New Look Part Two

The new look is courtesy of

Shabby Princess Designs

(well of course for a small fee)

New Look!

I decided since the new year is just around the corner, we needed a fresh look for our blog. What do you think? It will be this design through February :) More posts and Christmas photos coming very soon!

Love to you all - Jill and Anna Claire

What a week!

We have had a marathon week as I am sure you have too! On Thursday the 13th - I was sick with an upper respiratory infection and stayed home from school, and learned that my sweet Mamaw passed away. Friday the 14th - I stayed home with my family, wrapped presents and continued to try to get well, and Matt and Lindsey flew in around 9pm. Saturday morning the 15th - we woke up, had breakfast, opened Christmas presents, ate some more, checked out our stockings, got dressed, picked up a birthday cake, headed to El Fenix, celebrated my Mom's 50th birthday with friends and family, went to Starbucks with Aunt Paula, Mom and Lindsey. Sunday - wake up, pack, take family Christmas card picture, load the car, head to Burkburnett,Texas, check in hotel, get dressed, go to the funeral home, 8pm - eat dinner and then go to sleep. Sunday - wake up, get dressed, go to funeral, eat lunch, drive home, get dressed, say bye to Matt and Lindsey, head to DBU for a grad school info session! On Tuesday - back to a class who has had a substitute for 3 days. If you have ever taught you know how tragic that is! So after school I took Anna Claire to the doctor for a horrible cough and was told to take her to x-ray for pneumonia. It wasn't, just an upper respiratory like me! Christmas party with my team, with my kids at school, CDO, etc. All in one week! WHEW! We are tired!! Nanny and Pappy's here we come :) Food, fun, family and RELAXATION.

Santa 2007

Merry Christmas from Anna Claire!

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

This is our first professional photo together ever! I can't believe that. It turned out pretty great I think considering Anna Claire was NUTS! She was hopping all over me and I couldn't believe we were able to get anything good.

We love you all and hope that your season is Merry and Bright!

Let the Christmas fun Begin!

We (my Mom and I) took Anna Claire to the Grapevine Christmas parade downtown last night. She loved watching all of the floats, choirs, dancers and bands. It was a great experience for her and I hope to do it every year. :) I know...I know...no anti-passie comments please!

The Many Faces of Anna Claire

One thing that makes a two year old so intriguing is there many moods and the amazing ability to change them so quickly! I love my sweet "Claire-bear's" face more than anything and found this collection of photos to be quite hilarious! I hope you think so too!