Manda's Prayer Pager

Many of you know that our dear friend Manda is going through a very hard time. Just 6 days after her baby boy Aiden was born, the doctors discovered that she had cancer in her leg. Now, two weeks later, they have decided to move forward and remove her leg and begin the journey that will include chemo. Manda has been given a pager and every time you pray for her, her husband Aaron or baby Aiden, please send her a page to let her know. Please don't put in your phone number, just type in something like 111 so she knows she was prayed for. (Make sure your type in # after your name.) God is so big, and we know he is in control. The number is 972-229-4207. God bless you, and God bless Manda!

(I copied Shay's blog and Laura's idea of copying the blog. Thanks girls! I thought it was important to share with as many people as possible.)

We love you all!

Super Bowl 2009

We had a great time this Super Bowl. The Cockrofts always throw a great Super Bowl party with tons of food and pregame flag football. It is always fun to see who gets to take home the trophies. Yes, Jon gets trophies every year. It is so much fun! Jason and I also got to play with Baby Cockroft...he is adorable! Jon and Paige, thank for having us again!!

Jason and I

Paige and I

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.