Hello, 2010! Today, I am wearing my "I 'heart' NY" shirt thinking about my New York trip this time last year... I was watching the big city prepare for the biggest New Year's Party in the country! It was a fun time... just to see where it all takes place! 
This year we are going to ring in the new year with good friends, I am sure discussing all the things we have experienced this EVENTFUL 2009! 
One day when we were shopping at one of our local shops, the girls saw these conchos. The girls didnt say anything to me about these conchos... I didnt even notice them at the store. They took Will back to the store later to buy the conchos and then got him to do some of crafty leather work and help them make me a belt! I LOVE IT! I wore it the other night on our anniversary date with my new boots...
Here are my dad, my brother and I! I definately got the "short" gene in the family... and MAN did I need some lipstick! Lipstick was not on my mind after cooking turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, pea salad,rolls, gravy, and pumpkin pies! It was good if I do say so myself and we had a great day of just visiting! My house is a great place to meet in the middle for the day. 
I have the cutest little nephew in the world. He is a bit outnumbered with all my girls and his big sister! 
All Mr. Garret wanted to do was to ride Jasper so of course Uncle Will granted his wish! 
Since Jasper was all saddled up Abby took a spin... she admitted it had been awhile since this Houston girl had been on a horse! 
Then it was Megan's turn... I am just glad she did not get hurt! Baylor really does not need one less cheerleader during basketball season :) 
I really wish I would have gotten some better pictures to share... It was a FUN, busy day! Just the way I like it!
3. Will has only owned 3 vehicles since I have known him and he had his old tan Ford until last May!
7. We have been blessed to be the parents of Emiley Morgan Hale for 7 years.
8. We have beeen blessed to be the parents of Lainey Elizabeth Hale for 8 years.
9. We have visited 9 states togethers...Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, Missouri, California, Florida, Michigan, and Hondorus. (Ok, I know Hondorus is not a state, but I needed it to make my cute number "thingy" work!)
10. We have been blessed to be the parents of Abbey Grace Hale for 10 years.
11. We have had 11 cats... NOT ALL AT THE SAME TIME! We are not crazy cat people! Living in the country cats are a MUST to keep the snakes and mice away!... Fat Louie, Rose, Rosalina, Tiger, Hootie, Jayton, Cowgirl, Crash,...these are the most recent :)
12. TWELVE BLESSED YEARS TOGETHER!
We were able to go out to dinner last night ALONE! We always are able to sneak away during the holidays since there are FREE family sitters around...
We must have all been EXTRA good this year because Santa left lots of goodies. I must admit I did get a switch and coal in my stocking... of course the coal was refined a bit into a diamond!!
Santa was extra sweet to the girls and left them a trampoline in the living room in a huge BOX!
So the next morning we braved the cold conditions and the snow and put the trampoline together as family! It took us less than an hour and then it was time to enjoy our new toy! 
We also took rides in the snow in sort of a "redneck way" on a tarp tied to the back of the lawn mower! Even I took a turn :) It was a bit bumpy but FUN! ( I have video of the girls doing this to share later!)
We made snow angels and enjoyed every last minute of our white Christmas! 
When we would get too cold we would come in and warm up with hot chocolate and do other fun things like make a gingerbread house, watch Christmas movies, nap, or just hang out!
We have lots of family heading to our house for the weekend and couldnt be happier!
"For unto us a child is born, a SAVIOR who is CHRIST the LORD!" Luke 2:11
We cant believe all the snow we got today! 
It just kept snowing and snowing and snowing! 
The girls had a blast! 
It was the perfect way to spend Christmas Eve! 
This is a FIRST for my sweet babies and they are LOVIN' every minute of it today! It may not last long and may not be much but it is enough to make these Texas girls VERY happy! 
Merry Christmas Eve!
It seems like just yesterday that they let me dress them in matching Christmas dresses. It seems like just yesterday it was a NIGHTMARE to get that PERFECT picture!
It seems like just yesterday they all had those chubby baby cheeks and were all missing their front teeth! 
They are growing up WAY TO FAST! 
How does this happen? I am not sure I like it! 
They are LOADS of FUN but are growing way too fast for this mommy! 
Good-bye, 'ole chunky monitor! It was WAY past your time! I kept trying to be patient and tried to wait for you to die so I could justify buying my new friend... but I just didnt have the patience any longer. 
Merry Christmas to ME! I hope I can pull myself away from blog surfing tonight to cook supper!
This weekend I was able to spend some time with three of my best friends from high school. We relaxed at the lake, at taco soup and laughed our heads' off! We only took one picture which was not on my camera so if I ever get the picture I will be sure to share it with you. I am sure blessed to have friends that I have had since second grade! Good time girls!!! 
