Category: Family Life

Okay, I know I’ve been naughty about updating the blog. But with all the great company, amazing food, and running around that the holidays bring we’ve just been swamped! Needless to say, we ate way too much, the kids received way too many presents, and we took our Christmas decorations down way too late! Haha…I guess you could call Christmas a success.  Thought I would at least post one of the pictures of the kiddos with Santa. I’ll do my best to get back on some sort of blog-updating schedule now that things have settled down. 🙂

A few pictures of Adalyn playing in the leaves at Stone Mountain.

Grand-Pop and Grandma Karen stopped by for an early Christmas visit this year. The kids lucked out and got to open some really nice gifts. One of which was a mean hog, er motorcycle, that Adalyn has named, “Huggable.”  🙂

Daddy having a bit of fun with FCPX and Motion.

Happy Birthday to my amazing son, Hunter. I can always count on his smile to brighten up my day no matter what kind of mood I’m in. I pray he never looses his sense of humor, his curiosity, his unfaltering love, and sense of adventure…Okay, maybe a little less curiosity…This kid gets into EVERYTHING! Happy Birthday Buddy!

Last Saturday, I was driving Hunter around in the car waiting for him to fall asleep for his first nap of the day, when I spotted some uh-mazing Fall foiliage in a church parking lot just up the road from our house.  I immediately made a mental note to remember this spot when it came time to make our Christmas card photos.  Unfortunately, after a week of some pretty harsh weather, the grounds were really disappointing.  All the leaves had blown away and most of the plant life had already turned in for the winter.  But that didn’t stop the kids from having fun!

Hunter hugging on Grand-Pop.

Hunter received the VIP treatment at Stride Rite Friday night.  The super helpful staff measured Hunter’s feet and helped Granna and Mommy pick out the perfect fitting shoe for our little guy.  We did the same with Adalyn for her first pair.  Since they take measurements we know the shoe will be a great fit and we’ll have a guideline as to what size to buy next.  Tonight we helped Hunter break in his new kicks by taking him for a little stroll around the neighborhood.  Look at that dapper little fellow.

It’s such an Animal House around here!  🙂  The kids were adorable in their animal costumes this year.  Kayla and I couldn’t believe Adalyn chose the monkey outfit over one of the million different princess or Minnie Mouse costumes she had to choose from.  But we’re so happy she did.  She’s adorable.  Oh, and Hunter, come on!  I didn’t think anyone could stuff so much cuteness into a little lion costume!  Look at those cheeks!  The neighborhood was great.  Everyone was friendly and we had a great time going door to door with Granna and Papa.  Of course everyone thought the kids were just too cute and while it may have taken Adalyn a couple of houses to warm up, but by the end of the adventure she was zipping up to each door and ringing the doorbell all on her own.