MeRRy ChRisTmaS

We had a wonderful Christmas

and hope you had one too.

This month....

The girls had another Christmas performance

Kate

Meggie had Santa come to her preschool program.

She was so funny she did the actions to the songs but didn't sing a word

but she sure looked cute up there

We woke up one morning and had about 6-7 inches of fresh snow
the kids had to enjoy a fresh (clean) snowball

Hank loves the snow

Hank finally says DADA......

Drew Samaad Poulsen

Drew Samaad Poulsen

born October 15, 2010

7 pounds 1 ounces

adopted November 23, 2010

proud parents

Paul and Dara Poulsen

Big sisters and brother

addison, camden and morgan

OK & the Big D

A couple weekends ago we flew out to OK to visit Nick and Denae (Rod's sister).

The next day we drove down to Dallas for the Big 12 Championship Game.

We had a wonderful time and ate a lot of yummy food

JFK Memorial

I have to say not my favorite monument but was rather impressive by the size.

A kiss and 10$ later we got three roses

We took a tour of the Texas Rangers Baseball stadium

It was really cool to see all the stuff that you never really see

Media Press Room and Locker room

Rod was so excited to be inside the dug-out

calling the pitchers

We drove around watched all the tailgaters and Rod and Marv were foaming at the mouth.

We dropped them off and let them roam

They were is true RV and BBQ heaven

Going to the Big 12 Game

Nebraska Vs. Oklahoma U

This stadium was so HUGE.

I have never seen anything like this before in my life

It was a sad day when Nebraska lost but a great weekend.

Nick we missed you (he stayed home to study for finals)

Paul and Dara we missed you too...but are so happy to have Drew in our lives.

Friday

Today is friday and here are a few of things happening or just on my mind.

Hanks binki some how got broken today. The girls both broke at 18 months and Hank is now 19 months so it is way over due. I always panic when this time comes because I am possibly causing a big problem with sleeping. And Hank really really really likes his binki. He only gets it at naps and in the car and at church to keep him queit. And he really likes those times.

I weighed myself this morning before working out and had lost a pound, but that was after a 4 pound gain from Thanksgiving and a weekend trip. I was exactly at the point I wanted to be a few months ago, but before I went on my trip I was 3 pounds lighter and now that first number isn't good enough. I know this is so dumb, but just my thoughts today. I am really happy with my weight lost, but why do we always want more.

I love Christmas. I love the smell of my tree...yes I have a REAL one. I love the lights on the tree when it is dark. I love having my house decorated. I love the goodies, treats and food at this time of year. I love being with my family and friends. And most of all I love the Nutcracker by Ballet West. Steve got our tickets today and this makes me so happy.

But most of all I am so grateful to Mary and Joseph for saying they would follow the Lords plan.

I am so grateful for the birth of my Saviour and for the life he lived.

Festival of Trees

We decorated another tree this year in honor of Rob's life. I have loved all of our past trees but this one was so beautiful.

We love and miss you Rob!!!

All decorations, except a few balls, were purchased from Sprinkler World. You should really check them out...who know they had great Christmas decorations...and were wonderful to work with.

So thankful...

There are so many things to be thankful for.

(I copied from my friend an idea...and asked my family what they were thankful for)

Rod: Me (wife), my kids

Erin: My family, friends, the gospel (this is shallow...but the 10 pounds I lost since Sept.)

Kate: Mom (so I can be born), daddy, sister and brother (I can play with), friends, bedroom

Meg: cousins, AJ

Hank: (he can't answer but these are things he loves: Mama and Mama, K and Mmea (Kate and Meg), AJ, grandma and grandpa and Buzz

Baby Maylee

Maylee Marie Epperson

Friday, December 19th

7 pounds 5 ounces

20 inches

and so cute...you just want to squeeze and kiss her

congrats jimmy and linzi

we love her already

WOW!!!

I meet Rod to get something to eat with the kids.

Got the kids out of the car

walked in

sat down

ate..yummy tacos....

Came out

Lesson learned

don't be to distracted to forget to turn your car off before you get you kids out

walk in

sit down

eat...yummy tacos

come out

Dance

The girls both performed this past weekend at the Christmas Expo Center. They looked so cute and I think were the of course the best dancers.

Click on the links below and you can watch the videos on YouTube link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dINo0mWto_I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZtX9Pq5CsU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g0VetpTdQw

Lady A

On Tuesday we went to the Lady Antebellum Concert

Is was really fun...even standing in 3 inch heels for 3 1/2 hours

the music was great and company too

thanks paul and suzzette for going with us

hApPy HaLloWeen

I love Halloween. I love seeing all the little kids so excited and dressed-up.

I love all the candy...although we need to get ride of it.

I am surely defeating my purpose of getting up early and working out

I love to have parties

I love being with my family and friends

I love pumpkin carving..even though I am not good...still fun

I love seeing the creative costumes my family comes up with

Rod and I were Dog and Beth the Bounty Hunters (in case you can't tell)