I know it's been awhile since I have posted anything but it hasn't been very eventful around here. So what's new...........well, we had Wiley's parents here for Thanksgiving, which was nice. Maggie was spoiled rotten and Wiley and I got a few dates by ourselves! It can't get much better than that! Wiley must have southern fever living here because he decided to cajun fry a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner and it turned out great.

Maggie has had some breakthroughs in the last few days. First, she had her preschool Christmas program. Wiley and I were taking bets on what the scenario would like: a) she would refuse to go on stage.....b) she would bawl the minute she spotted me.....c) she would be a runner (you know, those kids who take off screaming to their parents!). Well, she was none of the above! She sat in her seat on stage, found me, waved a lot and then sat their staring down at the floor a majority of the time. She did mouth a few words to the songs, especially Rudolph, her favorite. We were so impressed. Who are we to doubt her??? Although, the minute it was over and she received her candy from her teachers, she sprinted down the aisle to us.

The other breakthrough: I have been dreading taking her to see Santa but decided to go ahead with it today. We went to the mall and what did the little shy girl do? Why, she hopped right up on his lap (practically taking out the kids before her) and proceeded to chat up a storm with him. She informed him of her wants this year, a baby doll and a dollhouse, and then she gave her fake smile for the picture, took her candy cane from him and hopped down! Very impressive. Last year, she would have flipped her lid if I would have made her visit Santa.

Here is a pic of her having a ball opening her gifts from Mommy and Daddy the other night. We had Christmas a little early due to Wiley's daily schedule and so we didn't have to lug more stuff to Oklahoma. Isn't the sheer joy on the face of a child precious!

Now for the rest of us.......we are frantically packing for our 2 1/2 week trip back to Oklahoma. Of course, I made fun of Wiley all evening for packing like a girl. I swear, he will pack more clothes than Maggie and I combined! I am not looking forward to the drive as the bigger I get, the more uncomfortable sitting, standing, laying...well, it all just gets annoyingly uncomfortable! We are breaking the trip up and stopping in Louisiana one evening and then on to Wiley's brother's house in Dallas. We are also stopping in OKC on Sunday to eat at Ted's and then some much needed girls only time for me with my girlfriends at Penn Square. Then, we are off to the whirlwind of festivities in Blackwell. I love the holidays but can't stop wondering when they will become a little more relaxing and not so hectic. Probably never!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We love fall!!!

I love this time of year and am truly enjoying the cooler temps here in the great state of Florida. However, I am very much missing my family so somedays it seems like time drags. I can't wait for Christmas and the countdown has started. We will be traveling to Oklahoma for the holidays and I am so excited to see my niece and nephews and how much they have grown. My favorite time is sitting around in the mornings with my mom and sisters and drinking coffee. Family is a true blessing and once you move away, you realize it even more. So, hurry up Christmas!!!!

Maggie is enjoying preschool and learning about all sorts of neat things. She loves to come home and chat with me about the funny little things that happened that day. She is starting to come around with the boys in her class. At first, she always told me the boys in her class were naughty and acted like pirates! Now, she giggles about the funny things they did that day.

Wiley just spent a fun weekend in Oklahoma. He took a student back to OK on a cross country flight and got to spend time with his best buddies and at Norman watching the OU/Nebraska game. He always stays with his friend, Stephen, and Stephen's wife spoils Wiley with huge homemade breakfasts each time he stays with them. I may have to have a talk with Jolina next time I see her!!!! You see, while I enjoy to cook every once in a great while, it is definitely not up there on my list of favorites. While I was a little jealous, I am happy that he gets a little fun time to himself. He works hard and he deserves it. Maggie and I held down the fort last weekend and entertained ourselves by going to the zoo with friends. I also had some neighbors over to scrapbook one evening, which is always fun. I need to get caught up on my albums before I have to start a new one for the baby!

We go for our ultrasound next Monday so be on the lookout for a new post!

Yak, Yak, Yak

Our little Maggie is quite the talker. This video is from last summer and it is the epitome of Maggie still. According to her pediatrician back in Edmond, she started talking at a very early age and Wiley and I were laughing the other day about how long we have been listening to her jabbering. When I need a few minutes peace from her mouth, I tell her to suck her thumb and hold her "pidow blankie" (for those of you that know Maggie well, this is practically her extra appendage). Sometimes it drives me insane but at the same time, I love hearing her little voice and listening to all the funny little things she talks about. She has quite the imagination and is always conjuring up scenarios for her dolls. Just yesterday she was playing "fashion" with her barbies. Fashion is her word for playing dress up. We also went to Kohl's yesterday and I was trying on some maternity shirts in the dressing room. She kept asking "Mommy, is that your fashion?" I was cracking up. She wanted some fashion of her own so we bought her some new jammies that she got to pick out. Of course, her fashion has pink with princesses on it, her signature style!!!

A little about us...............

Well, after much prodding, we are finally joining the blog world. A little about us - we are living in Florida, thanks to the Navy, and are still getting used to the humidity and being so far from family. It has a been a fun ride so far and we are just thankful that in our 6 years of Navy life, we haven't been separated from daddy for more than a few months at a time. That isn't the case for many military families and I thank God everyday for our blessings.

Time flies by and our little miss priss Maggie is almost 3. She is a true little girl and loves to wear dresses every single day and is obsessed with princesses. She thinks she is a princess and her daddy and I agree with her. However, she may not be our only little princess before long! We are expecting baby #2 in March and we should find out whether we are having a prince or princess in a few weeks. Stay tuned!