It's been a crazy few weeks. We've had a lot going on, but it's been fun! I guess I should start with Thanksgiving. Payton had a Thanksgiving lunch at school. She was so excited to sing her fun songs... until that day. Let's just say that she wasn't fond of the Indian attire. She refused to sing, wave, or smile until it came off. She was insistent that girls were not Indians. I guess we need to watch Pocahontas?? After they sang their songs she asked if she could take it off to eat and then she was just fine. Go figure! Anyways, I was able to sneak away to go see her, I only wish she would have participated more.
We had Thanksgiving at Bamama's house and it was wonderful! We are so thankful that she was able to host and that she is feeling fairly good.
Of course Harper enjoyed a Thanksgiving feast. I'm not sure Payton ate a single thing there. Maybe a tiny piece of turkey.
We had Thanksgiving with Jonathan's family on Friday. Of course the kids had fun!
By the way, who doesn't live Publix? Our girls think it is fabulous because they have these fun carts. It's the little things in life I tell ya.
Payton was recognized at chapel in November for displaying the fruit of the spirit for the month: kindness. That sure does make a momma and daddy proud! I have always said that above all, I hope that our children have a kind heart. What a sweet moment.
Kisses to sister through the gate at the playground before she left.
Since after Thanksgiving we have been in full Christmas spirit. Jingles the Elf came back to visit us, Payton has loved taking the number off of her advent calendar each day, and we have been finding any fun family event possible to attend. Even Harper likes to giggle and point to Jingles saying "Jing!" The following weekend mom and I took the kids to Monkey Park to ride the Reindeer Express, play, and explore.
The next morning we got to watch the Opelika Christmas Parade. Both girls loved it!
That Sunday we get a Christmas tree and decorated. Both of the girls loved helping place the ornaments on the tree. Just like last year, we had a very concentrated area with ornaments front and center. Love it!
We celebrated this little man's 1st birthday! It's crazy to think that he is already one.
The first week in December Payton had a Winter Spectacular at gymnastics. It was a very informal event where we could go in the gym and let her show off her skills. She was such a big girl and loved receiving her ribbons!
This past Friday we went to Christmas in a Railroad Town in downtown Opelika. We had such a great time, and were so excited to have family join us! We did manage a Santa picture. Harper was crying, but that was inevitable. Payton acted like such a big girl and told Santa that she just wanted a baby doll because she already has so many toys. After Santa she wanted to ride the ponies, and as you can see by her face, she absolutely loved it. When we left we rode through the Victorian front porches and both girls were in awe of all of the decorations.
Last Saturday night we went to the Malone's for some Christmas fun! The big girls made gingerbread houses and the little girls (or maybe just Abby) had gingerbread men. Payton and Ava were such big girls with the houses and were very meticulous where they put their candies. Payton was so proud of her finished product.
Don't you love their clips? As you can tell these girls had so much fun together. Harper and Abby liked hanging out together also! It's an easy fit since both sets of girls are close in age. Thank you so much for having us over Malone family!
Harper just wanted to eat skittles, puffs, and a little pizza. She wouldn't even touch the icing.
I'm impressed if you are still reading. I'm still not caught up, but I am MUCH closer than I was before this post.
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