Look what I won!!!!!

I just got an email from Jenny of BabyBix Blog.  Out of 648 entries, I won THIS!!!!!

It's the Complete Coverage Color Video Monitor Set from Summer Infant Company!!!!

It retails for $300!!!  And I won it!!!!

Check out the details about it...

• 7” LCD color flat screen AND 1.8”color handheld units  
• 900 MHz technology for superior clarity and 350’ range  
• Built-in handle, swivel stand & tilt option on flatscreen  
• Belt clip & flip stand on handheld unit  
• LED sound lights let you see and hear baby’s every sound  
• One touch video on/off for night time convenience  
• Two channel selection to minimize interference

 OH. MY. WORD.  I am so excited!!!  I have an old monitor that I received when Mallory was born that we are still using with Jack.  I have enjoyed it tremendously.  I love being able to hear what's going on in Jack's room at all times during the day and night.  NOW, I'll not only be able to hear what's going on, I'll actually be able to WATCH what's going on.  That is SO cool!!!!

 

Thank you, Jenny and Summer Infant!!!  This is an incredible blessing!!!!!

 

Shopping Fun & A Beautiful Nativity

Right before Christmas my Daddy had a business meeting in Longview.  He knew it wouldn't last very long, so he thought it might be fun if my mom, the kids, and I tagged along.  He knows how much we love to shop!!!  We decided to leave early that morning and drive to Shreveport.  We'd heard that The Boardwalk was a really fun place to shop.  We ate at the Fuddruckers - always SO good!  And, we shopped!  I got Jack a cap, 2 pairs of shoes, and a sweatshirt at Children's Place and would you believe I paid a total of $7.00!!!  WOO-HOO!!  I found some awesome deals!!  :-)

We left there and headed towards Longview.  We made a quick stop at Marshall Pottery.  Mallory immediately fell in love with the Nativity that was made entirely from clay pots!  It was truly gorgeous!  Each piece was hand painted with such incredible detail.  And nothing was left out - the 3 wisemen, the shepherds, the sheep, a huge camel, Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, an angel, and the donkey were all beautifully depicted.  Here are some pics...  I took these with the camera on my phone so the quality is really lacking!  :-(

It was a really fun day!!!

Fun at Mrs. Rose's House

This past week, Mallory was invited to Mrs. Rose's house to see her Christmas decorations and play with Mrs. Rose's doll furniture.  Mrs. Rose is Mallory's Sunday school teacher and has been a friend of mine since I was born.  She and my mother became friends when they worked together BEFORE I was born and she was the first person to come see me in the hospital when I was born.  So, she is a really special friend of our family.  She has an amazing collection of Christmas stuff all through her house as well as old, sentimental personal items that are all on display in her home.  It was a treat to see it all!

Mrs. Rose and Mallory

She had this precious welcome sign at the door when we arrived!

Mrs. Rose had a huge collection of doll furniture that was hers as a little girl.  Mallory loved getting to take each piece out of the box and set it up.

Mallory & Mrs. Rose

Here is Mallory in front of Mrs. Rose's red Christmas tree.  It is in her Coca-Cola kitchen and is filled with Coca-Cola ornaments.

Before we left we got to see "Rowdy".  He is Mrs. Rose's shih'tzu puppy!  She had him dressed in the cutest Santa suit!!  HA!

Here is Mr. Don, Mrs. Rose's husband.  He, too, has been a family friend for YEARS!

This is Mrs. Rose's mother.  Her name is Margaret.  She is one sweet lady.

We had so much fun at Mrs. Rose's house.  She is a wonderful friend.

Bumbleride Stroller Giveaway

There's a giveaway for a Twin Bumbleride Stroller that ends tonight!!!!  I want to win it!!  Click here so you can have a chance, too!  :-)

Gentry Christmas & Jack's 1st Haircut

As always, Christmas Eve with my family was wonderful!  We all went to the Candlelight Lord's Supper Service at our church.  I always love this silent service.  It's such a neat time of reflection and remembrance.  Afterwards, we went to my parents house for fun finger foods - Greenberg turkey sandwiches, rotel dip, sausage balls, pigs-in-the-blanket, dips, chips, and YUMMY desserts!!!

Mallory & Grant

Amy, Macy, & Josh

Scarlett, Tennille, Grant, & Chad

My wonderful parents!  Donnie & Charlotte

Brad, me, Mallory, &Jack

The kids all changed into their Christmas pj's and Daddy read the Christmas story from Luke.  Mallory placed the nativity figures on the coffee table as each was mentioned.  This has been a family tradition for as long as I can remember and I love it!!!

We opened presents next...

Me & Jack

Mallory & her princess umbrella

Papa made Jack a rocking chair!!!  He made Mallory one for her 2nd Christmas, so it was really special for Jack to get his this year for his 2nd Christmas!

The plate on the back.

All the kids loved playing with Grant's new Matchbox Car Garage!

We ate lunch with Brad's parents and grandfather on Christmas Day.  Then, that night my parents came over to our house and played Canasta with me & Brad.  We have a huge competition between the girls and the guys!  :-)  And as Mallory says, "Girls RULE!"  :-)  HA!!!

That night I decided it was time to give Jack his first haircut!  My photographer was watching football and didn't stick around to take any "after" photos, but we got a few of the actual event.  :-)

Brushing his own hair.  Love it!!

His first haircut!!!

Christmas Fun!

Today Mallory and Jack were watching tv in my bedroom.  Jack was in his pack-in-play and Mallory was laying on the floor right in front of it.  I went to do some laundry and when I came back, this is what I found...

Yes, Mallory climbed into the pack-in-play and was watching tv with Jack!

They were having a blast!!!  I walked in and Jack said "Hi Mama!" and started waving at me!

These are fun memories!

This afternoon, we went to Tennille & Chad's house to make Christmas cookies!  It was a lot of fun!!  We decided this would be an annual tradition.

Mallory & Grant played with Grant's nativity set while Tennille got everything set up.

Jack immediately found Scarlett!

Picking out just the right cookie cutter.

They were so precious together!

Mallory working hard on hers.

I helped Jack put icing on one of them - he had to participate, too!  :-)

We all had so much fun!  Thank you, Aunt Tennille and Grant!  We love you!!!

Knock, Knock! Who's There?

Hello out there!  I've been posting on my blog since October of '08.  So, for a little over a year, I've been sharing my life with many of you.  I know that mostly family and close friends are the majority of my readers, but I'm curious!  Who else is out there?  I hear from some of you every once in awhile, but would love to get to know those who I don't know and find out where you're from.  If you'd be willing to share a little about yourself, that would be ok, too!  :-)

I'll start the introductions.... Hi!  I'm Mandy!  I'm from East Texas and have been blessed to live here all my life.  I am married and have two precious children!  I am blessed to have a wonderfully close family.  My mother and I are best friends and do everything together.  I love to shop, decorate, craft, sew, and "play" on my computer.  I am a member of the choir and praise team at my church.  I love to sing!  I have a music and dance background.  I started this blog to share the many blessings God has given me.  "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly and abundantly more than I could ever ask or imagine, to Him be the glory."  Eph. 3:20.

Now, let me hear from you!  I'd love to get to know you!  :-)