Busy Days...

Wed was Chandlers Christmas play. He did a great job. It was a beautiful. Brayden was home with the sitter, but I got to hold Patrick most of the ceremony!

After that, Chandler went home with my mother in law and Chad and I went to his party. We had a good time. We didnt get home til about 4am.

Then we had to be up by 6:30 am to have Chandler ready for a friend to pick him up for school. Next, we had to be at Brays school by 9am for his play...He was so cute! He barely moved, he looked shocked- afterwards he said he was looking for us. (we were in the balcony with a friend!) He was so adorable up on the stage with his bright red hair! His first play- time goes by so fast.

After that I ran all day...it was the opening day of the spiritwear shop at our school- so I had to work...then I got to take one my closest friends daughters out for her bday- she is in Kindergarten. It was so nice to do girlie things with her (for a change!), we had a good time (i was drinking coffee's with extra shots the entire time!)

Next, I had to get to West Main for an ornament exchange I was throwing with some other friends! We all had a really good time.

Laura and I stayed for awhile after everyone left, talking...So finally- I made it home, about 11pm...but I was home- after two days!

I wish you all a Merry Christmas. I am so looking forward to 2009!

~Melissa

Our Homemade Tree

Here is a picture of the boys making Christmas cookies...we were so excited to use all of our Pampered Chef baking stuff (from Niki). They looked much better BEFORE we baked them. My dear Friend Caren, brought us over Christmas serving dishes as a gift- Just before we started baking...it was so perfect to have pretty dishes for our goodies!

The boys also decorated the trees for their own room..


This year we didn't help Brayden, it was funny to see the difference in both of their trees. Chandler got a Christmas blinking necklace that a friend gave me and used it as garland on his tree...you can kind of see the flashing lights on his- he was so proud of his "bright" idea. (hehehhe)

We Decided to make everything that went on our tree this year! Wow, was that a job!

It took us awhile to finish it, but we did....we made every ornament and strung every piece of popcorn. Love it, but I can't say we will do it again next year!

Here is a couple more photos....and who is that adorable baby under our tree?

We also made a tree out of magazines- that is something my mom would have me do when I was younger- it was alot of fun to do with Chandler this year.

Love you all, Merry Christmas~Melissa

Chandler Won!

Chandler won the Popcorn and Peanut sales for his entire pack. This is the 4th year he has won. Apparently this year, the 2nd place scout was close, so he will have to step it up next year!He won a bunch of prizes, but the best was a $100 gift card to Dick's and he got to throw a pie in his Den leaders face!

Happy Birthday Heather!

Happy Birthday to you girlie! I hope you know how much I love and adore you, you are such a dear friend....I am so lucky to have you. On this day and everyday, I wish you nothing but the best and all the happiness an amazing person like you deserves! I thank God for you - often!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Love~ Melissa

Congratulations Lauren!

Congratulations to Lauren, Bob and Eveley....Caleb Robert Byrne was born last night. He was about 7 pounds and healthy! I cannot wait to meet him, Congrats!

Love~Melissa

some pics....

Here are a couple of pictures- I dont feel like I take any lately...all we do and I am not bringing my camera. Not me....I know! But here is a couple to share.

Here is a picture of the boys, watching Tom and Jerry with one of their friends....so cute.

Here is one of Brayden, Saying...Mom, why are Santa's socks so Big?

...and Here is Brayden having a serious talk with Santa at a Christmas party we were at, trying to explain what glow in the dark spy glasses are...Santa just couldnt understand, I dont think I do either!

Love you all, Melissa

Webelos Campout at our House!

We had Chandlers Scout Troop over to campout. The boys had a blast and learned alot.

They had to pack their own bags and gear, Chandler did his all by himself and did a great job. He even brought seasoning for his meal..."seasonal salt"- as he said.

They put up their own tent, built the fire and made their own Hobo meal (in the snow)

The best part was seeing Chad do out the campout stuff- its so not him. He had to leave a huge party at the restaraunt to make it, but it was well worth it! I see some camping in our future!

Love, Melissa