Week 50 friends! I love December so much, so I’m a little sad that it’s already the 18th. Another year down.
Day 344: I have mastered the carpool line…coffee, magazines and books. Smith plays a game on the iPad or watches a movie while we wait and I read. It is very relaxing especially on cold, cold days (on nice days we walk but on cold days, we stay warm inside). And listen, I love, love, love my Forever Chic book!!! This book is about a writer who moved from the US to France and then has stayed for over 25 years and she tells all of the French secrets she has learned from beauty to skincare to hair and manners. It is just so fascinating (and educational!). If you like books like this, you will love this witty little read too.
Day 345: He was all dressed up and ready for his Christmas program at school. He was so excited because this year, he is the big man on campus (Pre-K) and his class sang at the end.
Day 346: The North Pole Express with the Slaughters!
Day 347: The Parade of Lights in downtown McKinney with my favorite people!
Day 348: We hosted our Sunday school class Christmas party and as a class, we catered pizza…so a wood burning oven was on my driveway making custom pizzas for everyone. So much fun!!
Day 349: I talked mini sized entrees on Good Morning Texas :).
Day 350: Smith is the Star Student this week at school and when I told him I wanted his picture, he said he wanted to hold the snowman’s hand while I took it. I just love four. For both of my kids, four has been my favorite age (and in three weeks, he’ll be five…insert me sobbing here that my baby is getting so big!). Sweet boy.
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On my foodie blog today, a yummy Christmas cocktail for your festive season…
…my Cranberry Lime Cocktail can be made with or without alcohol, so it’s perfect for all holiday occasions.
Happy Thursday!
Erika Slaughter says
Week 50?!? Say WHAT? Wahhh!!! It's almost over but I think /"-5 is gonna be a great one. We can't wait to add Ashby to the mix!
Sandy P says
My youngest is 4 also. I agree with it being such a fun little age. She says things all the time that make me laugh. It make it even more enjoyable to have older ones (7 and 10) to appreciate the fun of pre-k.
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
I'm a little sad too. It's been a great year!!!!
kimm atwood says
This year has flown by! I am excited for 2015, and excited for you and your family bringing ashby home
Tracy says
Four-year-olds are the best – I loved that age with my own and before I had kids I was a Pre-K teacher. Love them!
Anonymous says
You were great on GMT! Those mini chicken pot pies look so good and so simple to make. I have to make them sometime!
Doreen
Natalie Zambreski says
Sometimes I wish I had a carpool line to hang out in for awhile so I could catch up on my reading!
Briana Runde says
That book sounds like a fun read, Shay! Thanks for sharing! And Smith holding the snowman's hand is just too cute!
Anonymous says
I love your blog and your life seems so blessed. I appreciate you sharing it with us each day. Thank you.
I like to keep christmas going after christmas by celebrating the "12 days of Christmas" with a calendar similar to the advent calendar. And we oftentimes have a Christmas party AFTER Christmas which so many people love because they don't feel like they're squeezing in another thing to do before Christmas! Maybe extending christmas after Christmas day would help chase the blues! Wishing you and yours a merry Christmas and a blessed new year!
Heather says
That is so fun to hear 4 is a nice age. I have loved the first year and the second wih my boys but three is just round the corner and it looks to be a bit more challenging.
Anonymous says
Hi! Love your blog and your watch. I was just wondering did you match the metal tone of your watch to your wedding rings? or do you mix and match?
Mix and Match Mama says
My wedding ring is white gold but my other jewelry is gold. I just mix and match ;).
Paula says
2014 was good, but 2015 brings Ashby home! It will be a year complete with a lot of first! Hopefully snow, Valentines, Easter, 4th of July, swimming, BBQs, parties poolside, fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas! Much to look forward to!
Whitney S says
Love the mini entrees! Perfect for a healthy after school snack or lunch for the kiddos..and super easy! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
And totally going to try the cranberry lime cocktail this weekend..with alcohol. 😉
amoveableme.com says
I am soooo sad that December is half over, time is flying! That book sounds so good, I am going to add it to my to-read list 🙂
Jaren says
That travel pizza oven is so awesome! Y'all have some cool stuff in McKinney! I think I'm going to do the everyday pics too next year. I think it will be so fun to look back.