Happy Birthday Nicky!!!!

It was my Uncle's birthday - so we got to celebrate with him! Hudson made him about 10 cards! :)

Thanksgiving Holiday - Wednesday

We got to Gran's house late that afternoon. It was gorgeous outside - so we had some time to play outside and just have fun visiting and enjoying Gran's gumbo! YUM! My sister and Clayton got there late that night and we had so much fun catching up and playing games!

Thanksgiving Fun!

Well, having a week off let us have some opportunities to get the kids together since they are out of school. So Jenny, Lindsay and I got the kids together for a playdate. We had lunch and TONS of outside time since it was SO gorgeous today. We got to eat outside and just enjoy the day. They are both pregnant so it was fun chatting about that too! Lindsay is due next week! WOW! The kids all painted or colored feathers and cut them out - they gave one to each of the others and put them on a turkey. The finished product was a turkey with a feather made by Hudson, one by Nash, one by Ridley, one by Mallory and two made in honor of the babies to be! It was alot of fun and great way to help the day go by!!!

Santa?!

Hudson and I ran by the mall today and guess who was there? Santa?! What?! It's not even Thanksgiving yet. Well, it was a must see situation. So, Hudson went and had a lengthy conversation with Santa. It was VERY cute. They get color books, candy canes and cookies! It was a great opportunity to explain the meaning of the candy cane in our Biblical sense. Those of you CUMC kindergarten kids - you'll get a lesson on this next month, don't worry! ha ha! I did NOT get a picture because I, personally, do not think he looks like Santa - I go elsewhere for the Santa picture. Last year was fabulous because we were in Disney World right before Christmas and had LOTS of great opportunities for some cute Santa pictures! Aaaa ... Disney World - that was the most fun. Hudson and I were like cheerleaders on speed!

Happy Birthday Andrew!

I am SO sorry for the birthday parties we missed today. We love you all!! We had planned on making it everywhere - it just got tricky! Andrew's party was at Deep South Cheer and they all had SO much fun!!! Happy Birthday Andrew!!!

Championship Game

Well, this should cause enough controversy for a lifetime - so feel free to comment! JA Pep Rally was wonderful. Very positive and inspiring. There was NO negativity and it was all about supporting our team together. That is part of the beauty of JA. The Pep Rally started with a parade through the school. They started in the Preschool where the kids were singing the Fight Song and high-fiving boys who they look up to, then to the Elementary through High School for signs, cheering and pats on the back. They whole thing ended up in the Gym for the pep rally. So - this is JA v Prep. I remember these games from 400 years ago when I was in school. At the moment - they mean everything. The school was covered in balloons all around. There were banners for every senior player. Cars were painted. Motivation was everywhere. The theme was "We Believe". The reason for this was because NOBODY thought JA would win outside of our school. Everyone from age 3 - 70 wore stickers that simply said "I Believe"... and we had good reason to believe!!! So here comes the part some won't like ... but it's the truth. JA won the Championship game Friday night. They played like heroes. It was a matter of a few bad calls and a clock malfunction that allowed Prep to leave with the "title" of Champions. JA took some late hits ... and retaliated by intercepting. JA played the game of football with integrity and strength Friday night. The stands were roaring ALL night. JA supported their team not just in good play times ... but during the entire game. I am SO glad that Hudson is experiencing this school. Thursday some of the players brought Hudson out and practiced plays with him - they were on their knees to get on his level. It's just an amazing family. I was so sorry to see the hurt in JA ... but I, personally, would not have wanted us to accept a win the way they had to. So ... that's my soapbox!

Friday morning

Hudson has really started having fun playing with Rhett. Well, Friday morning nothing was different. They were in the office and I could hear Hudson telling him what to do and how to do it ... then, they come in my room to show me what a "good job Rhett did". He was wearing this ribbon! Oh yes!! I came home from the game to find Rhett wearing a tie around his neck. I guess the Build a Bear outfits fit dogs too!