Christmas with the Powers

We got to spend a few days in Corsicana. I love going to my parents house! We went to the candleight service at FBC Corsicana. On Christmas Day, we delivered gifts to a family in Corsicana. My mom started a new tradition last year. She picks a family from her school to take presents to on Christmas Day. Jason and I missed out last year. This year we go to share in the experience. It was the perfect thing to do on Christmas Day. The family was so thankful and the cute kids were super excited.

Merry Christmas Ellie!!
Merry Christmas Jersey!!!

Jeremy, Candace, Me, and Jason

Jeremy, Candace and I.

Uncle Lanny thought we should spend some time shooting skeet before dinner. My great aunt, Aunt Carolyn, even took a few turns. Great idea Uncle Lanny! It was fun!

Elliette (Ellie) and Colton

Here are the cutest twins ever. We had so much fun playing with them. I love their sweet personalities.

Christmas with Kinnaird and Aune Family

We had Christmas in Paris with Jason's grandparents and his mom. We love getting to spend time with his grandparents and his mom. Thanks for having us and letting us stay at your house.

On Saturday, Mandy, Nabors, Amy, RW, Tanner, Tucker, Jason and I all headed to Rowlett for Christmas with his dad. We enjoyed spending time with Janice, Jace, Hunter, Hayley and Mr. Aune.

Tucker and Tanner opening presents at the Kinnaird's house.

I loved watching them open their presents. They were so excited!!!
Tanner, Jason and Tucker playing Transformers.

Tucker waiting for his turn to open another present...look at that adorable face!!

Tanner opening another present. He was more excited to tear the paper off of the present, than he was to see what was inside the present.

December Update - Christmas with Friends

The second weekend of December was packed with Christmas fun with our friends in McKinney. Friday night, we went to the Gaylord Texan for dinner and ICE. It was so much fun to see the amazing ice creatures. We had to wear big blue parkas since it was 9 degrees. I am still amazed that I sucked it up and dealt with the cold...it was worth it. Saturday night, we went to the Baller house for our Bible Fellowship Group Christmas Party. The food was great and we had lots of fun. The girls participated in an ornament exchange and the boys had a white elephant exchange. I got two adorable ornaments and Jason got a Nerf gun. We were both thrilled with the gifts that we got. Sunday night, we headed to Dallas with our small group. We ate dinner at Celebration and the went to the Meyerson to see the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Choir present The Stories of Christmas. It was the perfect weekend with friends!!!

The entrance at ICE.

Jason and I in the ice gingerbread house.

Me, Melissa, and Caitlin under the ice branches.

David, Ryan and Jason in front of the ice manager.

Jason and I in front of the ice manager.

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The girls at the ornament exchange. I do not have a good picture of the boys at the white elephant exchange. I tried to blog steal the group girls pictures but it did not work.

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Jason and I at Celebration. It is a fun place to eat.

Laura, Me, Manda and Mandy at Celebration

Our Small Group at the Meyerson

Charlie, Laura, Jason, Me, Manda, Aaron, Mandy and Brandon

Haley and Jon's Wedding

This weekend one of my best friends, Haley, from Corsicana got married. My friends from Corsicana have all been close since elementary school. We love spending time together and this weekend was no different. Haley and Jon's wedding was perfect and Haley looked beautiful.

Jourdan, Sarah, Me and Lindsay at the Rehearsal

Jason and I at Joe T. Garcia's

Bridal Luncheon at La Madeline's

Jason and I at the reception

Corsicana Girls!!!

Sarah, Lindsay, Cari, Haley, Jourdan, Me, and Brooke

I love you girls!!

Congratulations Haley and Jon!

Thanksgiving Break

We had a great Thanksgiving break. We enjoyed spending time with family and friends, decorating for Christmas, getting some Christmas shopping done, cleaning and organizing the house, and preparing for soccer season. We managed to spend time with family in Corsicana, Richardson, Paris, and Rowlett. On Wednesday, Mandy, Jason's sister, took pictures of Jeremy, Candace, James, Jason and me. I am looking forward to seeing the pictures.

The boys helped my dad put his new windmill together, while Candace, mom and I cooked Thanksgiving dinner.

A work in progress

My Dad and Jason

Jeremy and James with the completed windmill

Mr. and Mrs. Kinnaird with Jason

Jason's grandparents are so cute and love spending time with him.

We joined the shoppers at Northpark Friday.

8 Things About Me

Shay tagged me!! Here is my delayed post of 8 things.

8 Shows I love to watch (right now)
1. Unwrapped
2. Rachael Ray
3. Semi-Homemade
4. Animal Planet
5. The Hills
6. Brothers and Sisters
7. E News
8. All My Children
( I know I watch a ton of trash!)

8 Favorite Restaurants
1. On The Border
2. Maggiano's
3. P. F. Chang's
4. Mi Cocina
5. Chuy's
6. Chicken Oil Company
7. La Madeline
8. Taco Shop

8 Things that happened today
1. I had cheerleading practice at 6:30.
2. My PTA meeting got canceled...hooray!!
3. I gave out new spelling words...sorry kiddos.
4. I organized the Christmas gifts that I have already purchased.
5. I made it home before 5.
6. I worked on the laundry.
7. I am going walking with my neighbor.
8. I finally blogged again.

8 Things I look forward to
1. putting up my Christmas decorations
2. spending time with my family
3. Christmas music
4. catching up with old friends over the breaks
5. soccer season
6. looking at Christmas lights
7. completing my Christmas shopping
8. going to Christmas parties

8 Things on my wish list
1. new counter tops and back splash
2. stained cabinets
3. for Ellie not to throw up on our bedspread
4. a new bedspread...thanks to Ellie
5. Jersey to calm down
6. My students to all pass TAKS.
7. a relaxing Thanksgiving and Christmas break
8. a successful soccer season...Go Titans!

8 People I tag
1. Julie N.
2. Kristen H.
3. Monica J.
4. Julie S.
5. Jill M.
6. Lanette S.
7. Amy C.
8. Mandy N.

New Kids On The Block

Here are a few pictures from New Kids On The Block. I took them from Jessica's and Melissa's blogs. We had dinner at the Grand Lux before the concert. We had so much fun singing the old songs. I still have them stuck in my head.

Melissa, Jessica, Me, Loree, Elise and Beth

We had a great waiter and I loved my huge salad.

Melissa, Beth, Loree, Jessica, Me and Elise

We got to the concert early so that we would not miss anything.

Here is a picture of the concert. You can't really see anything, but I promise it was a blast. The opening act was a little crazy, but entertaining to say the least. I was very impressed with the New Kids. I am so glad that I had the chance to see them in concert since I never got to go when I was little. My mom still does not understand why we all love them.