It's all about the Girl ... the American Girl

Santa brought Marissa this American Girl doll. Marissa has named her Natalie because Natalie means "born on Christmas."



Aunt Sue gave Marissa the Bubble Tub. It's been a big hit. Thanks Aunt Sue!

During Winter Break Lou and Marissa made this Trundle Bed for Natalie. Check out the organization of the AG items ...Wish Marissa's room looked this organized!






Craft Note: The t-shirt with the cupcake was created by Marissa and I!

My Favorite Christmas Gift

I love handmade gifts! My niece, Kate, made this awesome scrapbook layout in a frame for me. I love it and it matches the blue and brown in my living room. Thanks Kate (and Michael)!

Marley & Me Wanna Be

Went to see Marley & Me. Knew the ending....Still cried AND cried AND cried. I love animals more than people. Don't know what that says about me. Here is our own Marley. Snowball has lived through another christmas season. She only ate/destroyed about 8 ornaments, 3 socks, 2 underwear, one handmade wreath (including paper, ribbon and glue), 3 projects Marissa made in school, and 1 stuffed animal. Pretty good for two week span...

If you want to see a list of what this monster has ate, go down to November 2007 - The Poop/Scoop on Snowball in my archived list... Thanks for looking.

Happy 2009

I vow to blog more this year. Right now I am sick (over 10 days - don't think it's a cold anymore). I plan on putting up a post as often as I can. Thanks to those friends who inspire me ...

Halloween is coming!

Check out Marissa as a cat!

Leigh Ann Rocks!

Since I suck as a bloggger and Leigh Ann and Linette are AWESOME at it, I added them to my favorite site links. Leigh Ann blogs my monthly scrapbook classes so feel free to check out her cool blogspot at The Birdsell Nest.

OK, so I don't update often...

If being a mom, wife, woman, child of God, daughter, niece, sister, animal lover and friend are not enough responsibility, I choose to create a blog that I NEVER update. I promise to make a better effort.