Looking back....

Two years ago on Christmas Eve, TK and I had just had a visit with Santa Claus and was getting ready for bed. TK's phone rings and it is Lu and Katie. I could hear TK talking to Lu and then, Katie told TK to put the phone on intercom. She asked when we were due- which was July 25th with Jaxson, and she went on to say "well I hope we can make it, because we are due the 29th!" I was so excited for them!!! TK and I could not believe it! Lu and TK grew up together and are really good friends. Not knowing at that time we would both have boys and they would be born on the same day- which Katie called me on July 17th, asking all about the details of our scheduled c-section. Then she went on to tell me that she had just left the doctor and was scheduled to be induced the next morning. - Kinda neat for 2 close friends to both have boys on the same day. Lu and Katie are such great friends and we miss them and wish we lived closer to each other!!! I just had to post this- as I love Christmas Eve and that year was extra special!

How BLESSED we are!

Earlier tonight, TK and I , along with both boys, went with our church to deliver stockings to children and hams to their families. It was very humbling and seeing the children get excited, just made my heart excited! Brantley, being only 7, is a very loved child with many grandparents and parents that spoil him! I wanted him to go tonight to see how exciting it was for these children and how much they appreciated all that we did for them. I do not think that Brantley was too young to see this. I think it is important to be involved in community work and volunteer, even as a young child.

Each Wednesday night, our church does a bus ministry to a part of Birmingham, that most would never enter- much less pick a child up and carry them to church and bring them home. On Wednesday nights when we pick up the kids, they are brought to the church, given a good meal, and then they break off into small groups to learn Bible verses and have Praise and Worship time. These kids are so excited to come each Wednesday! Tonight, they were waiting by the door for us to get there! They were so excited that they would have a special gift!

These kids have really taught me tonight to be thankful for how I was raised and how BLESSED I am! My husband has such a kind heart and is such a great Godly man, these children love him so much! Mr. T.K.!!!! all the kids yell, when they see him!

Kinda like Starbucks- pass along the cheer! I encourage everyone to do somekind of volunteering before the holidays are up. It will make you very happy- especially if you can touch someone's life!

The Shober Family

Here you can visit T.K.'s sister Brandi, her blog. Stella was born on Brantley's birthday this year, November 19th. I am so happy that they now have a blog- even though we live only a few blocks away- it is hard with everyday life to catch up sometimes!

Little Monkey

Thanks Nash!

Thank you Nash for my shirt! I love it! I hope Santa is good to you! Be a good boy so maybe you will get lots of toys from Santa!
Luv- Jax

Big Boys want Big Toys

I think this is on T.K.'s wish list this year! Even Santa's Wonderland offers toys for big boys!

Goofing Around!

Here are the many expressions of Jax!

Brantley In Winter Wonderland!

As you can tell on Brantley's face, he was so excited to be there! He had a blast! They had tons to do for the kids and Santa Pictures were free. This was all at our new Bass Pro Shops! We are really not ourdoor people- but this store makes me want to go camping! We spent 3 hours in there the first night and 2 hours the second night when we met The Penters- and both of these nights we had the kids!!! The last picture in this post is Brantley shooting a Red Ryder Gun- remember a Christmas Story? "You'll shoot your eye out!!!"

Seeing Santa!

We went to see Santa 2 nights in a row! Brantley did not want to get his picture taken the 2nd night- he wanted to play around in Santa's Winter Wonderland instead! Jaxson was not too sure of Santa- but since I think he saw Brantley go first, he thought he was okay!

OH NO- She Caught me!!!!

Merry Christmas from The Woods!

Sweet Ashley made this cute sign for our front door- go here and place an order for yours! Thanks Ashley! I love it!

Great Saturday to live in Alabama

Look what you can win!!!

This is really great for all of you with new blogs- who I have not added to my blog roll- waiting on you to make it look cute!!!

Go HERE and check it out!!!

Tags- that I am just now getting around to!!- Sorry guys!

Tag!
A. attached or single? attached to TK
B.best friend? TK
C.cake or pie? cake
D. day of choice? Friday
E. essential item? tied with baby wipes and cell phone
F. favorite color? pink
G. gummy bears or worms? bears- cuter!
H. hometown? Columbus,MS
I. favorite indulgence? bithday/wedding cake
J. January or July? July= Beach!
K. kids? 2 - Brantley 7, Jaxson 16 months
L. life isn't complete without my? Savior and Family
M. marriage date? March 13
N. number of brothers and sisters? 1 brother 1 sister
O. oranges or apples? oranges in water- apples in pie
P. phobias? snakes, looking over high balconies-
Q. quotes? Life is Good- need I say more?
R. reason to smile? I am loved
S. season of choice? spring
T. tag 5 people. Ashli, Martina, Jessica Brown, Crystal Dimino, Kasey Chrismond
U. unknown fact about me? I do not like country music- ha!
V. vegetable? green beans
W. worst habit? biting my nails
X. x-ray or ultrasound? x-rays, I am actually certified to take them, and CTs!
Y. favorite food? American/ Italian
Z. zodiac sign? Aries



