Benefit for Heather

Saturday night, Steve and I attended the Benefit dinner for Heather Will. She is Michelle's cousin who was injured in a car accident in 2009. We had a lot of fun. I won a $50 gift certificate to the Red Geranium Restaurant and I bought a painting done by Heather herself in the live auction. Heather is an inspiration to everyone around her. Her story makes me count my blessings. Every time I look at her painting that will hang in Conner's bedroom, I will remember how lucky we are.

Heather with her mom Gina, Her sister Holly, Cousins Michelle and Lindsay, and Aunt Brenda.

Bowling Update

Bowling League Update!!! Last week was my best week ever. This week was my worst ever. But, who can have this much fun on a bowling league???  These 4 Goofballs can. We have a BLAST together. I will be sorry when it is over.

Happy Birthday Brady

Tonight, Conner and I went to Brady's house to help celebrate his 2nd Birthday. We had Pizza, Bread sticks, cake, and Ice Cream. He got lots of cool toys for his Birthday. The boys had a lot of fun playing together and Conner didn't want to leave. Happy Birthday Brady!!!!!!

Bowling League

Our new Laverne and Shirley Bowling Shirts. Our Team Name is "Who Gives a Split."

Bowling League



Tonight was the first night of our "Margarita Bowling League." We did so good. Jamie had to back out tonight because Sidney got sick, so Michelle thankfully stepped up. We had a blast and we beat our opponents, made up of 3 guys and 1 gal.  I honestly can't remember the last time I laughed so hard. I can't wait till next Monday.

Our Team and the Opponents



Melissa, Michelle (Jamie), Pam. Tam



Happy Birthday Pam C.

Last night, we went to Willow Bowling Center to celebrate a good friend, Pam Chavez, birthday. The guys came too, just no pictures of them. The foursome of girls that went are starting a bowling league on Monday night. It is the Margarita Bowling League. We were practicing our skills and taste testing the Margaritas  Saturday night. Thank God it is just for fun, hence the name "Margarita League.", because I suck..   More to follow Monday night!!!!

Pam, Tam, Melissa, and Jamie

Lunch With Friends

Saturday, I enjoyed lunch with some old friends. My friend Melissa was in town from California, which doesn't happen that often. It was a great time and long overdue. We went to Bar Louie's, one of my favorite places to go. It was good to see everyone!!

Christmas with the Broekers

Wednesday night, we celebrated Christmas with the Broekers. We went to their house and they ordered pizza and made cookies. We exchanged gifts. Conner got a pirate ship, a book, and some dinosaur pajamas from The Broekers. He got a homemade monogrammed towel with a green tractor from his God Grandparents (Jamie's parents). We got Hannah a jewelry making kit, some magnetic fashion dolls, and some fashion design plates. We got Kyle a magic kit, a card game, and an "I SPY" game. We are expecting a magic show and some bracelets the next time we visit. We had a great time celebrating with them.

Payne Christmas

Christmas Morning

Elfreich Christmas

Christmas Card 2010

Our 2010 Christmas Cards are in the mail. We had such a great experience using Shutterfly and they turned out great. We will use them again next year!!!

Our 2010 Christmas Card






Nashville 2010

I had a doctor's appointment on Friday at Vanderbilt, so we headed to Nashville, TN about 5:30 a.m..  We went to the doctor, then met up with 2 of our friends who are doctors at Vanderbilt, Andy and Anna, for a short visit. Then, we headed to the ICE exhibit. The theme this year, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town."  It was once again Impressive to say the least. Conner did well considering we each had about 10 layers of clothes on and he was buried under blankets in his stroller. They keep it at 9 degrees in there. Then, we had lunch at Caney Fork. It was a great place to eat. We will definitely go back. I never order ribs, but the waitress said they were "Awesome." So, we both got them and she was RIGHT. They were very tasty. Then, we headed to the hotel for a nap. Then, back out. We went to Bass Pro Shop to see the renovation, shop, and see Santa. We saw Santa the night before at Daycare and that didn't go well. So, we asked Conner Friday when he got a glimpse of Santa, if he wanted to go talk to him. His answer "NO." So, we stared at him for a long time from a distance. Then we would shop for awhile. He would then say "Santa...... Where Go?" So, we would go stalk Santa from a distance again. I would ask again if he wanted to talk to him. "NO" was always the answer. We stalked him about 6 times while we were there. He kept wanting to go watch him. So, that is how we see Santa now. From a distance. After Bass Pro, we went to the Opryland Hotel to browse. It was gorgeous as usual. Then, time for dinner and a late bedtime. Oh well. We came home first thing Saturday. A good time was had by all.

Steve and Conner inside ICE.

See the stairs on the left made of Ice and the large slide is made of Ice too.

Steve went down the slide. He said it was FAST.

10 Layers of Clothes and Blankets.

Nativity Scene

Lunch at Caney Fork.

Watching Santa from a Distance

Stalking Santa

Watching all the girls and Boys visit with Santa and Happily watching.

Conner and the Poinsettia tree.