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Birthday weekend

This weekend we celebrated Carter's 2nd birthday at Hopewell school's gym...he had a firetruck themed party with chili, fritos, tostitos for the adults and some children, pb & j sandwiches for most of the kiddos, cupcakes, brownies, a firetruck cake, and juicy juice! I think Carter had a great time. He rode his 4-wheeler around for a long time in the wide open space...that was his favorite part I think...the big empty space to run free. ;) I can't believe he is already two! It seems like yesterday that I was in the operating room with Chad and Lauren snapping pictures left and right of the precious little angel as he entered the world. That is something I will never forget. Children bring so much joy to a family...especially Carter. Happy Birthday Buddy! love hugs and kisses - Sissy

Cute pics of the boys

Carter licking the cake batter bowl with Papa
Cheesin' in the car for Uncle Brandon

Fast asleep at the Sugar Bowl

Game day ready!

How adorable!

~Fun Lunch at DQ~

Today I met the gang at DQ for lunch...you know it seems EVERYONE is off but me...I know that's not true but sometimes it feels like it. It is still nice to meet up and get a break and I am thankful for that. I thought I would share this cute pic of Carter and Brandon sharing a strawberry sundae. :)

Almost New Year

As 2010 approaches very quickly, I am in amazement at how fast time flies. This year has definitely been a year of blessings. I bought a house in April, Brandon and I got engaged on July 4th, my second nephew Cannon was born on July 27th, and Brandon and I got married on October 24th! God has been so good to me and my family.

On New Year's Day, me and Brandon are thinking about heading up to Pigeon Forge for the weekend. We are trying to decide because we know it will be so busy but maybe everyone will be heading out of there on New Year's Day. I hope everyone has a great and safe New Year's! Happy 2010!

Merry Christmas!

First I wanted to add a few recent pictures of the boys. They are growing so fast!

I can't believe this week is here already! Our Christmas festivities start Wednesday evening at my Gran and Sonny's house. I am so excited about being together with all of the family. I am off work Thursday and Friday so I am very excited about that. It has been kind of a rough week at work so I am extremely happy about the long weekend. Merry CHRISTmas to all and may we always remember the true reason for the season.

Let it Snow

This morning Brandon and I were awakened by my cell phone ringing at 8:03 AM...it was my brother, Chad, calling to tell me to get up and look outside because he didn't want us to sleep too late and miss it. I crawled out of bed and looked out and saw snow covering the ground! It was so beautiful and a great surprise to wake up to. Brandon decided he was ready for breakfast so we made some biscuits and "hatched out" only to fall back into bed for an hour or two. I love Saturdays...that is one thing I do love about a M-F job because I never have to worry about going to work.

Mom, Jo, and I made a trip to Chattanooga to do a little Christmas shopping. A lot of the family has decided not to do gifts this year so I really don't have a lot to buy for. It was very crowded everywhere and the traffic was horrible. I can't believe it's already Christmas time although I do love this season. It is also very special since it is our first Christmas married. ;)