December 30

American Idol, look out! The Moyer's are practicing! LOL

December 29

Ooops!! No picture today. :(

December 28

My sister being chased by a bear! Look out Chrissy!!

(Ok, I'll fess up. I've been playing with photoshop again. Thank you, Chrissy, for posing with the bear for me. :) )

December 27

This was the first time, ever, that I put a platform under the tree. I don't think I did too bad for a beginner. My grandfather (Pappy Highland) put up a "Putz", as he'd call it, every year and growing up, I remember my dad putting one up as well. Seeing the train was one of my best Christmas memories as a child and I am so glad that my boys will have some great memories of the train as well. I guess, I should stick to "still" pictures, rather than movies. LOL I took this video so I can watch it all throughout the year. It will be hard for me to disassemble when the time comes. (If it were up to me, I'd leave it up all year long! LOL) I'm already thinking about how I will do it next year and what details I will add. It was so much fun!

December 26

A "guitar hero" and his "little drummer boy" brother. Fun, fun, fun!

December 25

Santa was here! Merry Christmas!

December 24

Memmy gave us a gingerbread Christmas tree to make. We decided to make it tonight and we'll have it for dessert tomorrow. We had lots of fun! Thank you, Mem! :)

One last thing before bed (yeah, right, I'm sure they'll fall asleep fast). We also sprinkled some reindeer food out in the yard.

December 23

Collin received his "Student of the Month" Award today at school.

Corey having lunch at school today.

(Look at that huge pile of broccoli mush to the right of the ketchup! WOW!)

Collin having lunch at school today.

He's always with his buddy, Sebastian. :)

December 22

"Chutes & Ladders Championship"

Mom, Corey, Uncle Leon, and Jerry

(*cheat alert* I took this pic last Saturday)

December 21

Snowball Fight!!!

December 20

If you see any of these people on the street, please explain to them that holographic eyes on a Santa are supposed to look like they are blinking. AND, he's not just blinking at you, everyone can see it. LOL Ahhhh, family. Ya gotta love them!

December 19

Snow Day! No school today.

The boys spent a lot of time in their room arranging their animals. (They were quiet for almost a whole half an hour! LOL) Collin on the left, Corey on the right.

December 18

*Flashback* Today I was at the school to help with the PTO bake sale. Mrs. Lewis (my 2nd grade teacher) and I were talking about having Christmas trees fall over. LOL This happened to us when Brad was little and wanted to hang candy canes on the tree all by himself when he was 3 years old. (1999)

December 17

A special visitor at our Tiger Den Christmas party!

(John in front, next row- Michael, Aiden, Collin, Corey. That's Jack trying to hide in the back.)

December 16

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! (Just a little.)

December 15

I took this pic on Dec. 6th. I was busy baking today and didn't get the camera out (wouldn't want to get flour on the lens! *wink*) This is Toby looking way too cute in his coat. :)

December 14

I took a pic of one of my favorite butterfly ornaments today for Bobby.

Today he would be 39. Happy Birthday in Heaven Bobby! I miss you!

December 13

We visited Santa today. I told the boys to ask Santa for a haircut.

December 12

Dennis took this pic tonight. Guess I should have given him a quick lesson on how to use my camera before I left the table? lol Using the flash would've made a big difference!

December 11

Today's pic was taken by Corey. He NEEDED to use my camera to take a pic of his and Collin's Cooties. Good job Corey!

December 10

Today I was busy putting lights up, inside and out. Here is a view of my living room window from the outside. (My "theme" is red and white this year.)

December 9

My kitty, Skittles. I just love the color of her nose. She was lying on my leg today when I took this pic. :)

December 8

Tonight was "Craft Night" at the boys' school. Santa came to visit, Mr. Seblin (the principal) read Christmas stories, and there was a basket raffle.

Collin showing his snowflake ornament he made.

Corey showing his snowflake ornament he made.

Collin and Corey happily posing with the 2 items we won from the basket raffle!
YAY!

December 7

Yes, she did it again! For Christmas we will pool our money together and buy Mom her very own U-Haul truck. She uses them often. *wink* She moved back to "Little Alaska" (it's pronounced, "Freeland".)

Wishing you the best, Mom! We love you!

December 6

We went for our Christmas tree today. The boys and I chose this one. It was a bit odd this year getting such a small tree. We had to go small this year because of our platform.

Here is our tree all decorated. :) It looks taller on the platform and we are happy with our choice......Now, we have to try even harder to keep the cats off of the platform. They loved to lay under the tree last year. Eeek!

December 5

*Flashback* (Yes, another flashback. I've been pretty busy lately.) I took this pic of my Uncle Leon taking a pic of me. :) I am looking forward to his annual get together this month!

December 4

*Flashback* Obviously, I didn't take this pic. I'm the "Frownie" on the left. (I laugh everytime I see this pic!) LOL

December 3

Feel free to sing along......"Ooooooh....Who lives in a pineapple under the sea...."

December 2

A flashback, obviously. My brother Ted and my niece, Haja from Dec. 1990. (I can remember taking this photo and it doesn't seem like it's been THAT long!)

December 1

It's DECEMBER already!!! I have 2 pics today. The first is of Collin. He made "Student of the Month" for December. Way to go Collin! He and I filled out the paper, attatched a pic, and it will hang in the hallway at school. He will get an award at the end of the month. (Student of the Month means that he is showing improvement, gets along well with others, and participates in class.)

And, second, this one is for my brother. Ted, how could you possibly shoot something with antlers?

November 30

I didn't have my camera out today. Instead, I chose the bucket and scrub brush. Not very exciting. LOL Today, I'm sharing a two-page layout that I did a little while back. It's one of my favorites. :) We toured the old jail in Jim Thorpe, PA.

November 29

Another "sneak peek"of our. I'm getting close! Just a few more finishing touches and then we're ready for the Christmas tree!

November 28

Just a sneek peek at some of the progress I made tonight. *sigh* It's (the platform) a lot harder than I thought it would be. I hope I can have the "big reveal" before Christmas. LOL *wink*

November 27

Our beautiful turkey centerpiece, given to us by my sister, Chrissy. I'm not sure if she made it herself or if she bought it? Isn't it just lovely? :) LOL (Ya gotta love her....no, really, I have to because she's my sister. *wink*)

November 26

Corey and Collin made turkeys at school today. Here is Corey's turkey:

And this WAS Collin's. He "gobbled" his right up!

November 25

A pic from yesterday. The cable man was here and pointed out this "little" hornet's nest to me. YIKES!!

November 24

This is what I'll be wearing to bed tonight. (And my pj's too! *wink*)

November 23

I'm sure I've shared my shower curtain before. I'm sharing it again because I'm so excited for my friend Sandi. In just under 2 weeks she will be travelling to Ethiopia ("eye level" from where I sit ;) ) to get her son. I am hoping (and praying) that it will be possible for me to meet Sandi, when they are on their way back home to AZ. (She will be about 4 hours from here!)

November 22

Collin doing the cub scout handshake at the November Pack meeting.
Today the boys earned their Bobcat Badge, their Tiger Totem, 2 Family beads, 2 Den beads, and 1 Go See It bead, and a Popcorn patch. They also were recognized for their participation in the Veteran's Day Parade and for Scouting for Food.

November 21

Since this is our first year with a platform (or "putz" if you are a Highland *wink*) we decided to get an early start. We've still got a long way to go (lights, wiring, finishing touches) and we are anxious to finish and enjoy. We are crossing our fingers that the cats will leave it alone.

This pic is for you, Ted. lol See why I posted a view of the back of the blue jay?