Thanksgiving Feast

Lauren and Connor had the cutest Thanksgiving feasts at their schools. I just can't tell you enough how thankful I am to be home with the kiddos. I love that I don't get to miss a thing. They grow so fast and I love that I can experience their childhood at school.

The K and 1st grade classes have a feast together at SMCS. They walk to a church and use their big reception hall for the event. I helped serve the food and this cute girl was so happy that Mama was there.

Connor's feast was a couple of days later so we used Lauren's fun Indian shirt she made :) Connor loved it and thought it was hilarious that I painted his face for the event.

A few of Connor's classmates. How precious are they? Connor goes to a new Preschool on Signal Mountain so it's small and quaint.

Gaylord Nashville

We love to make a trip to the Gaylord Resort every holiday season. In the past, we've gone to the one in Dallas but now we usually just head to the one in Nashville. Nashville is only 2 hours away so it's not that far. It's so beautifully decorated for Christmas and there are so many activities for kids.

This sweet girl is the easiest to take pictures of. She loves it and poses non-stop. My kind of picture subject ;)

We quickly got in line to see Santa. The line was taking sweet forever to actually purchase a picture and Connor's eyes were closed in 2/3 that the lady took so a cell phone picture had to do!

Lauren loved decorating a gingerbread house when we went to Gaylord in Dallas. This time we got 3 cookies and that worked out perfectly. Connor had his own messy space and cookie all to himself. That works the best for my messy little dude!

Daddy helped make the icing outline...

My little cooking girl. She would have stayed for hours.

Gingy! We simply love Gingy. Lauren even has a cute Gingy puppet. When you buy a gingerbread house or cookies to decorate, you get to meet Gingy and take your own pictures.

We then migrated outside to roast marshmallows. We've had such a warm spell here in town. When we got to the Gaylord, it was quite warm. We then went outside and all of the a sudden, the wind and cold weather came out of nowhere. We quickly roasted and headed on to our next stop.

We wrapped up the awesome day by seeing How the Grinch Stole Christmas musical. We love Nashville and love the shows there. This girl is my show partner :) We brought the boys too but we were in our little slice of heaven.

Happy Birthday Connor David!

Our precious Connor turned 4 years old on December 2nd, 2015. I just can not believe that my baby is 4. It seems like yesterday that we heard "It's a Boy!" after I had this sweet thing.We always have a family celebration during Thanksgiving break when we head to Atlanta. My mom always orders him a great cake and he gets to open presents galore. Sweet boy. 

I dont think he can get any sweeter. He always says things like "Oh, this is for me?" He gets so excited for every little thing. I would clone him if I could ;)

Todd was out of town on his birthday but I made sure to decorate the table for my boy. He is really into Paw Patrol so we had a fun Paw Patrol theme. 

I like to take each kiddo to the toy store on their birthday so they can pick out a fun present. Connor and I found this awesome Build-A-Road car track and it's the best present. It's the neatest car track that comes apart easily. He loves it and this will totally be my "go to" gift for any boys.

Todd ended up being able to fly in late in the afternoon on his actual birthday so we went to dinner and to Bruisters. We sure do love Bruisters ice cream! Lauren and Connor both love their little ice cream cups with the dinosaur cookie.

I would do anything to turn back time to hold him again as a baby!

He had so much fun opening presents that came in the mail from family. He saw this little John Deere play set at Toys R Us one day and wanted it so badly. Uncle Jim and Aunt Lindsay to the rescue.

He had his friend birthday party about a week after his actual birthday. All of his precious Preschool buddies headed to the school playground after school one day. It was the perfect set up with a fenced playground, picnic table, and toys. 

We love you so so much, Connor David. You have completed our little family and I still can't believe that I have a son. I never knew how much I needed a little boy.You are the best, most tender hearted son. We love you so much!

Mama