Happy Thanksgiving!!! Gobble, Gobble!

We had a great Thanksgiving but deeply missed being with extended family!!! Here are some pictures of the "Feast"! While Mommy and Ben took a nap, Katie and Daddy put lights on the big tree outside...

Yummy turkey!

Say Cheese,, Ben!

Our tree out back with color lights!

Ben is ready for Christmas!!

Thanksgiving Prep

Almost every year Craig smokes a turkey for Thanksgiving. This year it was only going to be the four of since Craig had to travel to a football game both Friday and Saturday. We had a great relaxing day and I actually cooked!!! and it was pretty good!!! Here a few pictures of Katie's adventure in the woods get hickory for the smoker. She had a great time with daddy!!

The Drive to our Neighborhood

Everyday I drive the same road to and from school. During the fall it is just plan gorgeous. The leaves are in full color. As I drove home today I took pictures, yes as I drove,,, not very safe,eh? I know mom... not a very wise thing to do but the pictures turned out great. This is the road that leads to our neighborhood.

A Visit With Ho-Ho (aka Santa)

Every year at our neighborhood clubhouse called The Farmhouse, Santa comes and visit. This is always a great chance to get free pictures without any wait like at the mall. But of course that is only if you children cooperate. Katie was very excited and went right to him telling him all that she wished to get at Christmas but Ben.... No Way... He passed on that whole experience. He did let "Brown" his best buddy, the dog, see Santa and so I managed to get a few pics of Ben getting Brown back. Katie also got her face painted like a butterfly by Snuggles the clown.

Happy Halloween!

We survived another crazy Halloween. This year our church had their fall festival which worked great for us since my kids are scared of everything! Also, Ben was sick with a nasty cold and was not in the world's best mood. He got better as the night went on. We did not get back until after 9:00! Katie was Minnie Mouse complete with fake eyelashes and Ben was supposed to be a scarecrow but the "hay" was immediately torn out so he was basically a farmer or as Craig referred to him ..a redneck! HA!

Not feeling to great about Halloween or his outfit

Minnie Mouse

Now Ben is ready for some fun and Katie has been ready all day!

The "Crew"... our annual Halloween picture. Carter, Charlie, Katie and Ben and Ryan... with me who had to hold Ben!