So we thought...

Going to see Santa this year would be fun, boy were we WRONG! Poor little Jack was scared to death, he was ok until it was our turn...

I carried him to Santa, thinking I would just plop him down on his lap and have his picture taken and I was so dead wrong! I got about 3 feet from Santa and Jack's legs gripped around me so tight and he started freaking out! I didn't know his legs were that strong...so I slowed down, and Santa said "this is probably going to be a Mommy and baby picture"...I was thinking I don't have on anything good! (Silly I know) So we walked a little closer and Jack climed across me to the complete other side while going "uh, uh, ugh, ugh," louder as we got closer...so Santa said to just put him on the other side and sit on his knee...

This was scary for me because this was a really good old Santa (at Bass Pro) and I was afraid I'd break his leg! So I "hovered"...like we do in public bathrooms, it was an exhausting 2 minutes!

Anyway, we did get a picture, but I haven't scanned it in yet, these are the one's my friend Lorie took...too bad we didn't have the video camera!

We are going to try one more time this year with his cousins in a week or so! Maybe he will be "brave" with his "Bubba" Cooper and Saydie...we'll see.

Daddy and Jack waiting to see the "Big Man"

I know it's blurry, but you get the point...see him pushing away from me!?!

Almost ready to take the picture...but still scared to death!

Smile Big...even when scared!

BYE Santa!

Who doesn't love a Give-Away?

Ok, if you are a blogger or just like lurking around, go to my friend's BLOG Jessica Leigh Photography Blog for her AWESOME idea and give-away!
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06-06-09

On June 6Th next year, this beautiful couple will get married!

They are such great friends of ours, so we decided to try and let me take their pictures yesterday!

Let me know what you think!

It was my first time photographing anyone but my family. I going back to school to be a teacher, but I love taking pictures and capturing those special moments between people! AND the abililty to be creative for a few hours! Fun Fun!

I really enjoyed it and hope they loved their pictures!

(I took over 280 pictures, sent them 121, so I made this collage...)

Click Here for my "photography" website for their collage:

http://jenniferhamiltonphotography.shutterfly.com/mandyanddrewengagementsession

Do you Wordle?

Ok, so I found this on someone's page and I absolutely fell in love with this idea! I just put in a few words to make an example but you can put in a poem, verse, song...anything...just try it...
http://www.wordle.net/

Yoda and the Raccoon

So, I procrastinated again and didn't buy Jack a Halloween costume until the Wednesday before~this isn't like me with things for Jack...but I did it. I admit it and it was all ok! :)

This year, he was Yoda and a Raccoon...We had a great Halloween and went to Nana and Papaw's to trick-or-treat and eat dinner! It is always the best time to be around all our family. Here are some pictures.

Last year...he was a goldfish and I loved it!

Jack the Goldfish 2007

Jack the Raccoon 2008

Time to go Trick-Or-Treating!

Jack as Yoda 2008

This is how we carve pumpkins....

Mommy buys a kit...Daddy sticks them in!

Easy, and no mess and super cute! However, I was sad to see when we opened Jack's Pirate pumpkin set, someone had taken the eyes out and the ears and replaced the arm with the same one...so he's kind of "home made"...I guess. Oh and I am still deciding on a costume for my son.

Yes, the same son that I planned his birthday for 6 months, and I've waited until the last minute to find a costume. It's hard because he isn't "into" anything big yet. He loves Mickey and Barney (which I REFUSE to let him wear)...but he has NO clue who Batman, Robin, Spiderman, Thomas the Train, a UPS man, etc. are so it's hard. And some outfits are so girly, his Daddy would kill me....so stay tuned for Friday!

Mommy is a 'witch' (of course), Daddy is 'frankenstein' and Jack is the 'pirate'...or should I say, our pumpkins!

P.S. I HAD to buy this sweatsuit today at BRU for $2.50! Gotta love buying things late, procrastination does pay off sometimes...see Mom! AND the pants have a tail!

Mommy's Night Out!

My wonderful hubby and son bought Mommy tickets to go see Rascal Flats & Taylor Swift for my birthday!! I am so excited and can't wait to see them both! Since Jack's Aunt Cici does so much for us, hubby and I decided Cici should go with me to the concert...so it's Mommy's Night Out!

We are both so excited and I can't wait to report back my wonderful time!

P.S. Jack and I went today to try on bridesmaids dresses...Miss Mandy and "Uncle" Drew asked me to be in their wedding and boy was I excited to say the least...I love a wedding and love that they think I should be a part of their big day! Thank You Aunt Mandy and Uncle Drew!! We love you guys!!