Wrapping up the month

January is always a more calming month than December....a welcome time for dear old mom!!! This year has been no different. We have spent a lot of time indoors...dressing up, having friends over, trying new recipes, watching movies and reading. It has also been one of the coldest and snowiest months in years. We have enjoyed getting out of school and work and playing in the snow. Ashlyn and Caroline

Caitlyn and her new best friend, Marissa.

We have even been gracious and let the dogs in from out of the cold. Max is in heaven!!!

It was definitely time for haircuts, too. The tangles were driving all of us crazy!!!

We've had two snows this month. The first was only about 1 and 1/2 inches, but this last one was a doozy (for Nashville anyway!). We got close to 4-5 inches and it has lasted several days. School has already been closed for 2 days. You girls have gotten to experience true sledding this year!

Dressed up for the cold.............

Sledding with our neighbors, the Davis family. Mr. Davis is in his 80s and was all about the fun!! Love it!!!

Daddy and Caroline

Hot chocolate with RJ after a cold afternoon............Caitlyn, you were in one of your funks!

These sleds are actually mixing bins Daddy found at Home Depot. By the time we went searching for a sled, the stores were out. Mental note to add to our list for next winter!!!

Your first debut, Caleb.
51/2 months along and counting.............

A huge surprise!!!

We found out today the two of you will be big sisters to a BROTHER!!!! We are all so surprised and excited. He looked beautiful and was a mover already!!! Daddy and I have had a boy name picked out for 8 years now...Caleb Daniel. I don't know if either of us realized how MUCH we were hoping it was a boy until they told us. God is so good and his timing and wisdom is perfect. Thank you, Thank you Lord for choosing US for this little boy of yours!!!

January Funnies!

I want to do better abour writing things down you two say...you keep us laughing so much and I KNOW I won't remember one day the funny things you say.

Caroline, you and I were talking about the baby the other day while cooking in the kitchen. I was telling you that the baby's ears are formed now and he or she can hear what we say. Your mouth dropped open and you said, "Can I say something to the baby?". "Sure!" I said and leaned towards you. You put your face right up to my tummy and said, "BABY...I want you to be a boy!"

Caitlyn, you came home from school on Tuesday and your sister was upstairs watching TV. When you got in, you asked where she was. I answered that she was upstairs and asked if you wanted me to go get her. You looked at me and said, "Oh, no, momma...I just want some peace and quiet!!"

Caroline, we were making quesadillas the other night and you were helping. You were spooning out some tubbed butter into the skillet. As you did you said with excitement, "Mommy! Now I know how they get the yellow in the egg...they just put butter in it!!!" I laughed so hard. I wasn't sure who "they" were, but you sure seemed sure about your findings!!

Christmas festivities...........2009!

So many activities, so many people, so much giving and receiving.....so many sweet memories...and all in honor of the one who gave it ALL so we could enjoy these times. Thank you, Jesus. We celebrate you!

Otter Creek's breakfast with Santa...........

Baking with momma..........

OC preschool's X-mas program (Caroline...your last! Boo-hoo).

We are in awe of Santa...and still get a little nervous to be in his presence!!

Cookie decorating with Claire and Anna............

Christmas with the Dowlens............

Roasting marshmellows in our homemade outdoor fire..........

Christmas Eve morning with Mimi and Papa............

Putting on a concert with your new guitar and microphone.............

Our smallest and sweetest Christmas present...Price Jacob Dozier............................

Christmas Eve at the Dozier's........

Eating Turkey Hash....again and again...............Daddy's favorite!!!

Big Daddy reads a story.............

All smiles...............

Christmas morning................Santa did good!! Horseriding boots,

new leotard for gymnastics.............

AND SNUGGIES!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gingerbread houses made with Mimi..........a tradition every year.

Fun with Manchester cousins.......Lillianne, Bradley and Thomas.

Whew...........what a month!!!!! We end it with tired bodies, but FULL hearts!!! Goodbye 2009.....Welcome 2010!!!!

A little bit of everything..........

In an effort to get caught up, I am selecting just a few photos from SEVERAL events over the last two months. With mommy being so sick, I have had to lean HARD on other people to help me manage all I have on my plate. Friends and family have been soooo gracious and helpful during this time with calls, encouraging notes, FOOD, and prayers. Grandmommas and Daddy have played my role in your lives over the last two months. I will forever be grateful for the help and love. Both of you had Fall Field Trips. Caitlyn, Mimi went with you to Walden Farm and she took some great pictures that we will put in albums. Caroline, Daddy went with you to Gentry's Farm. He was the only Dad there...thanks, babe!!!! It was a great day to be outside.........

Mammi with my princess Sleeping Beauty and Kitty Cat at Otter Creek's Trunk or Treat!

Halloween night..........

Celebrating Daddy's birthday at Mimi and Papa's with his favorite, Banana Pudding!!!!!!!!!

In the month of November at chuch you discussed teamwork. The challenge was to raise $1000 dollars as a group in order to purchase 100 mosquito nets for children sponsered by Compassion International. You all wanted to earn your money by having a Lemonade Stand. We went to Mammi and Big Daddys, made signs, lemonade and cookies and had a great time!! You earned $60 to go towards the project. Daddy and I were so proud of you!

Thanksgiving is my favorite season. I wish we had more time for it because of what it stands for. I love hearing what you are grateful for. We have sooo much to thank God for!!! Every year, it seems to get more and more overshadowed by Christmas. Here we are below on Thanksgiving night at Mammi and Big Daddy's taking our annual Dozier family picture. The family just keeps growing!!!

Decorating the Christmas trees........................

And what a way to bring in December....with the surprise arrival of your newest cousin, Price Jacob Dozier. Aunt Camille's water broke on Sunday morning, the 6th, and he was born at 12:46, weighing in at 6lbs. 8oz! Uncle Wes could NOT be prouder!!!

He is such a good mix of his mommy and daddy!!!!!!!!! Oh, how we love you already, little boy!!!

So...........we are caught up and ready for the crazy month of December!!!!!!!!! Here goes.......