THE BIG 1!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACE DAWG!!!

He didn't like the cake idea very much!!

Just born

Christmas at Lindas

Oh my heaven where has time gone?? It feels like yesterday I was at the hospital having my baby boy. He was a whopping 7lbs. 2 oz. and 20 1/4 inches. He seemed so big to me, compared to Macee he was. He has been such a joy to have in our home sometimes I think what would I do without him......then i make a list of all the things and it always seems much better to have him here than to have a clean house, or all the laundry done, or even making dinner. Race has been alot harder than Macee ever was but I keep telling myself he'll get over it. He walks all over the place and yells mama at me and tugs at my legs until I pick him up. So most of my day is spent holding him and most days that's just fine, because I know that soon enough I won't be able to do that. I love my little man so much and those big cheeks are so kissable.

We had a little party for him last night with the grandparents. Do to the weather the only grandparents that made it were Grandma Linda and Papa Chuck. Nick and Candace were here all day with us which we loved. Papa Chuck starts a college savings account for the kids when they turn 1 and Dave and Lisa started a savings account for him also. He got a few toys and clothes but we really didn't need much since we just had Christmas. He hated that we wanted him to put his hands in his cake and he started crying so we cleaned him up and let him play. We are truly blessed to have him in our lives and we love him so much!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Merry Christmas!!

I just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas!! I hope you all have a safe holiday!! I can't wait to see all the pictures on your posts on the 26th!! haha Like we'll have time for that have you tried to get a toy out of the package lately.....I'll be lucky to post before the new year!!
Hope Santa brings you everything you wanted!!
Love,
The Woods Family

27????

Where has the time gone I cant believe I'm getting this old already!! (Mom your still 25 in my eyes, don't worry!!) It is crazy to me to think that I have been graduated for almost 9 years. Ahh!! Who would have guessed that I would be married and have 2 kids. My husband and I own our own house. I still run around with some of my best friends from high school (and one that was in jr. high)!! They mean the world to me and I'm so glad that I have them if I ever need anything. I have the best extended family a girl could ask for so many cousins, aunts, and uncles, grandma's and grandpa's, even neices and nephews. They all make me feel young and so happy. Well sometimes, Macee makes comments about me needing to go to the gym to get rid of my "kinda fat tummy". Thanks Moo for always keeping me in check. I mean really what more could a 27 year old woman want in her life. I feel very blessed that I have what I have. I thought I would post a few pictures of me just because it is my birthday and all!!!

Laura Grover!!!

Hey I need you to add me!! wildanimal9664@hotmail.com. I want to see your little family. If anyone else has a private blog send me an invite!!

Thanksgiving

So Thanksgiving has come and gone and I feel like I need to post some of the things I am thankful for. First off my family, my mom and dad are amazing. As I watch the kids here at work it makes me appreciate them even more. They were always there for me and still are. Who knows were I would be without them they are definetly two of my very favorite people in the world. My mom is a great example, she helps me learn to have patience even when I am at whits end. She takes my kids when I have to work or just need a break. I hope to one day be just like her she is one of my best friends and definetly my best shopping partner. My dad is always doing something to help me all I have to do is ask, thanks dad. My husband is for sure the love of my life!! I appreciate the things he does for me and the kids. He works very hard so I can spend most of my time with Macee and Race. He is always right by my side when I am having trouble with something he is truely what I always wanted in a husband plus some. I love you Quentin. My children are some of my greatest blessings. They are the reason I wake up in the morning. I would do absolutely do anything for them. Those cute little faces can cheer anyone up for sure. I am very thankful for my friends listening to me complain when things get tough. I am thankful for the gospel in my life even though I am not active I still feel my Savior's love everyday. I have so many things to be thankful for I feel so blessed to be where I am in my life right now.

I need a day off!!!

So my kids are so amazing but I totally need a day off!! Yesterday I made dinner, cookies, did the laundry, went to the grocery store, picked up the house like 20 times, went to work, then went to work again to give them they're keys back (dumb me). I know it doesn't sound like much but for me that's a lot lately. I am struggling to keep myself going. I have been really tired I have been taking regular naps ugh!! I think alot of my problem is that my house is so full of shit (parden my french) that I am getting depressed!! I need like a huge dump truck (uncle gale this is you cue haha) to get everything out. I guess it could be worse!! If my cousins would get on the ball and have more kids I wouldn't have so much stuff......Courtney, Beckie. Erika and I have done our share. Come on get with the program.

Race is trying to walk (flat foot). His wonderful aunt Candace was helping him last night at her house he was doing so good. He can even get himself back up. Macee didn't walk til after her first birthday. She was born to be a ballerina so she walked on her toes and yes she still does. Oh I love my babies even when they are pushing my buttons.....like today!!

Janna's Pumpkin Pie

Uncooked

cooked

Janna's Pumpkin Pie

4 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1t cinnamon
3 cups pumpkin
1T flour
1/2 t nutmeg
2t vanilla
1/2 t salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup honey
2 unbaked pie shells

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Mix ingredients in order given. Pour into pie shells. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake 40 -50 minutes, until pie is golden and well set. Serve with whipped cream. Enjoy.

For a more traditional, custard style pie, add two more eggs.