Happy New Years

This is my last post of 2009 and it is going to have to be a short one because I have some tidying up to do! This momma is going out on the town with the hubby! YAY!

I just wanted to stop for one minute and tell you girls how much this blog has brought me close to so many wonderful women!! I have met some super great bloggy friends with this little blog of mine. I am truly appreciative of what each and every one of you brings to the table in my life. Whether it be a blessing of saying a prayer for me, great mommy tips, weightloss tactics, or tips on important things in life that I have no clue about (such as blogging, or house buying) You girls are truly the best. I look forward to many more blog post and funny moments with you all!

So good bye 2009 and hello to new opportunities, more time with cuddly little girls, more time to develop my marriage, a closer walk with God, and more time with great friends!!

Love to you all!!

Tyler

Our First Time

No NO No!! Get your minds out of the gutter! I wasnt meaning THAT kind of first time. I was meaning we are looking into houses and it will be "our first time" buying our very own home! I am so scared!! I have so much to think through and decide if we are capable and how much we are capable of etc.etc.etc. It is all so overwhelming! Just when I was thinking about quitting my job and trying the SAHM role.. that would be thrown out the window!

We only have Miss Emma right now.. but do we buy thinking perhaps, maybe, one day we may feel spunky and decide to add to our crazy little family. I am totally unsure of how many children I want (is that normal?).  So I would say we shouldnt go any smaller than a 3bedroom.. just in case right??! Then what about a playroom?!!? There is no way her room furniture and her slew of toys could fit in the same room (spoiled you ask? YES she is! Its ok not trying to deny it...maybe I do need another baby.. anywho)

Then you have the battle of the fittest going on...
ME
wants neighborhood
could care less if we have any land at all (just need a small backyard for girlie girl)
open floor plan
prefer two story over ranch

DEREK
wants land... the more the better
hates the thought of neighbors
likes the ranch style floor plan

BOTH OF US
just want a diff. house...lol

So girls I am asking you ... what were the things that were important to you when you were (thinking of) buying a new home? Do I try and buy what would suit us for five or so year or something that we are supposed to live in for -like-ever?

Give a sister some tips here.. im all ears eyes!

Please Pardon The Mess

UpDaTeD
Alright as you can see this is still a work in progess... I accidentally deleted everything and had to start over.. so this has turned into like a two day project more than likely. For some reason my oh so cute header will not center no matter what I do!! UGH! I have had all I can take for tonight.. thank you for bearing with me! I promise we will be up and running as soon as blondie can get this mess fixed ;)

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Ok yes I know my blog is a little off centered and some of the colors dont quite match etc etc etc. I am having the hardest time trying to do a little makeover here... and to top it off miss emma woke up so now I will not get to finish..until tonight (hopefully)

So if you could please ignore the mess for the afternoon I will do my best to snaz it up a bit tonight.

All hints and tips are encouraged in the comment section below... because this chica has no clue what she is doing ;)

Tyler (oh yea I need a tip for that too... how do I make a signature *sigh* I have alot to do)

Our Crazy Christmas

As I promised you girlies (and guys if I have any that read my blog.. dont think so though) here are some of my fav. pics from this past week. Everything was so busy but so magical.

Emma learned very quickly how to open presents. She learned that there usually was something fun and noisy behind the pretty paper. She loved it so much in fact that she was unwrapping presents before it was time! I guess we all love a gift ;)

We ate lots and lots of food. Laughed hysterically with each other. Shed some tears from the shock still setting in a daddy's sickness. Made lots of memories. Had a wonderful christmas.

Check it out for yourself. Hope you enjoy some of our pics... I will try not to bore you with adding to many ;)

Somebody was a little excited!

Terrible pic of me and Derek but ya know its one of like two we took that day

Grammy, my sister Lauren, me,Mom

Loving the tree

Loving on my girl

Emma was enjoying playing in the pantry

Papa was dancing to the music as he helped Derek with the Santa projects

They even set the table for her ;)

Emma and Derek playing kitchen (you can tell it was early for both of them ;)

My sweet daddy

Please excuse the runny nose here.. just a sweet pic I thought of my girl

I told you she was the best open mouth kisser in town!

Well as you can see we took lots of pics with our new camera. Need to work on not using the flash as much and get some natural light going on. As well as some other things photography wise.. bear with me...I am a work in progress ;)

Hope your christmas was as wonderful as ours!

My fav. Christmas Present.

I hope to get a christmas recap up and at it tonight! In the meant time I am going to play along with Keely over at Mannland5 and do "Getting to Know YOU" The question this week is "What was your fav. christmas present you recieved" This one is easy for me!! My fav gift this year was...

a Canon Rebel. I am super excited about it. You should be too... now you wont have to see those grainy yuck pics on my blog anymore!! WOO HOO! There is a small problem though. I have no idea how to fully work it yet! Also my photography skills are really lacking. So dont expect any Mckmama style photos just be happy they arent grainy ;)

Now that christmas is over... I am ready to get back into the swing of blogging and chatting it up with my @imaginaryfriends.

I will be back later on tonight to fill you in on all of our christmas craziness and show you some of my fav. pics!!

Cant wait to hear about how your christmas was and what your fav. present was!

Tyler

Merry Christmas

While Santa is delivering the toys and putting things together I thought I would pause for just a short minute to wish all my wonderful bloggy buddies a very merry christmas!! I hope each and every one of you enjoy your time with family and friends. Laugh alot. Make lots of wonderful memories. Take lots of pics (to post on your blog of course ;)

Christmas has been so magical so far.. I can only imagine what the morning will hold!!

Thank you all for your wonderful friendship. You girls are so special to me!

Merry Christmas!! Talk to you all after the craziness comes to a hault

Much love
Tyler

For me?!!?

I got an early Christmas present! Nope it wasnt my camera that is sitting under the tree perfectly wrapped just waiting for me to tear into it! It was a bloggy award from my buddy Beth over at Laught Until You Cry!  Here check it out for yourself.. its super cute

I love it... Thanks again Beth!

Now this award comes with rules.. but pretty easy rules! (Thank goodness ;)

 Rule *1 List 10 things that make you happy

1. My precious baby girl Emma

2. The sweetest husband ever (well most of the time anyways)

3. Shopping

4. Sweets...anything sweet!

5. woship music at church

6. Football (Go Panthers)

7. Comments on my  blog

8.Twitter with my @imaginary friends

9. My family (not just Derek and Emma... but being with everyone this time of year!)

10. Did I mention sweets?!? ;)

Rule *2 List ten fellow bloggers to pass this award on to

1.Backwoods Fern
2.Emersyn Grace... Our Bigest Little Blessing
3.Our Daze in the Desert
4.The Bignell Family
5.The Nuthouse
6. Cop Mama
* I am giving myself another early present and having to stop at 6 because someone decided they wanted to cut there nap time a smidge short *ahem* so girls feel free to scoop up your award whenver you get the chance!!

Rule *3 Link up to the person who gave you this award!

Alright well I have abided by all the rules (well almost) so now I must go and get miss priss dressed and ready to go. We have a par-tay tonite!!

Merry Christmas

Tyler