Christmas Ornaments

This year I was inspired by Kim Wheeler to make my own ornaments to give as gifts. I found the how-to on her blog. I made over 30 of them and had so much fun! Each one was uniquely different. I made big round ones, small round ones, and even square ones! I got so in to making them that I didn't take any pictures until I had given away all the ones that I liked the most...so here's a few that I had left over! Oh- you can check out Kim's blog at http://www.kimwheeler.blogspot.com/

Baby girl

Here are a few pictures of Alaina Claire. She is just precious!!

Sweet Alaina Claire

She's here! And she is so beautiful. We went to see her on Friday, and came back today. Travis held her for the first time today- and for quite some time too!

Cookie Day

David and Lauren came over today to make Christmas goodies...Earlier this morning I had a rather traumatic experience when I got my acrylic nail caught and ripped it off along with the real nail...I called Travis home from work to get my bandaged up..yes I was bleeding pretty good- and about to faint at that...I sucked up the pain and tears and finished getting ready for them to come over. Travis didn't go back to work, which I have no problem with! But I knew that with him home- my brother would no longer care about making Christmas treats with me! Lauren lasted about two batches of cookies- because we were using the super cool cookie cutter thing- it made the dough into all sorts of cool shapes...Anyway, this is what you get when you expect a 13 year old and a 5 year old to stay in the kitchen and cook! Excuse the messs...things are rearranged from having the Christmas tree up...it's Saturday= cleaning day...and Travis started this built in shelf project and it's not complete! Notice my brother's feet on my CLEAN clothes waiting to be folded!!!

Little Man

Travis' mom had to put her dog to sleep this morning. They've had him for a long time and everyone was very attached to him. They are all pretty upset, including Travis. Just keep him and his mom and sisters in your thoughts.

I hope to do some updating soon- so come back often! Have a great day!

Christmas at the Binkley's!

So, being that this is our first Christmas since getting married, we decorated the house just a little! Last year, I refused to decorate the house for just me- so this year we had to! We went out and bought a very small Christmas tree, a couple of ornaments, and lights. That was going to be it. Then a few more trips to Target, we added more ornaments, stockings on the mantle (even a tiny one for Elbie) and garland and bows !