Category: Totally Tatum

OH, I couldn’t wait!!! You see, I had the same stocking my whole life. My grandma Mimi, made us all stockings which were just adorable and handmade. Doug had his own stockings he used with Austin. It was TIME for our own HAY tradition.

Ready…….

SURPRISE! Austin, yes you are a part of it all, my dear son and Tot’s brother.

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Ok, now, we need ornaments as tradition. …SURPRISE

Tatum’s 2022, Coopy, and NOW WOODROW!

Oh, we are ready now!…well almost.

She had to decorate Woody’s house.

Oh, and…..she had to finish at PVCP for the Christmas season. They sing “Come on ring those bells” for us.

Are you excited little COOPY!?

I know I am!

Domino’s used to be fascinating to Cooper,

but. more importantly, now Woody is the new fascination for ALL of us!

He has to come with us now wherever we go, so of course he needed a little carrier.

First stop…Mama! She loves birdies as she has had over 3 of them in her life.

(My Woodrow was the first)

The little bird has now won Daddy’s heart. (or shoulder!)

And, the little guy is part of our family in every way…even singing with us. Well, eventually singing we hope!

Before Doug and I got married, we knew we not only wanted to be in a couple’s small group Bible Study, but also we wanted to host one. It has been over three years of praying, but finally…..we have arrived.

In January of 2022, we thought we were ready. God had another plan. Upon a few couples coming and going, we finally have our small group, and OH, do we adore each couple. We are all in similar life stage, AND we each share some major similarities. It is a true blessing.

We decided to have a Christmas gathering. Tot sat in the living room as we gathered and joined us here and there..(along with Woody). We waited for our guests to arrive. Here’s my handsome honey. (and our beautifully decorated home).

Alex and Von.

Doug and Giselle.

Julie and Matt.

And Tot… with a little cute feathered friend on her ….head?

We enjoyed our White Elephant gift exchange…and we are all still friends! HEEHEE

My honey made cappuccinos for everyone and ..well, let’s just say he has a second career if needed. YUM!

And Giselle bonded with Coopy.

Tot made sure Woodrow had fun …especially on the train!

We are so grateful for our friends….and for our new little birdie!

I think Cooper is still trying to figure it all out. …..?!

GRATEFUL.

One morning, I had to run into Einstein’s to grab my coffee. Yes, “had to.” HEEHEE. (Some of us need to stay regular..wink wink)

When I returned to Brady and my warm seat (thank you seat warmers), this adorned my driver’s seat…

Then, she wrote me a little cinquain.

So, guess what I did (at a stop of course)….

The love. Smile.

Tatum had a new student in her class today. He was “all-feathers” with his math though.

Cooper? He wasn’t focused.

Now eyes on me!

I tutored him today as I worked.

7:45 call time. First, let’s open the chocolate (that’s usually first! )

Up on the risers, she’s ready to rock’n’roll!

Joy to the World

Almost Home

We are so proud of your poise and smile!

Yes, the joy of the Lord is my strength!

Thank you, SBC. Thank you JESUS! WE love you.

First, Tatum has been BEGGING me for her own Nativity Scene. I scoured, shopped, compared…and found the perfect one!

She cannot get enough of it! Our favorite characters are Jesus (baby) and Mary.