Merry Christmas 2007!

Well, Christmas this year was like any other...the traditional Christmas Eve service with all the Peurifoy's at Lake Pointe Church, dinner at my mom's and off to bed to await Santa's surprises. Landon would have been just as happy if Santa had just brought paper and boxes, but the basketbal goal and basketball did just fine! Madeline passed Santa's nice list, too, making out with an ipod and idog this year loaded with all her favs (Hannah Montana, BarlowGirl, Hilary Duff, Cheetah Girls, etc.) And mom and dad must have been super good for Santa to have hired a plumber to finally complete the kids bathroom! How did Santa know just what we needed? That makes 6 rooms down and 3 more to go! One day we will have the whole house completed...but, one day at a time. Here are some pics from Christmas day. Merry Christmas!

Making Elves of Ours"elves"

Well, we decided to become elves- well, not really. But, my friend Sara sent me this and I couldn't resist turning us all into elves for the day. So, I hope you get a chuckle out of this like we did. Merry Christmas! http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1390916136

Jump Rope for Heart

Well, I remember my elementary days at Montgomery Elementary and how much fun Jump Rope forHeart was. Already, the American Heart Association meant so much to my family. My dad suffered his first massive heart attack when I was only 4 and thanks to God and His sovereignty, I would have him for 22 more delightful years. Well...the jump lives on as Madeline participated in her first Jump Rope for Heart event at her school. She practiced for 2 weeks just to show off her skills for a few minutes to benefit the AHA. What an energetic and loving spirit she is. She was so proud of her self and not to mention, so excited that she raised enough money for the voice changer...that is a whole other conversation...! Thanks to everyone who donated to support her and the American Heart Association. The voice changer will live on as her reminder!

Madeline is Red Hot!

Madeline competed in her second gymnastics meet for Team Red Hot. She did fabulous and scored an overal 34.5 out of 40 possible points earning her the highest level ribbon- BLUE! Way to go Madeline- we are so proud of you!

Here she is (the one in the middle standing up) as she stretches with her team before competition begins.

We're back in the Blog of things

Well, it's been almost an entire year and I am finally recommitted to this blog. I promise, I will update this at least once per month with news of the family.

Instead of recapping all of 2006, let me just start with 2007:

- Madeline is in her second half of her Kindergarten year. She loves her teacher, has made some new friends, and is doing great. She is reading, writing, and honing in on her leadership skills. She also made team for gymnastics, participated in her first meet in January and is gearing up for her second one next weekend. She is full of spunk and is a barrel of laughs!

- Landon turned one year on January 28. Can you believe? He is trying to walk, although his preferred method of movement is still high-tailing it across the floor on his knees. He crawls like a little bulldog- too funny! He is a healthy, chunk of fun and all smiles. He is the happiest baby I have ever encountered and is a precious addition to our already fun and loud little family. Check out his one year pics: http://photographybymonty.com/sessions/lord2307.htm

- Bret and I are doing good. Bret is searching for a new police department to work for and I am still happy at American Heart Association. We will celebrate our two year wedding anniversary in a few months and are looking forward to planning a vacation. We haven't taken one since our honeymoon!

Well, that is all for now. Check back soon for more updates. God Bless!