Superhero Sighting!

This is probably the cutest little superhero with footed pajamas I've ever seen!

Maples

Aren't mom and dad's maples beautiful? I couldn't pass up this picture perfect opportunity!

"I love to be home"

This is what Emma told me last night as she crawled into her big girl bed. And do you know how that makes me feel as a mommy?

Our Thanksgiving

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We went to my mom and dad's and then onto Mississippi to visit with my grandparents. We had a great time. First we visited with my mawmaw Mason in the nursing home and Emma was so sweet, she said "You remember me mawmaw?" and of course she did. Mawmaw said she is just precious....It was a good visit with mawmaw, she talked more that day than the last few times dad has seen her. We were really glad about that. Emma had alot of fun. We blew up a latex glove into a balloon, so she played with that a long time! And she played "tickle worm" with pawpaw and Uncle Brad.

Afterwards, we had our HUGE Thanksgiving meal at mawmaw and pawpaw Vines'. We had quite a spread: turkey and ham of course, peas, butter beans, corn, corn salad, corn casserole (can you tell we like corn), turnip greens, dressing, cranberry sauce, rolls, corn bread, macaroni casserole, green bean bundles, hash brown casserole, and you don't even want to know about dessert! Needless to say our plates and bellies were so full! But more than that, our hearts were full. I am so thankful for the family that God has blessed me with. Whenever we get together, there's always laughter and memories shared.

One of my favorite things that my family does at our big get togethers is guitar playing and singing! My goal for next Christmas is to play with them! My friend Kevin has started teaching me to play the guitar but we've taken a break due to holidays and their new baby. But I'm so excited to pick it back up!

If you've read through this lengthy post, thanks for sticking with me. I could add lots more, but we all have other things to tend to! Hope that your Thanksgiving visit not only made your belly full but most of all your heart!

Happy Birthday Mike!

Just wanted to let you all know today Mike turned 28 yrs and holding! He had a great birthday. We had cake yesterday with all of my family after our Thanksgiving meal. And today he helped my grandparents buy and put together a 42" flat panel plasma tv (or flat back as pawpaw calls it)! We are heading back to Huntsville tomorrow to make it home for Jonathan's ordination service. There will be photos from our visit to come!

Amy & Robert

Today Amy sent me more pictures of the wedding ceremony. I thought you would all like to see how beautiful and happy she looked. What a special day in the life of one who is so precious to us. We are praying for Amy and Robert as they start on this awesome journey!

Cute Picture

Even though they cheer for different teams, they're still the best of friends! Last night at church, everyone wore their team colors, so we thought this picture was priceless!