Got The Tree

Slowly we are getting all the decorations unpacked, but our tree is up and decked out.  It makes the den feel so super cozy!

Many A Night

Jay, Solon and I drove to a few spots in Greenwood before getting on the road to Tupelo.  One being 107 Kimbrough.  This is the house my mom grew up in when she moved from Indianola to Greenwood.  I haven't driven past it in over 20 years, so it was neat seeing it again. 

We Tried

It is pretty difficult getting the three little ones to sit still long enough for a photo.  One will cry, one will pull their shirt over their head and the other will stare at his feet:)  But here Nanna is with three of her great-grands as she calls them. 

After the photo, the Pensacola crew got on the road for Tupelo, and we stayed with Nanna another night.  She told us all sorts of interesting stories about her life in Indianola/Greenwood.  Another interesting fact was on Thanksgiving day, she realized that her older sister, Margaret/"Toots", would have been 100 years old if she had still been alive.

Time For Turkey

Well the boys and Ansley were down for naps during our Thanksgiving lunch, so we could all actually talk to one another:)  We didn't have a tripod, so we had Jay and Jason swap taking a few group photos.

Play Time In Greenwood

We all arrived to Greenwood Wednesday evening, and Nanna had delicious sandwiches ready for dinner.  We sat around the den and enjoyed wine and sparkling grape juice and woke up early to watch the Macy's day parade.  The boys had fun riding their new bicycles in the garage and playing with the flashlights Nanna got them.

Pop!

Solon helping me pack for our trip to MS. 

That Time of Year Again

and this time I have a helper!  Solon helped me cook the first batch of dressing today.  So if it stinks then all the blame falls to him:)  We are taking off for Greenwood, MS this Wednesday and going to spend Thanksgiving day with Nanna. She is pretty excited to have company. 

Here We Go Loopty Loo

Solon on his new bike.  It rained a lot this past weekend, but we finally got out late Sunday afternoon.  There is a little paved track at one of the parks, so Jay and Solon spent about an hour going round and round while I followed with the camera.

Please Don't Say It

A phrase that just makes me cringe..."Kids say the darnedest things."  So I am steering clear of that sentiment:) But Solon picked this up somewhere...and started using it on me when I am getting on his nerves...Or as he says "You are getting on my nervous." 

Tons Of Pics

I went a little overboard with photos, but I wanted to catch all of Solon's expressions.  We all went to dinner at Oz's for pizza, and then headed home for a DQ ice cream cake and presents.  Solon loved every little thing he opened:) And the final opening. His very first bike.  Or to be exact a Tony Hawk bike!  He was shaking he was so excited when he caught the first glimpse of the box.  And this morning...he is riding it round and round. I doubt our baseboards are going to survive. 

Happy Birthday To My Muffin Man

It has been three years! We have a little party planned tonight, so I promise pictures soon:)

Say Cheese!

Solon turns 3! Well, almost:)  We had an early birthday party this weekend at Chuck E. Cheese.  We thought it would be fun to do a party with friends, and then another small party with us on his real birthday this Friday.  Who came?  Well, Josef brought two of his boys, Jackson and Jamison, and his dad, Gary.  And Jason and Annie were so sweet and made the drive all the way from Macon with their boys, Preston and Evan. And of course there was me, Jay and Ann.  The little boys had fun spending their tokens on all the rides/games.  Solon and I took a turn in the wind tunnel and caught tickets.  And Solon got the star treatment from Chuck E. Cheese.  We finished it off with pizza, cake and a couple of presents.  Fun day!