Recently, Jadon had a first...Haircut! Obviously he took it a lot better than me, but nevertheless, my baby is now a little boy. I really wanted to grow it out for a while but the longer it got, the more matted and afro-y it got. Thus the shears came out and this is what I was left with... Still one cute little man!
It's funny, I was so excited for Christmas this year with the baking and decorations, presents and get togethers...but thank goodness it's over! I've never been so excited to see something come and go. By early afternoon on Dec 26th, all decorations were down, boxed, and put back in the attic. I was so motivated, that even though Aaron was at work, I fought through my fear and climbed the ladder and into the attic by myself. It seemed as though my house was cleaner, more simpler...just like we like it. So see ya later Xmas, and Hello 2008!
*On a different note...for those of you wondering (no one I'm sure) Mr. Dancing Santa actually survived this year with the twins. (http://twobytwoarnolds.blogspot.com/2007/11/dancing-santa.html) I think even the kids were getting kind of sick his singing and dancing and eventually left him alone. Okay, so he's missing his glasses, his hair is a little more 'ratted' and he's suffering a bit of hip dysplasia, but he'll be back next year for another beating! 
Honestly, it's been easily 2-3 months since Aaron and I last went on a date. Just Aaron and I. But alas, last night we broke the evil date-less cycle and spent some wonderful quality time together. Thank you to both my sisters, Kendyl and Kristy, along with Kristy's hub William ( http://www.williamfifelaw.com/home ) and my mom, we were able to enjoy about 9 hours to ourselves. Ah, peace. I am actually taking this blogging moment not to express my love of Aaron and our time, but to express my true love of Christmas movies. I love, love them! Last night added another notch on my Christmas movie love list when we went and saw Fred Claus. First off, I think Vince Vaughn is very funny with a quit wit and a-down-to-earth-ness that I like, but it was also a touching story. As we were walking out of the theater, I said to Aaron, 'I am my father's daughter' because I cried twice in it. My dad would have also cried and would have had to stay in the movie theater until he could dry his eye. At any rate...I loved the movie. Go see it!
Click on the following link to see just how crazy over Christmas I am... So Funny!
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1157775832
Here is a picture of the strongest woman I know. Now, I don't believe she can lift an elephant or anything, but in terms of emotional, mental, supportive, and educated aspects, she takes the cake. She is my mom, or as I lovingly refer to her as 'Car'. My mom has been through a lot this last year, namely losing her husband (my dad) after 36 wonderful years of marriage. Now as a mother myself, I can't quite figure out how she accomplished so much so far in her life, such as: raising 5 children, obtaining 2 Master Degrees, providing for her 10(soon to be 11)grandchildren, maintaining a beautiful home, always opening up her home for family functions and get togethers...to name a few. It is clear when you meet her where her priorities lie and where she finds joy and peace. I am lucky enough to be a part of that and truly consider my mom a friend. I have the great pleasure of living about 8 houses down the street from her and get the opportunity on a regular basis to share my time with her through exercise or shopping, etc. I love her more than I know how to express and could only wish that for my children, I am half the mother to them as my mother is to me.
