Santa

Cousins

These two little boys are just so much fun!

Crazy Hair Day!

After crazy hair day at school Maddy went shopping for everyone. I watched her carefully pick out things each person would like, wrap them, and place them under the tree. Unbelievably sweet.

Crazy hair and shopping were exhausting, so I caught a sweet little iPad moment with her and her brother.

Bedtime with Reed

I've written about Reed's love of balls. BUT, bedtime has taken this to a whole new level. Ray usually brings Reed down to his crib, but when Ray had a fever the other night I got the chance to see this in action. Here's a peak at our routine:

7:20: Tell Reed it is almost time for bed. This is when he gets up and frantically starts searching for all his balls. And for his pacifier, Jack.

7:30: After gathering all his balls (currently about 7) we place them in a bag and head downstairs.

7:31: I put Reed in his crib, and then one by one give him each ball so that he can line them up.

7:32: Tuck Reed in... and make sure each ball is tucked in too.

Then as I go to walk out the door, I can see Reed pretending to sleep as he says "bye, night night" because he knows the minute I shut the door he can then play.

BALLS!

We have an ornament thief in our house. And not the cute Winnie the Pooh, or Elsa ornaments. Nope. Only the BALLS!

Notice anything different from these pictures?

Well yes.... a toddler did remove all the balls from the lower levels and proceed to THROW them up to the top. I walked into the living room to hear... "Yeah! I did it!" That was when his thrown balls "stuck" inside the branches and stayed at the top.

Unfortunately, sometimes they didn't "stick".

Oh boy. We have a almost two-year old who doesn't move any of the things on the floor. Just the balls on the tree!

Thanksgiving Week

What a wonderful week it was! We have never packed in so much family, food, and good times in one week. 

First up, Friendsgiving. Lots of food, laughs, and fun!

We had a very sleepy boy by the end of the night.

The next day Grandma and Grandpa arrived... all the way from Virginia! Madelyn and Reed made sure to catch them up on the latest in kick the ball, and "doctor" trends.

We went to separate houses for the big Turkey Day (Papa's delicious turkey and Nana's hugs post to follow) and then finished off the week with a Cawley pizza party.

We filled our time with quiet moments...

Makeup surprises from Auntie Christen...

Elfie fun...

and Selfie fun...

How lucky we are to have such a loving and wonderful family!

Thankful

Another Papa and Nana Thanksgiving Feast for the record books!

The day began with saying bye to dad who was heading to the Cawley Family Festivities with Grandma and Grandpa.

And I think they were deciding on who's turkey would be #1?!

Once we got to Papa's after a delicious breakfast with the Cawleys we had a quick visit with Uncle Matt.

And before we knew it... it was Turkey Time! Here are the action shots:

Reed didn't waste any time and headed straight for the table of appetizers.

And while Reed and Papa napped and digested there turkey comas...

Madelyn headed to the table for dessert!

And a Hannah Birthday Celebration!

This year we are thankful. We are full. And we are blessed beyond measure.