School Christmas Program 2012

Will and Carter had their Christmas program for school tonight at Harrell Theatre in Collierville.  Their classes have been learning songs and poems for the past few weeks.  The boys have really enjoyed learning and have been singing them with us lately.  Enjoy some pictures and highlights from the big night!

Will likes to try to tie his own shoes now; Nana was a great assistant:).

 Carter wanted this picture with Eddie... they are too stinkin cute!

 My precious family before the big event!!! 

 Words can't describe how cute and sweet these two little snowmen are... and how excited momma is that they hug more than they fight now (Santa incentives should be year round!).

 Their Nana and Papaw never miss an event.  They drove from Columbus to Tupelo to Collierville.  It is amazing what they do for us and these boys and I don't know what we would do without them!

 Getting pumped for the big show.  I will always loves this sweet smile!

 So, the minute we walk in, Carter begins to cry when he sees the stage and refuses to partipate or even sit with his friends.  Nana almost had him talked into it and I am pretty sure when I snapped this picture and he saw me it was the end (nice move, Momma :( )!!!

 I tried to talk him into going and even walked on the stage... this is where we hung out when his class sang their songs.  Little stinker!

Let's just say that Will was slightly more enthusiastic than his little brother!

 Clapping during Frosty the Snowman.

 All of the little Christmas trees during a poem that they learned.  Love, love my Will!

They got to eat cookies after.  Their Nana even bought them a surprise.  I am so proud of my boys and hope that next year Carter will overcome his stage fright (which will be easier if I hide!!!).  They can't wait for their school parties tomorrow :).

Thanksgiving 2012

I love Thanksgiving!  It is one of my favorite days of the year.  The weather is always nice and we love seeing our family.  I must also say that it was so great only working 2 days this week and being off with my boys!  I am also reminded, because I forget way too often when life doesn't work how I think it should, that the Lord has blessed me more than I deserve.  Enjoy the pictures from our busy and fun Thanksgiving :).

We started off at the Stennett Thankgiving at Grandmother's house.  I love seeing all of my wonderful family... I think the count is around 40 now :). 

My little Carter bug.. he had a ball running back and forth on the storm shelter.

My cousin, BJ and Tasha's children, Kaliegh, Cole, Chloe and Kaden.  I was amazed at their perfect formation when I asked if I could take their picture.  Adorable kiddos!

 Not sure what was going on here, but that sure is one tough little dude!

 Daddy and Will

 Bebe and Jordan

 Outdoor fun!

 Seriously one of the cutest little boys ever and my favorite picture of the day... I love this sweet smile :)!

 These leaves made for a solid hour of fun.

 Sophie Hall... seriously one of the cutest little girls ever.  She looks like such a priss pot and played hard like all the boys; love it :).

 Next stop... the Downs Thanksgiving at Uncle Robert and Aunt Reba's house.  We were a little late for it, but managed to get some pictures by Santa.  Uncle Robert let Will play in his RV, which made his day!  Will asked him when we were leaving if he would drive him to school in it every day.

Will and Santa

 Carter and Santa.



Me and my boys at Aunt Reba's house.  I love them to pieces :)



And last, we headed to momma's for the Stennett/Anglin dinner.  The boys LOVE all of the attention that they get from the older kids and they wear them out, which is nice for sleeping and quiet time on the way home :) HA.

Ann and Brylin.. how cute are they?! 

 The Anglin girls... love these pretty girls!

 Carter showing us his sticker :).  Cutest little Rebel!

 A very rare occassion, Brylin let me love on him.  He has never taken to me and it turns out, he was using me for Sprite, but I will take it :).  He is so adorable!

 Annnd today, I started decorating my house for Christmas, which Will and Carter are so excited about this year!  They loved decorating the tree, but most of all....

They LOVE this box!  Eddie said we should just buy 10 of them for Christmas and be done.  Please look over how dirty they are... we all need M&M's while we decorate, right?! 

 Will being silly!



Madagascar animals/Happy birthday Sissy :)!

My Sissy turned 40 on November 10th and she came up to spend the weekend with us.  Might I just add that she looks my age and is such a beautiful woman!  We love her to pieces and are so blessed to have her in our lives :).

Might I also add that on her birthday, Colton and my boys wanted to go to the zoo and that is what we did... she loves her boys.  The weather was perfect and we all had such a blast.  The boys currently love the movie Madagascar 3 and they found all of the characters at the zoo :).

Our arrival... how cute is this photo?!

 Alex, the lion...

 We were amazed at how alll of the animals were out and about for the day... we don't normally catch them during our visits.  The boys loved seeing each and every animal!

 My beautiful sister and her handsome son, Colton.

 Sissy and Carter... she bought him 'red ice' as he calls it!

 He wouldn't pose with me, but I took a picture anyways:)

 The zoo added a ferris wheel this year and Will actually went up with Sissy and Colton... I am chicken and scared of hights.  Will had no fear and LOVED it!

 Gloria, the hippo, stayed under water and we didn't get her picture.  Here is her love, Melmon :). 

 Sissy and Will... love that red mouth he is sporting!

 They were calling Marty, the zebra from Madagascar. 

 Carter catching a lift from Colton

 Me and my handsome boys :). 

Sissy and Colton; Sissy, we love you. Happy birthday to a personal hero!  You are the best sister, mother, aunt, daughter, and friend that I know!



Theme week at school

It was theme week at Will and Carter's school this past week.  They thought it was fun dressing up every day and it made it a little easier for them to get out of bed and dressed every morning :), especially on Halloween!  Enjoy the pictures below!

 

Monday was tacky day.  They wore their shirts inside out with rain boots.

 

 

 Tuesday was hippie day... we didn't participate.  I couldn't really think of anything for them to wear and they didn't understand what hippie day meant anyways :).

 

Wednesday was their party day and costume day :).  I only got a picture from my phone, so I will show you them at their school carnival!  They had a blast at their parties.

 

 Thursday was pajama and bedhead day.  (Notice we are still holding Halloween buckets... :))

And Friday was team spirit day - Hotty Toddy with the cutest little Rebels ever :).  I didn't get a picture yesterday morning, but took one last night, annnnd yes, Carter still carries around his bucket.  He fills it with all sorts of things around the house.

Halloween 2012

 

 My boys have loved everything about Halloween this year.   They picked their own costumes this year.  Will was Captain America and Carter was a ninja turtle.  Their school has had theme week (I will post a picture from each day next week sometime:)), and they have enjoyed it thus far. 

 

Last Thursday night, they had a carnival at school and had a blast.  Will really enjoyed the games and the haunted bus :).

 

 

Taking a break with whistles and flashlights.  Cutest little hero in a half shell and Captain America ever!!!

 Carter giving Ms. Teri some love :).  She LOVES our little Carter and is such a great teacher, which makes her one of my favorite people!

 Ms. Bailey (Will's 3k teacher - she is awesome... oh how we miss her!), Will, Ms. Teri and Carter. 

The boys had parties at their school today.  It was extremely fun for them to say the least.  They were both little spitfires when I picked them up.

All ready for trick-or-treating fun in our neighborhood.. love my cuties!

 Daddy and Carter... yes, Carter had two buckets.  Let's just say I won't need to buy any candy EVER again :).

 On a mission!

 We need candy :)... they were each had great manners tonight, which made me proud!

 They each sat down to check out their loot while daddy unlocked the door.

We had a blast and went to bed with tears from sugar highs tonight!!!  I am hoping it is out of their system tomorrow :).  Happy Halloween everyone!