Creature of Habit

I must be a creature of habit, either that or my 6-year-old has keen insight.  All 4 members of Team Williams were in Target.  As we were walking to the boys' section, I passed the women's section and there was a 70% OFF CLEARANCE section.  J & Daddy were ahead of me and I heard J say, "Clearance!  70% off!  Well, that will get rid of her."  Daddy and a few other shoppers found that amusing.  I just appreciated the heads-up.

This morning I was programming the TV for the week.  On Tuesday night, I clicked on The Biggest Loser.  He stared at me and said "Of course, you programmed The Biggest Loser!"

Cake Pops

I was given a Baby Cakes machine for my birthday (thanks MJ and Eta!!) and have been very excited to use it.  Today, the nuggets and I mixed up some vanilla cake batter and made some cake pops.  We had fun and they taste super yummy.  They will be a fun addition to our little tea party this afternoon.

Ultrasound

We are excited to announce that we are expecting a new member to Team Williams in May of this year!  We do not know if we are having a boy or a girl just yet. In this sonogram picture, it looks like our little mystery baby is putting his/her finger to his/her lips as if saying "shh!"

The ultrasound tech did put a photo of the baby, noting the sex, in a sealed envelope.  To make the moment special, we are going to find out as a family on Valentine's Day.  Ape is making us a gender-reveal cake!  The outside is going to be nondescript, but the actual cake is going to be pink or blue.  So, as we cut into the cake, we will find out if we are getting a boy or a girl.  We are very excited and all of a sudden 2 and 1/2 weeks seems like a LONG time from now!

We are taking bets- J thinks that we are having a boy.  Daddy, E and I all think this is a girl.  My reasoning- this pregnancy is much more like E's than J's.  I crave beef, I am super emotional and my morning sickness lasted 23 weeks... just like with Princess.    

Basketball Star

J started his first team sport- basketball.  He LOVES it and is even becoming a basketball fan.  Looks like I am going to be learning all about basketball. 

At the second game of the season, J scored the first basket of the game- a very exciting moment!  It was so sweet because he made the basket and then turned to look at me to make sure I was watching.  I definitely was. I truly enjoy watching my kids learn new things and have new experiences.

Maybe we have a basketball star on our hands... we'll see.  If not, like he says- having fun is what matters.  :)

Hello Kitty party

Miss E turned 4 this month and we celebrated with a Hello Kitty party.  She helped me set the table the night before and was very interested in where all the decorations went.  She was quite decisive when she picked out her cake from the Publix bakery book.  She was even specific about what food she wanted served.  All in all, she was the decision-maker concerning HER party.  It was very cute- this is a girl who knows what she likes!

The night was fun and I know that she enjoyed spending time with some of her favorite people.  She's posing with her bestie in the last photo. 

I can't believe that she has been in our lives for four years now, I can't imagine not having my sweet LuLu.

She is already planning her 5th birthday... she says that it is going to be Strawberry Shortcake party.

Ponder this

When E woke up this morning, she looked at Daddy and said, "If I were you and you were me, I would give you a snack!" Who needs a "good morning?"  HA!

Christmas Day

We had a great Christmas spent with family and friends.  We are so fortunate to live in the United States and have the freedom to celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ!

Leopard Lovers

E and I are rocking our matching leopard hats because we are fashionistas who just lurve the leopard!  We were giggling so much in Target trying these on that I just HAD to get them.  :)

Christmas Photos

My little people showing off their Christmas spirit.  We only had two meltdowns for this photo session- mine and E's.  J was the only one who was in a good mood the entire time, but he usually does not mind having his picture taken so that was not too shocking.  MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Thanksgiving Turkeys

Thanksgiving day was a lot of fun- we ate so much food that I had trouble sleeping that night.  It is amazing all of the things that we have to be thankful for.  Thanks be to God for our family, friends and health!!!

Here is my niece, looking all sweet and innocent- but we all know that she is CRAZY for Justin Bieber!!

                        The lovely cookies that we made the day before- they are a LOT of work!!

Miss E and her cousin Em on MyMy's front porch- it was a beautiful day.

My sister's face when I told her that we were meeting at 4:30 to go shopping on Black Friday.

My mom laughing at my sister's reaction to Black Friday start time.

We did NOT meet at 4:30.  :)