Is it just me…?

Or is she the cutest thing EVER.

Honeybun

Happy birthday Honeybun.

Still laughing

I was playing with Bailey right before getting her ready for bed tonight. The sound of her laughter just makes me happy.

Bundled up

I had to go to the store the other night and decided to take Bailey with me. It was snowing a little so of course I had to bundle her up. The results were hilarious. This was about a minute before we left the house.

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Her second Christmas

Her 1st birthday

Today was Bailey’s first birthday. Had a little party. She seemed to enjoy her first taste of cake even though she didn’t seem like she was sure what she should be doing with it.

This year has gone by fast. Hard to believe we’ve been doing this parenting thing for a year already. We’ve loved it.

Happy Birthday Sunshine.

O’ Christmas tree

This year’s tree. Honeybun had to decorate it by herself because I was working on a paper for a Monday deadline.

Man, that is a lot of ornaments.

10 years ago today

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Ten years ago today the invitation asked the guests to be at the church by 2:00 pm. Within an hour after that, we were husband and wife.

For us, it really has been for richer or poorer and in sickness and in health. We’ve made it this far, with God’s grace, we’ll keep making it.

Happy anniversary Honeybun. Knowing what I know now, I’d do it all over again. Thank you for the best 10 years of my life.

Thanksgiving blogging

Happy Thanksgiving. Here is a day in the life of Jason

8:15 am
Heard Bailey waking up. It’s about 23 degrees and cloudy, but the sunshine is bright in my house.

9:30
Put our Sunshine down for her nap. Honeybun is preparing the bird. Breakfast is in the oven.

10:00 Breakfast
Had my wife’s famous breakfast casserole (eggs, sausage, green chili, cheese), cinnamon rolls, and juice. Put the turkey in the oven.

11:30
Got the house cleaned up (I vacuumed!). Honeybun is taking a quick nap. Bailey is still sleeping. That means its time to catch some of the football game. Someone has to do it. The game isn’t going to watch itself.

2:00
My buddy’s car won’t start. Gotta go pick him up.

2:30
Setting the table.

3:15
We’re getting close. My father-in-law is cutting up the Turkey.

I think this shows my cleverness. Notice how I avoided this messy job by giving him “the honor” of carving the bird.

3:30
Dinner’s on! Let’s see what’s on the table.

Deviled eggs

The relish plate

Some like the olives

Celery and cheese (straight from the can)

Fruit salad

Classic green bean salad (originally served by the Pilgrims – no, really)

Sweet potato casserole

Mashed potatoes – real potatoes

Stuffing – yes, boxed

Gravy!

Cranberry sauce (yes, from the can)

Artisan bread

None of this would be complete without…

The Turkey!

And Cheerios for one. She did get to share in some turkey, potatoes, and sweet potatoes, but these are her favorite.

5:00
Time for the clean up. Not so clever in getting out of this one. Since Honeybun did the cooking, I figure its only fair to do my part.

7:00
Bed time for the little one. Its about an hour early, but with all the commotion she wouldn’t go down for an afternoon nap.

7:45
Time for desert.

Time for another pic

Honeybun took Bailey to Las Cruces this weekend to visit the grandparents. It’ll be a short trip, but I miss ‘em. Just looking at this picture, I’m sure you can see why.