Robert – Page 2

Thanksgiving

December 3, 2025

We had a lovely Thanksgiving day with all of the crew over at Lulu and Granddaddy’s. Everyone took turns getting lots and lots of photos…

Stair pics!

I made a pecan pie which was really good, even if it was with store bought pie crust (Wholly Wholesome from Whole Foods per Ina Garten’s rec!)

In between eating, the kids had fun running around the house together…

and after eating, the adults had fun napping together!

This one brought all the energy…

before he finally slowed down and Maxwell was happy he found a place in his lap!

That evening Samantha and I headed back to Birmingham but the boys stayed for one more adventure. The next morning Maxwell got in some more snuggles…

and they helped Lulu decorate a little!

Happy Thanksgiving to all and to all a good night!

Sharp shooters

December 2, 2025

On Friday morning we went out for some target practice thanks to Ronnie. He hooked the boys up with a great setup and it was a beautiful sunny – and chilly! – day. Perfect for an outdoor adventure!

Samantha even took a turn shooting and hit the bell target with no problem! Bullseye!

While the boys shot, Samantha and I walked up and down and up and down the hay rows. I think I got 6K steps in which made me happy before the Thanksgiving meal!

A fun way to start Thanksgiving! Thanks Ronnie!

Halloween

November 3, 2025

We had the best Halloween! Perfect weather, a Friday night, and more candy than we can eat. Check check!

I wasn’t sure I would see Maxwell again that day so I made him take a picture before he left for school at 6:45am!

but I did get a picture of him with the pumpkin he carved the night before!

I did manage to grab a porch pic of Samantha and Spencer before they went off in separate directions!

Samantha was my glittering gold in her Laughs a Lot Care Bear fit!

Spencer and Maxwell then went off to Crestline to watch the parade and meet up with friends for the night. Samantha and I went to meet up with the rest of the Care Bears and get a prime spot for the parade!

These girls had full bags by the time the parade was over!

They dumped their bags and headed to Kate’s for a quick bite to eat and then they trick-or-treated in our neighborhood and Colonial Hills all night. We grabbed a quick photo booth photo and then I didn’t see Samantha again until I picked her up at 8:30! She did manage to find the photo booth a few more times though!

Spencer and Maxwell found crews of friends and had fun in Crestline…

Robert and I walked around without kids, chatted with a few people and then realized we’d much rather be at home! ha!

That night everyone (plus a few others) were home safe and sound with plenty of candy!

A great Halloween of all treats, no tricks!

Bama birthday!

October 21, 2025

Robert went all out and got awesome tickets for the Bama TN game on Spencer’s birthday. No better place to celebrate 13 than in T-town cheering on the Tide! Before they left we had a birthday lunch and opened presents…

The boys then headed to Tuscaloosa with some friends that had gotten a driver – which was super nice because it was a night game and a very late return!

They got there way before kickoff so had lots of time to pre-game. I’m really glad Maxwell was there to force this birthday picture!!

They also made it to the President’s mansion…

and generally lived it up on campus…

even getting a ride and police escort to the stadium…

Thankfully the actual game lived up to the pre-game!! Amazing seats, a pick six, and a big Bama win!

Spencer said it was his favorite live sporting event he’s ever been to! Now THAT is a good 13th birthday! Roll Tide!

More Vegas

October 15, 2025

After walking in and out of the resorts on Saturday we made our way to the Museum of Illusions and it was a good stop! We all had fun checking out the various illusions and mind tricks!