Brinson with Santa....and Daddy.

Just wait till the Christmas cards go out...I expect to have them mailed by Dec 18. The picture we put on them is absolutely hilarious. So if you think this pic is funny, be prepared!
Santa was pretty traumatic to her this year. I can only hope next year will be better...ok yeah right.

SAVE ME MOMMY!

Extended Family Gathering (last month)

Last month we had an unusual gathering of family members. Every year Aunt Pat comes in for Nutcracker market (first week of November) and stays for about a week. Well with Aunt Barb was here around the same time.....and it became a rare occasion. We all met at Nana's house for a nice dinner.

Aunt Pat (actually Nana to her grandkids) with Brinson

Aunt Barb with Uncle Mike....just a chillin'

Nana with her favorite grandkid!
Grampa dancing with Brinson. She just smiles and laughs when you dance with her.

Brinson point at Mommy and Daddy in a picture (with Uncle Mike)

Playing the lips (video posted later)

Aunt KD getting nervous with Brinson on the rocker!

Funny, smiley and cute!

Master bath is finally done!

After 6 weeks of being invaded by strangers in our house, our Master bath is finally done! It was well worth the wait. Thanks to Gianni and his crew at G&S Remodeling for a fine job. We still need to seal all the stone/glass and to put some decorating touches in, but it is usable now...wooohooo!


BEFORE (Obviously lol)

AFTER

Ponytail!

Snowy day in Houston

From what I've seen, our house and area didn't get that much in comparison to other areas of Houston. Still was neat though! Too bad it wasn't enough for Brinson to play in.

Cuddlin on a winter morning

Me and my big mouth

I really should learn when to shut it. With Brinson having her cough x 1 month now, and Ned getting the flu a week ago, my Mom in Indiana having sinusitis/lung issues, and Grammy and Grandfather battling (and sharing amongst each other) some horrid stomach bug, I....yes...me....didn't get sick. Until Sunday morning. Three doctor's office appts and 1 CT Scan later, I passed a 3mm kidney stone Monday night. Joy.
How on earth can something that tiny hurt so much? Labor pains pale in comparison lol.
Ok, so to top it all off, I wake up Tues morning with "the crud". I feel like dying lol. I think everyone we know either is or has been sick in the past week.
The good news is that Brinson's cough isn't any worse..i think...Ned's coughing isn't any worse...i think..and our bathroom remodel is almost done...i think. Nothing like being sick and having strangers parading around inside the house (hey, they were warned!).
Here's to a very healthy Christmas I hope...we've all paid our dues.

Brinson finally meets TBFC!!!!!!!

Today we headed out I-10 up to Weimar, Tx to join The Brinson Fan Club at Christmas On The Farm. After over a year and a half of waiting, she finally got to meet her fans. Those of you who have faithfully kept up with this blog will know who they are and how dedicated they've been. It really warmed my heart to watch them see her in person for the first time. B was a little grumpy as she had no nap on the way up there.
And then.....there was the Santa picture. Let me just say that Brinson screamed and cried more in those 5 minutes than I've seen her do in a long time. LOL! So watch your mail for an entertaining Christmas card this year.
As I was going thru my pictures tonite, I realized I had been so busy visiting that I didn't take very many. Ned has more on his camera so I know there will be another post in the near future with better pics. Also I didn't catch everyone in pictures, I think Ned did. We are so grateful to TBFC and they have a very special place in our hearts.

P.S. Yes, she was asleep before we left the parking lot. ;)

On a sad note, please send prayers to The Baldwin Family. They are going through a personal tragedy and need lots of prayers. We love you Kim.

Not liking the texture of the ground

B with Kristi and Katelyn (who won that gorgeous wagon filled with goodies in a coloring contest!)

Christmas in the Country


Part of TBFC waaaaay out in the paddleboat


Kristi and B sitting on one of the cute chairs that Katelyn gave to her! Thank you :)

Mommy and B on the hayride. She's thrilled can't you tell? lol

More Christmas in the Country


Dyana, Kristi and B

Lunchtime! There's Dyana in the back!

Tickle tickle!

Brinson loves to be tickled by Daddy. We took this after bathtime tonight. Note the wonderful cough towards the end. She's had it for over 3 weeks, has seen the doc twice for it, and we are just doing breathing treatments. Her lungs sound clear, so I'm not sure why it's still lingering. It's just wait and see apparently.

Happy Turkey Day!

We had a wonderful get-together with family today. Thanksgiving was pretty low key this year. The turkey was awesome and we watched "Four Christmases" after dinner. If you haven't seen it, do. It was hysterical.
We are thankful for so many things this year, having Brinson with us and healthy being at the top of the list. She is the most beautiful gift and I can't imagine our lives without her. We are also thankful for the great family and friends we have. Hope everyone had a great day. God bless.


"Oh, is the turkey ready?!?"


Hanging out and watching TV

"Ok Brinson, let's see if you can stand by yourself"

"Wait a second Daddy! Don't let go!"

Wipeout!