31 days gone

I could back date this post (I've totally never done that by the way), so that it looks like I did more than one post in January, but I'm gonna keep it real. I am beginning to think that every story I tell from here on out will begin with, "we've just been so busy". It is what it is and between the second semester of pre-k starting back, birthday parties, snow/ice, dance, training for a half marathon, we truly have been busy. Here's a recap of our January...

 Winter style.

 Making birdseed pinecones.

 Practicing our acrobatics.

 Winston enjoying our new gas logs.

 Ice!

 A souvenir from one of my runs.

No wonder there were sparks flying while I was logging 10 milers.

 Smart and Sassy.

 Time to sell the kids summer clothes.

 The new trampoline park. Landon and I went twice in one week!

Daddy isn't too thrilled about this place but Mama and Landon LOVE it!

 New kicks (see above nail picture).

 Into the rabbit hole.

 Bowling party for a school friend.

 It's hard to see but Presley beat all the boys she was playing against and won the game!

I was one proud mama.

 

 Landon and his new Razorback hat.

He didn't want to take it off for days.

 Snow!

Look how perfect that flake looks.

 Landon hanging with the big boys at dance.

Presley's first dance costume.

 

 

I'd like to think that I will be better about blogging during February, but I am sure I will come up with an excuse as to why this is my only post for the month (and it's about January!). I mean, come on, we are just so busy...

oh christmas tree

There are definitely lots of perks to living in the same city as both your parents and your in-laws, but probably the best one is NOT having to travel for the holidays. This is our second round of local holidays and it's so nice not being on the road or in the air during times that are already insanely stressful. We had a wonderful Christmas. We spent Christmas Eve with Mimi &  Poppie. The kids got to open their presents, make cookies and we all got to eat a yummy non-traditional Italian meal. Jon was scheduled to work Christmas Eve so we all kept our fingers crossed that it would be an uneventful day and night. He had a late night but nothing rolled over into Christmas Day so we really lucked out. Christmas Day was spent with Grammy & PawPaw and lots of aunts, uncles and cousins. The celebration continued as Ava, Macy and Aubrey arrived the Saturday after Christmas.

As the decorations come down and life returns to "normal", I am reminded about all the amazing people we have in our lives and how truly blessed we are. 2013 was a wonderful year and I can't wait to see what 2014 will bring.

 A new bike for Landon.

 A new scooter for Pres.

 Look what Santa brought!

 Until next year Tree Stump.

A beary merry Christmas indeed.

 Some grown up time on New Years.

 

 Getting those black eyed peas in.

 

 

And the best gift of all?

My excusal from 4 months of jury duty!!

 

 

a december to remember

December flew by faster than most months. With parties, performances, and an ice storm, we were on the go from the 1st to the 31st.

Presley's Pre-K 4 Winter Performance

 

Presley's Winter Dance Performance

 

 

Presley's Winter Party at School

 

 

Presley & Landon's performance at church

 

 

picture perfect

Merry Christmas from the Wyatts

2013

ice ice baby

We got some snow, rather ice, a few weeks ago. The week started in the mid-50's and by Friday, schools were closed and Little Rock was a solid sheet of ice. We took advantage of our hilly terrain and did some amazing sledding. Landon didn't care much for it, but Presley had a need for speed. Jon was on call and had to get to the hospital on Saturday and Sunday, but the kids and I didn't leave the house for 4 days. By the time Monday rolled around, the schools were still closed and the kids and I were going a little crazy. The temps started to rise and the ice finally started to melt. Normal life resumed on Tuesday as the entire city breathed a sigh of relief that unlike the major winter storm we experienced last year, the power stayed on! 

 

 

Presley sledding with our neighbor.

Getting a ride to the top.

 

The signs of lots of fun outdoor time.

giving thanks

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It felt like we were on an extended vacation since we didn't have to travel anywhere. Brooke, Ben, Ava, Macy and Aubrey came in on Tuesday and cousin time began. Presley adores her cousins and for the most part, the 3 big girls get along really well. We hosted the Thanksgiving meal at our house. It turned out to be a pretty sweet deal since I only ended up cooking the turkey and ham while Mom and Jon's mom brought all the sides and desserts. Ben, Brooke and the kids could only stay through Thanksgiving afternoon so we had a great lunch and then spent the rest of the day laying around and munching on leftovers. We have so much to be thankful for this year. Happy Thanksgiving 2013!

Visiting our new Bass Pro Shop.

Brooke and I ended up wearing the same shirt and pants.

Our first kids table!

picture post

I've had this post drafted for several weeks now and well, here it is December and I am just now getting it up. I will follow up later this week with all the details of our wonderful Thanksgiving. Until then, here's some things that kept us busy in early/mid November. 

 

 

We're always wearing costumes around here.

Poor Landon has suffered from bloody noses for a while now. Sometimes they are pretty bad and I can't get them to stop. Have you ever tried to get a 2 1/2 year old to sit still for 10 minutes? Well, it's almost impossible so here's our remedy for a blood nose and an on-the-go toddler.

(He'll hate me for this later!)