Gingerbread Man

As a homework project for Quinn, our family was supposed to work together to decorate a paper Gingerbread Man. Every member of the family had to contribute in some way. Even Fletcher "colored" the hair with a red marker! What a great idea, right?


Our family's Gingerbread Man:

A Walking Machine

It's safe to say that Mr. Fletcher is a full-fledged walker. He doesn't care too much about toys these days. He's happy to toddle and wobble around exploring the house. It still a surprise to see him WALKING into the room. He's too cute!

*We're getting our Christmas tree this weekend. With a brand new walker in the house, things should be VERY interesting!

Pictures From Our Thanksgiving Break

Perfect park weather:



Playing some games after watching "Happy Feet 2":




NC State 56 - Maryland 41:





"Letters" to Santa:





Our 3 crazy boys enjoying the beautiful fall weather:

Thanksgiving Day

What a great Thanksgiving! We started the day watching the parade (did everyone catch Scotty?) and having lunch with Mama Carol . . .


and Papa/Mama Quinn . . .





After naps and some leftovers, we ended the day with a new Thanksgiving family tradition . . . 'smores by the fire. Yum!











Thanksgiving Day 2011 . . .

Just In Time

Well, it looks like SOMEONE has decided to take his first steps . . .

just in time for Thanksgiving! Way to go, Fletch!

Thanksgiving Feast

Today was Quinn's Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast. After a HUGE meal, the kids put on a little show and sang songs. Aren't they adorable?


As a keepsake, Quinn's teachers interviewed each child and put together a book entitled "How To Cook A Turkey". Today, they read each entry to the group. Quinn's thoughts on an ideal Thanksgiving meal?

"I'll go to a farm for my turkey. I'll shoot it with a bow and arrow just like an Indian. I need a medium turkey; I have to feed five people. I'll take it home in a cowboy's truck! I'll pick the feathers out with my fingers; we don't eat feathers. I'm going to grill that yummy turkey for 100 minutes. Then, I'll make smores for dessert on a fire pit! My family will say 'Quinn, this is delicious'. My Dad will eat the most, because he's 'huge-er' than us!"


Our little Indian and his family . . .

Our Little Indian

Today was the Friendship Stew (Thanksgiving program) at Holden's preschool. He was completely adorable and did a great job. We were very proud of our little Indian!

On stage . . .




Holden and his buddy Wiley . . .

*Kristy - thanks for the pictures!

Go Pack!

NC State 37 - Clemson 13

*Maybe Q brought the Wolfpack some good luck!

Holiday Family Photos

We had our annual holiday family photos taken last Saturday morning. Kristy Foushee was our photographer again this year; she does such a great job! We were done in less than an hour, and I received a CD full of photos. Here are some of my favorites (without the 2 that I chose for our family's Christmas cards!):

Christmas Pajamas

Dear Mrs. Kristy,
Thanks so much for my Christmas pajamas. I love them!

With love,
Fletcher

Random Musings

The boys LOVE Brant's new iPad. They especially love recording videos of themselves and then watching them . . . OVER and OVER and OVER AGAIN! ;-)



Q's class is learning the letter "Q" this week. He is BEYOND excited about it! His class made a quilt today to celebrate the letter. All students were asked to bring in a square of fabric that best represents themselves. Q informed me that he would like some fabric with a "scary animal". The scariest animal that I could find? Spiders!



As we approach Thanksgiving, what are the big boys thankful for?

Holden:


Quinn (a scary animal - a shark - of course!):

Spider Hunting

What are we doing now that it's getting dark so early in the evening? We're bundling up, grabbing flashlights, and hunting for spiders. Well, Q and H are grabbing flashlights and hunting for spiders. Fletcher and I are just bundling up! Ha!



*Yes, Holden is still wearing that Superman tanktop. Doesn't it look nice with the bike helmet and coat? ;-)

A Little Break

Sometimes Batman takes a break from crime fighting . . .

for a little arts and crafts! Ha!

My 33rd Birthday

I started my 33rd year with a great birthday yesterday. I spent the morning at church with my Bible Study group, the afternoon shopping ALONE and then having cupcakes at home with my boys, and the evening going out to dinner with Brant. It was a wonderful day! :-)

The boys picked out my cards. Q chose a sheriff dog . . .


H chose martinis (ha!) . . .


And, F colored all over the card that Brant bought (can you tell that he LOVED the cupcakes?) . . .


The boys INSISTED that I model my gifts. And, Brant INSISTED that a picture be taken. So, here it is . . .

*Q picked out the penguin slipper socks. H is responsible for the hot pink monkey PJ pants (oh my!). And, F and Brant gave me a gift card to get some new sunglasses (in a bag with a $1 pair of sunglasses). Quite a look, right? I love my boys! I'm one lucky lady!