Decorating the Tree

I had to work today so while I was gone, Jeff and Chloe got the tree up so we could decorate it when I got home. I was so excited because we got a new tree this year and it is so goregous. It took me over an hour just to fluff it, man what a job. We were very excited because this is our first year in our new house so we have lots more room. Chloe was so excited to put the ornaments on the tree, she even put her Christmas dress on for the occassion. I just love the holiday season and all that comes with it.

Turkey Day

Chris, Chloe, Alan & Aunt Amy


Chloe & Jonathen


Uncle Lee & Chloe

Joshua & Chloe ready to eat

Jeff & I

Pawpaw & Chloe

Christy & I cooking

Chloe & Mawmaw cooking

Chloe and I woke up early and headed to mawmaw's to help her cook. She usually doesn't like help but I told her we were starting a new tradition by us all cooking together. Chloe had a ball and loved every minute of it. We had a house full of people. Uncle Lee, Aunt Amy and the boys were in from Georgia, it's always good to see them. After we ate we headed over to Theresa's for Thanksgiving with dad's family. Then off again for our third and final stop at Jeff's family. Man what a busy day but we have a lot to be thankful for.

Letter to Santa

I finally got Chloe to write her letter to Santa Claus tonight. Of course trying to get her to narrow what she wanted down was the hard part but we did it. She wrote all of it herself and even drew a picture of santa and a picture of our family for santa. Hopefully, santa can make her wish's come true.

Thanksgiving Feast

Today Chloe's class had a thanksgiving feast and I was able to go for it. They had gotten to make pilgrim hats and placemats. They also got to eat delicious food. They had turkey, dressing, corn, cranberry sauce, sweet potato's and corn muffins. Her teacher wanted them to at least try each thing and see if they liked it. Chloe did actually try each thing but didn't like the cranberry sauce or the sweet potato's. I really enjoy getting to spend time with her at school.

Awards Day

Monday, Chloe's school had an awards day and I was able to go along with Granny and Mawmaw. Chloe was so excited to see us all there and she waited paitiently to see if she got any awards. There were 6 awards they could get and Chloe got 5 of them. I was so proud of her. She got honor roll, outstanding conduct, homework club, outstanding in Practical Living & academic improvement. I was so proud of her that I couldn't hardly stand it.

Family Pictures

Today after church we headed to Sam and Beth's for lunch and then we all got ready to head to Iroquois Park for family pictures. We have been trying to do this every other year since Chloe was little. I was afraid at how they would turn out since it was so cold and gloomy outside but they turned out wonderful. I was very pleased.

This Weekend

This weekend Jeff went camping with some guys from church so Chloe and I had the entire weekend to ourselves. Friday night Lori and Jennifer came over for Pizza and movies. It was nice to have a girl's night. Saturday morning we got up early and went to Shoney's for breakfast with Mawmaw. It was girl's day out with her. I had been looking forward to this all week since we hadn't spent just girl time in a long time. After breakfast we headed to the mall, target and then Hobby Lobby. We had a wonderful time. Then we met up with Lori and Alex and went back to Slow poke farm to take some senior pictures of Alex. By the time we got home, Chloe and I were beat. We rented a movie, ate popcorn and painted our nails. I hope we have many more days like this. I loved it.

Halloween Party

Kiddo's doing the Cha Cha


Jeff with black lips


Dale with orange lips

I love these girls!

After Trunk N Treat we headed over to Andy & Bev's for Abby's party. Chloe was looking forward to it all night. I think the adults ended up having more fun then the kiddo's. Let's just say the guys did lot's of singing and rapping. What a busy day and night.

Trunk N Treat

Chloe, Mawmaw and Mommy


Dale & Lori w/ their trunk


Getting Candy

Mommy and Chloe by our trunk

Me and Lori

Beautiful Fairy

Sitting on the fire truck.

Ms. Peggy and Chloe

Chloe and Aunt Sarah

Mawmaw and Chloe

Pappy, Chloe and Granny

Chloe by our trunk

We headed to church early on Halloween to get our trunk ready for trunk n treat. We met Mrs. Lori & Mr. Dale, Granny & Pappy and Mawmaw and Jordan up there to decorate. We did our trunk in spider pumpkins and spider webs. It turned out really cool. We had so much fun and there were so many kids that came through. We are looking forward to next year.

Fall Party

Watching the movie


Chloe & Mrs. House in their witch's hat


Chloe with all her goodies

Chloe, Cody & Kassie with their vampire teeth.

The class pumpkin

Chloe's table.

On Friday, Halloween, Chloe's school class had a fall party. I signed up to help, which was a good thing because the assissant teacher was out and the kids were wild and crazy. They had got to carve a pumpkin for their class and got lots of goodies and treats. Then we got to watch Charlie Brown and the great pumpkin chase. We had a wonderful time and I was glad I got to go and share it with Chloe.