Alyssa helping Granny blow out her candles

Granny's Birthday

My mother-in-law's birthday was Sunday so we had the whole Chesser crew to our house for dinner. (When I say crew I mean 10 and that's alot compared to my family of 4) I was nervous because Jon insisted on cooking a pork tenderloin a new way. I told him the cardinal rule is never cook something for the first time at a dinner party. Anyway, we had the tenderloin, mac & cheese (which was also a new recipe), mashed potatoes, green beans and rolls. My sister in law Traci made the cake. Everything turned out very well. I was relieved. We had a good time and enjoyed catching up. Thanks for the mac and cheese recipe Kerri. It was delicious!!! Happy Birthday Granny!!!

Happy Birthday Granny!

Alyssa and Joe

Alyssa and Landon

Aunt Traci Reading Me Fanny and Blue

There it goes!!!!

First Time Bowling

Last weekend we went bowling with our friends Eddie, Dedra, Noah and baby Caleb. Alyssa had a great time. They have a rack for kids that helps them keep the ball in the center so it will hit the pins. This way adults can play too without bumpers. It was so much fun. Alyssa and Noah were so cute. She was his cheerleader. Every time he did good she would say Good Job Noah! We had the best time. This weekend we have the circus so stay tuned for updates on that!

This is Fun huh Noah!

I can do it Myself!

Here's the Ball Noah

Alyssa and Daddy Bowling

Good Christmas

We traveled to Arkansas to see my grandparents for Christmas. We have been going every other year all of my life. It was good to see them and spend time with them. Alyssa had a great Christmas and it was a blast watching her open presents. She had us all laughing. We made cookies for Santa and she was so excited when they were gone along with the milk. I think she was more excited about that then her presents. Our family did something different for Christmas this year. With the lovely economy and the fact we have everything we need and want, we decided not to exchange presents with each other. We only bought for Alyssa. I was afraid it might be weird not having anything to open on Christmas morning but Alyssa was so much fun it was just as good if not better than opening my own present. This idea also allowed us to spend money on less fortunate families and to me that is what Christmas is all about. It makes me feel so good to know our scarifice helped someone who really needed it. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas too! Happy New Year!!!!