Albert Christmas Fencing... an additional biz opportunity for Jason

While Jason has been off the road for a while, we've been trying to come up with a good side job for him- besides his music career- and after he built and painted our AWESOME Christmas fence we knew that he was on to something. I did a little research and noticed that NO ONE - online or on ebay has anything like the Christmas fence that Jason made. They have rinky dinky ugly fences that no one would want in their house. Its such a unique christmas item and its wonderful for keeping the little kids out of the tree. He hand painted each and every one of the soldiers with a theme in mind for each. It took him about 40+ hours to create this fence. He also made AU and WV soldiers. That got me thinking about another possible item to sell- collegiate toy soldiers- for either outside or on a stand by your tree. I mean there are SOOOOOO many die hard college football fans that would love to add that to their house for Christmas time. So, Jason is currently working on some new items for us to sell- whether it be a Christmas fence or a collegiate toy soldier- he can do both! He is going to make a snowman christmas fence too and possibly personalized christmas welcome signs. If you are interested and would like to purchase either any of these items, please let me know. It will take a few days to a week- depending on what you want. Our christmas tree fence soldiers were customed made, whereas Jason can do the same soldier for the whole tree for a cheaper price. It would make a wonderful present for anyone.

A "custom painted" toy soldier fence is going to be $30/foot. Ex: Our fence is 12 ft long, so it would be $360 for our fence.
An "all the same painted" toy soldier fence is going to be $20/foot


The collegiate toy soldier (he can do any team) would be $45


This is something that will last forever, made of real wood, and is hand painted. Jason also made the fence with hinges so you can fold it flat for easy storage.

So, who wants one before we start posting them on ebay??? ;) I really think we may be on to something here...

Christmas in Dixie.... ALREADY :)

It's Christmas time at the Albert house- yes already. We try to put up our tree on Nov 1st- whether it be at midnight Oct 31st or early Nov 1st. This year we were unable to do that, due to the fundraiser, so we are a few days behind, but its perfectly ok. As long as we have a good reason. We normally have a race to see who can put up their tree the soonest on Nov 1st, so this year- Theana and Speedo win- only cause they were at his house and didn't attend the fundraiser with us ;) But kudos to them for doing it. We got our tree up on Nov 4th- not too bad :) We love to enjoy our Christmas decor for several months instead of just for a few weeks like most people- its too much work and we have too much cool stuff to resort to waiting.

Nanny update- she had a mild stroke last week and a UTI, so she went to the dr and they are taking great care of her and getting her back to good. She is in physical re-hab and should be back home today!! :) YEA! Please keep her in your prayers. We sure do miss her.

We have a new president- first time ever- a black president- Barack Obama/ VP-Joe Biden he got voted in Nov 4th. The majority of America voted democrate- we didn't- but oh well- let's see what he can do for us!! I'm willing to give him a chance.


Happy 15th Month old KELSON- Our little girl has been saying and doing so many fun things these day. I'm really suprised at how smart she really is. I think Kelson is advanced for her age. You can show you how to do something and she either does it right away or remembers how to do it later on. Her and I were at Wal-Mart the other day looking at the Elmo Live doll and he says he loves you and blows kisses, so now I ask Kelson what Elmo does and she blows kisses like he does. She picked that up on her own. Of course Kelson is asking Santa for Elmo Live for Christmas!! We went to the Christmas Place store this past weekend and Kelson LOVED the decor. I know our awesome christmas tree toy soldier fence will come in handy.

She says "cheese" when I act like I'm gonna take a picture- its precious. She saw a picture of my dad lastnight on the computer and she said Papa- very clearly- it was so cute.

She is saying all kinds of words now and signing like crazy too. I'm glad to see that she is doing both. People are still amazed at her skills :)

New Words: Bye Bye, Papa(very clearly), up, sings when we tell her to sing in french "chanter", cheese, attempting to say Mickey Mouse- almost has it

Sounds: Elephant, Pig, Cow, Duck, Cat, and Car

New signs: plane and tree

More fall pics

Talking up a storm

Lately Kelson has been talking like crazy. She repeats lots of words that we say- now is the time to start watching the language around the little one ;) Which is a good thing. Jason and I are big fans of Family guy and Quagmiere (sp) always says "All Right"- its hilarious- so I told Kelson to say it and she does- its precious. I love that she can say a few words together instead of just one. She is just so freaking smart. She points at santa now when you ask where he is- in french and english. I'm so amazed at the things she can do. We are all so excited about seeing everyone at Thanksgiving and Christmas time. Kelson is at such a fun age!!! I love it!!!