Giving Thanks...

...I wish we could all be this thankful ALL year round...

.

This picture is SO funny.

I think this is what goes through womens minds when you get too many cooks in the kitchen...maybe....;)

We definitely had enough cooks in the kitchen this year!

Don't we look fabulous?

There was also plenty of wine to go around.

Judy got us all new aprons this year! I know! They're fabulous :)


These two little girls (above) were the CuTeSt cooks we could've asked for :)



I could have worn my apron all day (and almost did) it's SO cute.

The kids were getting stir crazy and hungry smelling all the

deliciousness throughout the house. mmmmmm

Harley did the honors of carving the bird this year.

Digging in!

Some after dinner football madness :)

I'm a bad mom and hadn't got the kids boots yet...I know :(

So, I wrapped plastic bags around Cash mans feet so he could get in

the football action and not get his feet soaked :)..I fastened the

bags with elastics. Getto fabulous.

I love this holiday and time of year...

...There are so many things in my life to be thankful for...

Amazing food, family and kids :)

Happy Birthday, Leo! We love and miss you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffo4dptpBAA

Ever Wonder?

Ever wonder what would happen if we worried less?....

Not only do I love the saying in this picture I LOVE this dress and shoes!

I'm pretty sure a light bulb turned on in my head the moment I read this saying. I've been there more than I care to admit...doing things to impress someone else or not upset them or just so I felt more like I fit in....

Dumb

Lately I've been listening more to what my gut tells me and really being true to myself. Luckily, I have a very supportive husband who really thinks this 'new me' is a great idea.

:)

I'm not a fan of turquoise jewelry but, THIS is perfectly put together!

I must re-create this look....maybe I'll pair the shirt and cardigan with a skirt instead ;)

.

::fabulous::

Sugar Sunday

This post has nothing to do with sugar I just didn't know what to call it :)

.

So, I'm thinking I'm going to have to put my Christmas decor up early this year. I can't take it anymore and the more I read on facebook of others following this early trend I can't help it. I must join in the way too early holiday cheer! Maybe if I start out slowly and wait to put up the tree until after Thanksgiving I won't be too ostracised by family and friends...Avery's already been asking to listen to Christmas music and sadly it's already playing on 106.5 fm.

.

.

.

I lOVE this quote~I think it's probably one of the most motivating quotes as far as forgiving yourself for your mistakes and others. Change is completely inevitable and sometimes in the moment (that can last for days/weeks/months) it doesn't seem like for the best but, change offers growth and the opportunity for you to make decisions that affect you and everyone around you....Life is all about choice and you can choose to love yourself, forgive yourself, and know that you're enough!

.

On a lighter note I'm completely obsessed with fashion lately.

.
I'm crushing over this look pretty hard right now. The blouse is peach with grey pin dots and attached scarf!!

::love::

Avery's 1rst day of preschool 2011

Avery started her second year of pre-school today!

She loved Mrs. Kate so much last year but, this year

she has a wonderful new teacher named Mrs. Debbie

Here she is on the front porch posing :)

She's growing up so fast I can't believe it...

It's sad really :(

We're so proud of her. She still enjoys school...for now ;0

She loved her first day and is excited to go back tomorrow.

She attends 3 days a week this year for 2 hours a day....

It's a nice break for mom!!

We LOVE you Avery!

Gun Powder 'N' Lead...

I see this cropped and used as a wedding announcement...

A few weeks ago we decided to let out some pent up aggression by unloading some rounds....

I was pretty excited to be out shooting some guns :)

.

And so was Jared.

Tammy's just aweseome...and has pretty good aim ;)

Harley is pretty happy as you can see...

The SKS...My favorite...

I miss it already and dreamt about it that same night! haha

This gun is just plain bad ass.

I can't wait to go out for the next 'round' :)

A day in Huntsville...

Harleys uncles are in town from Florida helping Judy get some projects done at the house. We decided to take the kids up there to visit and hang out with the family...

Behind the house is this small pasture with four horses in it. I don't particularly care for horses but, the kids really wanted to see them and get a feel for what these horses are all about.

Turns out they're pretty tame and want you to feed them...a lot!

I get nervous around them but, the things you do for your children! It's amazing how no matter how afraid you might be of something you act strong for your children...they truly help you find strength in yourself you may otherwise never knew you had.

If you've never visited the park in Hunstville you should! It's awesome! Tennis courts, volley ball courts, soccer fields, and a huge FUN playground for kids...& adults! I got my swing on a time or two while the kids ran around :)

Kids are so fun. They help 'simplify' life for you and do you a huge favor in doing so.

Cash literally could not get high enough on these swings. He kept yelling at me to push him 'higher! higher, mom!' :) Sweet Cash. So soft spoken yet gets into much trouble! He drank some cinnamon home fragrance oil a couple of weeks ago and we treated ourselves to the ER in an ambulance ;) He's totally fine he just aspirated some of the oil and we had to stay for a 5 hour observation. He needs 4 sets of eyes on in CONSTANTLY! I don't know how I'm going to keep up with that kid...