Thanksgiving

We celebrated Thanksgiving this year in Gastonia with my family. Wednesday night we all had a big sleep over at the Massey's house and then celebrated today by eating a whole bunch of yummy food. As always, the boys love all the entertainment and attention they get from all of their cousins...makes it hard to come home to our quiet house. It was such a great time and I already miss everyone. We look forward to Christmas and getting to all be together again. We can't wait to see Laurie, Steve and Atticus then too! I am thankful for all of you!!!

No Turkey Trot this year for us, but a few turkeys decided to run 5 miles this morning. Me, Chris, Emily and Cindy getting ready to run.

My only picture with most of the family in it. Watching movies in the afternoon.

Taking a break from cooking...Mom with some of her girls...me, Kerry and Cindy.

Wee School Thanksgiving Feast

Today at Wee School there was a Thanksgiving Feast for all the kids and parents to attend. Bryan and I got to enjoy a yummy lunch with Wilson and Michael. Here are a few pictures from the event.

Wilson and Michael dressed up as pilgrims. As you can tell from the look on their faces, they did not want to be in the costume. Wilson immediately took his off once he saw us in the room.

Michael removing his costume...he wasn't too happy about his either.

Wilson is thankful for Memaw!

Michael is thankful for Mommy and Daddy!

Wilson and Michael with their teacher Ms. Lynda.

A Quick Visit

The Taylors decided to come down the mountain for a quick trip to Morganton. The boys were so excited to see thier cousins, Allison and Jillian. Thanks so much for making the trip. We can't wait to see you guys on Wednesday and have a great big sleep over. Gobble Gobble!!!!

Allison and Jillian watching Michael and Wilson.

Allison showing Michael and Wilson how to use thier new toy at Memaw's house.

A thoughtful little Jill!

Fun-Filled Saturday

This weekend Burke Pharmacy had a Thomas Day at their store from 10-2pm. We took the boys to see what it was all about. As you can tell from the pictures the place was full of little boys all trying to play at the tables. Not only did they have all these tables set up, they also had all of their wooden Thomas toys 40% off...I don't think I have ever seen that kind of sale on Thomas. They might have it again next weekend in case any of you are interested. Webkinz were on sale too. After returning home and taking a good nap we took the boys back up town for the Festival of the Lights. Too bad it was so darn cold. They did get to see Santa and managed to tell him what they wanted for Christmas but they would not get close to him at all for a picture. Maybe next year.

All the boys playing at the Thomas tables.

Michael operating Cranky.

"Out of my way"! Wilson pushes past another boy so he can play...such nice manners.

Michael and Wilson trying to get warm by the bonfire after visiting Santa.

Potty Training 101

Back in January I decided that I was going to try to potty train Wilson and Michael. That lasted all of three hours and then I discovered I wasn't ready to commit that much energy to the project just yet, so we continued on in diapers. On Friday night my sister Cindy was asking me how much money we were spending in diapers...way too much. I guess that started to motivate me to try again. So Saturday morning we woke up and Wilson and Michael put on their big boy undies and we proceeded to make them try to potty every so often. That is the most time I have ever spent in a bathroom and not been sick. I do not think it is wise to try to potty train two at the same time. Michael was not interested at all so we decided that for now we will focus on getting Wilson up and going and then hopefully Michael will follow. So far Wilson is doing pretty good...just a few accidents. Now it is up to Memaw Cates and Memaw Claus to pick up where we left off with the process when I return to work tomorrow. Good luck to them and send some good potty thoughts our way.

Wilson and Michael getting ready to go see the cows with Daddy. Wilson got to pee outside...how great is that.

Michael sporting his big boy undies and his new cow boots Saturday morning. Don't ask me why he has his hand like that.

On the Farm

With such a beautiful fall weekend we decided to spend most of our time outdoors...at home, my favorite place. The boys love getting to help daddy feed the cows. It seems that the cows have gotten to know when it is mealtime and they start flocking to the barn. Here are a few pics of our Saturday feeding the cows.

Bryan with Michael and Wilson up high on the hay bales.

The boys climbing up to get a picture with me.

Me and my fellows.

Daddy and Michael walking to feed the cows.

I just thought this was a pretty picture of the cows in the field.

Happy Halloween

This Halloween it was tough to get Wilson and Michael to sit still long enough to get a picture of them. These are all I could find from our busy Halloween night. The guys had a bunch of fun though and ate their fair share of candy...I have hidden the candy bucket today! We hope everyone had a Happy Halloween.

Michael at the Woolard's watching the mouse pumpkin.

Wilson and Michael going trick or treating.

Michael the dinosaur riding his bike.

Wilson is a BIG dragon!