Happy Thanksgiving!

Playing in the hay in Paw Paw's barn.

We joined in on the fun.

This was so sweet.  After playing in the hay, Mary Virginia grabbed a handful and wanted to walk it over to the cows and feed them, never mind they are eating a fresh bale back there.  This little one isn't afraid of the cows like I am.  I just remember a huge gray Brahma running after me when I was about Graham's age.  One never forgets a terrifying moment like that

Sissy favorite place to ride when we take 'Ole Blue' out to the pasture.

GiGi and PawPaw with Graham, Mary Virginia, and Charlie.



Flying with GiGi

The kids got to fly home with GiGi for the first time.  She was a trooper and made it from Nashville to New Orleans on a direct flight without any problems.  Thankfully Dad was there to meet her at the gate because things went south after that.  I was patiently waiting on her phone call to arrive just to allow for the stress to go down once all were buckled in the car.  After an hour past their arrival time, the phone finally rang and Gigi informed me that they couldn't find her car.  She couldn't remember where she parked.  Uh-Oh, but they were all fine and eventually the car horn starting buzzing.  Whew!

 It's always a joy to go to Grandmother Graham's house and visit a little while.

  There is so much work to be done around the farm.  No time to relax for this busy boy.

  Graham and Bud have a special relationship.  He didn't know Dad caught this picture of him just talking to Bud and Bud just listening so sweetly.

 Finally, time to relax a little on the sofa with KK who just had surgery on his two broken legs.  Ouch KK!

 PawPaw has taught Graham how to drive, park and reverse a golf cart. Yes that is a 4 year old in the next picture driving himself with only a weak little seat belt between him and the ground.  I think a helmet will be needed in the future because this bandit loves to race in the field.

In fact, PawPaw was driving old blue and actually racing the child :) Mercy.  Can you see why his little power wheels Jeep has not gotten much attention?

 Everyday at the farm the kids get to go to the ponds and feed the fish.  It is a muddy job but they love it.  We usually get to see 3 or 4 baby turtles and that is a real highlight for Mary Virginia.  She also loves throwing sticks in the water. 



Happy Halloween!

 Fall fun day at Woodmont Baptist preschool.

 G wasn{t happy that he couldn't have the pumpkin carving saw blade.

 Over it quickly...

 We had our very own Lightening McQueen race car driver, Tiger, and Ketchup bottle.

 Heading to the Sneed Rd party but not everyone was interested in a group picture.

Charlie has been forced to use leftover pink pacifiers from Mary Virginia's infant days.

Welcome Baby Charlie!

We welcomed sweet Charlie to the world on October 23rd at 12:14 in the morning. 

He weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz and was 20 inches long.  He arrived 9 days early and took us all by surprise.  I was out running my Saturday errands when he decided he was ready to meet us.  

This little boy is such a good baby.  Michael and I are getting too much rest to have a newborn in the house.  He sleeps so well and is able to go right back to sleep during night feedings.  We are so thankful that he is healthy and thriving!

 This Big Brother sure was excited to meet his brother.  I don't think I've ever seen this particular face or excitement from Graham.  So sweet!

 Here we have our very first hug from Big Brother. 

 Mary Virginia didn't touch him.  So funny how she is checking him out. 

Charlie knew just what to bring his new Big Sis and Big Bro.  Sis got an American Girl Bitty Baby and all of the fun little things that come with it.  I may be more excited about this than her.  I used to love my cabbage patch kids.

 Graham got a new Mack Truck car carrier.  His face says it all.  He asked me how Charlie knew what to bring. Hmmmm that is a good question.  Thankfully Mommy thought fast and said "well he's heard us playing trucks all this time he's been in my tummy.  He must have heard you say you needed a new Mack Truck."

 PawPaw was the first family member to meet Charlie.  He drove all the way to Nashville on Sunday and helped us with the kiddos at home.  Praise the Lord for moving us next door to wonderful neighbors who were able to stay with G and MV on Saturday night.

 Too funny.  Little man reading his magazine and Miss Priss playing in the covers.  The nurses were not humored when the help button was pushed twice.  Oops, we had to end the bed party there.

 One last family shot before we leave the hospital. Graham wanted to wear his Christmas pj's.  Anything goes when Mommy's not home. :)

 So thankful Graham is this excited to have a baby brother.

 Charlie's last rest in his bucket.

 Heading home.

First bath at home.  

 PawPaw had to go home on Tuesday but GiGi flew in on Wednesday.  We were running low on patience while waiting for her.  G was about to come out of his skin to see GiGi.

 Yeah, she made it off the tarmac and finally we are ready to play.