Ringing in 2016

Although two of the three Bradshaw boys were in Vegas to ring in the new year, we still had two cute littles (C&E) make it to midnight with us!  Despite our game night festivities it was a relatively quiet night over all.  And the first day of January brought frigid air and dreary skies.

After we stuffed ourselves with Mexican food and playing Cards Against Humanity until we all nearly peed our pants, Trevor and I could barely keep our eyes open.  I'm already mourning the end of the holidays, as we start a new work week!

Happy New Year y'all!!

xoxo

Goodbye 2015, Hello 2016

As we closed out 2015 I thought it was only appropriate to ask each of the Bradshaw Nook members what their favorite part of 2015 was.  This is what they said...

Trevor:

We got to spend additional time with our parents, who in 2015 battled Stage 4 brain cancer and Alzheimer's disease.

Jess:

I completely agree with Trevor that our time with our parents this past year was near and dear to my heart.  Another thing that was a favorite of mine in 2015 was all of our fun holiday activities we do from start to finish of each year.

Ethan:

"My favorite thingn we did in 2015 was go to so many movies!"

Carter:

Bet you can't guess this one...STAR WARS: The Force Awakens (or as Carter says, The Force of the Awakens):

Daxton:

And since he can't tell us what is most favorite thing was this past year, I am only going to assume it was turning 1!

When I started this blogging adventure it was just to stay connected with those who lived far away.  I had no idea how much fun I would have doing it along the way or how much it would change me in the sense that I would love nothing more than to make a living writing.  So thank you to each and everyone of you who takes a few minute out of their day to spend it reading about our fun and silly lives.

With that I think I'm going to sign off from the virtual world and enjoy some pancakes with my littlest pipsqueak!!

Happy 2016 - xoxo

It All Started with a Picture

I've been struggling to come up with a fun and unique birthday party theme for my littlest pipsqueak's 2nd birthday.  Until today!!! While perusing my favorite blog I came up on this...

Oh yes an OREO CAKE!!!  It had me from the word Oreo...the sparklers just made me love it more.  Anyone who knows me and my littlest love know that we would take a cookie over a piece of cake any ole day.  

One guess what the theme will be!?!  Time to get planning!!

Wish me luck!!  xoxo

NYE Game Night Prep

Every year we host a NYE game night.  This year is no different, except that we are two kids less, so I want to do something that will be fun for the kids and adults early on in the night...then the littles can snuggle in with a movie and the adults can play silly games like Cards Against Humanity!

I'm thinking lots of black and gold...maybe some gold glitter...I think we will probably need a little Game Night greeting at the door as well.

Ok so what am I thinking game-wise for parents and kids alike??!!  Minute to Win It games.  I'm thinking maybe a like a jingle bell rock...how many jingle bells can they shake out of tissue box.  I'm definitely going with a "snow throw"  I think the parents will be way competitive with one another and someone will get a marshmallow to the face!  The kiss countdown just sounds like a good idea because who doesn't love chocolate!?!

I might come up with a fun craft projects for the littles to do as well since there will only be two of them big enough to play games and want to hang out.  Pinterest is chalk full of ideas so I need to hop to Thursday will be here before we know it!

I'm really looking forward to this party, I have been in a grinchy mood lately and I really need more fun to pull me out of it and bring some happy back to this face!

Now I'm about to settle down for a long winter's nap...ha ha who am I kidding tomorrow is Monday and it's back to the grind!!

xoxo

A Little Snow From the North Pole

Our much anticipated annual Christmas light viewing had finally arrived...and so did the snow!  By the mid afternoon yesterday the flakes started falling.

We could hardly believe nearly 6 inches had accumulated, but then we realized it had been snowing for nearly 7 hours!!  It doesn't get any more magical than snow and Christmas lights.  Hopefully we will find time to drive through the parade of lights before Christmas wraps up!

xoxo

Barnes & Noble and Christmas Tree Hunting

Ethan's school hosted a book fair night at Barnes & Noble tonight.  Just as soon as we hit the bookstore, we headed straight upstairs to the story time area.  The Westergard Librarian was going to do a special Christmas story hour.  I was in awe of how nicely it was all put together and the amount of people that showed up.  It was the highlight of our day!

The Westergard Wildcat was present at tonight's festivities.  We managed to snap a quick picture with him before the story time and choir performance.  I didn't get to see the Honor Choir kids perform but I did hear it and they sounded amazing!

We grabbed dinner at Wendy's afterwards.  The kids were over the moon because the kids meal prize was Christmas themed.  We came home with 2 gingerbread houses and a nutcracker to color and decorate.  Wendy's is always a favorite of mine!

We ended our evening at Home Depot hunting for the perfect Christmas Tree!

After we got home the pipsqueaks got all snuggled into their jammies.  It's nearly impossible to get them to settle down after such a fun evening.  They finally fell silent and little heads hit the pillows.  So much more fun awaits us!

xoxo

Behave Or Else...

We had a simple day yesterday seeing as I had to be in Minden for court at 8:45 a.m. and Trevor has to be at work by 7:30.  The "bad guys" in the house seemed to have kidnapped Olaf and left a note telling the pipsqueaks to behave or else...

After our crazy morning and then a basketball game last night I couldn't be happier to be home and look forward to a more normal day today!

xoxo