Thanksgiving

Well, our Thanksgiving was a little unconventional this year. Mike ended up having to work on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, so instead of going to Mississippi as usual, we stayed home. It was wierd not having the whole family around... Mike and I kept saying it didn't really feel like Thanksgiving, but it was still a good day. We all got to sleep late, YAY!!! Brooks and I also got to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (a Thanksgiving tradition, in my opinion). Mike smoked a turkey and I cooked dressing, mashed potatoes, and green beans. It was a very relaxing day and it gave us a good chance to think about how thankful we were to have our own family to spend time with. Being a "family of 4" is surreal to think about, but it's also amazing that we have come to this point in our lives. I'm so happy and thankful for the boys, and now girl, I have in my life.

Outside Time

Sunday we went to a new park. It was Lucy's first time at a park. She wasn't really impressed. But Brooks had lots of fun! He took a little while warming up to the place, especially with all the big kids running around, but eventually he didn't have any trouble climbing on everything.

Daddy and Brooks spitting into the nasty water

Deep in thought...

Our little Elvis impersonator

I know, I'm a slacker

I know, I know, it's been a long time since I've blogged. I told you I didn't know how this would go! Well, since Halloween, we've been busy. On Election Day, Brooks, Maddox, Ashley, Lucy, and I went to Jump-n-Jive to let the boys have some fun. It was an experience, let me tell you! I think Ashley and I were more worn out than the boys were. We also had a few mishaps while we were there... Ashley got stuck in an obstacle course, Brooks and I knocked heads, Maddox busted his lip, Brooks smashed his finger in the door, and both boys almost got trampled a few times by some big boys running around. Other than that, it was a great trip!!

I've also started back at work since our last blog. Working all day and living with a baby that doesn't sleep through the night is not ideal, but we make it work. I'm extra exausted all the time, but I'm lucky to have Mike, who helps out with the 11 or 12:00 feeding at night. Brooks and Lucy are having fun taking turns staying with Nana and Grandma during the day. Brooks has continued MDO, and still loves it.

We have also all been sick in the past 2 weeks at one time or another. I think we gave a virus to each other. Today when Brooks woke up, he had pink eye! So we got some drops from the doctor. I also had to take Lucy to the doctor today b/c she has been having the foulest, runniest dirty diapers EVER!!! So now, not only do I have to put drops in my 2 year-old's eye, but I have to get a stool sample and bring it to the lab this weekend! I guess that's just the duties of a mom.

Treats, etc.

Last night we went to the annual Treats, etc. at church. Brooks had lots of fun playing games, eating candy, and playing with Maddox. I'm glad he still likes to play with Maddox, even though Maddox DID give him a black eye!! Lucy enjoyed herself too (as far as we could tell). Grandpa was in town, so she was just fine nessled in his arms during all the noise and activity. She even saved him from going to jail!

Lucy the Ballerina

Bob the Builder

Grandpa and Lucy

Maddox, Silas, Brooks




Auntie Em painting a hammer and nails on his face