Did somone say SALE???

Yes... I was one of the crazy people

lined up in front of Wal-Mart this morning at 5:45!

This was the first time I've ever done it...

and will probably be the LAST!

I actually got the ornaments I wanted though,

so the day wasn't a complete bust!

The Newest, Hottest Band!

Not sure how to describe these pics!!!

We had a ton of fun though, and it shows!

LOL

Next concert..... Rockin' at Mimi's house!!

Christmas Eve

To our Surprise....

Santa came to house while we were at Church on Christmas Eve!

(Glad we left cookies out for him before we left!!!)

Thanks Santa for the "Potty Putty"!

Matt blames all the "noises" on his sister, of course! lol

Gizzy got a stocking full of toy mice with catnip!

He loved them!

Rocky got a Hippotamus for Christmas.

We'll see how long it stays in one piece!

We stayed up til Midnight playing the Guitar hero Band!

Mom singing.... Dad on bass.... Emmie is a pro at drums... and Matt on guitar, Of course! lol

Me & Amanda Miss you and Love Ya bunches!

Gizzy

WELL....

Gizzy didn't actually get the door open this time, but he was havin' fun tryin'! ... Maybe next time! (He gets a little nervous in front of the camera.)

I added poly mesh and ribbon to last year's wreath... It was so EASY! April & Brenda, tell me what cha' think~! lol

(I think I need a bigger front door too! haha)

We're home now...

wishing the warmer temperatures

could have followed us!

Even if it is cold... it's always good to be home!

Happy Birthday Matt!

Happy 8th Birthday Matt!

And what a Birthday it will be! Spent in the car, driving to Atlanta! I don't think he cares at all though.... Both the kidos are so excited about our trip, and ready to hit the road!We still had to sing Happy Birthday and have candles!

Even if we didn't have cake!

(Breakfast Strudel worked great! lol)

Link to Cruise Blog

Here's the link to our Cruise Blog....
(It's also listed to the right with my other favorite blogs!)
www.mathiscruise.blogspot.com

Night before trip

It's Thursday night, the night before we leave for our annual Thanksgiving trip! It's been a VERY busy Day to say the least! I think everyone is well, for the time being... Maybe we will stay that way! The bags are packed and in the kitchen awaiting some final NEON bows (so they can be spotted easily at the terminals! lol) We took Rocky & Gizzy to Mimi & PawPa's House a little while ago but they weren't as happy to stay as the grandkids always are. (I'm sure they will make it fine though!) Emily on the other hand, BAWLED like a baby as we left their driveway, already missing home, and we haven't even left yet! "What a Sweetie she is!" Well, I'm calling it a night! Hopefully we'll all get a good nights' rest.

Happy Halloween

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Emily passed out candy this year, dressed as a witch.

(Although we didn't have many little spooks this year!)

Matt was a Hunter, and Rocky didn't mind being "Batman" at all!Rocky --as BATMAN
Gizzy on the other-hand...

did NOT want to be UNCLE SAM!
I think he feels like most all of us, facing Election Day!

Matt's Field Trip to the State Capital and Governor's Mansion

Matt's 2nd Grade Class went on a Field Trip

to the State Capital & Governor's Mansion.

I was really dreading this one... but it turned out to be a lot of fun!

This is the Playhouse in one of the Garden's at the Governor's Mansion!

It was quite the playhouse... fully furnished, fireplace, and hardwood floors!

Kidos in front of the Govenor's Mansion

Arkansas State Capital Bldg.

We All sat on the steps inside the Capital

and had our picture taken with Govenor Mike Bebee.

Gizmo has a new friend

Gizmo found a new friend in the playroom!

It's Emily's "ICAT".

He loves to sit and listen to it MEOW!

Finally in Our New School!

We're FINALLY in our New School

and Everyone Is so glad to be here!

It was a little Rough getting here... but well worth it!

It's an AMAZING School!This is Looking down into the Cafeteria.

(Still not sure who's idea the STAIRS were! lol)

Front of the Building
Our WOOSTER Sign A Couple of the LONG, TALL Hallways!
Notice the Teacher's Sign?--

Thanks Again, April for all the hard work....

They look GREAT, and Everyone LOVES them!

A trip to Johnston Pumpkin Farm!

This year we visited the Johnston Pumpkin Farm. Emily's "Friend", Nick, owns the Farm... and he gave us the Grand Tour! (Emily enjoyed a day of being embarrased by her family!! lol)

Nick gave us a little lesson on how to make Sorghum.

The Mathis Family

YIKES!!
Another Mathis BLOG!