7 things I plan to do before I die:
1. Kiss TK at the top of the Eiffel Tower.
2. Start a Charity
3. Get my Masters Degree in Nursing or transfer to a PA program here at UAB
4. Adopt a little girl from China- and name her CoCo.
5. see my children grow up
6. own a co-op in NYC
7. own a yacht
7 things I can do:
1. help anyone who needs it 2. cook- sometimes- more like bake anything 3. blog 4. take care of kids 5.runa great mom taxi 6. sleep- if I ever get the chance 7. shop til I cant anymore!
7 things I cannot do:
1. eat tomatoes- ugh! 2. run fast 3. understand the stock market- whats with all the points? 4. get enough sleep 5. go on vacation enough 6. change a tire 7. keep up with laundry.
7 things I say most often:
1. what? 2. Are you serious? 3. Anyways 4. Brantley! 5. Jaxson! 6. TK! 7. Hello?- (phone only)
7 celebrity crushes:
1) Paul Walker (Fast and The Furious) 2) Josh Lucas (Sweet Home Alabama) 3) Doug on The Hills 4) Chad Michael Murray (One Tree Hill) 5) Benjamin McKenzie (The O.C.) 6)David Beckham 7)Brad Pitt - Notice all blondes!
7 People who I want to know these things about:
Anyone who has the time for a little brain fun!

Stella Marie Shober

Stella is here! TK's sister Brandi and her husband Sam welcomed a little girl on Wednesday, November 19th. She weighed 7 lbs and 1 oz. I will post pics soon! Maybe tomorrow night after i visit with her for a while! Mom is doing great and baby is doing great too- but I think Daddy is tired!!!

Happy Birthday Brantley!!!!!!!!

I cant believe that he is 7!!! It has gone by so fast! He is such a little prince charming! we have had a huge Birthday Month! Going on 5 parties now!!!!

New York City!

It was so much fun!!! TK and I went last week, just the 2 of us! Last time we went it was the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade and very busy! This time it was great! We did a lot of fun things that people can enjoy other than just sightseeing! It was a blast, we were on the go for 3 days straight! We are now making it an annual trip for the 2 of us! It was greatly needed and so much fun! I love the beach and cruises- but this is awesome to do in the winter!

A few night pics!

Notice how the Empire State Building is red, white and green! The day before it was red, white and blue for the election!

Night Views of The City!

Here are a few pictures that I took of The City at night. Each time we were moving as I took the pictures- so they are kinda blurry!

Not a very happy place these days!!

Although, we did find an awesome pizza place on the corner!

Tavern On The Green

This is a must in NYC! I love this restaurant!! Great food and great atmosphere! It is beautiful, in Central Park and you just might see a celebrity! Tom Brady and Giselle are planning their reception here!

Anybody watch Fox News?

TK made me take this picture! For he is addicted to Fox news!!! Our TV is always on Fox News and sometimes CNN Headline News with Robin Meade in the mornings. But TK made me take this picture, because they record here on weekdays.

TK's favorite!

Since we were there on a weekend. The Late Show was not taping- but we did, once again, have tickets for Monday's show. Our friends Jessyca and Brandon Criswell were in New York on Monday so we hope they were able to use our tickets!

Today Show

This was a lot of fun, since I watch these guys every morning. We just missed Chris Rock and Ben Stiller! We did have coffee and a bagel from Dean and Deluca. Last time we were in New York- Tim McGraw performed so you could not get close to the set, but this time we did!!! And, no, we did not hold up a sign!

Times Square!!!

TK and I had a blast on our weekend getaway! We did not go to many topurist attractions, mainly just went to Times Square, Greenwich Village, Central Park area, Wall Street (not a very happy place these days), and of course 5th Avenue! One afternoon we took a train to New Jersey and rode the ferry back! The same night we took a night tour to Brooklyn over the Brooklyn Bridge and had Ice Cream at this little lighthouse creamery that was featured in Travel Magazine. I got a lot of great pictures at night from both trips!

For all you Sex and The City fans!

This is a picture of Magolia Bakery! A very small bakery- famous for their vanilla on vanilla cupcake that Carrie always stopped in for when she needed a treat- other than a cosmo. The bakery is only a very small space! There were about 20 women in there (including me) ordering a vanilla on vanilla cupcake! This was one of my favorite place- Greenwich Village! Not too busy, fun to walk in all the stores! I even bought a pair of boots in Marc Jacobs!!! Had to, I was caught in the moment!