You've just been........NATIVITIED???

Last night, I left my house at 8 pm to make to do the dreaded grocery shopping. When I returned, my yard was filled with.......a wooden Nativity set AND a lighted Christmas tree??? I was familiar with the "boo-ing" around Halloween, but being "Nativitied" was a new one! We were left a cute little poem about how we had to spread the Christmas cheer. We were instructed to sign the back of Mary so others would know where the Nativity had been, then we needed to pass it on to some other "lucky" family. So, with the help of the dear family who so blessed us, the Nativity was loaded up tonight and some Christmas cheer was spread! Watch out......YOU may be next!

Special Delivery

In an effort to continue our "Get a little less, give a lot more" this year, Reiley and Ryker decided
to deliver stuffed animals to kids at Saint Francis Hospital. Thanks to Nana, the kids delivered 102 animals to the kids staying at the Children's Hospital. What an eye opener this was. We pray for the health of all of these little kids at night. We are so grateful for the health of our kids this year!

On December 13th, David and I were fortunate enough to celebrate our 11th year of marriage.
It's hard to believe the time has flown by so quickly. Through 11 years, there have been many joys and many tears that we have shared. I realize more and more everyday, just how blessed I am. Here are just a few of the things I love the most about him.
*I love his quick sense of humor
*I love his spontanaity
*I love it that he always answers my calls at work, even when he's in a meeting.
*I love it that even when he is so busy when I call, he always answers with "hey babe. What's up?"
*I love it that when I go shopping and buy a new outfit, he NEVER asks how much it costs. He just says "Good for you!"
*I love how he can take a screaming, out of control 4 year old, and speak in such a calming voice, that all of a sudden, peace has been restored in our home.
*I love that he is such a great provider.
*I love it that he is so generous to others.
*I love it that he and I both have no self control when it comes to FOOD!
*I love it that he is my best friend.
Happy Anniversary!! Here's to another 11 years!!

Elf on the Shelf

Ok.....here is a new tradition for those of you with really young kids!  Have you heard of Elf on the Shelf??  I had never heard of it until last week.  If your kids ever ask you how Santa knows if they've been good or bad, it's all because of the Elf on the Shelf.  A little Elf visits your home and sits on a shelf to "watch" the kids and then report back to Santa at night.  Our kids named our new Elf friend "Buddy Greenhat"  They are not allowed to touch him, but they may talk to him. Each night he disappears to go back to the North Pole.  Each morning, it is a race to see who can find the new spot where "Buddy" has decided to perch himself for the day.  We are having great fun with this one.  Go to elfontheshelf.com to check it out!!

Oh What Fun It Is To Ride..........

Our Fun Friday Night (To the tune of JINGLE BELLS)

Dashing down 169
To Bethlehem Walk we go
Following us behind
The Jorgenson's all aglow

We're driving awfully fast
So we won't be late
Our mini vans are hauling down
This busy interstate OHHHHHHH

Here we go, here we go,
This will be such a delight.
We can't wait to see Baby Jesus
On this freezing night OHHHHHH

Kids can't wait, kids can't wait
Are we almost there???
They are going crazy
And even pulling hair!!

My kids just cannot wait
To see Jesus in the manger
Who would have ever thought
That our friends would be in danger.

And then I get a call
Not expecting this bad news
I hear my dear friend say that their
Minivan transmission blew.

OHHHHHHHH
Change of plans, change of plans,
Good thing you have AAA.
Looks like we won't see Baby Jesus
On this winter day OHHHHHHHHH

Jolly times, jolly times, jolly all the way
Oh What fun it is to ride with 10 people in a minivan.....hey!!!!!

Good buddies

I know I've said before that I love it that my boys play together so well. When I came into the room and saw them sitting together like this while Ryker was playing on the computer, I just couldn't resist but to take a picture. I just pray that they will always be the best of friends!

Jingle Bells

This year, we are doing things a little bit differently around our house for Christmas. It's going to be a year of a little less "getting" and a lot more "giving." Part of the giving involves our time. So, this week, Reiley and Ryker were able to take part in the ringing of the bell for Salvation Army. We were thankful for a nice breezy day. You can rest assured, that for one hour on Tuesday, those bells never stopped ringing!

Happy Trails........

Well, it's finally over. I can finally claim my weekends as my own. Life has been nuts around our house since football season invaded our lives. Going back to OSU for all of the home games and tailgaiting with friends, was more fun than I had imagined. It was so great reconnecting with old friends, while making new ones. The last game of the season was the big finale with OSU playing the Bedlam game against OU. We all bundled up and braved the cold. The game was awesome....so much better than the final score reflected. We definitely ended it with a bang. So....until next year Cowboys......Happy trails.....to you!!!

Lights on Utica Square

The Family!!
Nana, Rhett, and Mimi
The Three Muskateers
Aunt Kerri, Davis, and Mason