Trying for a Christmas card photo

Here are a few pictures from our photo shoot this afternoon. Reece did really well. Isn't he the cutest little elf ever?

SCHOOLS OUT FOR CHRISTMAS!!!!

YEAH!!! Today was the last day of school until January 3rd. I am so excited and so tired. Those first graders are exhausting. I am ready for bed and it's only 8 pm. We had a lovely night before Christmas party. Yesterday we made chocolate chip cookies and then I stayed after school and baked like 12 trays of cookies. Today we ate the cookies with our hot coco. It was a very busy day because all morning long we made gingerbread houses. Boy was that a sight. The kids did really well, though. I had a really fun time with them this week. I love teaching first grade!!

Cornerstone Christmas

On Thursday, December 8th our family attended our church banquet. It was a bit trying since we had to wait to eat until 7 pm. Reece usually eats around 5:30-6:00. While waiting for the food and festivities to begin; we tried to get him to sit with Santa & Mrs. Claus. He wanted nothing to do with that funny looking man in a red suit. He sat for a second and the tried to slide off Santa's lap. He was a quite hungry and little bit tired. When we brought the food to him he was so excited and ate a ton of bow tie pasta. He was trying so hard to eat with his fork; just like the Russo girls who were sitting around him. Check out the pictures of him. Even as a little punk he is still adorable.

Favorite Part of Being a Mom

I think being a mom is one of the most amazing experiences I continually appreciate. When Reece is teething he is extra lovey and a little bit more needy. At night I'll hear him crying out in discomfort. The only thing that seems to sooth him is laying his head on Mommy's chest while rocking in a chair in his room. Tonight was a night I could have sat up there all evening. It's a wonderful feeling, to hold and comfort your baby; especially since he is 14 months old and growing up way to fast. :(