Atlanta Trip

While in Alabama we also took a few days to go visit my Aunt Carolyn who lives in Atlanta. It is always fun going to see Aunty. Her home is beautiful and there are so many breakable things and priceless items she has. That would sound like a nightmare to bring small children to, but she also has stairs. My kids loved it!! Up and down, up and down, all day long! And of course Aunty had bought tons of toys. We got to go eat at some yummy places like Buckhead Diner and waffle house! I do love me some waffle house! My aunt had arranged for the kids pics to be taken so we went to http://www.carolynwhitmore.com/home.php to have the kids portraits taken. She has a beautiful studio which is an old historic home. Very beautiful! We had a great time!

Thankful for Family

Thanksgiving day was so much fun!! When we visit Alabama, first and foremost we are visiting my parents. But all of my dad's family live close by - they stretch from Birmingham Al, to Atlanta Ga. He comes from a family of 10 kids and he is number 8 in the lineup so I have second cousins my age. We are a close-knit family and they have all been getting together every Thanksgiving since the beginning. Growing up in California, we didnt get to experience it often, but when I lived there for 8 years, it was always fun. We have every age. Haven was the youngest this year, but one is on the way with one of my cousins. Then of course my dads bro Ladsen is the oldest - Im not sure how old tho. It is always encouraging being with my family. Another cool thing is we always can invite friends. Often there are boyfriends/girlfriends that come or neighbors or just friends. No one wants to miss Thanksgiving! This year we had 58. We all claim Christ and there is so much love and support among us. I am thankful to have such a great family!

Yummy Food

We had so much yummy food! Everyone brings their favorites. There are always lots of casseroles - sweet potato, broccoli, vegetable (I didnt see a green bean, but that doesnt mean it wasnt there) tons of turkey (3 to be exact), ham, dressing, Chicken and dumplings (a Southern favorite and only certain people can make it!), baked beans, I cant name them all. It was a whole lotta food! Then of course the desserts - Coconut cake, pies all kinds, chocolate stuff - tons. I made a chocolate pizza - Thanks to Michelle Temples blog. All so super yummy!

Playing at my parents

We were in Alabama from Nov 13 til the 29th celebrating Thanksgiving with my family and visiting my parents. The kids had so much fun. There is so much room for them to roam and play in. My parents live on an acre and 3/4. All the lots in their neighborhood have tons of room. Justus had so much fun exploring with Granddad. I would take them out and let them play near the house, but all the big gross bugs (not to mention ticks and snakes) kept me from taking them to far from the house. However, Granddad is not afraid and he would take Justus all over. One day the neighbors were pouring some concrete (about 54 yards -which is quite a bit) and Dad took Justus over to watch. They had a great time. The men who were pouring let Justus be right in the middle of it all. They spent at least an hour out there if not longer. So much fun!! My parents bought a red trike for Justus to ride, but mostly he played with the toy golf clubs. Haven just dug in the dirt and picked up pine cones and pine needles. They truly had a blast.

Dial up - it still exists!

Im visiting my parents in Alabama. They live in a very rural area. Their Internet connection is via dial up because there is no other option. Yes it still exists! Yes it is still SUPER slow! And yes, it is still SUPER frustrating! All that to say, very little posts from me til we get back and for sure no pictures.

We are having a great time!! My parents have a beautiful home in a beautiful area (rural as it might be). They have deer that cross their property and just beautiful natural surroundings. Justus loves going outside with Granddad and Haven is loving having Grammy chase her around.

Starbucks Funny

This morning as I was in the drive thru at Starbucks, I could hear this car in front of me order. The woman asked for a sausage Mcmuffin. The Starbucks guy was like "would you like to Super Size that" The woman was so confused. The man said we dont have sausage Mcmuffins. The woman was still confused. Finally she also ordered a Carmel frap. It was so funny to listen to. The lady was clueless to what she was doing. Thankfully everyone was laughing.

Icky Past Couple of Days!

The last few days, namely Tues and Weds were horrible from a mommy standpoint. Haven was acting so irritably. I promise she screamed, not yelled or cried, all day long. I was about to go batty. I wasnt sure what was wrong. Im still not so sure. We had just been to her 1 year check up on Monday so I knew nothing was wrong from that standpoint. The Dr even held off on her shots cause I said how irritable she had been. I think she is getting another tooth, so that is probably a cause. But it was awful. Then Thurs and today she has been better, but Im still kinda on eggshells not sure what is up. On top of it all, I feel like Im getting the flu. Very achy, sicky, etc. But Im looking for the bright side. With the weekend here, Neil will be able to help out during the day so I can rest and also help me monitor Haven. Im sure when Monday rolls around things will be much better!