Christmas 2009

Jason's theme this year was tools. He's my handy man!

Gigi opening her "ticket" that invites her to see Alexa born. She was thrilled! She will die when she sees this picture up here.

Mom, Caden, Jason and myself at Mike's Tree Farm.

The crazy Harris cousins. Caden, Faith, Caleb, Trent, Jordan, and Parker.

Sweet Grandaddy Jimmy.

Caden's main squeeze at the McDaniel's...Drew

For those of you who haven't seen Mama in a while...from the side it looks like I'm about ready huh?

Caden saying, "oh wow!"

Grandaddy, Caden and Mema

Christmas Card 2009

I absolutely love Christmas time. Celebrating Jesus, creating traditions, the decorations, the cold (you never know in NC), the food and the family. This year was so great as usual! We traveled for a week seeing all sides of the family. The 4-runner was packed down because we gathered stuff at each stop. Wish I'd taken a picture of that. Caden was a blast. He learned very quickly that opening gifts was tons of fun. Each gift he opened was followed by, "oh wow!" We smiled and enjoyed him a lot. Hope your Christmas was so great too!

Since being home and before going back on campus...we have devoted ourselves to getting our life together and preparing for little Alexa coming sometime soon. Her room is 98% done. Will post pictures when fully complete.

At Least There's Snow Cream!

Last week the weather people were calling for BIG snow around RTP and westward. So I was pumped. What is it about being snowed in that's so fun? We got the groceries we needed and Caden was ready to play. Friday night came around and the snow began to fall! Yahoo. It was looking very promising. We sat our bowl on the patio to gather snow so I could make some snow cream...Did it and Caden said "yummy, yummy" the entire time he partook. As we went to sleep that night I told Jason I couldn't wait until morning so we could go outside and play. Woke up Saturday and NOTHING...Nothing but freezing cold outside and most of the snow was gone. Oh well, we will wait patiently until next time and at least we got some "yummy" snow cream!

Our Last Month of Life!

Well, I turned 27 yrs. old over Thanksgiving break. That's right 27. We celebrated with our parents at Pizza Villa, my favorite restaurant in Kinston. That's the perks of having your birthday on or close to a holiday. You're always with family.

Caden ate as much pizza as Jason and I did. Then he had two cupcakes! He never gets dessert by the way. Needless to say it took him a while to go to sleep that night.

Faith and I share the same birthday! Both born on Thanksgiving day. I love sharing my birthday with my only Sister. Here she is modeling her Ugg's we got for her. She was thrilled!

One week later, Dec. 7th, my hubby turned 28! We have now celebrated his birthday for over a week with different people. Here are my two cutie pies on J's birthday night. We ate at Kanki for dinner and had cookie cake. Both family favorites. Caden's a happy boy; full belly and in Daddy's arms.

This time of year is full of birthday celebrations on both sides of the family. So fun. We went from thanksgiving to birthday celebration after celebration. Lots and lots of food and enjoyment!

UNC Football

Four of my favorite people!  My husband and my three brothers.  

This past Saturday Caleb, Jason, Jordan and Shane went to the UNC football game together.  They all were excited, but especially Caleb and Jordan were pumped.  They had such a great time and UNC won!  It was a great game.  I really love my family.  The older I get, the more appreciative I am.  

Happy Birthday Mom!

On Wednesday my sweet Mom will turn 51!  Because of that, this past Friday night we had her a celebration at Maggianos.  It was a lot of fun.  Caden sure did enjoy his Gigi!  Happy Birthday Mom.  We love you a ton!

Welcome Eli Landon Tucker

Pretty Mama and baby.

Look at all that hair.

That little guy melted my heart.  I could have held him for hours.

Our good friends Ryan and Angie have had a new addition to their family!  Our little buddy Eli has made his grand entrance.  We are thrilled!  He is healthy and a beautiful baby.  Born Sunday, November 8, 9lbs. 8oz., 21 inches.

Angie is the woman!  She labored for 24 hours, pushed for 1 hour and then had a c-section.  You can't get any tougher than that.  She looks great, is so thrilled and such an inspiration to me.  Ryan is so happy too.  You can see it all over his face.  Please pray for Noah.  He can't see his family until they go home Wednesday.  Gotta be tough on the little guy.  Ryan, Angie, and Noah we are so excited for your family.  Love all four of you!

Happy Birthday Dad!

My family!

Homeboy eating Grandaddy's birthday cake.  Can I just say the tray was clean at the end.

Faith, Caden and Jordan acting crazy for sure.  What a great Auntie and Uncle.

This past Sunday we headed to Wilson to celebrate my Dad's 53rd birthday!  We had such a great time.  For dinner we had BBQ chicken and the fixings.  Yes, my Dad cooked on his own birthday.  He insisted.  I guess cooking for his family brings him joy.  I can tell you he brought my pregnant belly joy.  My fav is my Dad's BBQ chicken.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!  We love you a ton.