He's Baaaaack!

Can you spot him?

There he is!! You better be good...:)

Happy Thanksgiving!

It must be a sixth sense that my kids have been given.

You know...when the holidays are coming up and we have strict schedules and no time to hang out in the doctor's office.

It never fails.

That's when they get sick.

Monday I got a phone call from Mrs. Elizabeth saying Luke was running a fever. I was in Anniston, so Justin went to pick him up. He acted fine the rest of the night and the fever went away.

(The boy got to ride in Daddy's work truck for the first time...facing forward!)

Tuesday he seemed fine.

Bring on Tuesday night...fever was back. He woke up at 4AM Wednesday morning screaming. Then at 6AM Emma calls me to her room, where I find throw up...everywhere.

Helloooooo Holidays! :)

I headed to Dr. Ray's office with Luke, while Justin took Emma to her Nana's so he could work. The prognosis...a pretty bad ear infection in his left ear. I think E just had a 12 hour bug...she threw up two more times before lunch, but she never ran a fever.

Today they are back to their normal selves.

(Watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade:)

We did the Thanksgiving thing...stuffing ourselves sick.

My favorite of the many attempts..."Enough Mama!"

We have so much to be thankful for!

Alabama vs. Georgia Southern

We packed up Saturday morning, dropped Luke off at Nana's, and headed to T-Town to watch the Tide play. This was Emma's first trip to Tuscaloosa, and she was in awe. Her experience with football games consists of watching the Aggies play on Friday nights. She watches a lot of Alabama football on TV, but I would imagine it would be hard for even an adult who has never been to understand the intensity and vastness of Bryant-Denny.

Alabama won 45-21:)

Thankful Thursday

It's that time of year again.

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching.

I have so many things to be thankful for each and every day of the year.

In honor of the holiday, here's my list...which I'm sure is incomplete...because I'm blessed beyond measure (and memory;)!

I'm thankful for...

• the toys that cover my living room floor.
• the never-ending laundry basket.
• the sticky spots on my kitchen table and floor.
• the milk stains on my leather sofas and car seats.
• the car and house that we're outgrowing.
• the 92 kids I have to remind repeatedly to use their inside voices.
• the little girl who changes clothes no less than 10 times a day.
• the little boy who drags everything out of my kitchen cabinets.
• the grown man who leaves his socks in the living room floor.
• the family and friends who stick around despite all of the above. :)

Veterans Day Weekend

Wednesday Justin headed to Arkansas, leaving the wee ones and myself behind with the sweetest.note.ever. If he actually read "the blog" he would be embarrassed to know I shared this, but those who know him know that he's not exactly the romantic type...so when he does something sweet I have to brag...

The girl was my snuggle buddy for the night...and we decided we can't wait until Luke is big enough to join in our sleepovers when Daddy's away!

After school yesterday we headed to Anniston to get the second half of Luke's flu shot (he was a champ:). Then we ran into Target to get a few things. It was FREEZING cold, so Emma insisted they needed their blankets...

Friday was Veterans Day, so we were out of school. It was a completely lazy day. The girl played and helped me take care of the little guy (when it suited her:), while the boy showed off his walking skills 8 and 10 steps at a time!

 Guess who took a three hour nap?!

Favorite "toy" of the day...

Friday night we did manage to get out of our pajamas and head to Upchurch Field to see the Aggies win big and advance to the third round of the playoffs.

Today was a typical fall Saturday...gameday! Here are a few pics of one of the two cutest Alabama fans I know to get you through the week...

"Freedom isn't free"...I don't know who said it first, but true it is. I'm thankful for the simple things in life that I so often take for granted, like hanging out with my kids in our pajamas with the doors unlocked. Not once did I fear for our safety. A simple thank you isn't nearly enough, but it is heartfelt! God Bless America and the men and women who have made (and continue to make) this the greatest country on earth!

Bullet Points of Lately

• Thursday night the kids and I were solo...and when we're alone I like to be close to my babies, so the girl slept right underneath me...

• Then Friday morning she was whisked away for the weekend (against my will, I might add;). She came to work with me, taught a lesson or two, then headed to the Peanut Festival with MawMaw and Poppa Dale. They sent me lots of pics to let me know how much she missed me and wanted to come home. She had such a terrible time that I'm certain she won't ever want to leave her mama again...

• After school Friday, Ashley and I headed to Birmingham for our semi-annual trip to the BJCC and The Cheesecake Factory. I've decided that we rarely buy much at Christmas Village or Cottontail's...the main reason we continue to go is for the company and the cheesecake. :)
• Saturday was Heritage Day. We bundled Sarah and Luke up and headed out...

• We (I) really missed Emma. I sometimes forget how much help she actually is...Luke had to entertain himself while I got ready...


• We won't talk about THE game.
• I will say that I am proud to be an Alabama fan:)
• Today the girl came home. Justin is working, the kids are playing, the house is in chambles...I guess you could say things are back to normal...just the way I like it! I'm not looking forward to Monday, but at least it's a short week! :)

Jesus

Our bathtime conversation tonight went something like this...

Emma: Did you know Jesus doesn't live in your heart until you invite him?

Us: Yes, baby...that's right.

Emma: Well he already lives in my heart, because I asked him to while I was on the toilet.

Love that girl, and I can't wait for the day she really does accept Christ!