Happy New Year!

Happy 2009!

No pictures please

This little starlet is paparazzi ready.

Better late than never

Here are some pictures that I've been meaning to post all week.

Saturday was our Food Allergy Walk. I can't tell you how much I appreciate everyone's support. Thank you all very much!

Saturday night we went to the Holly Jolly Festival that was hosted by a nearby town. It is so much fun, this was our second year to attend. They make snow for the kids to play in. Of course, Emory couldn't care less last year. She was so funny this time. She didn't want to touch the snow with her hands but she thought it was great for walking in. She just walked around her little corner of the snow pile and squealed with excitement. There were kids there in full on snowsuits, come on people, it was still 70 degrees!

I'll leave you with a picture of Emory eating her first piece of chocolate cake. I was so excited to find this company that I decided she needed cake for no reason. I'm still looking for a frosting recipe that is dairy and corn (confectioner's sugar) free. If anyone has such a recipe (or one that soy milk will work in) please pass it on. I topped this cake with an orange - cranberry glaze. It was okay, I just think it could be better.

Mimi Fix

Okay, Rebecca, here's your Mimi fix. We've been busy this week and I haven't taken many pictures, except for our trip to see the most terrifying man in the entire world, aka Santa Claus. I'm going to finish my thankful list (just a little late).

22. Sponsors- Thank you to everyone who is sponsoring us for the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network Walk this weekend. Eric, Emory and I are all three walking this Saturday. I know that money is very tight right now and I truly appreciate everything our wonderful friends and family have done. ( It's not too late if you still want to help out.) :)

23. Clothes made with love - Emory is such a lucky little girl (in a lot of ways). Both of her grandmothers have lovingly made clothes, bedding, and window treatments for her. Momma just started blogging about her sewing.

24. Emory's playgroup - Emory is in such a wonderful playgroup! She has the best time when we get together (I enjoy talking to grown-ups as well). This group of kids play very well together and constantly teach each other new skills (good and not so good).

25. Pizza - I could eat pizza every day of my life. I usually do eat some form of this wonderful food every day that Eric is out of town. I know this isn't a big surprise to a lot of people.

26. My new Dyson - We finally broke down and bought a Dyson vacuum cleaner. I didn't really believe that it could make that much of a difference. I WAS WRONG! Our carpet looks amazing! I just hope that it continues to work this well. I vacuumed last night (the second time this week) and had to empty the canister twice in the family room alone. AMAZING!

27. Holidays- I love to celebrate holidays with our friends and family. We had such a nice time on Thanksgiving. We spent all morning and early afternoon at home just hanging out with each other and then went to Eric's Aunt Barb and Uncle Bill's for dinner. Barb even made ham, just for me. :) We had a wonderful, relaxing day.

28. Black Friday - I have always thought that "those people" are CRAZY for getting up so early just to fight crowds. I must confess, I'm now converted. I found the best deals (see #26) and got some gifts that I wasn't expecting to find.

29. Angel Trees - My MOMS club decided to sponsor some angels off the local tree this year. I have always enjoyed working with / buying for angel trees. In my previous life (before Emory) a lot of the clients I worked with truly benefited from these organizations. I jumped at the chance to take Emory to help pick out toys for someone that really needs them. I know that she won't remember this year, but it is a good tradition to start.

30. Christmas Season - I love getting out all the decorations (except when a mouse comes out along with them) and getting the house ready. I decided not to put a tree up this year :( . We won't be home on Christmas and I don't have a good way to keep Emory (or Boomer) away from a tree. I decided to do a little more as far as all the other decorations go. I'm already planning our birthday cake for Baby Jesus. Even though Christmas comes along with cooler weather, it is one of my favorite times of year.

I highly recommend doing a thankful list. It has made me realize how good my life is.