We had a busy weekend at home with good friends and family. Aunt Nat Nat (Natalie) and Matt came to spend time with Laura Beth. On Saturday night, Yaya and Yoyd (Laura and Lloyd) and Yiv (Olivia) came over to eat and watch the Georgia/Alabama game (UPSET!). Laura Beth was sooo excited to have so much company. She just grinned and loved on everyone. Especially Lloyd! She just adores him. The second two pictures are of Laura Beth dancing this morning. Natalie and I were sitting in the dining room and I was checking email and clicked to Jaime's blog. She has a Halloween background and music playing (Thriller... etc.) Laura Beth started dancing. It was so funny. Then she put on her sunglasses and continued to boogie. Unfortunately, she has the rhythm of her Mommy... but knows how to have fun regardless.

Here are three of Laura Beth's favorite boys at playgroup. :) Playgroup last week was a day of the boys. Laura Beth didn't mind being the only girl. She was just delighted to play with her "friends." On the way home I told her we were going home to play with Parker, Jack, and Maddox. She replied.. "friends!" Soo stinkin cute. When we are headed to playgroup I'll tell her "we are going to play with your friends" and name them. This time she made the association herself.

Here are a few pictures of Laura Beth and Poppy at Brannen's wedding shower. Congratulations Easons!! They are looking at the moon. Laura Beth was so excited she kept screaming "wook .. moooon..) :) So cute!

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Where does the time go these days?

I haven't been writing near as much as I used to. Multiple reasons..1. working full time now. 2. always leaving my cord at school to download photos and feel like everyone likes to see pics. 3. new facebook member and somewhat addicted momentarily. :)

But for all of you dedicated blog followers the Woods are doing well!!! I can't complain in today's world about anything. We continue to be so blessed. Yes, life is a bit busier juggling another job (I say another because we woman hold so many hats!!) but you have to be grateful for a job when so many others are in need of one. Yes I am more tired at night but grateful to have a healthy toddler who keeps me on my toes , house to keep clean and a bed to lay my head at night. (and a wonderful husband lying next to me) And today was a tough day as I felt overwhemed by all of the public school demands and problems. But once again I remind myself how grateful I am that there are many people who truly do care about our children's education and are working towards solutions for improvement.

So for tonight I am just grateful for God's blessings!

Determination!!

These photos are a glimpse into our everyday lives with "Miss Determination!" I laugh aloud looking at them. Lately, Laura Beth is obsessed with trying to dress herself. She LOVES shoes and is constantly putting them on and taking them off (well trying to at least.. she's mastered one pair). She also tries to put on her shorts and has even been successful at that a few times. Many nights our ritual goes as follows: dinner, bath (usually given by Daddy), brush teeth, put on nighttime diaper and pj's, read books, and off to bed. Well lately, our routine has changed ... dinner, bath, LB has tries to brush her own teeth, naked baby refusing diaper and wanting to read her books by herself .. naked of course, finally a diaper and then she proceeds to try to put her shorts on. This can last for eternity if allowed. Usually about 10-15 minutes of me sitting in her room observing and laughing. Finally, we have to hold her down to put on pj's for reading and bedtime. She will not give up. A trait that will take her far in life but one that will exhaust Mommy and Daddy for years to come. Decided to post only 1 pic of her sheer determination as they were a bit graphic since the diaper was missing. :)

Home Alone!!

It's been a LONG time since this has happened but I am actually home all alone! Laura Beth is at Nana and Papa's for the weekend and Landon is hunting. It's Friday night 9:45 ... I can do whatever I want and guess where I am. In my p.j.'s lying in bed!!!! Yes, my first choice and I am proud of it! I'm just following my husbands wishes. (smile) He told me to try to rest for once. I must say I feel a little guilty leaving Laura Beth for the weekend now that I work. I truly miss reading to her and rocking her to sleep. (yes, I still rock her most nights and love every minute!) However, knowing how excited and happy she was to be going with Nana and Papa and the fact that I get to sleep in on Saturday and Sunday! make it all better. I met Mom halfway for dinner and she took LB home with her until Sunday. Their very excited so it's a weekend for all of us! Landon gets some time with his buddies to hunt. I get time alone. LB gets to be with her grandparents and they get to enjoy her. I think tomorrow I may get a pedicure, starbucks, and actually get some things around here organized, including finishing up some orders with The Whimsical Woods. And, then it's time for some girl time tomorrow night. We initially asked Mom to babysit so we could go to our newest Dinner Club (kidless.. :) Unfortunately, we had to cancel due to Natalie and Adam's ill grandmother. (Your in our prayers Swearingins!!) Since babysitters were already in place Lara and I decided we'll just head out for dinner and drinks by ourselves. :) So for now ... it's off to watching 20/20 and getting some sleep.

Happy Birthday Kaden!!

Here are few pictures from Kaden's birthday last month that I never posted. The slide was meant for the bigger kids but of course we couldn't get the babies off of it. :)

The Whimsical Woods

Well I guess it is time to share my new website! I haven't said much about it as it continues to be a work in progress. Feel free to check it out and let me know what you think. http://www.thewhimsicalwoods.com/ Here are some of my latest creations. There's just never enough time to do all I want to do. I have so many cute ideas for Fall/Winter that I am working on.