We went from light brown to light brown with a blonde streak to dark brown all in one weekend.

Rebel's guitar lessons

We finally got Rebel started on his lessons. I found a guy who is in a heavy metal band here in OKC to give him lessons. Reb thinks he is "really cool". He is practicing alot and enjoying himself.
The fact that he is learning on the music that he likes helps. I think I am beginning to develop a twitch...what we will endure for our kids.

I will add that during his last practice I was leaving the house to take Tallyn to bball practice and I hit the guitar teacher's car. His was not to bad but we are replacing a fender on our car. I have never claimed to be a great driver but I'm even worse at backing up!

Tallyn's game update

I'll start off by saying "we've done better". We have lost the last two games. The game before last was 34-4. The team we played was amazing to watch. They handled the ball so well. Poor boys we didn't have a chance with them.

This weekend we did better but not until the 4th quarter. We turned the ball over countless times and the boys were tripping all over themselves. In the 4th we did come back and scored 8 points in the last 3 minuets. The score was 28-17.

The boys are great friends and they have so much fun playing together...that is really what matters. However, I do like it when our game is on!!

We curled Ellie's hair the other day and she LOVED it. We have curled it before for Amber's wedding but it's not something we do since it falls out ASAP! Since she is a ham to the extreme she thought we needed to do a "photo shoot".

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

We went to spend the weekend with my dad. It is always weird going to BF since that is where I grew up...until I was 16 any way. I never run into anyone because my dad lives in the country. My dad keeps me posted on some of the town gossip, small towns never change.

My cousin Crystal just had her 2nd baby, Bradin...not sure of the spelling.

Keep my aunt Mary in your prayers...her granddaughter who was 16 was killed in a car wreck on New Years Eve.

Trip to Burns Flat

My little cousin Justin

Typical Gunter picture...no one is smiling

Crystal and her new baby boy

My Dad's Place

We spent New Years Eve with Brenda and Troy. We played the Wii and ate way to much junk food. I fell asleep on the couch with Ellie. Mama and Pops left before midnight. Jeff and I were asleep in bed when it turned into 2009. Tallyn came in the room and gave me a New Years kiss. I think the boys went to bed around 1:AM. We are a wild bunch!!

I do have to add that Rebel spent the majority of the night mad at me....I ruined his life!!! I guess they had a lock in at the skating rink and I would not let him go. I called there to get some details..I was never going to let him go but I needed amo for the argument. There was no age limit, or capacity limit. They said that the normal staff (teenagers) would be there with "the" security guard. Notice that is singular. Ok so here it was...there would be tons of kids from 8 and up, adults that were not working could be there and security was lax. I am a horrible mother who does not care about the social life of a teenager. I guess I just don't understand...I was NEVER 13.

Happy New Year!!!!

I took these around 10:AM. As you can see it is a perfect example of everyones personality!!

Ellie on her scooter for the 1st time

Harris Family

I am really so glad the holidays are over. Normally I will still have up all my decorations but yesterday we took down EVERYTHING and rearranged the living room. It just seems like the holiday spirit is just not in the air anymore. Everywhere you go people just seem so angry and depressed. It is just so sad.

The kids did have a good Christmas. Ellie just could not decide what to leave Santa for a snack. We did decide on cookies and chocolate milk but that was after we almost left him a Dr. Pepper and a pickle.

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Brazell Christmas

We had an early Christmas with Jeff's side. It was so much fun. Reb got the skateboard he wanted, Tallyn his TV, and Ellie her barbie house. Mama got a wii so everyone spent the weekend bowling and playing golf.

Christmas program at work

Employee Christmas Party

Tallyn's sick

Well, I have been home for a couple of days with Tallyn. He has a stomach virus that has been making its way through the school. He has nothing left in his belly to throw up...poor thing. I think we are on the up side of it...he seems MUCH better today. So we will just hang out and hopefully go back to school tomorrow. I have all my wrapping and cleaning done so that is one good thing that came out of it all.

The kids are super excited about Debbie, Amber and Kirk coming in tomorrow. We are about to get so busy we won't know which way is up!!

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!!!!