Tuesday, February 23, 2016

My Little Models...

On Saturday, February 20th The West Brothers participated in the Reed's Children's Spring Preview "Fashion Show".  When I agreed to let them participate it came with a disclaimer - They may have a melt down.  As you can imagine little boys have a mind of their own.  They were paired with an older model to make sure they walked through the store.  I am proud to report there were no major meltdowns and a few smiles!  


















Saturday, January 23, 2016

No resolutions Just GOALS!

It's a new year!  Wow....  It is already toward the end of January.  We started off 2016 running.  I have been thinking a lot lately about New Years Resolutions.  Some years I set very specific ones and some years they are vague.  No matter what they are I always seem to set myself up for failure.  So this year is different!

Instead of "resolutions" I am setting "mini goals" that are attainable.  I also plan to re-evaluate weekly or monthly to see if I set a realistic goal or just set myself up for failure again.  Because everyone likes to win!  The old saying goes ... you are your worst critic, so I want my critic to be proud.  I hope everyone has a fulfilling and goal reaching 2016!

Here are just a few of the goals that are important to me this year:
1.  Put me 1st.  I don't meal it literally but I mean get enough rest, exercise, eat better (I love pasta and bread), and do something for me.  It always seems that the things that I want to do for me are the last thing on the to do list.  So I will make sure and put them 1st or 2nd so they get done (my time management skills went out the window when Ned joined our family).
2.  Finish the projects I already started.  I love a project but I noticed a few weeks ago that I have several unfinished projects.  I love the feeling of accomplishment and seeing the end result.
3. Re Decorate the Master Bedroom!  I can't wait.....
4. Create my sewing/craft nook in the laundry room.  It will be tiny but it will be all mine!!!





Friday, January 22, 2016

Merry Christmas from our Crazy Crew...

This Christmas was fun and very eventful.  There is never a dull moment with the West Brothers aka Wild West Boys!

Our Christmas Holiday Season in Photos...

Mom and I took the boys to build a Gingerbread House.  They tried to eat all the parts!
Riding the Carousel @ Zoo Lights with Dad and Uncle Miller
The boys ready for Christmas Parties at School
Gingerbread House Tour and Lunch with The Albritton's in Oxford
Dinkins Family Christmas in Jackson, MS
Ned Busted his lip a few days before Christmas while looking for George the Elf
Family Cookie Decorating and Eating

Mo and Pop gave the boys an awesome swing set for Christmas.  They got it on Christmas Eve morning since the weather was beautiful.  Super Dad, Chad secretly put it together at night for a week.  Collins and Ned were so surprised.  Collins can spot one a mile away so he was a super happy little boy.
Seeing their swing set for the 1st Time
Collins was so excited!

Ned sliding with a little help


On Christmas Eve we went to church with Mo and Pop at All Saints and after had pizza for dinner at our house.

Pop the tickle monster
Uncle Miller with the boys Christmas Eve
Pete, Ned and Mo
Collins

The West Brothers must have been good this year.  Christmas Morning at our house with the boys!

Santa Came...

Excited Boys

Ned checking out his stocking

Ned doesn't like hugs

Too fast in the Bouncy House aka Jumpy Thing

Trying on their new boots

Glenda (Mimi) and The Hanna's came over for Brunch Christmas Morning:

Opening Presents

Collins got his very own fishing pole and net!







We changed out of PJ's and headed the the Vance's for Christmas Day Lunch:

Playing with the Nativity Scene


Cousin Laura and Me
Grady, Pop, and Ned

Pop and Collins

We are so blessed with family and memories.  Hope everyone had a Very Merry Christmas!