Chewy star

All three have loved this exer-saucer, but only Greer has noticed the star chew toy. He loves it! No teeth yet, but they must be on the way soon!

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Death of a pine

The tree leaning over the house.


The men made it look like easy work.


A new platform for performing?






Ever since we moved in last December, a large leaning pine has been on our mind, as it hovered dangerously over the house. Although it was a healthy tree, the lean on its root system made it precariously perched and had us holding our breath during each storm.

Today it came down.

They deemed it to be at least 110 years old. We had to get the city arborist to approve felling it before action was taken. It is sad to end its life and I couldn't bear it all being lugged away. I have saved two large mid-sections of the giant and I hope to have something made from it.


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Greer is 5mos!

Our little man is now five months, probably 18lbs, and is getting busy and doing new things all of the time. He is enjoying tummy time more, "swims" and has rolled over once. He is getting better with his grasping and is interested in toys and people. He gives wonderful eye contact and "talks" to me with sweet gurgles, coos and smiles. He is very social and easy going as well. We are on a 3-4 hr schedule and he sleeps from about 6:45p to a dream feed and then from 11-6/7 in the morning.
We are going to have a great Christmas with him tomorrow!

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Gingerbread houses

Frosting, candies and chocolate, oh my!


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Ode to Gigi and Waylo

O, Gigi and Waylo, you come to see us so often,

You love us, care for us and from life's hardships, you shield and soften.

Without you we would certainly be adrift.
Your stories and kindness to us are a great lift!

Gigi and Waylo, you are our constant Christmas gift!

We love you so much!

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Christmas Pageant and program

Sullivan and Sailor, singing angels!



The set and story were wonderful!



The scene!


Christmas program at the ascension.


We had a big morning of performances yesterday! The first grade class put on the 51st Christmas pageant and then the preschool did their lessons carols. The girls were beautiful and sang and performed so well. Greer even nestled into Gigi and snuck in his morning nap! After, the cousins all went Chickfila! Whew! What a day!


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Look out!

Greer is five months next week and looks about as big as Sawyer! And she only has him by about 12lbs!?
Crazy! He might surpass her soon!

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Greer + Mommy

I don't love "selfies" but I do want to document me and my main man...I can't believe he is almost five months old. We have spent almost every moment together. I want to capture this time with him!

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Sawyer's Christmas party

We had a fun party in Ms. Lyn's four year old class today! I helped with an ornament craft and the kids ate yummy chicken and reindeer cupcakes. I am so glad I got to be there!


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Greer meets beauty shop

This the third time Greer man has joined me at the beauty shop for my cut and highlights...probably the last as it is getting trickier with him! But today, he and Miss Linda had a ball laughing and cooing.

I asked my hair stylist if Greer was difficult to work around as he sat on my lap and she did my hair...she quickly responded that she could do hair drunk on a back porch and that we were fine.
Hilarious.
Never a dull moment with her!

Definitely felt like I was part of Steel Magnolias today! Ha!

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I love sweet potatoes

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Calloway lights

We had a great time yesterday with Lee's parents as we took a limo to the lights at Calloway Gardens! The lights, village and Clydesdale horses were a sight to be seen! It was fantastic!

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Thanksgiving Program

Our little Indian had a Thanksgiving program at her school! Sawyer was so proud! She has been singing her precious songs for weeks...it was such fun to see her on the stage doing all the motions. How nice that Lee, my parents and Lee's mom could be there!


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The hunting camp

Shortly after we found out during my pregnancy that Greer was a boy, Lee got an invitation to join a hunting camp down highway 231. This Saturday the children and I made our first trek out to see the cabin and peruse the place. Next, we ate an amazing lunch at Red's Little School House, a classic place in Grady, AL. A very nice Saturday indeed.


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