Christmas With Friends

Last Friday Davis had 2 friends over to celebrate Christmas with him.  

Nora & Spencer came over & they made their own pizzas, made cookies w/ sprinkles, played, played, & played.

They had so much fun & were really good kids.  We may have to try this again.  
Here are some pics from the night.  

Not Me! Monday

One of my favorite bloggers is encouraging her readers to start a 'Not Me! Monday'.    This is an opportunity to be brutally honest, show our imperfections in an inperfect world.  So, here goes what I DID NOT do this week!

I DID NOT skip naptime for my 3 year old, so I could get some Christmas shopping done at the mall today.

I DID NOT dread w/ every ounce of my being going to the second night of the Christmas program at church last night!  Watching Davis sing (dance, use the candle as a light saber, choke Parker, etc) was more than I wanted to bear.  However, it turned out great & I left full.

I DID NOT feed Davis 'sneaky ice cream' that I made & convince it him was actually a treat.  Seriously, the best cookbook I own is 'The Sneaky Chef'.

I DID NOT break off a piece of wooden spoon in said ice cream & unknowingly give it to my 3 year old.

I DID NOT blow up my blender making this sneaky ice cream I speak of.  NOT ME!

I DID NOT even consider searching Danny's closet for my Christmas presents while he slept.

I DID NOT send my son to time out w/o even getting my lazy behind off the couch.

I DID NOT lie to my dear sweet husband about why I went to the mall today & what I bought.  HEY, he'll figure it out on Christmas morning, right?

I DID NOT make a hundred excuses why I can't use the eliptical machine this week.  I DID NOT use it a total of 0 times!

I DID NOT just blog about all my sins of the week.

Free Redbox rentals

There's not a whole lot going on in the Barnes' house right now.  I do want to share about Davis' Christmas program & post pics when I figure out how to get them on the laptop.  

However, I do want to share this info I stumbled on today.  Redbox is giving away free rentals at Wal-Mart on the next 3 Sundays.  When you go just use the following codes.

12/21/08 - 11MOMS4UN 

12/28/08 - 11MOMS4UT 

01/04/09 - 11MOMS4UA

Twitter

I just figured this 'twitter' business out a week or so ago... now I just figured out how to add it to my blog!  Feel free to follow me & if you twitter, I'd love to follow you!  

Davis had friends over tonight to play.  He invited Nora, Spencer, & Amelia (she couldn't make it) & they are having a grand old time!  They made homemade pizzas & then make sugar cookies. Spencer just left & Nora & Davis are still playing.  I'll get some pictures posted once my house calms down.  

Happy Thanksgiving!

I just wanted to make a quick post to wish all my readers (I say that w/ a smile) a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope everyone enjoys time w/ family & friends.
As for our family, we'll be spending time together enjoying good food. Anyone who has ever eaten at my Nanny's is probably jealous right now!
I thought about posting about all that I'm thankful for, but the list is way to long to even start. My family has been very blessed this year. We are healthy, have plenty of food to eat, a warm bed to sleep at night, & each other.
I am thankful for a wonderful husband & beautiful son.
I am thankful for where the Lord has put me during this season of my life. I get to spend 1-2 days a week w/ 15 month old twin babies who are so cute! Mia & Cole keep me busy, but are so much fun. Then, 4 days a week I get to keep a 11 month little girl named Taylor. Ohh, you'd fall in love w/ her instantly. She is one of the most happiest babies are the planet & Davis is in love w/ her. I get my baby fix & my nights are a little easier!
I am thankful for all I have & all I get! But most of all I am thankful for what I don't get. I am thankful I don't get what I deserve. I derserve helll. (Romans 3:23) I am thankful that Jesus died on the cross & paid the price for my sin. (Mark 15) Thank you Jesus!
On a side note- One of my favorite blogs is having a giveaway. Check out her website to win a really cute boutique diaper bag. http://frugalmommyof2girls.blogspot.com/2008/11/layla-grayce-giveaway.html

Shopping season is here

Today, I offically started my Christmas shopping.  I found these really cute things for Davis' preshool teachers & just had to get them.  It's handpainted & personalized, so I wanted to get my order in sooner rather than later!  I won't share what they are just in case they are readers of my oh, so popular blog! HAHA

Welcome Theodore Brian!

I just want to make a quick post & welcome baby H! Theodore Brian was born last night (Halloween) at 11:45 pm. He is such a cutie. Mommy, Daddy, & baby are doing well. Please say a prayer for them & thank God for this wonderful addition
Aunt Amie loves her baby Teddy!