Christmas Jammies

Holiday Party 2012

Despite me just getting over the flu (and having pneumonia but not knowing it just yet), we had a great time at Christopher's work holiday party. We "gambled" at his casino-themed party at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham. I am pretty awesome at Blackjack (Christopher is not) and dancing (again, Christopher is not). I won a gift card for dancing the Electric Slide the best and we cast away Bagley Luck for the night and won a $100 gift card to Lowe's. Christopher's parents were kind enough to stay the night at our house with the boys so we could enjoy a night away. We had a great night!

Chiles Family Christmas

Our Christmas celebrations began the first weekend in December and will carry on through the end of January! We know how to celebrate Jesus!

We went to Aunt Christine's in Alexandria, VA to celebrate with the Chiles side of the family the beginning of December. As usual, the little cousins had a blast together playing with all of Aunt Christines's cool toys and riding down the hill in her front yard on trikes. The big cousins had a lot of fun too.

Carter loved Belle. He kept saying that she was his baby, he loved her, and that she loved him. He wanted to read to Belle as she sat in his lap. Is this little boy trying to drop a hint? ;)

White Flag

December has put me through the ringer so far. Emotionally and physically. First, a friend's 2-month old son passed. A few days later, we had layoffs at work (for the second time in 3 months) where my manager was let go and a coworker stepped into that role. There is much uncertainty and apprehension around my future, as well as many adjustments. A few days after that, Landon tested positive with the flu. Shortly after, both Carter and I had the flu. We missed many fun events during that time such as the Christmas program at church, my work holiday party, and Landon walking in the local parade with the Boy Scouts. Then there was Connecticut. My heart is still so heavy. And just yesterday, I went back to the doctor, as I was starting to feel worse, and was diagnosed with a sinus infection and pneumonia. But the clock doesn't stop. I can barely get to work in the mornings and am doing everything I can to hold my head up at my desk, but I have no vacation nor sick time and must go in. Landon's lunches still need to be packed (although I forgot to send a drink the other day) and homework needs to get done (crap, I'm pretty sure he has a project due this week). Kids need to be fed. Schools performances need to be attended (did I mention that I missed the Christmas party at daycare where Santa came?). Christmas presents need to be bought and wrapped. Christmas cards need to be addressed and mailed (contrary to Christopher's beliefs that we should just dub them "New Year's cards" and mail by next Tuesday). Clothes still need to be washed. Books need to be read at bedtime. My step-mom told me that if I didn't get some rest and take care of myself that I'll end up in the hospital. It's sad to admit, but that sounded kind of nice. At least I'd get some rest there. I'm waving my white flag to December as high as I can. And praying it sees it.

Oreo Delite

One of Landon's recent homework assignments was to create and write a recipe for a yummy holiday treat. I am sure you can take one look at this recipe and determine who helped him invent this "Oreo Delite." Also, I think we are going to try it out! :)

Definition of Determination

Landon warming up at ninjitsu with a dragging crawl (no hands allowed!)

Carter Cuteness for your Friday!

More Snakey Shenanigans

Snakey is back!

Our elf has returned and Snakey is as sneaky as ever this year! He has been playing pranks on us and having a good time while we aren't looking!

Funny Bagley Boys

In the van, Landon told me "Mommy, I like it when you sing because your voice sounds nice." Carter's immediate response was, "I yike it when you just talk."  O_O

While in the dressing room trying on party dresses, the boys told me that I looked pretty and looked like a princess.

Carter was dipping his fingers in Ranch dressing. Landon asked him, "Carter, do you want to get fat?" Carter pushed away the Ranch and said, "NO!"

Carter's class has been discussing occupations and they are were to dress up as what they wanted to be when they grew up. His choice: a turkey. Yeah. A turkey.

Landon got upset because he stepped in pee in the bathroom. "Somebody peed on the floor!" Um, yeah. It was him.

Landon loves to help me cook. He begs to make "pigs-in-a-blanket" all of the time because he can prep those himself (1/2 hot dog and slice of cheese wrapped in a crescent roll). After making his last batch he told me that he was "a professional at making pigs-in-a-blanket."