All I Want for Christmas....Next Year

Is a New Puppy Dog....

Look at all the options I have found!!!

My favorite is the one at the top- he is an Old English Sheep Dog-

#2 is a Affenpinscher

#3 is a Havanese

#4 is a Newfoundland

#5 is a Shitzu- I have two of these & they are my world, but they need a little sister (DOG)!!!

I guess Santa thought I was bad... I didn't get a puppy for Christmas!!!

A Book of my Family...

click on the following link to view a photo book of my family!http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8Qat2zlmzasOC

A Must See....

Click on the link below to see Leighton's new Photo Calendar!

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McDonie Family

Traditions!

Today, in my first grade classroom, we were talking about traditions... what are they? why do we have them? and what do they mean?
most of the children caught on very quickly.... which led to the sharing of their own family's christmas traditions---
so funny-

"my family always listens to elvis music. i hate elvis music" - i bet her children listen to elvis music at christmas- what do you think?

"at my house, the night before christmas i get to sleep with my mom and dad- i am afraid my dad will shoot the reindeer and hang them on the wall" hahahaha

and then.... i thought i would crack up!

"mrs. pekkala, is wal-mart a worldly tradition?" - yes, she is gifted, no questions asked.... but this shocked me.

have a great one.... and don't forget why we do the things we do!

Christmas in the City?

It has always been a dream of mine to visit NYC during the Christmas Celebration. I had the chance to go with a group from our school this year, but it fell in my final's week for my masters program.

The NYC Naked Cowboy, The Shows, The Shopping, The Beautiful Sights of the City... Someday, I want to stand in front of that tree and have my photo made with my husband!!!

Susan McDowell

wallet children!

landon's 1st christmas card!

New Chistmas Cards-

Leighton's Christmas Cards!

I played with Leighton for hours while we were taking pictures! He laughed until there were tears running down his cheaks!!! It was soooooooo funny! He is the cutest little guy!

Christmas Card Ideas!!!

Please contact me if you are interested in ordering Christmas Cards-

The card above are NOT all the same size or cost. The range from 71 cents - 2.50

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or call me at home!

Being Thankful Today....

Today, Thanksgiving 2007,
Today, Is my passed Great Grandma Nell's Birthday.
Today, When I woke... I thought many thought of her...
Today, I miss her more than ever before...

It is so strange to think that she has been gone for years now, & I still think of her... and miss her so often! While my grandma was living in the nursing home, I would visit her often. I remember the days I left there feeling so joyful and calm... because of the conversations we had together - And then there were days, that I would barely make it the car before tears would rush to my cheaks- I lived in granny's house while she was sick & took care of things. I always tried to do things like she did, except for cooking... because NO ONE... could ever measure up to her apple pies & home made pickles-

Happy Birthday Grandma Nell! I miss you very much!!!!

The Season of Thanks!

Troy and I were talking just the other day about how lucky we are to still have our grandparents! My Grandma Lois & Papaw Melby just live up the road from us & we hang out with them several times a week. Yeah, I know what you're thinking...."How much fun could it be to hang out with you grandparents?"-

Well, we have a BLAST. We play cards and watch Wheel of Fortune and Granny fixes us dinner (yum yum)... But most importantly, we are making memories that will be in our hearts forever. I know that God has blessed me with a beautiful, kind, loving family. And I am so thankful for to have had a chance to create wonderful memories to cherrish throughout my life!!!!

I LOVE YOU MAMMAW and PAPAW- You guys are the best friends a person could have!!!

Remembering the Reason for the Joyous Holiday Season!

SMITH FAMILY

McDowell Family Christmas Cards!

Christmas Time is Coming (Fast)

Shane, Shelia, Devon, & Elizabeth Gragg-

May the days until Christmas be full of sweet pleasure,And your holidays create joyful memories to treasure.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Harr Family Christmas Cards!

I took these pictures at the Halloween Carnival at Jasper Elementary. I am hoping to take more pics of Olivia and her family soon. She is such a doll!!!