Christmas 08

Merry Christmas!

We hope that everyone had a fantastic Christmas this year! This was our second Christmas in Texas as we arrived Sept 07. It was so nice and so much fun! We started off by baking a Birthday cake for baby Jesus. Gavin had so much fun and it was so heartwarming to see him understand and acknowledge the meaning of Christmas. When Mike and I began the countdown to sing Happy Birthday, Gavin chimed in and said, "But wait!!! Wheres baby Jesus, its His birthday cake?" So sweet! We then spent Christmas Eve with some pretty fabulous friends and then had an even better Christmas day and evening, although we did miss our friends and family back home. Overall, it was great and we are so very blessed to have the life that we do and I'm very much anticipating 2009!

Funny Story

I know that I already told a funny Gav story below, but I just HAD to tell this one! So, me and the boys were in the store doing last minute shopping. We were perusing the aisles and I was stressed and sweating (even though it was like 30 something degrees out). Anyhow, I was getting ready to venture up another aisle when I heard a "CRASH"! I of course quickly looked in the direction of the loud noise with some confidence cause my toddler was at my side, and saw these two ladies in their 40's or so giggling together because they had knocked something off the shelf and it shattered on the floor. Whew! Wasn't my kid. I turned to complete my shopping and Gavin stopped, looked at the two ladies who were still giggling and attempting to pick up their mess, put his hands on his hips in an assertive manner and said, "(sigh)! Are you serious!!!!!!!!!!UUUGGGHHH!!!" I freaked! Who does he think he is! Grabbed him by his hood and yanked him into the aisle with me. I couldn't stop laughing! He sounded just like I do when I'm irritated when he drops or runs into something and I usually ask him with a sigh if he is serious. The ladies thought his scolding and disapproval of their damage was hilarious and burst into laughter again, as well as the crowd of people around us. I think my body temperature shot back up again, but I just had to laugh!

Storytime

Hello! I have to say the we all know the phrase that kids say the darnedest things?! Well this is a good one!

So we were at Church last night and we had done our usual rounds of dropping of the kids in their separate rooms. We made our way into church and then I came back out and into the nursery to check on Elijah because he had been crying when we dropped him off.

As I walked into the nursery I saw that the door to Elijah's room was closed, that means the waterworks were in progress. I made my way over to his room and along the way I heard Gavin's class having their Christmas party and he was chatting the ear off of the teacher (surprise surprise) that he calls "Grandma", too cute. So I took a second to pause and listen in on what he was telling her (Elijah had already melted so a few extra seconds wouldn't hurt?) =) As I spyed on Gavin's little party I heard him telling the teacher, "My Auntie Shell is comin. My Auntie Shell is comin!" The teacher replied, "Oh really, Auntie Shell?? Shes coming??" Like the poor teacher is supposed to know who "Shell" is. Gavin seeming to get a little frustrated at this point because the teacher didn't know Auntie Shell replied, "YESSSSS my Auntie Shell is comin! She is comin to my house! She is comin to play with me for a little while!" The teacher giggled and said,"Ohhh your Auntie Shell is comin!" Gavin had this look of pure agitation and said,"YEAH that's what I said, my Auntie Shell...uugghh!!!!!" By this point myself and another teacher were both listening in and we both could not contain ourselves from laughing. She too thought Gavin was hilarious and so animated. I couldn't stop from giggling and thought to myself that Gavin is such a piece of work!

Oh, and yes I did go get Elijah. He stopped crying and smiled once I picked him up. Little stinker!

Showtime!

Gavin had his Christmas show at school last night and it was a hoooot!! It was so adorable watching all of these little kids sing and dance and play instruments so enthusiastically. We were a little nervous about Gavin because when we took him into his classroom he started to cry saying he didnt want to sing...oh geeze! So when we saw him walking down the aisle to walk onto stage and he was smiling ear to ear and being such a ham, waving to everyone as he passed, we were relieved. He even waved to us from the stage saying "Hi Mom and Dad'! (see pic @ bottom). It was great! We enjoyed every minute of it and cant wait to see him to it again next year! Our Gavin is becoming such a big boy!!!!!!!!

Meet Maggie

Where is Eli?

Brave Eli

Thank you for all of your prayers and support for Elijah and his surgery yesterday. Everything went great and we are soooo very excited to see how this all works out for him. You are all such a blessing to our lives and especially little Elijah! If you haven't had a chance you can go to his Caring Bridge site to view details about his day!

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/sweetelijah

Brotherly Love

So it took me like 5 shots to get this one! As I was loading these pics it warms my heart to know that whatever trials come our way, whatever joyous moments we share, we have eachother and they have eachother. We are a lucky bunch of Bullards!

My Photos

Some recent pics I took of the boys! SO cute!

Hope

I lift up my eyes to the hills where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over you the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

Psalm 121: 1-8

1st Haircut

Not so sure about this??

Mom...I cant see you...
Are you done yet?

SOOOO Handsome!

Flashback Fri.

SWEET ELIJAH 1wk

GAVIN DAVID 2 months

Gavin 7 months

So Proud

Gavin is always wanting to help Elijah with all of the little tasks that he is learning to do. Elijah is now learning to drink from a straw and Gavin wanted so badly to help his brother. In my mind I'm thinking, ok this is going to be a disaster and I'm going to have to change two outfits instead of one, but Gavin did so very good and was so patient and sweet to Elijah. He sat there the whole time helping Elijah put the straw in his mouth and encouraging him to drink. It was seriously the sweetest thing ever! They love each other and I'm so very proud of them!

Here is Gavin helping Elijah...

...AND then here is Gavin helping himself! LOL!

Bailey Trip

Mike's childhood best friend since the 9Th grade, Bailey, came out to Texas finally!!!! j/k We had a great time with him showing him the sites, visiting some parades, parks, yummy TX BBQ, sadly a hospital visit for Eli where he did a great job occupying Gav man and a huge support for us. The best is that he and Mike played I don't even know how many countless hours of Tiger Woods Golf, dorks!

Bailey went home today, sniff sniff. We are going to miss him terribly but look forward to seeing him soon. We love you Uncle Bailey!

Halloween!

We had such a great Halloween! The kids ate pizza and we trick-or-treated and then hung out in our front yard watching the kids play and hand out candy. It was a great night and so funny to see the kids be so independent and into walking up to the front doors to get candy. So much fun!

Tatum (fisherman), Gavin (air force pilot a.k.a Iceman), Elijah and Sam(monkeys), Jack (army man) Emily (kitty cat) and Jobe is in the back hiding from camera, he was a dinosaur

School Days

Harvest Fun

We recently attended a fun Harvest Festival at church. The kids had a blast playing the games, eating cotton candy and riding the rides, especially the train. It was a really nice afternoon spent with family and friends.

Gavin and his lady friend Brooklynn, they were so excited!

They Love eachother!

Happy Bday

Happy Birthday Auntie Adriane! (a.k.a. Auntie Pop) Wish we could be there in person to give you big hugs! We Love you!

Halloween Time

Some super cute pics of the boys first Halloweens! Wahooo! Only a few more days!

Boys & Toys!

Gavin has his remote control hummer that he brought from Cali. Its great! He can drive it, OR we have a handheld remote control where we can drive him in it. It is too fun! Anyhow, he loves it so it has unfortunatley found its home in my half empty den. He loves to push people around in it especially Elijah ( I just think its because he is so light. ha!ha!). Here are some cute pictures of them cruising around the house having a blast together!

Cool Dudes

I love this picture
Faster Gavin! Faster!

Teamwork!