Thanksgiving Break

We had a nice Thanksgiving Break. The children get a whole week off of school so we get to catch up on rest. We spent on of our days off at Lenox. We rode the Pink Pig visited with Santa and had lunch.

We spent Thanksgiving day with Granny. Then Saturday the girls and I went down to Grandma and Grandpa's house for a visit. We had a great time playing in the woods and we built a big fire. The boys stayed home and had a football weekend.

Halloween

Halloween was rough this year. It was raining and cold but the kids still had a great time trick or treating. Mom was wishing for a warm fire and a good movie.

Disney- 2009

We spent our fall break in September at Disney world. We just love going and the kids have so much fun. This year we stayed at the Grand Floridian which was very nice. This was Addison's first trip were she really enjoyed the rides and seeing the characters. She loves princesses and her favorite ride was Peter Pan and a close second was Buzz LightYear. This year we decided to to the Not So Scary Halloween Party and it was a blast. Ethan did the Pirate dress up and the girls did the princess dress up.

The Halloween Party was a blast and I am trying to talk Jay into a Christmas Disney next. We also spent time with a couple of our friends that were at Disney also. The kids enjoyed seeing there friends and us parents enjoyed adult company. Now it is time to start planning next years vacation.

Long Long Time

It has been such a long time since I posted I don't even know where to begin. Summer came and went and now we are heading into fall. Summer was a whirl wind and fall is getting busy also. Ethan is playing football and loves it. He practices three times a week and has games on Saturday. He is actually pretty good.

Sydney started intermediate school this year. (5th grade) She really loves it and is doing well. She is doing swim and practices three times a week. This Saturday is her first meet. Addison started preschool this year and has really been enjoying it. She also does dance on Mondays.

So with all the kids activities and events we are staying really busy. I am going to try to stay updated on the post this fall.

Six unimportant things

I was tagged by a friend to list 6 unimportant things that make me happy.

1. clean house
2. time to read
3. going to the gym
4. the smell of candles in my house
5. happy children
6. being social

That is my list nothing to exciting.

Summer

Summer is here and very busy. The kids have swim team every morning and love to swim afterwards. They have meets on Thursdays. Sydney is really loving it and it going to sign up for year round. Ethan on the other hand tolerates it and can't wait for football to start. Addison is doing great swimming in the pool with her floaties this year.

Addison

Addison singing for her friends.

pizza night

We had pizza night last night. I bought dough from publix and the kids and I rolled out individual pizza's. Then they got to pick there toppings and we baked the pizzas. They turned out really good and the kids had a great time making them. We might have to make it a monthly tradition.


Addison's pizza


Ethan's pizza


Sydney's pizza

Things are crazy

I have been saying I am going to sit down and update the blog but I haven't taken the time to do so. So now I need to back track. I am going to post some pictures that I have taken over the last few weeks. We have been spending a lot of time outside enjoying the beautiful weather. I have outside kids.

Addison at Lulu's in Gulf Shores

Ethan and Sydney on the US Alabama in Mobile

Easter Morning going to Church

my pantry

I painted the trim in the den the other day since we are getting new carpet. Then I noticed how bad the kitchen looked and painted the trim in there. Then I noticed how bad the trim in the pantry looked and how bad the walls looked. So in the end I took everything out and repainted the walls, threw away old packages, and put stuff in tupperware. Now it looks really nice. Now I am back to the trim in the other rooms of the house.