The Christmas Rules!

Madison just woke up...When I went to say good morning, the first thing she told me was,

"Uhm, When daddy gets up, we can all go sit somewhere, like on the couch, and I can go over the Christmas rules with you."

She then continues with her fingers in the air as she goes,

"1) One adult (and then as if that would confuse me, she clarifies - you or daddy) gets the video camera

2) Audrey cannot get up out of her bed all night, and

3) We both come to the parents room as soon as we get up in the morning!"

Boy...am I glad that is all straightened out! We are now ready for Christmas morning!

Are you ready?

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas

and reminding you that it is all about Christ!

This Christmas at the Pittman household it has seemed extra busy! Not sure why, but it has!

We've decorated gingerbread cookies!


We've had food and fellowship with friends!
Audrey and her friend Katelyn eating cookies at the reception following their Christmas program!

We've performed!

(or rather...just stood there like a deer in head lights)

We've been silly while someone was trying to get a picture!

And finally...we gave Mom something to work with!

It's been a little crazy around here, but we are just trying to enjoy and remember that we have our Lord and Savior, and our family and friends - and that is about all that really matters!

Hoping you all have a very Merry Christmas!

Love,

Amber

There's Snow Place Like Home!

As most of you know, we've moved...and we enjoyed a little bit of snow at our new house on the first weekend of December! Nothing like last year, but still - SNOW!

Since I had the camera out...thought we'd try to snap a few! (maybe, just maybe, get a good one for the Christmas card!) Didn't happen...stay tuned for those!And had a fun day at "Breakfast with Santa" at our church!

Trying to finish up the last week of school (and all the festivities it brings) before Christmas Break! And of course, looking forward to spending time with family over the holidays!

Love ya,

Amber

Happy 7th Birthday Madison!

Madison at 7 years old!

Madison at 7 days old!



Madison with 7 "hot dudes" starting at her on the beach!

Dear Madison,

I cannot believe that 7 years ago you were placed in my arms. A tiny little miracle that we loved before we even knew you existed. I will never forget the moment when the nurse came in and placed you in my arms. Pure delight! (Then after about 7 minutes...they quickly snatched you back and put you in the NICU because they had just gotten some very disturbing test results!) So...in the NICU you went and stayed for the next 7 days. I remember being very scared, but I just KNEW you were going to be just fine! And thankfully you were.

The last seven years have been so full and so fast! You are a sweet, kind-hearted, loving little girl, and I am so blessed that God chose me to be your Mother!

Hoping you have a wonderful birthday and a great year!

Love,

Mom

Okay...so we've been a little busy!

[Disclaimer...I've been having great difficulty trying to get these pictures to move where I want them to in this post...so you might have to do a little work to follow along!]

Our summertime came and went...

We've had snake sightings...inside the house (oh, yes...about 10pm at night when Grant was out of town...thankfully, the neighbor came and rescued me off of the coffee table!) and outside...

We've had tea parties....

and....

We finally went to Disney World!!!!

(Nope...you guessed it...this picture is not Disney World, but the first day of preschool for Audrey!)

We got new haircuts...

We had first day of school....1st grade for Madison / 3 yr preschool for Audrey

(See pictures above...since this thing is not cooperating with me!)

We've had Halloween!!

(Can't you see...look above!)

And we've had a house on the market...and a house that sold...and a NEW HOUSE! Finally!

So we've been a little busy...but are trying to catch up! Hope you all are doing well!

Love ya,

Amber and the family!

A Little Bored!!

Madison and Audrey having fun for the camera!

Let's try this one..."How do I look?"

Now that's sweet!

Another sweet one!

This one I said..."Do one for your daddy!" ha...they look just like him!!!

Hope all of you have had a great Memorial Day weekend...Us, we've just been bored! Can you tell? Grant will be home on Tuesday and we are super excited!! It's been a long 2 weeks...I figured it would since this is the (dare I say it) LAST hitch!! Yeah!!!

Love ya, Amber

Happy 3rd Birthday (Party) Audrey!

Easter morning!!!My beautiful girls!

The girls and Grant!
It's been a busy few weeks here in the Pittman household. Grant has been away and will only have one last time offshore before he will be permanently based in the Chevron office in Covington (Whoo Hoo!!). We are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. June 8th is his official "start" date in office. He has been going offshore as part of a training program since Feb. 2008, and we are more than excited to have him home each and every night now! Thank you Grant for taking care of us and providing for us. And now...thank you in advance, for bathing the girls EVERY night NOW! ha ha ha

We had Audrey's little birthday party at Emily and Jay's (last minute location move - thanks Jay and Emily!), and had a fun time with family! The kids had an impromptu Easter egg hunt, complete with their Walmart plastic bags (So many uses for those Walmart bags....in this case, they were great Easter baskets).

All right....that's all I've got for now!

Have a great day!

Amber

Birthdays, Bunnies, and Beth, oh...and Turkeys Too!

Happy 3rd Birthday Audrey!!! (April 4)Audrey getting ready to blow out the candles on the cake GRANT made!!!And there she goes, Make a WISH!!Here come's Peter Cottontail...Easter egg hunt at Mom's Day Out (and for those of you who have heard Audrey talk about her Collin...this is THE Collin!!!!

Finding the eggs!!! I think I found one...Me and sweet AudreyPicture of Beth in the background...just a few feet away from me...(I'm holding a sign for Stellan...visit www.mycharmingkids.net for story and view Stellan's Name gallery!)

Christi, Faith, and Me at Beth Moore
This is Faith! So weird she is!! (Don't worry ya'll, Beth taught us this weekend..."It's okay to be different!")

Turkey Time...Grant killed a turkey on Monday.

Audrey loved the "chicken!"

That's about it for us the last few days...been very busy!! Looking forward to a good Easter weekend!

Love to all...Amber