December...Better Late than Never

First Snow of the year!

It wasn't much but it's was SNOW! Jackson school district was out of school that day for this!

Lucky school teachers.

Stratton was watching tv like this and I couldn't help but take a picture of him.

He sits just like his daddy.

I was trying to teach Stratton how to wink. This is the result. Haha.

This too.

Stratton was having fun with the magnets at Aunt Casey's house.

We apparently had too much fun at Aunt Casey's. Notice the orange STILL in hand as he was sleeping.

This was for my mom's birthday. Stratton helped her blow out the candles.

Stratton helped take out the candles and licked the bottoms of them. Not sure where he got that from.

I took a half day a few weeks ago and decided to make a trip down to the SEMO River Campus to get a peek at Nathan Sawaya's lego sculptures. They're pretty amazing. If you get the chance (and they're still down there) you should go take a look at them.

This was the first of our family get together's for Christmas

This was over at Derek's Step-mom's sister's house.

This was the present that Derek and I brought for the rob your neighbor. 

It was awesome!

 This was our cute little tree. Most of the presents under there were for Stratton.

 

This was at Derek's Dad's house on Christmas Eve. We had too much fun watching all the little kids opening the MOUND of presents. I think the parents had more fun playing with the toys once they were actually open though. 

This is Stratton not wanting his pictures taken any more.

Christmas Ever we went to the Light Show at Cape County Park with Stratton. The pictures aren't that great but we had an amazing time watching Stratton.

Countdown to Christmas 1 hour 27 min 20 seconds

We were making snowmen in the driveway.

Grandpa Calvin made him a snow man. It was so cute...until he swatted it off onto the ground.

Christmas morning at our house was really short because we had to make our way over to my Grandma Marge's house.

I love going to Grandma Marge's house on Christmas morning because she makes the BEST breakfast casserole I've ever tasted. We opened up a bunch of presents here too. Yay... just what we needed.
Marcus got JUST what he wanted...from Victoria's Secret. Just kidding, he got a iBlox from our work.

Stratton Loves his Grandpa Calvin

We got Marcus an iBlox from work. I think he was pumped about it.

We got my dad a VCable from work too. It's has a volume adjusting knob on the connector of the cable.

Stratton doing no handed yoga!

He loves his new puzzle so much! It makes all kinds of vehicle noises.

I got a new Kitchen Aid mixer! I can't wait to use it! I hope my home made cookies taste as good as Grandma Marge's and Grandma B's!

The whole family! Even Sage. Poor Sage.

Marcus, Casey, Me and Derek outside of Grandma Marge's house.

Time for Christmas at Derek's Grandma Maxine's house. 

Lots of presents!

Aunt Mary, cousin Payne and Uncle Danny

Aunt Stephie and ALL the presents!

Payne was loving Uncle Danny. I think Payne was a little tired.

Stratton got drums from Derek's grandma. He loves them!

We had 5 different Christmas's this year. I'm SO glad that it's over.

Thank you to everyone who helped make our holiday so much fun!

sorry...

Sorry all those who follow my blog. I have been under the weather today and super busy the last week. 

I have a stupid stomach bug today and I'm stuck at work. I'd much rather be curled up in my bed but alas I'm stuck feeling like I'm going to come out of both ends at any moment...at work.

Merry Christmas!

Would just like to wish everyone a 

Merry Christmas!

all about me

I know most of the people who follow my blog either know me personally and/or are related to me but you never know who reads your blog. So, here is a little bit more about me.

_______________________________________

Name: Emily...Most of my family and friends call me Em though.

Height: 5'4ish. I'm pretty short.

Relationship Status: Married- It will be three years on Feb 23, 2011

Location: Southeast Missouri

Occupation: I work at a company called RapcoHorizon. I work as their Graphic Artist/Designer.

College: I am currently working on my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Sorority: GDI

Family: My husband, Son and myself, 2 parents, still married and an older sister and a pretty much brother in law. My Grandma on my dads side and my Grandma and Step-Grandpa on my moms side. One aunt on my moms side and one aunt on my dads side. On Derek's side I have a father-in-law step-mother-in-law, mother-in law, step-father-in-law, 5 brother-in-laws, 4 sister-in-laws, 2 nieces, and 2 nephews. Both grandparents on Derek's dad's side, and a grandmother on his moms side.

Car: 2007 Kia Optima that I got while I was pregnant because my Toyota Tacoma got recalled. :(

Lucky Number: 23

Music Preferences: I like it all. Except rap. Just not a fan of it.

Favorite Quote: "The fact is, that to do anything in the world worth doing, we must not stand back shivering and thinking of the cold and danger, but jump in and scramble through as well as we can" Robert Cushing

Random Things about me:

1.) I never wear socks...ever. I hardly wear shoes unless it's really cold outside. I'd much rather be barefoot.

2.) I love to sing in the car with Stratton...even if everyone around me thinks I'm a freak.

3.) I once danced with a group of all black girls (who were all my best friends) to the tootsie roll song. Haha.

4.) I lose my phone ALL THE TIME! Just ask my husband. He's always calling it for me.

5.) I love when Stratton calls me mommy.

6.) I'm ready to graduate SO BAD!

7.) I'm self diagnosed OCD.

8.) I hate the way hair clippers sound.

9.) I have a really bad problem of passing out unexpectedly

10.) I would love to have a dog but I do not have the time, money or patience for one right now.

11.) I have a heart problem. It's called supra-ventricular tachycardia. 

12.) I have a slight infatuation with the singer of Avenged Sevenfold. His name is M. Shadows

13.)  I love to travel. It's one of my favorite things to do as a family. Especially with my mom and dad.

14.) Fall is my FAVORITE season. Because not only is it SO pretty but it's my and Stratton's birthday.

15.) I had Stratton ON my 22nd Birthday.

This brought tears to my eyes this morning. .It really shows that there is still some good in the world today. Please read the whole story HERE