Christmas Shopping

With Christmas songs already on the airways, it's hard not to get into the "Christmas spirit". This calls for a girls night out. In efforts to start this season off right, Christmas decorations need to be pulled out. Who's idea was it anyway that we needed NEW ones for the tree? After dinner out... we hit Garden Ridge for several hours.

Just ask anyone of us about a "hairball"

With Aunt Janet, Amy, and Aunt Becky

Memphis Zoo

We took the girls to the Memphis Zoo last Saturday to enjoy the warmer weather. We, of course had to walk through most of the exhibits -- there was so much to see!

What are those?

Tonight Ellie and I were "talking" on her bed as we traced matchbox cars across the sheets. It's in those moments that real secrets are shared. Lying there propped up on my elbow... she asked, "Mama what are those lines going across your forehead?" I didn't say anything at first, more stunned at such a question. Wrinkles, I signed. She proceeded to describe how there were four long lines. Another sign. She wanted to know how I got them and if they'd go away. I mentioned something vaguely about growing older. Ellie is very inquisitive, so there were more questions to follow. She summarized by saying, "PawPaw has lots of wrinkles".

Ellie & Isabelle

Enjoying the cooler weather

The Necessity of Sisterhood

There's nothing better than your mother having a sister. Aren't all girls suppose to have a sister? I mean someone who is still standing there by your side when everyone else goes home. A friend that by default loves you no matter how many times you "rat" them out. A sister who says, you're the best and lets you wear her clothes. Everyone should have one of those. Here's to our sisterhood -- We love you, Aunt Janet!