Thanksgiving Eve

Nothing says Thanksgiving like family, food, and fun. Since being in command, Wes has pulled duty on the big holidays, so his soldiers get the day with their families. For the third year in a row, my family has celebrated the holiday with us in Tennessee. I host, they drive, and all ten of us enjoy a week of togetherness. 

Today these two began Thanksgiving Eve playing a game of football with Wes’s unit. They were happy to come home with the win. 

(I’m thankful I only have to live with that ‘stach for one more week.)

These four went to the trampoline park. The unnamed adult was asking to use the tens machine after an hour of “fun.” Two other unnamed adults were smart enough to realize 40-somethings don’t need to press their luck jumping on trampolines. 

After lunch, naps, and dessert,

the entire family had a traditional dinner of Five Guys burgers and then played an Excape Game. 

We didn’t escape, but it was more fun than this picture indicates. We were probably only a minute away from winning - as usual. I’m beginning to think  this is the standard line told to all losing teams just to make sure you return again!

We would have enjoyed walking through the local Christmas light display after the game, but you can see how we are bundled for an indoor activity. These Texans were not prepared to attempt an evening stroll in 40 degree temps. A drive by sneak peek of the lights was all we could muster. 

The pies are baked. The fall themed crafts are done. The turkey is brining. Tomorrow we feast!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

Look what the Easter Bunny left for two sweet boys...

If it survives the summer, I will be surprised!

Christmas Morning

Santa found us all the way in Texas.

Evan and Keagan both got Kindle Fires. This is the single best Christmas present EVER. It took us fifteen hours to drive back home yesterday, and they didn't have one major fight the entire drive. They were totally engrossed in reading, games, apps, and music. Thank God Santa remembered head phones.

Keagan got a Razor Riprider 360 bike. It rides like the old Big Wheels but it has caster wheels on the back, and Keagan can do 360s in the cul-de-sac. It is totally him and fulfills his need for speed. It is also the closest thing to NASCAR that he will ever see in my house.

I think the noise of the remote control car almost sent my mom over the edge, but it was the one gift Keagan had to have. This will totally become an outside toy here in Geogia, though. Keagan already has plans to chase the field mice with this thing.

On warm nights we love to sit on the porch and look at the stars. It really isn't that much fun, though, when it is 35 degrees and sleeting. Oh, to be back in Georgia and seventy degree weather! The single best thing about living in Georgia.

Vikki and Me...Christmas Morning

As always the adults on my side of the family forego presents and take a trip together in the summer. In June we are headed to the beach in Puerto Rico!

Happy Fourth of July

We hope your Independence Day was filled with great food and fond memories.