Time to see Santa at State Farm


Cooper and Collin waiting to see Santa


We took a little family picture


Boys by the Gingerbread House


Boys with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Christmas Parade in Fairbury

Last year the boys and I rode with my dad in the fire truck for the Fairbury Christmas Parade. This year, they asked Eric to be part of it. They were honoring the Veterans. Eric got to ride with the Red Hat ladies. We all had a lot of fun! And the float Eric was on one first place!






Christmas Decorations

So last year I was not really into Christmas to much. I think it was because Eric was not home and I did not want to do a lot of decorating in the new house without him. So, this year is the first year that we have really decorated the house. Here are some pictures of what we have done.





Decorating the Christmas Tree









Finish with a Christmas Cookie

Wordless Wednesday

So, the other night Eric had put the kids to bed and all of the sudden Cooper came down the stairs to find us. Eric was standing at the doorway and said "You need to get back in bed. What are you doing up." Of course Cooper said, "I don't know Dad." I was in a different room and had not seen Cooper yet, but I was laughing at Eric. Eric thought that I should see what his son had done, so he tells Cooper to come and show me. Here is what he looked like:



He had his paci and all! Man, he is going to be my handful, but I love him so! :)
Yes, I had to laugh and take a picture of him!

Movie Time!!

Eric and I decided to take the boys to see "Planet 51" over the weekend. We had a late lunch so we decided to get some nachos and hotdogs. They boys decided they wanted the nachos so Eric and I ate the hotdogs. We get out of the movie and Cooper has decided that he now wants a hotdog. He was really good while Collin was playing some games, so we got him his hotdog to eat on the way home.

We get into the truck and Cooper pulls the hotdog out of the bag and says "WHOA, that is a BIG HOTDOG. Look Collin." Eric and I were dying laughing and you will see why below!


Veterans Day

Today is Veterans Day and it got me to thinking. I thank all the people that have served or are serving our country. What a great honor it is! But of course there are a few of the Veterans that are a little closer to my heart! :)

Eric - I want to take a few minute to thank you so much for all you have done. You are a true hero!!! You are a hero not only to our country, our kids, but you are my hero! I know that it was really hard for you to be away from the boys for that year, but I want you to know there was not a day that went by those boys did not tell you good morning or good night! They love their dad and they are so proud of you. I think about the things that we have been through in our relationship and I was really worried about you being gone for son long. Yes, it has taken awhile to adjust, but we are getting there. I want to make sure that you know how much we love you and are so proud of the sacrifices you made for our country. It was not easy for you to be away for so long, but you did it with such honor! We love you!

Lyndsey - Thank you so much for doing what you have done and made the sacrifices you made for us by going overseas! You are a very strong woman! Love you!

Chad - Thank you for all that you have done to serve our country. You have been in the service the longest (because you are old) and you have made so many sacrifices throughout the years! Thank you for all you do!

Shaun - Thank you for the sacrifices you made while you were in the service! We appreciate all that you have done!

Kyle - I want to also take the time to thank you for all you have done for our country also! You have been overseas twice in the last year or year and a half. I know that it has been hard for you, but just know that we appreciate it!

Danny - Thanks for the time you put in to serve our country also! It is such an honor!

Knowing these people and calling them all family is a great honor!!! You have each made so many sacrifices for us and with your families and I just want to let you know that it does not go unnoticed! We love you all and HAPPY VETERANS DAY!!!!