Silly Sunday

It's been a long time; too long, I know. No excuses just some pictures to make up for it (hopefully)! Today was a very silly Sunday preceded by an Easter egg hunt in our neighborhood on Saturday. Enjoy!

Atlanta

We spent the weekend in Atlanta with Nana & Poppy - fantastic! We all decided, long before we got to Atlanta, that win or lose (the Gators of course) we were going to have a great weekend. Time with family is priceless!

The city was freezing but beautiful. I love that place and had such a wonderful 3 years there right out of college. Mom and I did some quick shopping as soon as we arrived and Poppy got some QT with Reese. They were all over the place and I think she may have worn him out!

Gameday arrived and we were super excited! We all bundled up and jumped on Marta to head downtown. We spent several hours visiting with friends, riding the glass elevator with Reese and just enjoying being together. The game was....bittersweet. It was electric to be there. Our seats were amazing. The game started and the Gators just weren't in it. Ultimately we lost; we were outplayed. Even the greatest of champions will lose at some point.

On our way home, Reese & I stopped to see my long time friend John. He lives in Athens - best downtown ever. It was a wonderful weekend and so good to see Mom & Poppy!

Elf on the Shelf - if you haven't heard of it, check it out!

Here he is!

Thankful

I have so much to be thankful for - probably too much to begin to even type out the list. This year has been a roller coaster. I'm ready to get off of the ride but I'm not sure that will happen any time soon. I missed my dad - he would have been so happy to have all his kids under one roof. It doesn't happen often but he always looked forward to the day. He would have enjoyed reading to Reese & she would have made him read the same book at least 3 times.

I've been blessed with much and often find myself saying a hundred short prayers during the day - most are prayers for help when they should be prayers of thanks. It's something I'm making an effort to change.

Reese and I spent a few days in Shelby with Mom Mary, Emmy and Gram. It was great! Gram spoiled us rotten with homemade goodies, warm new PJ's and lots of love. We visited the farm where Emmy now keeps her horse. Pie loved the animals! Judd joined us Wednesday night and Thursday brought on a yummy brunch!

Thursday night it was on to Judd's family in TN for dinner. We had a great few days there - more yummy food, a productive shopping trip & good R&R time on the farm for everyone but me. I was glued to the FL vs FSU game - GO GATORS!

What A Weekend!

Last weekend was jam packed with fun, family and more fun!

Reese and I loaded up and headed to Charlotte on Friday afternoon to visit Mom & Emily....oh yeah, and to celebrate Christopher's birthday! He made us a yummy meal on Friday and on Saturday I made pancakes. Give and take, right?! We made a trip to my dad's graveside to because the headstone was recently installed. Not too much on that but it's still so surreal that he's gone. Reese LOVES leaves and wanted to give some to her Grandpa. I believe he was smiling from ear to ear watching her shower love on him in her own little way. It made me smile and broke my heart at the same time.

After that, we managed a quick trip to the outlets, lunch at PF Chang's with Geoffrey and made it home safe and sound.

Sunday was the 10 year anniversary at our church. It was amazing. Here is a link if you have some time and want to watch. It will move you!http://www.portcitychurch.org/weekendcurrentseries.php

Sunday afternoon brought on our annual Halloween parade in our hood. Reese is a butterfly this year and she was the cutest thing I have ever seen! Enjoy the pictures!

Pumpkins & Riverfest

Since the plants on our front steps died weeks ago, I decided it was time for more. Reese and I headed out for plants and ugly pumpkins. Although still too early to take her to the pumpkin patch to pick out a carving pumpkin, it was not too early for ugly pumpkins - my favorite!

Today we headed downtown for Riverfest. It was hot! Reese got her fill of boats, horses, and pirates oh my. She had a great time, enjoyed some pizza, loved being outside and then crashed on the way home. Fun times!!

Reese & her ugly pumpkins

Should I get in the car & go to Riverfest or stare @ ugly pumpkins?

Reese & horses

"Hi horse! C'mere, I hold you!!"

The horse Reese wanted to "hold"

Her first Slice of Life - so good!

Pirates

And done!

New Pics!

Yeah! Finally I have some new pictures!

New Pics!