My Hollywood Crush...

If you are a wife and you have asked yourself this question... "Is it ok to be married and have a Hollywood crush?" ... Then I have the answer you may be looking for!

"Only if your husband says it is!!!"

Wentworth Miller (Michael Scofield) from Prison Break

Always and forever, Christmas in my heart!

This was the first year that I began to pack up all of our Christmas decorations the day after Christmas. BUT this was also the first year that I've had to fit three firetrucks, two guitars, a drum set, a dance floor, a horse, and a ball pit in my living room. Usually I wait 'til the beginning of the new year, when I'm beyond depressed that the holidays are over, but I couldn't wait... The Christmas tree was taking up precious floor space. It seems like just yesterday I was making Shaun climb into the attic to fetch our decorations and now they're sitting in boxes and bins waiting for him to get home so he can lug them back up there. As I was packing up all of the lights, Santa Clauses, ornaments, ribbons, and bows, and then began to start on all our nativity scenes, I realized there was one part of Christmas that I didn't want to go away... Baby Jesus! He is not only the true "reason for the season" but also the true reason for every 365 days of the year! I wish the same excitement that I feel at Christmas could last all year. I wish that I could always be this humbled and amazed that God sent His only Son, in the form of a tiny baby boy, to save us. I wish that I could always feel this much joy and peace. I wish that the spirit of giving could always be this easy! I wish it could always be December 25th. Setting aside the shopping, the hustle and bustle, and all the recently added hype of the season, I tried to focus on the real Christmas story and the gift that was born in a manger so long ago. Having my own tiny baby boy (even when he's taller than me he will be my tiny baby boy) gives me a whole new understanding of how Mary felt on the night of the first Christmas. Although, while she knew her son was the Savior of the world, I pray that my son will grow up to know the Savior of the world!

My goal this year is to try and keep Christmas in my heart all year long. If that means I have to pop in Martina McBride's Christmas CD once every month, then so be it! Merry Christmas (don't be surprised if that's one of my titles in April or July)!!!

Mele Kalikimaka

Another Christmas has come and gone for the Higgins Trio (Shaun works tomorrow... and the next day)! It's late and I'm beyond tired so I'll have to give the days events and highlights later! Here are a few pictures from our wonderful Christmas day! I downloaded our Christmas morning pictures on Isaac's site, http://isaachiggins.shutterfly.com/, (you're welcome mom) but still need to add the pictures of Christmas with Shaun's family (I know, they're my family too but that's how I sometimes say it so people know which side of the family I'm referring to).

Isaac's Nativity Scene

Who said there weren't giant sheep, camels, and donkeys, as well as beach cruisers, at the birth of Jesus?

Uncle Aaron brings a ball pit!

Christmas is so different this year with a little guy! It's been a long time since we've been able to shop at Toys R Us! Now that we can, it's hard to stop. Everyone is soooo excited about giving Isaac his presents... So excited that he's getting some of his gifts before Christmas! Uncle Aaron stopped by to pick up my mom (our mom) on his way home to Arizona and let Isaac open his Dolphin Splash Ball Pit! Isaac was in awe the second he saw the balls on the front of the box! He was so thrilled he hopped in before Aaron could finish blowing it up! It was the last place he was before bed time and the first place he went when he woke up!

Happy Birthday Shaun!

Last night we went out to celebrate Shaun's 28th birthday! Spaghetti Factory was yum, yum! We went on the eve of his birthday because little brother Matthew is having knee surgery today (actually, as I'm typing). Poor guy! Feel better soon! It was, like always, a wonderful time spent with family. They even have a little kids section with movies and blocks so the Aunties and Uncle took turns entertaining Isaac! here are a few pictures of the birthday boy!

Isaac was not interested in having his picture taken. This was before we left for dinner...

NOT HAPPY!

At the restaurant before dinner...
NOT LISTENING!!!

Pretty in Pink!

Shaun's family knows just what he likes! ;)

The BIGGEST surprise of the night.... Wii!!!! I'm the one typing but I asked Shaun to tell me what he wanted me to write... Shaun says, " --------." That's all I could get out of him! He's deep into Wii so I think the blah focused look on his face means thank you, thank you, and thank you for ALL the gifts!

Awwww! Finally, a smile! A little goofy but Isaac finally gave in. Probably because EVERYONE was looking at him while he performed his latest trick... Showing us his muscles!

Two good reaons why I am so blessed!