354 Bedtime

Bedtime is something I sincerely look forward to these days. It means that I can actually lie down and stop moving for a few hours!! Tonight I was able to curl up with Bean while she read me a Christmas book. I love these moments and can't wait until this house is unpacked so we can focus more on them!

344 Thanks Georgia,

but it's time for us to "leave".

Today was our last Sunday in the Flat Rock Ward. It has been a lot of hard work, but we have loved our time here. The girls and I all had new dresses on so I wanted to take a family photo. I was looking for a place and the LT suggested lots of leaves in the background because we are so ready to "leave" Georgia.

I sure wish he would've thought of that two weeks ago when I was trying to come up with a cute Christmas card theme!!

336 Grandma's House

Last day in AZ!

We are certainly not happy to be leaving, but we are excited to go home and prepare for our new adventure...moving to South Carolina!

We spent the day with my mom, and had dinner with her and the LT's mom and step-dad. 

This picture in at my mom's house. There are a ton of pictures of my sister and I in front of this fireplace. You can even see some hanging up on the walls too! The girls had their toys out all over the place, and Zena photobombed it, but this is my home and there are so many happy memories there. I am glad to have a picture of my girls here too!!

334 Temple Lights

We took a trip out to the Mesa Temple to check out the lights with Grammalicia tonight. It was a was a gorgeous evening and we enjoyed the lights as well as the company so much!

330 Mommy Day

My mom taught the lesson in Relief Society in her ward today, so I ventured up to sit in on it. Afterwards, we grabbed lunch at Jalapeno's and just enjoyed a nice afternoon together.

I miss her so much and am so thankful for the time we get to spend together!

329 All Together Now

Well, I tried to get a photo of all of the kids together.

This was as close as I got.

Little miss just doesn't like having her picture taken.

But hey, they're all in it, and you can see their faces for the most part. 

Twenty years from now, it will be such a treasure!!

328 Twinners! (sort of)

Today we enjoyed Thanksgiving #3 with the LT's mom's family. The food was delish as always!! The DQ and her grandma were thinking alike when they got dressed today!

327 Giving Thanks

Today we were able to sit down and enjoy a meal with both my side of the family, and the LT's. It was great being at my mom's and visiting with cousins. It was a small gathering, but I love my family and have much to be thankful for.

326 Cousins

The LT's cousins came in from Colorado for Thanksgiving. Bean has sure enjoyed playing with the girls. It has been super for her to have kids closer to her age to play with!

325 Surprise!!

Tomorrow is a big birthday for the LT's step-mom. Tonight we surprised her with a huge party! She had no idea it was coming. It was a fun time. The LT's dad, sister, and step-sister really went all out for a phenomenal bash!

(and I'm so glad it's over and now I don't have to be careful about what we talk about!)

317 Sud Run

Auntie E signed the kiddos up for a Sud Run that her friend's husband had organized. They had an obstacle course that involved a large pit full of suds. They had a great time. Bean especially loved the bubbles. She was soaked from head to toe! (This is outfit #2)

We are so loving being here!!

316 Birthday Celebration

My little niece Soph turns 3 this week! After family dinner tonight we sang to her and ate some cake. These four are SO happy to be together again!!

315 We're Heeeeere!!

In AZ! And we couldn't be happier!!

303 Baby Gift

My sister-in-law had a baby boy last month, and I finally got around to making his baby gift!! (He's still a baby, right!?)

Today I got it all packed up and mailed. 

I hope they love it as much as I do!!

275 Sending Sunshine

Things have been sorta rough for my mom. Just a lot for her to betaking care of, and I've had a hard time being so far away, I just don't know how to help her!

Enter pinterest. Seriously, it is the coolest thing ever. I pinned an idea a while back about sending a box of sunshine to someone who needs a pick-me-up. Well, my mom certainly does, so the girls and I hunted all over Target this morning for anything sunshiney. We found some great, happy things to fill this box with. Then  I painted the inside yellow and whipped up a cute card. I'll send it out tomorrow.

I can't wait to hear from her after she gets it!

Most importantly though, I hope it helps to bring a little smile to her face.

I love you mommy!!

269 Fall Festival

Dexter Elementary had their Fall Festival early this year. Bean was SO excited to go.

The evening was warm, but not too bad. Daddy was even able to meet us there after work!

The DQ volunteered to help to clock hours for NJHS and she was also happy to see friends there.

It was a great night for all!!

260 Scripture Time

I just love watching this!

251 My, How You Have Grown!

The DQ got her school pictures today. I can't believe how grown up she looks!!!

She is growing into such a beautiful young woman.

And on the topic of growing up, she is off at her first night time babysitting job! She was really excited to do it. Luckily she's a street away if anything goes wrong, but I am fully confident tonight will be a success!

244 Good Ol' Rocky Top

Months ago, the LT saw that his favorite college team, the Tennessee Volunteers would be playing in the Chick-fil-a college kickoff bowl in Atlanta. He really wanted to buy tickets. At the time, we didn't know if we would even still be here, so I told him to wait and see.

Well, we are still here...

And the Fort Benning MWR had free tickets they were giving out!

He was SO excited to score some. It made for a long night, driving up to Atlanta for the game and then coming home, but we had a great time. The girls really enjoyed it and we had great seats. We left just before half time, but were able to follow the game on the way home through the internet on my phone.

241 Daddy Time

Bean has been really nervous about things this year at school. Lots of pressure in first grade! She was worried about being able to count by 3's for her classwork tomorrow, so she came in after we had tucked her in, and shared her concern with daddy. He was happy to practice counting a few times with her to ease her nerves. 

I love moments like this!