Merry Christmas from the Cross Fam!

I never knew

that Buddy snores at night like a big old lady. :) I couldn't get to sleep last night because I drank a cup of caffeinated coffee at 8pm, so I laid in bed, listening to the many noises of the night, which included Buddy's awful snoring problem. He also apparently has vivid dreams because he moves his paws and barks in his sleep. It was really amazing to witness! :)

The most beautiful day ever!

Today is the most beautiful day EVER in Austin, Texas history! :) How did you spend it? I got a filling at the dentist and had 2 pairs of pants tailored. :) I'm gonna go outside to play now!

Hugs,
Stacy

PS - this is what Buddy did today:

Poor Buddy. (random thought)

He must be so confused!



He has a brain the size of a peach pit and we call him by all of the following names:

1) Buddy
2) Boosky
3) Boosie
4) Booze
5) Boozeltoff
6) Boo Nasty
7) Buzz
8) Buzz Man
9) Buzz Monkey

I just realize how difficult this must be for him. He probably has no true sense of identity. We are terrible parents!!!

Stan makes Tamales!

The other night I was walking around the house, doing normal stuff, and Stan (our of nowhere) is like, "Aren't you going to take any pictures of me making tamales?!" Okay then. So I decided that this would be a good time for me to practice a little with my wide angle lens. After seeing Stan's pictures that he took with it last Saturday, I realized I really want to get as good as him at it!

So, without further ado, here's Stan's tamale making pictures!









And, yes, Cortney, Buddy did get to help. :) Look how trippy he looks with the wide angle - soooo cute!

Buddy's Birthday Portraits!

Today is Buddy's 4th Birthday and, like every other special occasion, I had to document it with pictures! Here's a few of our handsome little man:

Cross Family Portraits!

Sometimes it's hard being a photographer because I'm WAY critical of the pictures that other people take of me. Part of it is that I just don't like how I look in pictures and another part of it is that I'm always thinking of how I would have done it. Stan and I set up my camera on a tripod today to take some family pictures of us with Buddy. I'm not thrilled about how these turned out, but here they are!

Happy Thanksgiving

Friends,

Thanksgiving is tomorrow and words cannot express how deeply thankful I am this year. (It's about to get sappy.....proceed with caution!)

No matter what is going on in my life - how great or small the events in my world seem - I have always had everything I've needed. I'm so thankful to know a God that is kind, loving, near, compassionate, and forgiving without end. He has given me joy and peace like I've never known.

I'm thankful for all my family (Stan, Buddy, Mom, Dad, Grandma, Bethy, Dianne, and Stan III especially!) and for all of you, my dear friends. My life is rich, and full of fun and love because of you all. My cup overflows. :)

Here's wishing you all a joyful and safe Thanksgiving Holiday!

Much love,
SC

This is Buddy

So, if you know me, you know that I absolutely cannot get over my little dog, Buddy. He is the sweetest, scraggliest, funniest little thing. I thought I should probably go ahead and introduce him. :) I was having some fun this evening taking pictures of everyone and everything in my house, but this was, by far, the best picture.