H4H!!!!

No - it's not a type-0 - it's what you'll hear Brittany, Zach and Lindsey (neighbor girl) yelling if you walk up to their new "fort" in the woods.......AKA: Head For Hut! They have worked the past few days with Roy to clear out a path in the woods. They moved an old dog pen in as their "fort" along with an old Fisher Price Tool Bench that they use for their counter and some lawn chairs. They even have a port-a-potty (only in Arkansas), and Christmas decorations! Yesterday, Zach comes running in and advertising that the blue bucket (port-a-potty) is gone and someone has been scratching in the dirt. Lo and behold - Roy looks up and the neighbor kids have gotten the bucket and it was under their carport. Roy backs up in their driveway and reclaims his blue bucket. WOO HOO!....Port-a-potty saved! Zach suggests that they will put a snicker bar in it so that the next time the neighbor boy thinks he wants their bucket, he'll think there's a poopy surprise inside and he'll leave it alone. Only Zach.......

Zach and Lindsey in their "hut"........

The disassembled, reclaimed port-a-potty - the chair was actually sitting on the bucket pre-stolen time.......

Zach's deer stand that he made himself......

Looking down the trail into the "hut"

Playing Dress-Up

Brittany played with Rylee in this bathrobe a few months ago. She came in with Rylee this morning saying she had outgrown the robe......I would agree. It was too cute not to post, though.

Christmas 2008

Christmas has come and gone.....whew for me....sad for the kiddos. I never realized how much work and money my parents obviously put into Christmas. I never realized how unappreciative I probably was.......I just hope that Roy and I can provide memories that my parents provided my brother and I as we were growing up! I have lots of Christmas memories, but the thing I remember the most is that my Mammaw Ruby and Pappaw Dick would come spend Christmas Eve at our house and I would have to sleep with Chad so mammaw and pappaw could sleep in my bed. It was PURE torture and there are things that I do not wish to discuss here.....like how he would wipe boogers on me......yes - Chad, you DID! Horrible!!!! Seriously, though, now that I'm a momma, I just hope my Rylee Grace and Brittany and Zach can have precious memories from their mommas and daddies like Chad and I had. Priceless! Here is a sneak peak at some of our memory makin' moments.....Merry Christmas!

Rylee Grace was SOOOO excited to see Brittany and Zach! She squeeled when they walked in!

Rylee's new Razorback rockin' chair from Mammaw Cathey.....

Uncle Chad's horrible joke....porr Rylee didn't even realize why everyone was rolling on the floor laughing!

It's a.........NUTHER sister......

For those of you who are thinking I've been withholding information - close your mouth - we are NOT having another baby!!!

BUT - Brittany and Zach's mom IS and Zach was desperately hoping for a baby brother. Unfortunately for him, it's a girl!!!

Zach is already such a good big brother so he has practice at it and I'll know he'll love his new little sister just as much as he loves Rylee - or "Boogie" as he affectionately calls her! :)

And Zach - if you read this - maybe your mom will let you name THIS baby Alabama!!!!!

Congratulations to the Ferguson Family!!!!!! Merry Christmas!

I CAN DO IT MYSELF!

Ms. Independent wants to do it herself! She starts out with the fork and then......

Realizes the hand is MUCH more efficient!

One, Two, Three......FOURTEEN!

Our little Rylee Grace turned 14 months old on the 20th. Precious angel!

Merry Christmas?

Roy, Rylee Grace and Cathey (Roy's mom) and I went to WalMart today and it was horrible! It was hot, people were everywhere and I'm ready for Christmas to get here! Luckily, Rylee Grace was a little angel. She had not had a nap all morning and she was a real trooper......never fussed, well almost never..... She only fussed when she didn't get that toy she wanted! Anyway - we had a good shopping trip and I'm glad to be home.

We visited with Fred, Cherrye and Chloe at Momo Frances's house. Chloe is convinced that Rylee Grace stole her "z" piece to her "ABC puzzle". She also informs my parents that Rylee Grace is no fun to play with - she didn't say she was sorry and all she says is gaa gaa-goo goo.... Dad tells her that when she says gaa gaa goo goo, she's really saying "I'm sorry". HA! Merry Christmas, Chloe. Roy told her he hoped Santa brings her everything on her list - she says "Oh - he will".

Makin' Sweet Music.....well, sorta!

Christmas with Uncle John and Aunt Marcia.....and Daniel

Not real sure about what I'm supposed to do with this box with a bow on it........

Something tells me she'll figure it out!

Oh....Oh.....wait.....is that a happy face with Uncle John? I think it is!!!! Maybe he's making a little progress? We'll see.....

Taking care of those "Pearlie Whites"!

Cousin Tammy (dental hygenist) would be so proud!

'Tis the Season!

Rylee Grace with her ornaments!

OH HOW COOL! The Christmas Tree!!! (Now isn't THAT what it's all about!!)