Mason's surprise

My neighbor and I have been working in my yard all week and today we found a snake. A Florida ringneck...non poisonous. Mason is facisnated with all animals but has a special place in his heart for reptiles. So my neighbor put it in a small jar so I could save it for him when he got home from school. He was so excited to actually have a snake (he has been asking to get one for a pet lately) that he collected leaves, dirt and sticks and made a little habitat in the jar. After an hour or so we (or me) decided he better let it go knowing it wouldn't survive in the "habitat". 

Ouch!!

So a few weeks ago when my mom was in town we rearranged a few things around the house...hung some pictures and put one of my pottery vases on top of our entertainment center.

Today was a crazy day. Lyla Grace and Tate were playing on the floor in the living room and Lyla Grace started opening and closing one of the cabinet doors on the entertainment center. Lets just say she wasn't doing it very gently. All of a sudden I heard a loud crashing sound followed by the loudest scream to possibly come out of a 3 year olds mouth. I looked over my shoulder and the really heavy clay vase that had been placed on top of the entertainment center had fallen (slamming the cabinet door was probably the cause) on Lyla's head.  I tried to keep my cool while she was inconsolable, Tate was hysterical (from the loud crash and screaming 3 year old) and glass was everywhere. Blood everywhere and not really knowing how to handle the situation so I called Clay at work and he rushed home to take Lyla to the doctor. She only needed 1 staple and I'm so glad I was not there to witness it. He said she was really brave and only cried for a second.

Mason's 100th day of school

Today was Mason's 100th day of school at TFA.  Of course I procrastinated on his costume but it turned out pretty good. He felt comfortable wearing it so that is what counts right? I sprayed hair spray in his hair and sprinkled baby powder in it to make it look gray. Not that I saw the other kids in his class but I'm sure he was the cutest :)  

So cool!!

We were walking around Lake Baldwin today and Mason spotted a bald eagle in a nest. We stopped and watched it for a while...very fascinating. Mason LOVES wild animals and can tell you facts about all different kinds. The eagle is at the top of his list since we love Auburn and one of the mascots is an eagle.

Merry Christmas

We spent Christmas Eve night at Gigi's this year. Thought the kids would be a little disappointed not waking up at their own house but didn't phase them a bit. We love spending the holidays with family. So thankful for everything God has given us. We are so blessed!!!

Cookie Monsters

One of my favorite things to do around Christmas is decorate Christmas cookies. My mom started the tradition with us years ago and my kids love it now too!! When we are done decorating we have pretty much eaten all of the cookies :) YUMMY!!!

Christmas with the other Rein family

Clay's brother (Will) and his wife Karla will be in Costa Rica for Christmas this year so they came to visit and open presents before they leave. We got some great pics of all of us to give Grandmama and Granddaddy of all their grandkids.We love spending time with their sweet family !!!!