Thanksgiving

We (Jacob and I) spent the Thanksgiving holiday in Oklahoma City celebrating with family. Jason spent his Thanksgiving on a trip... Anchorage, AK and Osaka, Japan! We really enjoyed our time in OKC... Wish we could have stayed longer! Here are some pics from the trip!

J was NOT real happy about getting up REALLY early to drive to OKC!

Got to spend some time with this little lady, Miss Madison Reid

And, her twin sister, McKinley

Auntie watching all 3 kiddos while I got my hair did! Mom is always the BEST!

Jacob playing with the girls in "The Octagon"

Worn out from Shopping in OKC with Mommy

Uncle Chad playing with the little man

Uncle Chase and J on Thanksgiving

The food at NeNanny's ... AMAZING - Maybe the best food yet!
Can't wait for Christmas!

Mimi ad J

Tired Boy with NeNanny (AKA The Baby Whisper!)

Update!

WAAAYYY behind on blogging! Things at the Craig House have been as crazy as ever! Jacob is quite a BUSY little fellow, and he keeps us all running throughout the week. Jason is settling into the routine of things at FedEx, and I am still working weekends at the hospital. Our schedule the last few months has allowed us to spend more time as a family than we have ever been able to before! Jason schedule has not been bad at all so far, and we are excited that he will be able to spend so much time at home! On the Triple-7 they fly really long trips, usually 7-12 days... Currently, FedEx is in peak season so they have been flying more than usual -- last month Jason flew 1-8 day trip and 2-4 day trips, but next month Jason is on reserve (call) Dec. 16th - 31st -- BLAH! Here are some pics from his first few trips.

Daddy and Jacob ready to leave on his first trip

My handsome mister --- I had to FORCE him to take a picture

Another trip -- They look thrilled!

Too bad J's not looking

Jason next to their engine

Happy Halloween!

Well, This Halloween turned out great! Luckily, Jason is still finishing up his training at FedEx so he was off work and home. (He will finish his sim stuff next week and then will head to the line for one last test.) He was home for 4 days in between sim events, and we had a great time spending time together getting ready for our church's trunk or treat event. Jason is quite the artist but rarely has time to sit down and relax doing it, but I think he enjoyed spending timing making our trunk decoration (which is going in Jacob's playroom for play). We all dressed up Jason was a farmer and stood next to "Jacob's Farm" trunk handing out candy. Jacob was the CUTEST puppy I've ever seen and I was a cat. It was so much fun! Here are some pictures of some of the trunks and our cute little "puppy"

The Kitty and Puppy all ready for Trunk or Treat

CUTEST PUPPY EVER!

Happy and Running

Look at that Tail -- HA!

Not a fan of the face paint -- It get worse as the night goes on

Our Trunk -- "Jacob's Farm"

Crashing the beach trunk next door

Truck of Treats

Bieber Fan Club

Purple People Eater

Daddy and Jacon -- Neither look thrilled

Cousin Madison in her costume and decorated trunk... Bella dressed as a turtle was running around the pond too :)

Us with Elmo and Cookie Monster

Jacob ... Getting tired 

Some pics of Little Miss Madison

Well, I had the pleasure of keeping little Miss Madison today while her usual baby sitter enjoyed a day off. I had big plans to get some Christmas presents knocked out today (hoping for some framable images), but unfortunately I couldn't quite capture what I was going for, but I did get some cute pics! I am looking forward to next week and see if I can help a few of the good ones with some photoshopping! Here's a sneak peek at some of the better ones.. Little Lady was wide awake the whole time, and just as content as could be :)

I know, I know ... Auntie LOVES BIG bows ;)

Sweet... Hoping photoshop may professionalize this one

Kisses on the lips for Madison! Sweet boy would not be still long enough to get a good one of the two of them...
Still working on STAY ... Bella still has him beat on that one ;)

Was hoping for a little Christmasy look --- Not sure I love the black but it is much easier to work with in photoshop

Funny face pretty lady

Still need some photoshop on the black ...

Getting a head start on Christmas Card pictures

I just LOVE taking pictures of the little man! But, I am REALLY wanting one of those clickers things (wireless remote shutter release) so I take pictures with me in them too... Remind me of this when I can't come up with anything for Christmas ;)! Anywho... I wanted to get a test run of possibilities for Christmas card pictures of Jacob! So, Off I went around the neighborhood to try some backgrounds and outfits... Jacob is learning STAY... Poor Kiddo (I feel like I am teaching a dog to stay... Hehe)! But, What a Beautiful Day to take some pictures! I LOVE FALL! Well, Here are some of the better ones...

This is ONE thing I LOVE about Tennessee -- The trees are AMAZING -- and I just LOVE fall

No, You STAY! LOL!

What?!

Fake Cry...

Gotta LEAF!

Its COOL!

RUN!!

Not Staying... 

LAST one of the day and probably my FAV! 

Chair Project

I have been wanting some wing back chairs for awhile now, but I have bee waiting for the right chairs at the right price! Well, yesterday a fried from church sent me a message that she may have found them... And, she did! I bought the pair of chairs off craigslist for $35. The cushions, foam, and frame are in great condition so they're perfect for my re-covering project! I have never recovered anything, so I am hoping I didn't get myself into more than I can handle! However, I am anxious to dig in and see what I can do! Here are the chairs -- Basic (Which is good for me I didn't want to have to try to figure out buttons or any kind of fancy back for my first project!) They are also a little on the small side which I also like!

So, Here is the inspiration...Thank You Pinterest!

Here is what I am going for... New printed fabric on the old design chair

Here's another idea -- Zebra Print

 Here are some site I've found to help me through the project... Again, Thank you pinterest!

Detailed instructions for re-upolstery

Re-Covering -- Wingback Specific

NOW to get started! I will update with my progress!

11/1/12: Well, What a Project!! Still working on completing this one! WHOA! I will say taking the chair a part was way harder than getting it back together! All that it lacks is welting around the bottom, the bottom fabric (just a black covering), and the cushion! ... Then one more...