As seen on TV: Stops 1 and 2

Some of the things my husband comes up with just crack me up! He now has decided that since we travel so much he want's ME to start an "as seen on TV" scrap book and take pictures restaurants and their food, that he finds on TV. So me being the snap happy picture taker that I am, accepted his challenge! I think this will be so much fun to look back on. Enjoy!

"Eischens Bar" Okarchee, OK Dec. 20th

These two pictures CRACK me up!!!

Our second stop was at "Sids onion burger" El Reno, OK. Dec. 21st 2011

 

What a year 2011 was!!

I will Start with Cameron! I can't believe my baby boy is three years old. I go back to that first night of being his mommy and just can't believe how quickly time flies! Cameron is the kindest little boy to his friends and especially his little sister. At Cameron's 3 yr check up I discussed his speach with his Dr. and he suggested a speach and cognition consult. As a mom you want the very best for your children, I had always thought Cameron was behind on his speach but many family members assured me that once he got a little older he'd start talking. I thought he would too, Cameron doesn't do anything until he is absolutely ready. Well his 3rd birthday for me was where I drew the line. So it hurt my heart for him that he still had not progressed like I had hoped. It's funny... You can think something all you want but as soon as someone agree's with you, it's completely different. Speach therapy is not a horrible thing, don't get me wrong, I'm SO proud of my son and the progress he has made. I just hate for him that it is difficult. I can see his frusteration when he can't get his point across or when someone doesn't understand him. I am pretty good at speaking "cameron". So a lot of what he says sounds clear to me. Miss Rachel is amazing and it didn't take him long to warm up to her. At our first meeting I told her how Cameron likes to fish and loves sports. So the first game they played was a fishing game! He loved it so much that we had to get it for him. He see's miss Rachel every Wed. and we do lessons at home everyday to help with his progress!

Here is some of Cameron's 3 yr pics :)

Mickey Mouse pancakes, it's a birthday tradition :)

He had an awesome birthday, and blew out the candles before it we were done singing!

When we went home for Christmas, Cameron made a good friend, Clay!

Here are pics with Cameron's favorite Christmas presents!

Cameron and Keiton are best buddies!

Gracie has been a slow grower but a big eater! That girl will eat just about anything you place infront of her. It's funny how different her personality is from Cameron. She is very girly! We celebrated her 1st birthday in OK and she would barely touch her birthday cake, she did not like to get her fingers dirty! lol Once she got used to it though, it was a little easier. I expected her to plow into it, but she took very small and dainty bites! We're still working on our walking. She knows how to walk and will when your not watching, but "Princesses" do not belong on the ground, ya know! She is very smart already. She waves bye bye, blows kisses, says: Momma, Dadda, bubba, and me. She says "mememe" when she is upset about something and bubba works for Camo or her cup. She signs for food, but thats it. Mainly because thats the only time I remember to sign with her! lol I will work on it more because I think she'd do well with it.

Gracie loved her Birthday gift from Grandpa!

 Mickey Mouse pancakes for the Birthday girl! :)

 Cake on her birthday!

Blow out the candles!

 Thinking cake isn't so bad now!

 Girl time w/ Avery!

We also dedicated Gracie to the Lord while we were home in Dec. Such an awesome experiance to make that commitment!

Gracie got lots of cute dolls and toys for Christmas, all fit for a princess!

As many of you know, our trip home was not under the best of circumstances. My mother was violently abused in her home by her husband causing her to spend two weeks in the hospital and undergo a 12 hour facial reconstructive surgery. Blane is in jail awaiting trial and looking at 20 yrs. Mom is doing better now, but has days that are worse than others. I stayed with her a few nights in the hospital and visited as much as I could. It was very hard to see my mother that way, but knew she needed us there as much as we needed to be there. I will never understand how anyone could do something like that. Especially to someone that you love. Thanks everyone for all of your prayers and support, I know that she appreciates it all as well!

2011 was a great year for me and my growing business! The end of the year was so busy for me that I was unable to take family pictures of my own. Our trip to OK, was very busy so I will be taking more time off the begining of the year to take a break from photography. With the exception of a few already promised sessions I will be cutting back a lot to spend time with my kids and help them learn. Once they are older I will commit more of myself to it, but right now it's too much. Nick is still with the Marines and was promoted to Sergeant last April! We are just so proud of how well he is handling his job and family priorities. We found out when we got home that we will possibly be staying in NOLA an additional year. Not 100% yet, but that is what we were told. We are very curious to see what God has in store for us, but don't mind this year going a little slower than the last!