Busy week!!

This has been a busy Christmas celebrating week! We began the week by visiting Botanical Gardens with my parents and sisters on Monday evening. It was COLD unlike last year, so no open windows for us. It actually snowed all day Sunday, Monday, part of the day on Tuesday, and school was canceled on Wednesday due to "icy" conditions. CRAZY Alabama weather!! We sure hope for some accumulation this year but so far just flurries.

Like last year Miller LOVED the lights, or maybe it was the fact that he got to set in Luke's lap and not in his car seat? Either way we had a great time.





Tuesday we went and had Miller's picture made with Santa. Unlike the previous 2 years. Miller did not cry and actually visited with Santa. I was VERY relieved to not have to have my picture made with Santa again this year.

Wednesday evening Miller's Wee Praise class wrapped up the year with a Christmas Program. His entire class just stood there. Only one child had a complete come apart and I was just glad it wasn't Miller.

Thursday, Miller and I made gifts for his teachers. I appliqued some cute dish towels and made some homemade thin mints. I stole the idea from a blog I stalk from time to time (don't judge....we ALL do it!!). They were SUPER yummy and easy!



Friday, Miller's class wrapped up the busy week with a class party. They enjoyed pizza and cupcakes and then we headed down to the music room so the parents could see what the kids do each week. Miller usually participates more but he was very shy and barely participated. Again, at least he did not have a melt down.

What a fun week!! Next week will hold even MORE fun activities.
Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS from our house to yours!!

November wrap up and jumping into December

The Month of November wrapped up with Thanksgiving activities at school and with family. Miller's class had a very informal party. He had fun wearing his mickey mouse pilgrim hat.

No more big traveling for this momma so we spent the week in Athens with my family just reflecting on all that we have to be thankful for. Sorry no pictures.

Luke and I wrapped up November with a 2 night trip to Nashville. We had a great time resting, relaxing, and just spending time with each other. We were also able to knock out most of our Christmas shopping. This expectant Momma was VERY thankful for the extra help!!

We kicked off December and Christmas with a fun morning of decorating cookies with our MOMS group and then we delivered them to a local assisted living. What a blessing it was to see the smiles on the kids and residents.











After making yummy cookies and getting a good nap in we headed up to see the annual Christmas Parade. Miller LOVED every minute. The highlight of the parade was seeing all the firetrucks and eating cotton candy!

Notice the firetruck in his lap?!?! He would take his gloves off every time a firetruck came by and hold it up to show the fire men. It was super cute!! We had a blast and can't wait till next year!!

November Happenings

November was a BUSY month spent with family. You can see that we spent the first weekend in Auburn. The following weekend was spent celebrating Miller's THIRD birthday. SO HARD TO BELIEVE!! Miller celebrated with his class by taking "3" shaped cookies to school on Friday.



We began the real celebration with family for dinner at Cracker Barrel and then back to our house for cupcakes and presents. We asked for books only due to the overload of toys this time of year. He LOVED every book and read them over and over and over all weekend!! THANKS to everyone who made Miller's birthday SO special!!

This picture was taken on Sunday Morning before church in the nursery. Emmaleigh and Miller had the most fun together!!

WAR EAGLE!!

We spent the past 4 days (Thursday through Sunday) in Auburn. We were able to spend a LONG weekend with Aunt May May and lots of Auburn Friends. It is SO hard to believe that we have been out of school for 6+ years and have been living in Athens (not Auburn) for the past 3+ years. We had a blast taking Miller to his first game. It was a lot to take in. It was an extremely CHILLY and WINDY day. Luckily our seats were in direct sun and the wind was blocked. It was a perfect and FUN day!!

Walking from May May's place to the game. This is the same place I lived in while in school. It is also where Luke and I plus lots of friends started and ended each game....we were spoiled tailgaters. We always tailgated at my apartment with all the conveniences of being inside!! It was fun to take Miller on the same walk to the game that we had taken many times before. It brought back SO many memories.



War Eagle, Hey!!



He LOVED the shakers!!





May May and Ben



WAR EAGLE!!

Halloween FUN!!

Last week was FULL of Halloween FUN!! On Wednesday Miller's class celebrated Halloween with a simple party full of Pizza, Pumpkins, and Sweets.













On Saturday we volunteered at our Church's Trunk or Treat. Miller had NO interest in his Halloween Costume this year so we have very few pictures of him as a dinosaur. Miller also did not want to go Trunk or Treating. He sat with us the entire night and helped give out candy. He also is guilty of eating his fair share of nerds...this would explain the messy face. We had TONS of fun seeing all the costumes. I transformed the back of my Truck into a Silly Spider. After Trunk or Treating we headed to my parents house to Trick or Treat. This was Miller's first and only Trick or Treating experience. He had fun ringing the bell and getting the candy!!

On Sunday evening we headed to My parents Fall Festival. My Mom and Dad were in charge of grilling hot-dogs and hamburgers for the night and unfortunately my Dad woke up with Gout and was not able to walk so Luke ended up cooking for him. My sisters and Ben (Marybeth's boyfriend) joined me to help with Miller.

















We hope you had as much fun this Halloween as we did!!

Happy FALL!!