Happy Thanksgiving!

Tomorrow morning we are leaving for Alabama to visit my family for Thanksgiving. This year we don't have much planned, which is extremely nice. Sometimes we just enjoy spending time with one another without all the other obligations involved.

One thing that I am really looking forward to is helping my mom prepare the Thanksgiving meal and watching the Alabama and Auburn football game on Saturday.

GO BAMA!

It's good to have fun when you are with family. In all seriousness, my hopes for Thanksgiving this year and the years to come would be for my family to be thankful to God for His blessings.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

My Lil' Pilgrim

Guess what Campbell did at Preschool today? She and her other classmates dressed up as Pilgrims and then sang a couple of songs for the parents. The kids are so adorable in their costumes!

First Boy Outfit

I received this adorable little sleeper from a family member today.

Our first boy outfit.

Oh Boy!

That's right. We are having a boy. Can you believe it? I just knew it was going to be another girl considering all three of my pregnancies were practically identical. Brent is so proud of his boy. Most importantly, he will have another "man" around the house.

Backing up a bit. Before my appointment I asked Campbell if she wanted a brother or sister. In her own four year old logic, this was her response:

"It doesn't matter. I'll take which ever one comes out of your belly first."

Cute.

OK. Now I need to think about boy names. Any suggestions?

The Gift of Giving

Campbell and I enjoy putting an Operational Christmas Child Shoe Box together every year. I think I have done all the work in the past, but she really got into it this year.

Today during Riley's nap time, Campbell and I went shopping for our little girl (age 2-4) that will receive the shoe box. She practically picked out all the toys and other little goodies that went inside. I have to admit, it was a lot of fun and so sweet at the same time to see Campbell thinking of others needs.

Once all the items were inside, our family held hands and prayed over the shoe box. It was a beautiful moment that we were able to share together.

It truly is more blessed to give than receive.

upon further review...maybe it did record

Natural Bridge Zoo

• Nana took us girls to the Natural Bridge Zoo yesterday. You couldn't have asked for better weather. It was a beautiful day to be out doors. We even had a picnic while we were there too.
• The Zoo made you feel that you were on a big farm. In the petting zoo area we were up close and personal with all sorts of wild life. As you can tell from one of the photos, Riley was giving a Llama a big hug. Personally, I was content just looking from a distance.
• Be sure and check out all of our zoo pictures on the right hand side under "our pictures".
  
  
  
  

Pumpkin Pie and Halloween

• We started a new tradition on Halloween. We made a pumpkin pie and it was delicious! Campbell actually measured the ingredients and made the pie all by herself. She is becoming quite the little cook. I think she enjoys being in the kitchen as much as I do.
• Campbell has always loved trick-or-treating. This year she wanted to be one of the Diamond Castle Barbie Princesses, Alexia. Riley was a frog. We took Riley to a few houses, but Campbell was able to hit the entire subdivision for candy and other goodies. Both of them really got into it this year. Even Riley.
• Near the end we enjoyed a hot cup of apple cider. It definitely hit the spot!