The Cinderella Ball

Well in my opinion, Chris wins daddy of the year for this one. I received an email from a local art spot that they were helping to sponsor a Cinderella ball that would help support a womens and childrens home here in Fort Wayne. So, of course, as soon as I told Chris about this event he bought tickets.


The email stated the following:
The three-hour event consists of a sit-down dinner, horse-drawn carriage ride, ballroom dance lesson, craft, entertainment, souvenir photo, and commemorative t-shirt. Cinderella and Prince Charming will also be on hand to interact with their royal guests.

So, the event was set and daddy told his little princess that she would have to go pick out a dress and he would wear a matching tie.

Madison was so excited about her new outfit and going to a ball with her daddy.

It was a magical night for both daddy and daughter. One I am sure that they will never forget.

SO OVER IT!!!!

Lets just say that I thought that I was a patient person until today. I can finally say that I am over it!! The snow needs to go. This is the sight that I have been looking at for the past 3 plus weeks. Everyday that I take Madison to school this is what is looking me in the face and mocking me. It has become a personal battle as it continues to grow and get bigger. I am not sure how you pile snow this high. I have not seen them in person hoisting the snow but it must be a sight. The building that you see in the background is Madison's school. I keep reminding myself that it could be worse. I could be in Louisville with no power. Love to all! Stay warm.

Our Little Man Max is 5!!!!

The saying is time flies when you are having fun. Well there is one thing I can say about my little boy - FUN! It is hard for me to believe that he is already 5 years old.

Since we decided to move away from family and friends this birthday was a little more tricky than others. We had tried to work out a fun trip but it fell through. So instead we decided that we would just spoil Max for the day! Movie, Chuck E Cheese and Red Robin. I think we succeeded. We had lots of fun and Max said that he was "Spoiled Rotten".

"Frosty" in Fort Wayne

Well it has been doggone cold here in Fort Wayne. The snow that we have has been here for two weeks I believe. I stopped counting. Since it has been fridgid, you cannot do much with the snow. Fortunatly, yesterday we had a heat wave, it got to 33degrees. Woo-Hoo. Almost shorts weather here it feels like. So since the snow began to melt and be of good packing consistency out we went to try our hand at "Frosty". We had lots of fun but I think Mom ended up doing all the work. Except of course, for the fun stuff like arms and the nose. So here's to our Louisville Cardinal "Frosty". Does not look like he will be going anywhere soon. It is back down to the high in the mid teens here in balmy Fort Wonderful.

Fun in Fort Wayne

When it snows, make snowballs!!!

We finally found a hill in flat Fort Wayne. Snow, hill, that means SLEDDING! WOOO HOOO! It brings out the kid in me.

Christmas 2008

Uncle Johnny reads the Christmas story.

Hannah got her camel for Christmas! YIPPEE!


To have the joy of a child! The magic of Christmas!

Aprons for all the girls!



Tyia Lynn and Celia


Boys will be boys!


Christmas at Papaw. The girls like to have fun and be silly!

Happy Birthday Jesus!



The best part of making cookies is the sampling!

Well another Christmas has come and gone. We made it to Louisville this year. Laura was a little doubtful with the ice storm that hit a few days before we were due to leave but I forgot this is Fort Wayne and not Louisville. They are used to this kind of stuff. We arrived in Louisville on Sunday and stayed until Friday. Our time consisted of an annual cookie making extravaganza with Grammy Faye, a birthday party for Jesus (thanks Melissa), Christmas with lots of family (6 times opening presents) and lots and lots of food. What a whirlwind.

We are so thankful for family and friends. We love you all! It was so good to get to spend time with you. We are so incredibly blessed. Praise God from whom all blessings flow! May God Bless all of you this coming year.

Thanks for a memorable Christmas!

Merry Christmas from Chris, Laura, Madison, Max and Buttercup

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

This is so funny. Some friends of ours had this on their blog and I thought I would have to copy! Merry Christmas!