A little pampering

Don't let her face fool you - she was excited!
and a little scared to move, I think!

Russ and Kale had given Payton and I a gift certificate to get our fingers and toes done - so we cashed in today! Payton did an awesome job of sitting still (have to admit I thought about just letting her go today to see if she could actually do it - and save mine for later) and we both enjoyed some pampering! Of course, the ladies know what snacks to keep on hand for good little girls - suckers and cookies! I look forward to many more adventures with this little lady :)

Winter Break

Watching the birds - although you can't see them with this picture!
Big man sitting up :)

Eating the recipes....at least they're getting some use!

We have enjoyed being home together over break - sad to see it's end coming soon. Minus Payton having a fever and her first ear infection and Kale having a continuous runny nose and congestion, we have had a wonderful time! Happy New Year!

Late arrival

A late gift came this past week for Payton from Santa. He wanted her to have a canopy (tent, as Payton calls it) to sleep under! She loves it!

McDaniels' Christmas

I had left our camera at school so we were using our old one, which didn't have very many shots left on it.....so this is what I got from that day :( I don't think the kids would have sat still long enough for a photograph anyway...we got it all on film - at least they don't have to sit still for that!

Christmas Day - at home :)

Ready for breakfast! Like my hair? :)
Payton kept asking Santa for a "dollyhouse"....

Ask and you shall receive :)

They were both in love with it!

And of course Kale got his first football (Mizzou, there are no others, right?) from Santa!

Boddicker Christmas

Daddy and Kale :)

Payton loves her Uncle Brian and Aunt Megan!

Opening gifts together with Gma Rhonda.

Kale wants to be a part of everything the girls are doing!
He's almost as big as she is!!!

One stitch at a time

I received a package via UPS today holding these two pillows inside. Opening them made me smile and cry together. Mary, mother of a long-time friend of mine, created these for us. Other pillows from past are on display in our living room and now we have two more to enjoy. "Triangle Trees from Grandma Roberta" is especially appreciated as it has quilt squares from Grandma Berta's collection. Thank you, Mary and Laura! Merry Christmas to you and your family!