Monday, December 20, 2010

Merry Christmas from our family to yours...

I am so pleased with our Christmas cards this year.  Thanksgiving weekend my sister in law took our pictures at Abilene Christan University. The campus is beautiful, the weather was perfect, and both boys were happy.  She takes great pictures and it was tough to chose which one to use.  My talented friend, Rebecca, did the cards for us.  I met her when we moved to Houston and treasure our friendship.
I hope you all have a wonderful week and a very Merry Christmas!! 

~front of our card~


~back of our card~

Bennett William's sweet nursery

Planning for my sweet little boy's nursery was so much fun.  There is an abundance of places to fabric shop in Houston and I took advantage.  I wanted his room to have a soft, calming color scheme...newborn baby-ish.  The colors I chose are, white, baby blue, a pale shade of green, & chocolate brown.  Brooks' nursery was bright, vibrant colors that perfectly fit his personality.  Now, Bennett's room totally fits him as well!!  Funny how that happens...
I found a picture of his crib bedding on Posh Tots and had a lady make it for me.  These pictures don't really do it justice.  The bumper is white linen with pale brown/baby blue plaid piping.  Bed skirt is blue linen.  The drapes are white linen and a pale blue toile pattern.  I absolutely love it.
My friend, Jamie, painted a few canvas's for me.  She is so talented and easy to work with.  For a hormonal, pregnant mommy to be that is very important.
We used the same green, chenille glider, white crib, & changing table that were in Brooks' nursery.  I added an antique wood dresser and ordered a small table from Ballard Designs to hold a lamp beside the glider.  So very pleased with the outcome and our little Bennett seems to also love it.  :) 

I think the shelves & crosses are perfect above the changing table.  Second canvas...so sweet!!


Custom pillows to match bedding & toy sack from PB Kids...love the polka dots!!

Bennett & I have spent many hours in that comfy glider.  I love to rock my babies.

Crib & the third canvas with one of my favorite verses.  "All your sons will be taught by the Lord, and great will be your children's peace."  Isaiah 54:13

Love the chocolate brown stripe we had painted on each side of the walls in his room.

Aunt T made his letters & I think they are just perfect!!

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Our journey on the Polar Express to the North Pole...

*I decided to do a current post, because this was such a fun day(AND Jamie, my mom, & sister have been doing some serious threatening...).  Next up, Bennett's birth!!*

On Sunday, December 5th, we made a trip to East Texas to ride the Polar Express.  Some might call us crazy, a nine hour road trip for an hour long train ride.  1 magical experience for a precious four year old little boy=priceless!!
We have read the book, watched the move, and now been to the North Pole.
All Aboard...





Ticket in hand, ready to be punched

Waiting paitently

Sweet baby boy ready to board



The conductor checking tickets


Ready to have his ticket punched

Two cutie pies

Shocked that the conductor is actually punching "HIS" ticket...

My sweet family, so thankful this is who I wake up to each morning!!
Drinking our cocoa...it was a perfectly cold afternoon.

Looking for Santa & beating on the cold window



They read the book over the speaker as we headed to the North Pole.  One of the 
helpers who walked through the cabin as the book was being read.

Arriving at the North Pole.  Jolly Ol' Saint Nick had just been spotted...


The elves dancing around and welcoming us.


Boxcar full of wrapped presents waiting to be delivered to all the good little boys & girls...



Look who made a surprise entrance to deliver bells to all the children.  Bennett was in awe.  Don't they look cute in their matching jammies?


Makes my heart happy



He truly had a magical day...