Yes, these are for blackmail later...

I guess half his head isn't a bad start....


Billy is such his own little individual...HE has to wash his OWN hair.

TOUCHDOWN!!!

Rooting for the Steelers in their football clothes.


Billy is quite a Steelers Fan with matching hat, jersey, and Nerf football.


Found one of Daddy's old beanies.


Luke's turn....


I tried to prevent this but it looks like we have a thumbsucker!!

WE GOT SNOW!!!

Trying to build a tiny snowman.


Yes, I had just taken a shower and had no makeup on when Billy insisted we go outside.




I know most of you are not impressed but snow almost NEVER visits us here. Billy loved playing in it and I couldn't even bribe him with hot chocolate when it was time to come in. He had sooooo much fun. Unfortunately, Luke missed it as he was napping.

Surprise, surprise- Luke loves to eat!


Billy loves the "bumper" car he got from Grandma and Grandpa. It has become a permanent fixture in our living room!

Asheboro Zoo

Like Billy's new choppy haircut? Yeah, I think Cliff will be banning me from taking Billy for anymore "trims" :D


Can you see Luke?? Yep that's his feet stick out of the bottom of my jacket (he is hidden on my back). Ha, ha.

Looks like Arizona, doesn't it?



Grandma Carol carrying Luke when I got tired.



We have lived here for 1.5 years and have never been to North Carolina's zoo. It is about 90 minutes from us and was totally worth the trip. In fact, we ended up purchasing a year membership and we even get free guest passes in case anyone comes to visit (hint, hint).

Christmas Photos

Luke's 1st Christmas. He did pretty well! Thank you to everyone who made the kids (and our) Christmas special. It's great to have so many people in our lives who care about us.



The boys wearing their new PJs on Christmas Eve.


Billy is such a good big brother.


Luke is just checking to make sure Santa is the real thing.


Billy is totally unamused.


Waiting in line for Santa. Now, I know why we have never had the kids pictures taken with him before. Grandma Carol came down for a week and we had a ton of fun. It was sad to see her go.

I have no idea what I'm doing!!

Thanks to all those who posted comments! Despite appearances, I have no idea how to actually run a blog. I'll have to learn the ins and outs sometime but for now....sorry I can't respond to your comments. You will have to be satisfied with new(er) pictures of the kids...I guess I'll include one of me too! Usually I'm the one behind the camera so you won't see much of me. Darn!