Toe Pick!

Today we went ice skating. Today we did not enjoy ice skating. Even with the dislike of the ice, which was both on my part and Brody's, it was a fun day out with friends...and we got some cute photos!

Crafty Christmas?

I used to be crafty...I used to hot glue the h - e - double hockey sticks out of stuff. I had some success this Halloween with some craft projects...but at some point between stuffing our faces with candy from strangers and decking the halls, I lost all my crafty genes. I had visions of hand made gifts for all the teachers at Brody's school. Glass snowman ornaments. The website I saw them on made it seem so easy....

...at least four trips to Michael's....

...more money than anyone should spend on such a silly project...
and glitter on everything we own...

...lots of aspirin...and some wine, along with a complete revamp of the original idea..not to mention the chop sticks, cookie cooler trays, and funnels I ruined (don't ask). Oh and did I mention I used about 82 dixie cups....

....this is all I got.

I'm a litte embarrassed with this project, but I plan to walk in proudly with my creations and pass them out to all 16 teachers and say that Brody helped me make them...even if that is not entirely accurate.

I spent a great morning yesterday taking photos of my awesome friend Amy's family. They are a really great group of people. I am happy to know them all now and call them all a friend!

I took Brody to the park a few weeks ago for his holiday photo shoot. Now when we ask him if he wants to go to the park he asks if he can play at the park or is he going to have to take pictures! Poor kid! One of my favorite shots below! We are off to see Santa today!