A Campfire Dinner

Jimmy, Momma, TJ, Justin and I made it back to the George Ranch for a wonderful Christmas Campfire Dinner! It started with a Turkey and Dressing dinner, followed by a hay ride, and then a tour of common folk housing and then the Davis Mansion. It was a great time with family, and we can't wait to do it again next year!

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Momma and Jimmy enjoying the dinner

Justin and I before we left for the dinner (sorry out of order)

Momma loving on Gracelee

Mom and Momma

A picture in front of our Reception Hall 2 years later... amazing how things change!

Cowboy setting of into the sunset on another day (our hay ride leader!)

So the weekend after Thanksgiving is a busy time in the Sutherland House. We decorate for Christmas, which gets bigger and bigger each year as we collect more stuff. It is awesome! I love Christmas time, and the way the house looks and smells! I wish I could have a Christmas House all year!

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We decided to take some funny pictures as we got everything together, and chose one to display proudly.... here is Justin being Chevy Chase lighting our house...

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The inside is my job.

And then us being dorks... we have to have a picture of us decorating the tree... our last time as a duo... as yes, we set the camera up on candle sticks and a self timer to get the picture... told you... we are dorks, and we love it!

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Our Great Expectations ornament

And our Mantel... sans one stocking that we have yet to find the perfect one.

Hope everyone's Christmas brings an amazing amount of joy and time with family, and that the true meaning of Christmas is seen around every corner and in every person you come in contact with!

Baby in the Belly Pictures

With Gracelee's impending arrival, we decided to take some bump pictures before I get too too big. These came out really good. Thanks to the photographers... a.k.a. Momma and TJ!!!

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Baby Love

Amazing

The Bell Concert at Church is A LOT of work for the participants, and it is a GREAT joy for the rest of us! It gets us all into the Christmas spirit, ready to welcome the baby Jesus into our hearts!  Momma and TJ both particpated this year and here are some examples of all of their hard work! It was a great time!

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TJ's hard at work

Momma and Mrs. Luckert

Okay... I have been trying to download the bell concert for a half hour now... it will have to come later... sorry! I have so much to update that this will have to come later!

We were so blessed to join Amanda last night in welcoming Scott back to Texas for GOOD!!! Poor Scott has been traveling to Kansas City Monday thru Friday for a VERY long time! I cannot imagine, even for a second, being away from my husband every day of the week for as long as Amanda did it! This is a true testament to their marriage being strong, and a faith in God that always proves to be gr

acious and good!

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We are so happy that Scott is home now, and we can all hang out together as we have been planning since these two were engaged! Yay, couples dinners!!!! Scott, we are elated to have you back and safe, and we love you and Amanda so much! We are looking forward to spending time with ya'll and watching your relationship flourish!

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Balloons with Uncle J

Balloons with Uncle Scott

Even Aunt Amanda likes the balloons!

Yay! I was so excited to see Tonya!!!! We need to hang out more!!!!

It's Joey!

Justin and Me

"You taste it Grandma!"

"Now you taste it Aunt Amanda!"

Grampa tickle monster

And time for sleepy

It was a wonderful evening! Thank you for inviting us!!!! 

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! We are all so thankful to have each other as a family! I think I like Thanksgiving because we can think of all that God has blessed us with, and get us into the spirit of Christmas, in which we should be truly grateful! God has sent His only son to Earth to live and teach, and die on a cross for our sins! Now that is something to celebrate! It doesn't matter where or when or even how you celebrate! All that matters is spending time with the ones you love, and TRULY understanding the meaning of these holidays! After all in, in my opinion, they are "holy"days.... who cares if they changed the "y" to an "i".... we as Christians know the real meaning!

Love you!

Some Thanksgiving Family Fun!

So we had some fun at Auntie's house this weekend! Thank you Family Fun magazine! We made Oreo Cookie Turkeys and even Uncle Tommy played along!!! Here are some pictures of our fun!

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Which one do you think is dinner?

Uncle Tommy playing along

Here is "Tommy the Turkey" made by Uncle Tommy... it really did turn out the best!

Uncle Tommy with his prized Turkey

Thanks for indulging me Uncle Tommy! It was really fun to see everyone, even if it was a short trip! I wish Dallas was a day trip because I miss everyone so much! Thank you to our gracious hosts, Corey and Robyn! We always have a blast with you all! Love you!!! Happy Turkey Day!

I cannot believe how big he is getting!!!

Love you Jaxson!!!!!!!

BLOOMERS!!!!!

The next picture with these bloomers will be with chubby little legs and beautiful baby girls  wearing them!!!!

Thank you Momma (a.k.a Grandma) and Auntie (a.k.a Mimi)!!!

Baby Stuff!

So we have baby stuff! It is so much fun to watch what used to be our quote, unquote "nursery" become our REAL nursery! Justin is like a kid in a candy store, and it is really sweet and an awesome sight to see him this excited! Gracelee has no idea what a good daddy she has! Not yet anyway! We are now excited to present the place where our little angel will rest her head and dream beautiful dreams and play dress up and grow and be the beautiful little angel we already know she is! Here is Gracelee's Nursery!

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The Crib

The hutch and dresser

Wait.... a sewing machine??

a random basket and cloth?

Java Giraffe Ribbon??

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And here are her baskets for the hutch! One of the hardest projects I have had, and certainly not the last! We have decided on a light, carnation pink, Java brown, and  tan for her color theme, and with those colors, animal print, and monkeys for Justin! BUT NO SOCK MONKEYS!!! Those things scare the bejeezus outta me! Gracelee, daddy was watching the football game and playing with pink fabric and an iron helping mommy make your baskets! There was a lot of time put into these, and daddy stepped away from his "man-ly" things to play with the pink stuff! What an awesome daddy!!! We love him! Now here are some pictures of our handy work....

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The finished product

and the zebra bedding to match! Thanks Grammy!

and we cannot forget the light switch covers!

So much fun! Love to everyone! Thank you for your prayers of peace! They are working in my heart and soul, and the continuation of them is much appreciated! I know she is going to be great! Love and God Bless!

And here....... SHE is!!!

Little Gracelee Sutherland!!!! 

It is amazing the feeling of love we have for her already! She has all of her parts, and they all work very well! Her measurements are all normal and accurate! Every little toe and finger are accounted for, and I can't wait to kiss every toe and finger! We thank the good Lord for the opportunity to raise a daughter with Him! Please pray that everything else goes as smoothly as these first 5 months! Please pray that she is born healthy and happy!! 

Enjoy her little pictures!

Happy Halloween! Love, "The Bakers"

Here is what we wore on Halloween. Homemade costumes are so great! We went to an awesome Halloween party at Scott and Amanda's house, and had a blast! We hope everyone had a safe night, and sorry that there aren't more pictures! Blogger doesn't like our pictures!

Something is up with Blogger! Halloween to follow as soon as it lets me!!!

Sorry!!!