Happy Unbirthday Adrienne

While we were on our trip to Washington Adrienne finally got the birthday present she had been waiting for since June. The American Girl Store in Washington did not open until after her birthday but we promised her a trip there. She was so excited to be there and of course has made a Christmas list a mile long. I will admit I was just as excited as she was to be there.

Weekend Trip

We took a quick trip to D.C. the weekend before Thanksgiving. We walked a lot of miles and did not even see a third of what we wanted to see. The kids have a map of the area and they are already planning where we will go on the next trip.

If you are ever in the Washington D.C area make sure you eat at Old Ebbitt Grill. I am still craving the Trout Parmesan I had for lunch.

Happy Thanksgiving

It may be a couple of days late but that is how we work around here.

Here are a few Thanksgiving observations

CVS has great deals on Thanksgiving Day.

Adrienne HATES turkey.

Cole learned he LOVES turkey legs. 

Sweet Potato pie is crack to my kids.

If you leave paint cans outside a bunch of cousins may decide to take it into the woods and paint a tree.

The day after Thanksgiving turkey sandwich is the best!

Always make sure you have enough mayo for that sandwich or while everyone else is grabbing up Black Friday deals you will be buying mayo.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Happy Birthday Cole

Today Cole turns 10....double digits. It hurts my heart a little to say that number. It seems like yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital.

He brings so much joy to our family.

He loves his Daddy and wants to be just like him.

He takes care of his baby sister in such a sweet, gentle way.

He is a Momma's boy.

He has such a big heart for those less fortunate than him.

He loves music.

He dreams of being President one day.

Words can not begin to express the love I have for that little big boy!

Happy Birthday Cole!

Brownies

This year Adrienne has moved up to Brownies. She is enjoying all the fun things they have done so far this year like a trip to Stagville, Halloween Party, and all the fun meetings. They had a ceremony a couple of weeks ago and Adrienne read in front of everyone. If you know Adrienne you know this is her worst nightmare. She did great and I am so proud of her for facing her fears.

One of the best things about Brownies is having a sweet friend to enjoy it all with!!

Pumpkin Time

The day before Halloween we carved the pumpkin. Every year we get them each a pumpkin to paint and one pumpkin for us to carve together. Next year we are going to have to get two pumpkins because they are both getting interested in making their own face for the pumpkin. We had to compromise this year so Adrienne did eyes and nose and Cole did the mouth.

Cole working hard on his pumpkin mouth.

They always have their "you didn't tell me you were going to kill it" moment

Adrienne loves every second of "cleaning out the guts" but Cole is more than grossed out!