The making of a Christmas card.

Who knew that making a Christmas card would be such an event. Just attempting to get one picture of the whole family looking the same direction, eyes open, smiles all at the same time while holding the pose for just a 3 seconds for the camera...well for us just impossible. We had lots of fun attempting the pictures over several nights. And got lots of great candid shots, looked more natural for us anyway. Last weekend we enjoyed a carriage ride looking at lights through Papaw and Nana's neighborhood with the whole family! It was cold and those horses could really move! Sweet Pea is really into pointing out all the Christmas lights and decorations we come across. Surprisingly as curious as Cupcake is, and as a notorious climber, she has not messed with any of the Christmas tree ornaments (most are out of her reach). And thankfully we have yet to find her climbing the tree and with her track record this is a very good thing! We are looking forward to celebrating family Christmas next weekend with all the extended family. It always proves to be such a spectacular celebration that lasts all weekend long! The guys will enjoy their 3rd Annual Golf Tournament while the ladies shop and take the kids out. Can't wait to see the whole family! I will be sure to post all the excitement and remember we are currently forming gift exchange alliances!

We made a turkey!

This was our first Thanksgiving at home. L and I had a blast making our first turkey. At one point the night before I was a little grossed out when I learned exactly what I had to do to the turkey. So like always L came to the rescue and prepared the turkey. We did consult the Internet for added support! We will call it L's turkey as he did all the yucky work...wow I think it was the best turkey I have ever had! We had a blast giving Thanks with our family and celebrating Uncle E's birthday.

Sweet Pea and Papa go fishing

This is Sweet Pea's first fish! He was so proud of his fish. All day we kept hearing "fishing pole water, fish." He was trying to tell us about his first fishing "trip." The "trip" was the long walk down the drive way to the big pond full of fish. I don't think it took very long to catch this one. He had fun. Everytime he sees this picture he says "see "Sweet Pea's" fish!"