've been together I just haven't been able to get him as excited about it as I am, but Madison doesn't have that choice! :)

Favorite Hiding Place!

The other night while cooking dinner, Madison decided to entertain herself by taking out all of my pots and pans and climbing into the cabinet. I just had to snap some pictures of this! Sometimes her own toys just aren't near as much fun to play with...

Thanksgiving 2007

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! We all traveled to Jonesboro this year. It was an enjoyable and exciting holiday as usual. We were so thankful and blessed...we got to see and spend time with my aunts, uncles, grandparents, and lots of cousins. Madison had a great time playing with the fire trucks and trains that belonged to the boys. She didn't take a nap until 2:00....that's scary! What a wonderful week we had. Now it's time to be at home and start decorating for the Christmas season.

Trip to Dallas

We had a great time shopping and spending time with Uncle Stephen. Since he won't be able to get off work for Thanksgiving, we cooked dinner for him to eat with friends that day. I would love for him to move back to Arkansas, but I don't see that happening anytime soon....(probably never!) My only request is that he move into a larger apartment.

Fall in the Park

My mom and I took Madison to the park last weekend! I just couldn't wait to try out my new camera. She wasn't in the greatest mood to take as many pictures as I had planned, but I think we got some pretty cute ones anyway. I was almost too late to get the beautiful colors of fall. Thank goodness for the bridge! Madison loved it...