Go Texans!!

So, football season has come to an end.  I'm heartbroken.  This year was so incredibly fun!

It was an AMAZING year to be an Aggie!!!!  Johnny Football is my hero!

We got to go to the first SEC game EVER!

And we watched my team beat Hubby's Bearcats...sorry  babe!

And...we beat the National Champions!  Even Jaxson got in on the action...

Take thank Bama!

And, we had a great year as Texans fans too.  This was the first year we had our season tickets, and they were worth every penny.  We tailgate with two other couples, and always have the greatest time.  Our little tailgate has grown and we always welcome any friends that might be able to stop by.  And...we named ourselves this year!  We Are Texan Tailgaters!!  I love it!

We were even featured on the local news this season!

It's like our date night.  We love it.  And I miss it already!

And we get some amazing time with great friends.

We went to our first charity dinner for The Texans this year.  We had a great time, and it resulted in my new crushes on Owen Daniels and JJ Watt.  Oops.

Ben Tate.  War Eagle!

JJ Watt.  He is the sweetest thing!

Even though his season ended up on a rough note, I still love Matt Schaub.

Like all good things, this season had to come to an end.  I am counting the days till the first home game!!!

Promotion!

I have some super exciting news...

I got a PROMOTION at work!  I fought for it...and it is finally official!  I'm so excited to start my in my new role.  I've been selling digital forensic software for the past yearish...and I'm super excited to move into a more visible role with more responsibilities.  I'm covering 11 states in the Rocky Mountain Region.  I'll be traveling half the time, which will be an interesting adjustment for my family.  Hubby has been so incredibly supportive and is on board with this exciting new path.  I can't wait to get started!  I am just overwhelmed with the blessings that God has provided my family!

Christmas Recap

We had a crazy but fun Christmas at the Ellis house this year!

Hubby and I always wanted a big home so that we could house all of our families and make sure that everyone was comfortable and had a place to stay.  This year was our first Christmas in our new home, and we were able to do just that.

My parents, sister, her boyfriend, and my Pappa came to spend the weekend with us.  It was such a blessing to have a room for everyone.  Val and Mauney had to sleep on an air mattress because we don't have a fourth bed in that room, but I think they were fine with it.

 

Pappa bought Jaxson his first train set.  My Daddy had one growing up, and I think it is so special that Pappa started that tradition with Jaxson too.  Here is the entire family trying to figure out how to put it together.

The Ellis Family

 

The Adams Family

 

On Christmas Eve, my in laws came over around 2PM for some visiting and eating before Christmas Eve service at our church.  This was the first time that we took Jaxson to big church, and it will be the last for awhile.  It's just not fair to expect him to sit still for that long.  He was so funny, he went from person to person...from Daddy to Momma to Gamm-E to GiGi to Grandpa...and back again.  It was sweet.  And, after the last prayer, he let our a big AMEN! and everyone loved it.  It's so sweet to hear him say it.  It warms my heart.

My parents framed my diploma for me!  8 years later it is finally ready to hang in our beautiful study!  I am so proud to have it and it is by far my favorite gift!!

 

That night, we had our first meal in our dining room!  My Daddy made his famous "Daddy Loins" and we ate like kings.  Check out the beautiful centerpiece that my mom made me.  I keep telling her that she needs to start selling them.  It makes the entire room beautiful!

Christmas day was a whirlwind.  I don't know that I will try to have both sets of family all together anymore on Christmas.  I didn't feel like I was able to enjoy anyone or any part of the day because I was constantly making sure that everything was going well, that everyone was okay, cleaning, cooking, and trying to spend time with everyone.  It was nearly impossible to soak up the wonderfullness that Christmas is.  But, we had a wonderful, blessed Christmas and I am so thankful!

Jaxson with his God Parents

 

Early Alabama Christmas

We decided to celebrate an early Christmas in Alabama this year, and it was oh so fun!

Hubby couldn't get away from work...so Jaxson and I headed out on our own.  He was an angel on the flight there, and an absolute terror on the fight home.  It was a nightmare.  Kicking the seat in front of us, screaming to get down, hitting me, yelling....everyone on that flight hated my guts.  It will probably be a little while before I brave flying with him again.

We spent some wonderful time with my Alabama side of the family.  It was such a great trip.

Jaxson LOVED riding around with his Edaddy

Got to meet Santa...who is wasn't the least bit scared of!

Me with my Little Man

Jaxson with his Aunt Cinny & GiGi

 

So...my Aunt Cinny has the most amazing Christmas tree ever.  It's so beautiful.  It takes her about a week to put up, and it's 12 feet tall.  I have to share some pictures of her house this year.

 

 

 

 

 

Merry Christmas!

From my family to yours...Merry Christmas!

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 4

Today I am thankful for God's Grace, Love, and Mercy.  Could you imagine what type of world we would live in without it?  My prayer with Jaxson each morning on the way to daycare is that we will have the opportunity for someone to cross our paths today that needs to see it in action, and for God to help us identify the opportunity and to use the gifts he has given us to show it.  I can't think of anything more powerful that I can do as a Christian than be God's hands and feet. 

Happy Halloween!

Jaxson's second Halloween was super fun!  We dressed him up as his most favorite character ever...COOKIE!  He grunts and grunts cookie all day long.  It's precious...and creepy sometimes - haha!

 

We went over to our old neighborhood for trick or treating.  I miss our old neighbors so much.  They were so sweet and welcoming!

 

Jaxson wasn't scared of anything.  Not the scary monsters, pumpkins...nothing!  I'm telling you, this little boy is fearless!

 

I bought an Emlo and Big Bird shirt for Hubby and I to wear.  Jaxson loved it!  He kept pointing at our shirts with pure excitement.  It make it worth every penny!

 

 

I always like to post a few pics of what our house looks like decorated.  Nothing too terribly exciting, but a few little touches here and there :)

 

How was your Halloween?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 3

Today I am thankful that I have a car that is safe, and gets me where I need to go.  I like my little honda accord just fine, but I was so terribly sad to move from an SUV to a car.  But, it made sense.  Remember when Hubby "surprised" me and sold my beloved jeep and brought home that awful Tahoe?  UGH.  For my new readers, that's a story for a rainy day!!

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 2

Today I am grateful for my job.  Yes, it's stressful.  Yes, sales make me crazy sometimes, but I am very thankful that I have a great opportunity and work for a wonderful company.  Many people don't have jobs or are stuck in awful situations.  I try to remind myself of that on days when I just don't want to go :)  Don't judge, you know you've had those mornings too!  hahaha!

What are you grateful for today?