About time...

I thought it was about time to update. Why is this underlined? What is going on? Stupid blogspot.
Anyways, here is a picture of the kids and Jason looking at the fish at Bass Pro Shops where we went to get their pictures taken with Santa. It was a great Santa, but a horribly long wait and not a pleasant experience. If anyone knows of another free Santa, let me know.
We went to a retirement center to get the kids' pictures taken with another Santa, but he left 15 minutes before we got there. So we took pictures with Nanny. It was also during naptime... not my brightest move.
Here is my studmuffin in his Christmas outfit. I think he's just sooo adorable.
Anyway, other things that are happening-
We leave on December 24th at 6:45 am to go to Bozeman, MT for Christmas. I am TTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSSSSSS EXCITED! I'm so incredibly ready. It's been a rough year and an even rougher couple of weeks. I'm ready to chill out on the couch and talk to my siblings, I'm ready to give my incredibly cheesy homemade gifts to everyone and watch them act like they totally LOVE it! :) I'm ready to eat dad's fudge (hint, hint) and watch my mom play with my kids. I'm ready to relax, completely relax.
Jason's job is going well, they have had several good contracts come through and are expecting to be able to give him a raise in the next 2 months. We're ready for that!
I'm still watching Annabelle and Archer, but today is my last day for awhile. I might watch them in January, maybe not. It's still up in the air. It's been a lot of fun, but they don't want Archer to take naps anymore and I don't think I can do it without a little break in the middle of the day. I'm pooped!
Anyways, that all for now.
Love to all.
Christa

Yay!

I'll be home for Christmas,

You can count on me,

I'll be home for Christmas,

on United flight 5693!

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On my mind...

There's been a lot on the old noggin lately. Here's a brief synopsis. Firstly, my beautiful children are growing everyday. Gaining independence, making their own decisions, it's very exciting to watch. The weather has changed and cooled down, so out came the winter coats! This is Annabelle, I babysit her and her brother everyday from 7:30-5:30. They're a lot of fun and play super well with my kids, so it's been a blessing.

This is Archer, quite the ham! He's 3 and tries to be the boss a lot, it's a power struggle between him and Bailey.

And this is my little man in his winter hat. Isn't it precious?!?

Here is the average lunch set up. They all get different things for lunch because Annabelle is lactose intolerant and Archer is allergic to gluten. It's quite a challenge, but we make it!

We also had a wonderful trip to Poplar Bluff for Thanksgiving. This is Grandma cutting up the pecan bark from Emily's work in Montana. It was AMAZING!!!

Grandma and the Castles

Doug and G-ma

Photo op with Bailey and Danae, they were so cute together! Bailey LOVES "Aunt Nae"

This is the first year in my whole life that we've had lights on our house. I was so pumped when Jason took me outside to see his hard work. He put up the lights with our brother-in-law Justin and I think they did an incredible job!

Other things that have been on my mind:

My BFF Sarah is back in the states! We also realized that this spring will be our 20 anniversary as friends!
We're planning on going to Montana for Christmas, but it looks like we're going to have to drive. Money is tight, so we made a tough call. Pray for safety and patience, it's a 20 hour drive...
School is going well. I'm on to my 4th class and feeling good about it. I've gotten all A's so far!

I've been working on Christmas gifts, it'll be a creative Christmas!
Oh, and my cell phone died. Bailey drooled in the charger port and the rest is history. All of my contacts are gone as well. :( Please send me your phone number so I can update my phone.

Love you all!

So... yeah.

Pictures that make me smile...



Meet Denver, half golden retriever, half black lab. He's very smart and very fun!

Schedule

This Saturday- Evergreen Bazaar (craft show at Evergreen Baptist Church)
Next Thursday- Resteraunt show in Sand Springs, set up for Affair of the Heart at Expo Square
Next Friday-Sunday- Affair of the Heart in Tulsa, photographing a wedding in the evening.
November 26- Thanksgiving dinner with Clarks, then to Poplar Bluff for Thanksgiving with Keenas
November 29-return home

Lots of traveling, lots of crosses. I have about 100 made personally and I know that Dana has quite a few made. We still need to make about 120 more before Affair of the Heart. Luckily, I really enjoy it!

What else is going on?
Potty training Bailey.
Caden's cast is off!
We got rid of our cat Stella.
We got a dog named Denver.
Working on a website for the crosses and my photography.
Jason's work is going really well.
I'm currently highlighting my hair, better run before my hair burns off!

Love to all!

Halloween

Halloween was a ton of fun. Miss Bailey was a ballerina and she loved walking around in her little tutu. She even wore the tiara without a problem! My little man was a lion, he was the cutest lion ever!
We found a lady dressed up as the lion in the wizard of oz. They bonded over their love of lions! Here is our little troop at Trunk or Treat at Evergreen Baptist. It was a lot of fun! We had Bailey the Ballerina, Caden the Lion, Hunter the Giraffe and Jason dressed up as his dad. He was spot on!

After Trunk or Treat, Caden and I headed home and Jason, Bailey and Hunter went around the neighborhood and trick or treated. I handed out candy for the first time, it was great! Turns out our neighborhood is a hot spot for candy seekers! I loved it!

It was very fun and the kids were EXHAUSTED! They all slept like little babies, it was a wonderful day.

For Granny and Grandpa Kelch