James has his First Birthday Party!

I can't believe that James will be one on Tuesday! Today we had a party at the house with some friends and family. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives! I think he would have eaten the whole cake if I had let him. James loves the new red wagon from Aunt Fairley and Uncle David! I'll post the new stats on Tuesday!


So this was my attempt at a Big Cupcake for James! At least the colors matched the smaller cupcakes!


Pre Party Picture


The Cake and Cupcakes. One of my dear College friends came by for a visit and got stuck helping my mom and I make colored icing and decorate cupckaes. Thanks Whitney!


Our Family picture!


I think the "king" would have eaten the whole thing!


Parker and Katelyn looking at the Bday Boy


The birthday table with friends


Party Favors!


James and his buddy Ben riding in the wagon


Claire, Katelyn, James, and me


Our family friends, the Flora's, gave James this firetruck. He loves pushing it around. It did take Chester some time to get over the siren sounds!

November Kinderbabies

I love taking James to Kinderbabies on Wednesday nights at our church. November has been fun with turkeys, leaves, and pilgrams. Where the other children mainly stay with their parent, James likes to move around and ends up in the center of the room. Oh Well, at least he is paying attention!

A trip to the park

This weekend, we went home to Wilson. My parents had been wanting to take James out to this great park that the city has created. It is such a wonderful facility. James wasn't too sure about the slides, but likes the swings. Next year he will like this much more I am sure.

Annabel Grey Mahlum

Yancey's sister Fairley had her little baby, Annabel on November 11. Her name came from David's Mom "JoANNe" and Fairley's mom "IsABEL" She is so adorable and we can't wait to get to know her. Congrats Fairley and David!

Shutterfly Christmas Card!

Since Yancey and I have been married, we have used Shutterfly to share lots of events. Now, that our son is here, we use them even more. This Christmas is no different. They seem to have such a great collection and so many options. Shutterfly takes the hard part out and allows you to spend time picking the perfect card. In fact, Yancey and I sat down last night and were trying different pictures in different cards. It was so much fun. This year we are using a folded card, something we have never done. I am excited about this because it will allow me more space to write notes to people. We are so excited about sending out pictures of our almost one year old son, to all of our friends and family. Shutterfly always seems to be offering a good deal or discount on their products which is great and helps now that times are tough.
Here are some sites you can check out that show what Shutterfly can offer. \
I'm not sure I did the links right so you might have to copy and paste.

For Christmas Cards:
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-photo-cards

For Regular Cards:
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery

For Calendars:
http://www.shutterfly.com/calendars

For doing a blog for Shutterfly, I can get 50 free Christmas Cards.
You can do at: http://bit.ly/sfly2010

Happy Halloween!

James was a lion for Halloween!


Isn't this the cutest!!!!



I think he would rather play then take pictures.






He had enough picture taking!