Thanksgiving and then some

December is flying by and I missed November.  I don't know where all the times goes but I blink and it is bed time.  We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with both sides of our family!  I love having all the kids together.  It is never quiet, always busy, and always enjoyable to watch and hear the kids play.  We are blessed beyond measure with wonderful cousins for Macie and Weston to play with.  I love mine and Zack's siblings/spouses.  I truly believe we have some of the very best parents to look to for example and to thank for being such important parts of our kids' lives. 

 

Some of the pictures are out of order but since I am playing catch up I am just going to leave them.

 

 Oh Christmas Tree

 Mr. Weston is sporting his snowman jammies.

 Hayden came over the other day and within minutes both girls had on Christmas pjs.  They are always planning on when they can have a sleep night.

 I tried multiple times to get a Christmas picture for cards.  It just isn't that easy. 

 We had a picnic by the fire for lunch.  Macie had gathered sticks to put in the fire place but ours has the gas logs.  She was a little disappointed but we enjoyed the fire anyway...with the back door open.  It just isn't that cold so the house heated up quickly.

 Macie's friends came to spend the day with us while their mom recovered from surgery.  We made Christmas trees.  The girls had a great time playing. 

 So this is the AFTER PICTURE.  He doesn't look too sad.  You can't see the blood that has dried on his clothes.  I can't believe this little guy had to make a trip to the emergency room for stitches.  Who knew that a card board box could cause this momma to get so scared and to cause so much blood.  I am very proud of Weston.  He was very brave when getting his stitches even though he cried so hard.

 Early in the day before Weston fell, I thought, "Why get Weston presents  when what he loves is boxes."

 Getting ready for Macie's Christmas concert.

 Macie sang last Thursday at her school.  She did some of the hand motions but was more concerned about looking for us in the audience. 

 For some reason this picture above reminds me of Sheldon, my brother. The mouth maybe..

 We had so much fun putting up the Christmas tree.  Weston is a great helper! However, he does throw the Christmas balls or brings them to us and says,"Ball,"

 Thanksgiving at Nonnie and Pappy's House

 7 Little Monkeys On the Bed

 Since the weather was so nice the kids played outside with the flashlights.  They were having a blast.  Anyway, Josh decided to scare them by making monster noises on the other side of the fence.  It was so hilarious!  The kids screamed but they were pretty brave too!

 We went to the park to play before our yummy lunch.  It just isn't easy trying to get 7 little ones to look the same way.


The next set of pictures is from Thanksgiving with Grammy and Papaw.  We were taking the kids on a walk while Finley and Kylan were still napping and decided to ride the wagon down the grassy hill.  Then the kids rolled down the hill.  It was so much fun!  Macie couldn't stop talking about it.

 The wagon fun...we all rode down at least one time!

 Weston lifts his shirt when you ask where his belly button is and giggles with delight when you tickle him.

 Weston is trying to roll down the hill but hasn't figured out how to make that happen like his sister can.



Happy Halloween

 

Lots of neighbors decorated for Halloween.  Macie wanted to decorate too.  So we made toilet paper ghost.  I also had a few window stickers that I bought last year so she was thrilled.

Going to TRUNK or TREAt at Macie's school.

 

Here is a picture of Macie's class.  I love her sweet teachers and she talks about some of her friends in class.  I have been so pleased this year with the "Rockstars."

This picture makes me laugh because Macie still has her bubble and duck tails.  She was at the first booth with her bubble still in her mouth and I told her she could take it out since we were outside.  The teachers laughed when they heard me because they said they will look over long after they are back in the classroom and she will still have her bubble.  Ms. Courtney said they tell her to release it but that she likes to follow their rules. 

 

The night before Halloween the kids carved their pumpkin with the help of Daddy.  Neither Macie or Weston were concerned with the yuckiness of the pumpkin.  In fact, Macie's teacher said she and her friend, Hayden were the only ones that would touch it at school.  Macie and Weston got a big kick out of helping.

Macie wanted a princess pumpkin but her daddy told her Weston might not want it.  She did help draw the the squiggly part of the mouth.  We also put earrings on her and curly hair....since Weston had to go to bed for that part.

We went outside to light our pumpkin and Macie's friends were outside lighting theirs.  Macie kept saying, "Boo" trying to scare the boys.

Halloween morning Hayden came over while her mommy took her brother to the doctor.  We made a fall threat.  They were grabbing at the candy as fast as they could to eat it.

OUR PRINCESS PUMPKIN...the girls did this all by themselves.  They had about five other hats, a few pairs of socks, dress-up shoes, and jewelry they tried but they settled with this.

We all went to McDonalds because I wanted a cute pictures of MY HAMBURGER.  I had come up with all the sayings I could say about Weston: making it great, 100% whole beef, I'm loving it...there were so many options BUT he was NOT having it. He just wanted to go inside and play.

While Weston napped, the girls made a spider web in the living room.  I was the spider and they would have to go over and under the toilet paper to get away from me.

LUNCH: mini mummies.  Isn't it crazy that Weston loves mustard.

He thinks he is funny when he gets a hold of Macie's hair.

Here is one of our sweet neighbors.  Mycah is such a doll and Macie loves seeing her.

Here's my Big Mac!

 

 

Here is a good group of her kids in the neighborhood.  We are missing a few of our friends but isn't it just great!  

Ellie, Macie, and Hayden

Macie was a pro.  Last year she was a little nervous about going up to scary doors but this year she knew exactly what she was getting at each house.  She and Hayden a great time saying, "trick or treat" and getting candy.  I think the bag of candy weighs over 5lbs.  We have enough to last a year.

He isn't smiling in the picture but don't let it fool you. Weston was quite a good trick or treater.  He would go up and get candy.  He didn't do bad himself.

The night of trick or treating is over!

 

In the these pictures you Weston has his hand in the candy bowl.  Each person would try and give Weston a piece of candy but he would reach for the piece he wanted instead.  Several people laughed and then would give him extra.  Too bad this little guy isn't getting to enjoy all the sweets.

 Mr. James, our next door neighbor, gave the kids lots and lots of candy. 

 NOT BAD...which piece to eat first!

.....and not long after this the virus drama continues in our house but I am thankful we got to enjoy a fun night out with the kids.