Historic Snowfall

Last week, we got to experience a historic snowfall in Woodstock. That's what the newscasters kept calling it- a historic snowfall. It was beautiful and fun to be snowed in for an entire weekend. The kids took advantage of all six inches of snow. They built a snowman with the neighbors, sledded, threw snowballs at each other, and even shoveled some snow. 

Santa Visit 2017

The school had a Cocoa and Cookies with Santa event last night. It was a packed house but one of the committee chairs lives down the street, and she advised me to get there when the doors open if we wanted to visit with Santa in a timely manner. Both boys had a nice chat with the jolly man. He asked them to focus on giving back this year and being kind and sweet children. It was a great message for older children to hear. Jack asked Santa for a video game. Luke asked for a Lego Minecraft set that's backordered and impossible for anyone but Santa himself to get for Luke this Christmas! 

When Santa asks what else you'd like for Christmas and you're unprepared.

School Pictures 2017

Jack- 3rd Grade

Luke- 1st Grade

Luke Is Seven!

Luke turned seven over the weekend. We celebrated by meeting Grandma, Grandpa, Annie, Shane, Ensley, Linda, and Rachel in Chattanooga, going to the aquarium, and having pizza on Saturday. It was a fun day. We hung out at home on Sunday, and I made a chocolate cake for the birthday boy. 

Here's a little bit about Luke at 7:

Favorite Book- The Magic Treehouse: Christmas In Camelot

Favorite Movie- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Favorite TV Show- Super Mario Bros Super Show (They found it on Netflix.)

Favorite Toy- Lego Minecraft Fortress set (his birthday gift from Grandma and Grandpa)

Favorite Animal- Fish (Linda and Rachel got him an aquarium for his birthday.)

Favorite Color- Green

Favorite Food- Chocolate Cake

Favorite Restaurant- Chick fil a 

Favorite Game- Monopoly Jr.

Favorite Thing To Play Inside- Legos

Favorite Thing To Play Outside- Minecraft

What do you want to be when you grow up? A Nissan worker

What makes you happy? Seeing my mom

Favorite Thing to do with Jack- Play Legos

Best Friend- Jack

What is something you are excited about? Being SEVEN! 

Halloween

The boys counted down the days to Halloween. John was working this year, so it was up to me to make trick or treating fun. We went to more houses than ever before, saw more neighborhood friends than ever before, and gathered more candy than ever before. It was a great night with my two favorite little boys. 

You've Been Boo-ed!

October 1st arrived, and the boys began asking me if the neighbors in this community boo-ed each other. So, in the spirit of starting a new tradition, we boo-ed two of our neighbors. I made Grandma's pumpkin streusel muffins, and we were off! Since both parents told me thank you the next day, I'd say we need to work on our technique. But, the kids had fun anyway! 

Fall Break and Megan's Visit

Megan came for the boys' Fall Break. She's all done with PA school, has passed her boards, and is waiting on licensure to begin working. I can't help but feel a little sadness along with all the excitement I feel about her beginning her career because this is the last of her school breaks that she can spend with me. (ugly cry) I am so thankful that she has chosen to spend so much time with us because Luke and Jack have really gotten to know her over the years, and boy do they love her! 

We spent a lot of time enjoying the last week at the neighborhood pool. Megan got Luke in trouble by going down the slide with him when a grumpy life guard was on duty. The funny thing about that is I don't know who hates being in trouble more- Luke or Megan. 

Megan and I took the boys to see Charlotte's Web at the Center for Puppetry Arts. We twirled through the museum, took in the show, and made geese puppets. 

We went to Ponce City Market because Megan wanted a pair of Frye shoes for work. The boys' favorite book store in right next door, so it was a win win. 

Megan and I shopped until I dropped for work clothes. She has an entire wardrobe of cute things to wear to work now. 

Megan took the boys hiking at Amicalola Falls one morning. 

Megan stole my dog from me. Hattie adored her. I'm not going to lie, I was jealous. 

Love you, Megan! Thanks for being one of my people.