Hello December!.....

Happy #2 Matthew Joseph!....

Wow!

Our little man is two today.

 He is every bit boy and every bit delightful in every way.

 Making funny faces is one of his favorite things.

He is a master of charades, preferring to act out what he is trying to say rather than just tell you!

 His sister's think he is incredible.  That in itself is awesome because most sisters are bothered by a little brother who messes up their doll houses and takes over their TV with Paw Patrol.

 Mattie Jo loves tractors, balls, and trucks.

He can kick a football, swing a golf club, and give you the thumbs up sign on cue.

 One of his favorite things, however, is his daddy.  This is not your typical mama's boy.  He is a daddy's boy all the way.  

 God has blessed me one hundred times over with these precious faces.

Each is unique and holds a special place in my heart.

Matthew you are the namesake.  You are the one that will carry the Shubzda name forward.

You are the one who carries not just the Shubzda names but also Matt's name and I am certain that your Uncle Matt could not be prouder.

I love you sweet boy.  I love that you are close enough that I can see you whenever my heart desires...and that is pretty often.

I love that you are such an easy, content little boy.

I love that you are two and I have been able to experience the joy you have brought to our lives each day since you arrived.

Happy Birthday Matthew Joseph.

Planning Ahead.....

I am a lover of all things Christmas.

The fact that Hobby Lobby has Christmas out after the 4th of July is a bit over kill but now that Halloween is past, I am ready.

 I know that we should celebrate the holidays and we should not pass over Thanksgiving...but I am not.

 I love turkey, pumpkin pie, and family.  I can still honor that with my Christmas tree fully decorated.

I don't think it detracts from the meaning of the day.  

Christmas season is my favorite.  I overdecorate, over buy and over celebrate, and if I am going to put that much effort in to it I want to enjoy it...for weeks, and weeks, and weeks.

So, thank you Hallmark for Christmas movies that have already started and for the radio stations that are playing Christmas tunes.

Celebrate as you like...I choose Christmas.

For the Record.......

And just exactly who wants this record?  

We set a record for the highest temperature ever recorded in 

Dallas today.

EVER!

IN HISTORY!

And today is November 2nd.

So who needs or wants this ridiculous record?

I am struggling to buy pansies for my garden when all my summer flowers are still blooming beautifully.  Christmas decorations are out everywhere and I know how people who live in Los Angeles must feel during the holidays. My internal season clock is totally out of whack and from what I understand this is not the end of this record breaking heat.

So here we are on November 2...just for the record.

Hello November.....