we had the Fields family over for dinner last week and had a great time! we made smores outside on the fire pit and the kids really enjoyed it. Here there are all sitting at the stairs waiting to all go in when all the adults were enjoying the fire pit :)

Lauren on a rare day with her hair up! 

lauren and her friend, rosanna!

nothing like a morning drive around the house for the bellomy kids!

my cute kids sporting their new glasses...they are so much fun! 

Can't wait to have three smiling faces!

7 months prego!

we are getting close to the end of the pregnancy...only 2 months to go!?!?!? hard to believe that we will all know what Baby Bellomy is so soon! Dave, who does know what we are having, bought the paint for the room and a new door knob to lock the door from the hallway so I can't see it. In fact he bought 3 different colors...I have no idea what he is going to do in there! 

trip to SDC

On December 29th and 30th we went to Branson, MO and had a blast. Our good freinds, Roger and Judy (they own the local candy store) offered to take us to Silver Dollar City with their free passes and it was such a great gift!!! We not only had a wonderful time at SDC, but just had a blast with our good friends. Jackson and Lauren are very attached to them and after 2 days they didn't want mommy and daddy anymore. :)  we really had a great time!!! thanks guys!

the lights at SDC were amazing!!! it is very worth it to go see the lights during the holiday season....they do so much and make the park so festive and beautiful!

Lauren's first ride! I didn't get a good one of Jackson's unfortunately. Lauren was not happy when the ride started, but was happy by the end. 

When we asked her if she wanted to ride again she said 'No Thank You'. 

Lauren and Roger watching Jackson on the big swing

jackson's reaction of the big swing!

Jackson really had a great time riding rides...he really is a big boy now! 

Christmas Morning

it was a long 15 minutes waiting at the top of the stairs! :) when we got down Jackson said 

"who put all this JUNK here?" it was so funny!

Lauren loves Little People....esp her new castle!!!

Jackson got one of the items he really wanted from Santa...SHOES! he was so excited!

Lauren wants to know where her new cups are so she can play with her new kitchen. 

Santa is on the way!

Well we went to see Santa today...this is the first year Jackson actually went near Santa and he even gave him a hug. While we were waiting in line he told me he loved Santa...it was pretty cute! The main thing jackson wants this year is a new pair of shoes! Don't ask! :)

Here is last years picture for a comparison of Lauren from a year ago...I just can't believe how big my little girl is!!! next year we will have 3 kids seeing Santa..yikes! :)

Happy Birthday Houston and Katy!!!

Tonight we celebrated Houston and Katy's birthdays!!! Houston turned 5 on December 2nd and Katy turned 4 on December 13th. Last night I thought we would just drive through McDonalds and get them each a hamburger and stick a candle in it...nope, that would not work for Jackson! He said they had to have a birthday cake and that they would love it!!! i think they did love it, but I also know they would have loved a hamburger! :) 

This party also reminds us that we have lived in our current home a year! The last party we threw in the other house was Houston's Party with the Orcutt family...our first party in the new house was Katy's with the Matchell family. Hard to believe we have been in the house a year...and what a good year it was! This next year will also be super exciting! :) 

So now you all know that we love to celebrate everyone's birthdays!!!

WARNING:There are a TON of pics of our exciting night! 

Lauren's first time to cook!

My big boy helper...yes, we did wear our pj's all day...it was cold! 

Don't they look delish??? Jackson actually assigned a cupcake to everyone...Isaiah, Mr. Matt, Mrs. Amanda, Mrs. Christine, Mr. Brian, Anna, Jakin, Connor, Suzanny, Mrs. Brenda, Mr. Tim, Mr. Roger, Mrs. Judy, Mrs. Jennifer (his teacher), Daddy, Mommy, Lauren, Houston, Katy....and told me which sprinkle was everyone's favorite :) it really was adorable!!! 

The Birthday Pup, Houston! 

The Birthday Pup, Katy! 

Lauren had SOOOO much fun!

Singing Happy Birthday to Katy...Lauren was trying to say some of the words!

the dogs aren't good at blowing out candles...good thing we have helpers!!

There is Katy's cupcake!

Lauren couldn't believe it was GONE in one bite...Katy doesn't chew anything! 

Houston on the other hand takes his time and really enjoys every bite!

My cute little girl!!! She finally got her cake :) 

Jackson had a blast at the party....he loves parties! 

Lauren really wanted Katy to wear the hat, Katy was so good about just staying there :)