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December 1, 2021

We headed up to Highlands last week on Tuesday to celebrate Thanksgiving. We were all excited about a few days of rest and relaxation!

rest

Samantha was especially ready for some fun in her new hat that perfectly matched her jacket!

jacket

On Wednesday we got up and attempted a hike. Unfortunately, the road was closed and then the trail was really overgrown so we basically got a nice walk up the road. But, the sun was shining and the company was good so that worked out just fine!

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hike

hike

We then headed into town to grab lunch at Market Fresh and then hit up the ice skating! The kids were so excited and I think it lived up to the hype. I was pretty impressed with their skating skills by the end! They were making loops around the rink without the blue plastic things!

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blue

blue

skate

Santa wasn’t out yet but we hopped in his sleigh for a quick pic!

sleigh

That afternoon the boys got their Thanksgiving prep on…

giving

On Thanksgiving morning, we did our traditional Whiteside hike and it did not disappoint! Lots of icicles to see!

white side

It was cold but sunny and a perfect day on the mountain.

hike

hike

white side

white side

Samantha had fun getting icicles and eating them like popsicles!

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icicle

icicle

That afternoon we had a great meal. Thanks Lulu!

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We then worked off our lunch with a walk to the waterfall and more icicles! Can’t beat it!

icicles

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A very happy Thanksgiving!

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Boy Scout Campout

November 19, 2021

Last weekend Robert and Maxwell loaded up their backpacks and headed out on a legit Boy Scout campout! This was no “car camping”, this was hike 3 miles in, pitch your tent, cook your dinner, sleep in the cold, and hike back the next morning! Whatever they needed, they had to carry!

campout

Robert said they really had a great time. While it was chilly, it was pretty weather and they got to hike around Mt. Cheaha and enjoy the sites.

campout

campout

scouts

campout

scouts

I think their camping food left a little to be desired but they survived and slept all warm and toasty in their sleeping bags with their hand and feet warmers!

campout

I think they were hoping to earn another polar bear badge since it got down to 32, but apparently Boy Scouts is different than Cub Scouts and it has to get down to 19 degrees (!!) to earn that badge. No thank you!

Meanwhile, back at home, the Bobbseys and I had a lovely dinner in the warm club. My kind of night! Β πŸ™‚

dinner

dinner

dinner

I’m proud of my campers and excited for them to go on more Boy Scout adventures!

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Super Bowl! Game 1

November 10, 2021

Super Bowl Sunday sure was super!! It was a beautiful day for some football and what fun for both boys to get to play in the championship game for their grade. Spencer’s game was at 1:00 and we had a minor balloon fiasco that morning involving a popped T and some bum helium tanks, but we worked it out and had the field looking ready for the Saints! Let’s Geaux!

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saints

saints

I also had these fatheads made for both boys’ teams…they crack me up!

saints

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They introduce each boy before the game starts…

football

super bowl 1

and then it’s time for the run through… (I love the pic of Spence!)

football

and then it’s time to play some football! We were ready!

football

football

Spencer played great. He had some good runs and good tackles. Unfortunately they came up short and lost to the Falcons 6 to 12. It was disappointing but, man, what a season this team had! I am so proud of all of them, especially my #7!!

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saints

saints

super bowl

Spencer went to the team after party (we stayed at the field for Maxwell’s game) and his awesome coaches gave him the Archie Manning “Mr. Saint” award! I don’t know what it’s supposed to mean but I’m going to say he got it because he embodied the heart of the team with his positive attitude, support of his teammates, and his ability to play any position they threw him into!

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Coming in 2nd place in your first year of tackle football is something to be proud of! I sure do love to watch him play!

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Geaux Saints! Geaux Spencer!!

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More halloween

November 4, 2021

On Halloween our neighborhood got together on the corner with a bunch of friends to pre-party before the bigger neighborhood party! We were supposed to get 12 pizzas delivered but Papa John’s decided to just not deliver our order and not let me know! Awesome. We had plenty of food though and we made it work!

food

food

We had so much fun being all dressed up with our friends!!

cheshire cat

Oh behave!

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halloween

halloween

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What a crew!

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We made our way to the party at the Zanaty’s trick-or-treating along the way. They had a band, food truck, and face paint! You know this girl got her face painted!

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face paint

Maxwell met up with a big group of friends and trick-or-treated around before heading over to Colonial Hills to meet up with an even bigger group!

halloween

halloween

Spencer hung with Penton and they made the loop to get candy by themselves.

candy

Samantha took off with Frances and trick-or-treated the whole loop without me! The kids were very self sufficient this year and I’m not complaining one bit!

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We all gathered back at the party…

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before heading home with the Robisons and the Andersons for some chili, football and baseball…and candy sorting!

candy

candy

Maxwell and crew finally made it back to the house about 9:15…though curfew was 9:00! Overall it was a fantastic night with perfect weather, great friends, and lots and lots of candy!! Happy Halloween!

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Halloween

November 3, 2021

It was a beautiful sunny day on Halloween and we were ready for fun!! Costumes were looking sharp and excitement was high!!

halloween

My little cheshire cat was really getting into cat mode! ha!

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cheshire cat

Dr. Evil’s bald cap was spot on in my opinion! I think Maxwell was hoping we could have done a pro level makeup job to blend it all in but I can only do so much!

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Love this crew!!

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We were all ready!

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halloween

Let the Halloween fun begin!!

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