What A Day!

Today started out as a waking experience. The boys were wide awake by 2:00 A.M. yes I said 2:00 in the morning. Shawn and I were beat, so we let them wait until 5:00 to open their gifts. How funny was it to listen to them whispering in the living room about what might be under the tree. I know that was pure torture for them and sweet revenge for us. So we got up and they opened their gifts and played with them while Shawn and I napped on the couch and in the recliner.

Next we headed off to my Moms for Christmas with them. We had yummy potato soup, Veggie soup and all the trimmings. Just after eating I got a call from my Father in law and he said that Josh, the boy that they are raising had shot himself in the leg. We were worried, but we finished our Christmas and then hurried out the the ER. The gun was jammed and he was trying to unjam it. It was just one of those freak accidents that happened. The 22 shell went in this leg just beside his knee and grazed the bone. They sent him to Vanderbilt non emergency and we are waiting to hear from Shawn's parents. Please keep them in your prayer. Josh was talking and going on while he was waiting on his ride to Nashville. He told me he dreaded the ride and that he did not want to spend the night in the hospital, but I'm sure he will.

There were some pretty funny things that went on at Mom's and I will post them later with some pictures from our Christmas. I hope everyone had a great Christmas!!!!

Merry Christmas To All

From the Grissom House to yours we want to wish everyone out there in blog land a very Merry Christmas. To all of my Family and Friends and you know who you are, I hope you have an extra special Christmas. The good Lord above has blessed me with some pretty special friends and family. I have made new friends this year and recaptured old ones too! My Christmas wish has been granted, My family will be spending Christmas together this year. Merry Christmas to all!!!!!!

Easy Yummy

This is the easiest and yummiest recipe that I have come across. One of the Mrs. Faye's children at school mom brought this to their program on Thursday night. She put down for a fruit ball and we all thought she meant cheese ball, but when it arrived it was a fruit ball with vanilla wafers. Hers looked better than mine, but this was made late last night. Mine needs some more pecans and will get them before we go to my MIL's tonight. I always love to try new recipes at Christmas, shoot I love to cook and bake anything. I don't need a special occasion to try something and my family is not afraid to try my creations/monsters.

Fruit Ball

2 packages of Cream Cheese

1 large box of Instant Vanilla Pudding

1 15oz. can Fruit Cocktail

Pecans

Let your cream cheese soften and mix pudding into it by hand well. Drain fruit well and chop up fine. Then mix fruit and cream cheese mixture. The ball will be moist and you will have to put it in the fridge to chill and roll in pecans before serving. You can serve this with vanilla wafers or gram crackers. I think it is better with vanilla wafers.

Sweet 16

I can't believe my little sister turned 16. It seems just like yesterday that she was wobbling around. Mom had her sweet 16 last night and we had a great turnout. Here she is opening her MP3 player from Mom & Dad. Bless dad for letting us use his man cave for the party. We kick him out about lunch and he had returned before I left last night.

Guitar Hero and Karaoke was the them and we decorated with disco balls and silver stars. We had a great time and I just can't wait until my boys get to be teenagers NOT!!!!

We also had live entertainment. Eric brought along his electric guitar and played us some music. He also played Happy Birthday to Melissa and boy did she turn every shade of red possible.

How cute was her cake. She was very specific about what she wanted and had to settle for this but she loved it. Sophie also got to party with us. For those of you who don't know Sophie is the house dog I always wanted and Melissa got. We had a great time and it was fun planning her party. Sissy I hope you had a great Birthday and you have many more to come. We love you very much!!!!!!!

DANCING WITH THE ELVES

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Bow, Bows and More Bows

This one was for a very special little Birthday girl in 2nd grade. Curtis wanted her package to have a real bow on it. He even picked out the colors for it. I thought it was so sweet of him. Did we have sweeties when we were in 2nd grade? I don't push it, but he wanted to buy her something for her birthday. I can so both of my boys are pretty thoughtful.

This hot pink and lime bow is for my Bella Boo at school. She has the cutest little outfit to match it. These colors are her personality. She also makes her Mom roll her hair on sponge roller at night so her hair will bounce.

These two bows are for Bella and Maddy. I had a good time making these. Sonya sent the black and white ribbon and told me to do what ever. I put Maddy's on a head band, because you know girls get to that age and bows are not cool. Thanks for letting me create for you.

A Cool Give Away

How cute is this little doll. Jennifer at The Trendy Spot is having a Christmas give away. She will be giving away this little rag doll and a special surprise for mom too! I love give aways. All you have to do is go to her blog and leave a comment about your favorite Christmas gift. Jennifer's blog is to the Right of mine listed as The Trendy Spot. Make sure you visit her.

Drum Roll Please!

Thank everyone who left me a comment on the boys pictures. I am a few days behind on drawing, but better late than never right? Well Veronica (aka Ron Ron) bet you haven't been called that in a while huh, was the winner. Veronica just call me and I will bring your goodies by the office tomorrow or Wednesday.
Tonight before everyone goes to bed make sure you turn your PJ inside out and sleep in them that way so it will snow, snow, snow and no, no school tomorrow. Have a great week. Love to all.