Another?

I'm considering starting another blog. I'd like to lose some weight, and think it would be a good accountability tactic. I've read a couple of other blogs lately where people use it to blog about their progress or detractions. One girl takes pictures of the food she eats and keeps track of her Weight Watchers POINTS that way.

I can track the exercise progress as well. Suggestions?

Poor Baby

She loves her rocking chair. We're always telling her to sit in it (she likes to sit on her knees) or not to rock so hard.

I was trying to start a fire in the fireplace, so I had my back to her and over she goes. Busted her lip real bad. She was bleeding all over the place. I feel HORRIBLE! She had to tell Daddy all about it. He said that was a good sign. Her lips were like balloons! I so hope they go down quickly.

Poppy

I forgot a couple of pictures earlier. The good thing about that is that now I can share pictures from our adventurous evening.

Jules was playing Hide and Seek or Peek-A-Boo with her toboggan.























Jeff's dad and Mema came over to hang out with Jules. Poppy wanted to make a gingerbread house with Jules and we considered looking at Christmas lights. We just didn't have time for Christmas lights, so Jules and Poppy had to settle for a SUGAR RUSH!!!! In this picture, she's licking frosting from her fingers... thanks Poppy!





Jules doesn't get to hang out with Poppy often, so it was anything goes. Mommy kept her mouth shut and went with the flow. (Wow... amazing)

Decorations and Such

Tuesday, Jeff and his brothers pulled the holiday stuff out of the attic.
Thursday, Jeff, my sister and I put the tree up. We have a huge tree, so that's a feat in itself. That was enough for us for that night.

Saturday, after Jules went to bed, I decorated the tree and Jeff got the lights going.

She's in her new (from a garage sale) rocking chair. She LOVES it!

One of the kids at church (Jeff does the music for the kids at church) gave Jules a tutu. It's really for a bigger kid, but Jules just had to try it Saturday morning.




I just had to share this picture. This is what happens when you take too long to snap a picture. (I was taking the picture with my phone.)


She sat with "Clause" (or as the rest of us say, Santa) at the Keller High School craft fair. She was a lot more excited than it looks here.


This is Jules and Daddy playing video games Sunday morning.

Daddy wishes that Jules was really playing!

Jeff led the Children's Choir at church this morning. They're asking him to lead it on a regular basis. He's hesitant, so we're praying about whether it's really for him or not.
During Practice before church:


During church:

A Lovely Thanksgiving Weekend

We had a fun time with the families.

First to Aunt Carrie's house (Jeff's dad's sister)
Jules got to see some cousins that she used to hang out with a lot, but hasn't seen in a couple of months. They had fun. Jules and Jordan:


She got to play with markers. Thank God for washable markers! Take a close look at her arms.


And this is Colton, Jules, Abby, and Jordan:


These two sleepy heads are taking a break between lunch #2 at my parents in North Richland Hills and Lunch #3 at Jeff's Aunt Vick's in Justin.


By the end of the day, Jules wasn't feeling so hot. It seems like a cold with a little tummy issue thrown in. She acts fine for a while, and then has these little times that you can tell she doesn't feel well. She's sleeping like a champ... good naps and 12 hours a night... so hopefully, that will help her get through it.

Friday, Aunt Meredith and I went for some early morning girl time... shopping. Jules got to have a good morning with Daddy.
After her morning nap, we went with Grammy and Gramps to see.... DISNEY ON ICE!
This was a test run to see how she reacted. We were fully prepared for her to not pay much attention and get bored. But she was entranced and loved EVERY minute of it. She wore her Mickey Mouse (or as she calls him "Mouse") shirt for the occassion. I didn't realize it before hand, but she even knows Pluto's name! I'm sure Mickey Mouse Clubhouse can be thanked for that. Anyway, here are a few snaps of the fun.









The Sweetie just woke up from her morning nap and still isn't feeling well. She's got the gross runny nose and way more dirty diapers than normal. How do the two combine? Plus, she's cuddling with Daddy right now. That NEVER happens! Cuddling for more than 30 seconds...
I'm very thankful that I can be home with her when she's feeling this way.

Thankful

To copy my friend, Susan:
I am so thankful for:



and of course:


BUT I am especially thankful for:


I haven't always been the best wife (hopefully, I'm getting better! :-D) and I thank you for your infinite patience and support. You are my best friend.

20 Months!?!?!?

Jules is 20 months old today. Hard to believe that we're a year and 2/3 into her life. She, of course, is amazing.

Some fun anecdotes:
She looks for the moon everytime we go outside.
It seems as though her two favorite foods are grapes and mac & cheese.
Halloween helped her discover candy... and it seems we're a little obsessed now.
And she's finally got hair! Although, ponytails, barettes and bows don't last.

I'm going to add a couple of pictures as soon as possible.