Deja Vu

Okay so Saturday we were out Christmas shopping for the Angel tree at church. We got the two things we needed and headed for Babies 'r Us. I had found a rocker and ottoman the day before and the sales person said to come back the next day for an even better deal. Well, we got the sales slip and took it up to the register. We got an awesome deal - almost 70% off. We were really excited because we never get such awesome deals so we put it in the truck and started on our way home. As we were going down Mason Rd Ryan yells “holy crap the box just flew out of the truck!” and stops in the middle of the road. The wind had just picked it up and thrown the whole thing out of the truck. Luckily no one was behind us and we get it put back in the truck and drove a little ways down and stopped to tie it down. All I could say was "it's broken, I cannot believe that you didn't tie it down. I know it its broken" over and over again. Ryan tried to remind me it was all packed up, but I don't think he really thought he could calm down the crazy pregnant lady. As we drove the rest of the way home (avoiding any main roads) all I could think of was when my dad put a brand new fridge in the back of the truck to bring home and of course it wasn't tied down right and fell right over. Luckily the fridge worked when he got it home, but it had a huge dent in it to remind my mom what he had done. So, I figured the rocker would have some major flaw to remind me it had flown out of the truck. We had to take it out of the box to get it in the door, but to our surprise it was perfectly fine. I don't think Ryan will be putting anything in the truck without tying it down again!! Here is our new rocker:

Cardboard Slip 'n Slide

So, our friends the Hudsons came over on Sunday night with their two boys. I had Ryan leaveout the cardboard boxes from our purchase on Saturday (this is a post in itself) for my visiting teachers' kids to play with this week. Well, it was a good thing we had them out because Ryan and Sam had the kids Isaac and Beckham totally wound up and crazy the entire time they were here. They had a great time making forts, slip 'n sliding down the entry way, and making slides. Taryn and I had a great time too since we got to talk while the boys were boys. What a great way to spend a Sunday night!

Fun, Fun, Fun

So, this week just flew by. On Tuesday one of my co-workers offered me two tickets to the Rockets game. So, of course I took them and we had a great time at the game. Surf started kicking right when we walked into the arena, so, despite Brianna's disbelief, we know he is a Rockest fan. Rockets won.

On Thursday we went to a work event. It was a dinner accompanied by Cirque de Soleil performances. The performers basically swing around on bars and ropes like monkeys. There was also a contortionist that did stuff you would not believe. Here are some pictures of the performers.

Christmas Decorations

Well, we finally have all our Christmas decorations up. It took us almost a week to get them all put up with everything else we had to get done. With our house all decorated, Christmas music playing all the time, and the cooler weather it is starting to really feel like Christmas. I am excited to enjoy this time of year, especially since I finished the Christmas cards and will be sending them out this week, have all of my shopping done, and the list of treats I am going to make ready for next Sunday. Hope you are all getting in the spirit too!

Our entry way

Our new stocking stand and the advent calendar and magnet board I made for this year

Our tree - we were excited that it looked so good since we bought it after Christmas last year and didn't know exactly what it would look like all lit up

The outstide of our house - Ryan did such a good job getting these up (probably since it was the third house he put lights up on this year)

Ryan's Thanksgiving

Brianna forgot to mention all of the fun stuff that happened last week.

• Climbing the ladder to hang Christmas lights in the rain
• running around town to find a Christmas pinata
• setting up the backyard for the Christmas party
• hanging more lights
• playing b-ball with a bunch of young college kids
• golf on Thanksgiving morning
• shooting guns
• the annual paintball game

Thanksgiving Vacation

I think I am finally getting caught up from being in Arizona for most of November! Not only was Kason's wedding great and the Thanksgiving festivities amazing (Khendra listed them all so read her last entry to get the whole fill), but I got to spend a ton of time with my whole fam especially all my nieces and nephews. We did crafts, went out to eat, went to Pump it Up, and the list goes on. I posted some cute pictures from my trip. Ryan and I can't wait for next year!!

Dairy Queen

Soccer Game

Doesn't Jaiden look like an intense goalie?!!

Watching Mr. B at Khendra's

Biggies with his B-day pressent from Ryan and Noni

Playing at Grandma's

Pump it Up

It's Official

Well, it's official - we are having a baby boy! Good thing since Ryan has started calling the baby "Surf" since he was sure Bethany was right. The ultrasound tech couldn't get a good shot of his face since he wouldn't stop moving, but here is a cute picture of his little foot and the picture showing its a boy - you don't even need the little caption!

Also, we had a ton of fun in Arizona, but with putting up our Christmas decorations and getting back to normal I'll post the pics in a few days.

Today is my dad's birthday - HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD. Hope you like your new shoes!