4 generations of Blaines....

Michael Blaine, Blaine True, Gaylon Blaine and Louis Blaine~

Merry Christmas!

A very Merry Christmas to all!

a double birthday...

Carter and his daddy Raymond~

Happy 1st Birthday to my nephews, Andrew and Carter (born within a week of each other)! I would have posted pictures of both of them, but our camera batteries went dead :(.

Everything about this picture gives me the giggles. His ginormous cheeks, closed eyes, puckered lips and furrowed brow!

charlie brown christmas...

Break out the Birkenstocks and light some incense, Michael and I got a live tree for Christmas this year, haha.

And if this is any indication of what Blaine likes to play with...we should have gone to UPS instead of Toys 'R Us.

a perfect day....

Cobwebs that I don't mind...

Twelve days of coupons!

I had a rough day this week and was feeling kind of low...(tearful baby, household chores, missing family). But Michael, my Super Husband, swooped in and made yet another save! Not to mention the beautiful misty morning right outside my door~

oooo, a snack....

You just ignore the pink trim on my blankie!

It's not polite to stare...

Baby bites, I don't want to seem rude!

I always strip Blaine down when he's about to eat a biter-biscuit. He just gets too messy!

Christmas in Deutschland....

'nough said....

This is about the only smile that I could coax from Blaine on family picture day. It was worth it!

Bruce Michael

This is our newest nephew, Bruce Michael. Isn't he sweet?

Hehe, I love the look on Blaine's face!

Every now and then, the news will broadcast a charming and heartwarming story as opposed to the usual daily onslaught of human folly. These beautiful and spirited little ballerinas stole my heart. All of these girls are mentally or physically challenged, but it does not deter them from making the most out of life and having fun! I dare you not to cry when you watch this video, especially when you view the parents reaction to their childrens' recital!

thanksgiving....

I have so so many things to be thankful for. My wonderful family....my friends and the gospel! I love you all, you are always in my heart and my prayers~

up close and personal....

I'm so happy....

So sweet....

I must rest now...

Congratulations!

No pictures yet, but there will be soon. My sister-in-law, Debbie, had a healthy baby boy this morning! He is 7 lbs 11 oz and 20 inches long. Little guy came two weeks early! No name yet, but I will keep you all up-to-date~ We're so excited to have a new little life in the family!

weekend getaway....

Aunt Satha holds Blaine, while Nana holds Andrew~

The Inn~

We took a breather in St Augustine this weekend. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed good company~

one of my favorite things...

Wales, Wales, Wales. Wish I could go...for obvious reasons~

i'm so glad when daddy comes home....

glad as I can be!
clap my hands and shout for joy
then climb upon his knee

put my arms around his neck
hug him tight like this
pat his cheeks and give him what?
a great big kiss!

all in black and white...

Blaine discovers his shadow.....

Where's your shadow, mom?

i'm all alone.....

it's so quiet and dark in here.....

mama, is that you?

pick me up, puh-lease!!!!

tea anyone?

I've always wanted to have an authentic English tea~ That is another one of my favorite things...

these are a few of my favorite things...

Awww, if only. Don't you just love the little hobbit-like gate?

belated halloween....

Thank you Uncle Jared and Aunt Dee for this wicked awesome outfit~

Share your wisdom Cousin Yoda....I mean, Andrew~

Clark took the word trunk literally~

We had a great time at the church trunk-or-treat! It was actually held the Friday after the actual day....but hey, the babies don't know any different :).

good morning!

Good morning to you
Good morning to you
Good morning sweet Blaine True,
Good morning to you!

building blocks...

We built this city....and then destroyed it!!!!

the great pumpkins...

Which one, which one?

The sun, it burns!

laundry....

Hope he always finds laundry so much fun!

a family stroll...

Blue skies!

Stopped to rest in a courtyard~

Cousin Catherine served us up some ice cream, yummy!

Blaine loved the man standing in front of us in line for our treat!

We had such a wonderful time this Saturday! I was getting a little bit of cabin fever, so we decided to head down to San Marco for some lunch and a walk. I think we'll make this a family tradition~