New Years

2012-You were lovely.

I was forever changed by midwifery and homebirth. Our beautiful girl, brought into this world gently and with love. Another piece of my heart walking around outside of my body. Ellie is happy, and determined. A good sleeper, but full of energy. She loves affection. Sometimes i feel like she IS love.

Jackson became a big brother, he loved Elody from the moment he saw her. It's as if he knew her already. Jackson saw 2 come, and almost go, he has tested and taught us. I am a better momma every day because of him. He will always be my first baby, but i am learning to let him become a boy.

Marcus became a daddy again, in a whole new way. I don't think he was prepared, a little girl has a way of making her daddy's heart grow, and ripping it apart at the same time. The hair he does have left, immediately turned grey, as he announced "She's not dating until she's 30!"

Our love has grown, changed, and intensified this year. I am so looking forward to another whirlwind year, with my loves, and my best friend at my side.

Christmas Eve

It's Christmas Eve. The children are snug in their beds. Momma and Daddy are putting the finishing touches on the presents and stockings, and setting out cookies and carrots for Santa and his reigndeer. This is the first year Jackson is excited about presents and Christmas. The look on his face tomorrow will be the best gift of all. Merry Christmas to you and yours. We hope your day is filled with family, food and love.

Warner Bros. Happy Holiday App!

The holidays are fast approaching. Finding presents for your loved ones can be no easy task! That’s why Warner Bros. has come up with their awesome Happy Holidays Blog App featuring some classic and new movies out on Blu-ray sure to please everyone from your teeny nephew to grandma!

Warner Bros. is also giving away a Blu-ray copy of Peanuts Deluxe Holiday Collection Classic Christmas Favorites or Dr. Seuss’s Deluxe Holiday Collection to one of my readers. 
To enter the contest, share one of your holiday survival tips or post your results from the Holiday Movie Challenge or Decode-A-Scene Game. 
Each comment on this post will receive one entry to win (more comments=more chances to win)
The winner will be randomly chosen on December 19.

My Lovelies

They both sat, and looked at the camera. It is a Christmas miracle! It never fails, Ellie blinks, and Jackson wont let me take his picture. So glad to get pictures of them in clothes. 

Inspiring Today

“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you.” -Maya Angelou

Wish List

It's that time of year. Not Christmas, my birthday! Haha. Not for a month. But who's counting. I don't make a Christmas wish list, Christmas is for the kiddos. 

And so my birthday wish list...

Hunter Rain boots. Original tall gloss black. (Drool)

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A moms heart is full necklace. I've been wanting a mommy necklace for some time.

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Minnetonka Kilty suede moccasins. 

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Bubba Envy Insulated Travel Mug. I loathe my Tim Horton's mug.

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What's on your wish list, Christmas, birthday or otherwise?