A last post for 2009

I am posting to my blog on this chilly New Years Eve and yet…have nothing really profound to say – just a few little bits and pieces.

I have been putting the final touches on the Christmas “pack-up”. I finally took the Santa down from the shelf next to my bedroom and he is sitting on the kitchen counter waiting to go into the plastic tub – I look forward to seeing him next year since the shelf looks plain and boring without him.

I have finally removed the stickers and tags from a few of my favorite Christmas gifts this year. I have to leave my “pile” out for a few days just to enjoy my haul a little longer before it all gets stored away. This year the haul included some of my favorite types of gifts. I am not a frilly fussy Christmas gift receiver – no way! I like stuff I can use. I got the most adorable cupcake measuring spoons from my sister and family….I may leave them on the counter permanently! They are that CUTE! I also got new spatulas, new whisks, a new cookie sheet, an awesome new cooking pan, and a flour sifter. I am in some serious kitchen heaven. Anyone else like me and LOVE LOVE LOVE the practical gifts? I will take an appliance over diamonds any day. I used some of my Christmas money to buy a new coffee pot – and we are loving it!

My mom and Dad got us a new comforter set and my room now feels like a 5 star hotel – it feels classy and I am in love with it. I am also enjoying it because Chance has made the bed three days in a row (including perfect placement of each and every throw pillow)…a Christmas miracle Ü.

I am having a blast with my new Samsung point and shoot digital camera that Chance bought me – I just discovered that it will edit and correct flaws automatically. I chose the picture of us that I had blogged previously and told it to make it a “beauty shot”. Oh my sweet goodness – it corrected our skin tone and everything. It also automatically corrects red eye – unbelievable. Now if it just had a button to auto-slenderize…LOL

(BEFORE)

(AFTER)

Tonight everyone has settled down after stuffing ourselves with a ChickFila nugget tray, homemade queso, chocolate cupcakes, brownies, and poppy seed muffins (Cambry did all the baking). We have managed to fit in a couple of rounds of Guitar Hero and  two games of Disney Scene It. It is fun to spend time with the kids on New Years Eve – I know someday they will have their own NYE activities and we will be alone. We will finish with a movie (G-Force) and some snuggling. Cutter is the best snuggler – wraps his skinny little legs around you and still gives lots of kisses. I wish they didn’t have to grow up.

 

Happy New Year to all of my blogging friends and family – hope you are super blessed in 2010!

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Christmas in Review

Well it seems like there is so much build up to the fun and festivities and then poof…it is all over. It is  incredibly fun though and worth all the stress and trouble. Our visits from Santa have taken on a more “mature” feel. Gone are the days of barbies, baby dolls, matchbox cars, and toy trains. These days my kids are pleased to find laptops, cell phones, and playstations under the tree. We still make the rounds to several houses on Christmas and this year one stop included our own house - where all of the Hedger family gathered for a Christmas celebration. It seems a little strange that we have reached a point in our lives where we are hosting a get-together….yet it makes me even more grateful that we have people we love to spend these special times with!

We hope that all of our family and friends had a wonderful and joy filled Christmas with their loved ones and took the time to reflect on the “true” meaning of the season. May each of you have a blessed 2010!

Cutter, Chesley, Cambry, and Campbell at Aunt Jill's and Uncle Kameron's - Christmas Morning 2009

The Hedger Family - Chesley (14), Cambry (11), Cutter (7), Jerilynn (old), and Chance (older)

I really love this guy - he is a stinker and makes me crazy....still love him.

Papaw and Cutter with his new rifle that Papaw picked out for him  - Cutter is sooo proud of it!

Chesley and Katie

Nanny and Papa Hedger with Cambry and Ashley

The Hedger Five (original members) Jan, Kenny, Chance, Karen and Jana

Thanksgiving Recap

We had a great time in Granbury ( thank you Mom and Dad - you did a great job hosting) and spent some quality time with family that we don't see that often. I know it meant a great deal to everyone especially my grandparents. The fun times included stuffing ourselves with turkey and trimmings, waking up at 2:30 a.m. to shop the black friday sales (ask Chesley or Jill about racing through Target and throwing themselves onto two big T.V.s...SCORE!), the Movie Tavern theater to see Old Dogs, and two trips to Sam Moon. Chance and Cutter fished and then fished some more. I hope everyone had a happy THANKSGIVING.

My brother Jeremy flew in from New York and it was such a treat to spend time with him.

Aunt Sharen and LuLu at the Movie Tavern. You eat delicious food that is brought to you by your own waiter and watch a current movie....awesome FUN!

Sweet Lulu and Papa Check with Chesley and Cambry

Campbell and I had our own photo shoot while his mom was busy.

wouldn't be THANKSGIVING without Coconut Cream pie....mmmmm

Chance and Cutter fishing on Granbury lake - we trespassed to take this photo.

Halloween Happenings!

Our Week in Review: the (Brrrrr...cold) Edition

While most of you were snuggled down under the covers and toasty warm in your beds this is what half of the Hedger family was doing this morning -

Cutter and Chesley stayed home while we braved the 42 degree weather. Cambry played great and was such a trooper. Her team won both games. The last 20 minutes of the second game could easily be called absolutely miserable!

Cambry has had a great week. On Friday, she was chosen as an excellent Eagle by her teachers and got to participate in a fun game during the Academic Pep Rally. They played baseball and then used scooters to ride to the bases. How cute is that!

The rest of our Saturday sports schedule was canceled due to weather and we headed home to make a huge pot of chili. We are making healthy eating choices here at the Hedger homestead, so for the first time we tried ground turkey in our chili. I also added some hamburger because I had it left over. I have to say the turkey was great. I couldn't even tell it was any different from hamburger. I did have to hold my nose while it was cooking...but that is more my issue and shouldn't be blamed on the turkey.

I have to share a cutie pie picture I took of Campbell. He is such an easy baby to keep and reminds me a lot of Cutter. The main difference being that he doesn't nap for very long. He is the KING of Power Naps. The funny thing is that he wakes up from a 20 minute nap like he has been asleep for hours. He just grins and grins when you go to pick him up.

Now before I go...who knows when I will be back LOL! I have to share with you this super fun Ipod Application for your Ipod Touch or Iphone. My friend, Amy, was the first person to tell me how great it is. It's called Lose It and it does so many cool things. Here are a couple of screen shots that show a little of what this program does. I found the pictures on the internet so they do not reflect my program. Chance found a similar program for his blackberry and we are having a blast comparing our numbers. I am sure the FUN will wear off soon!

Have a great and blessed week everyone!