Black Friday

Yes I know it's crazy, but I LOVE shopping on Black Friday. I was actually finished shopping before this day, but I wanted to go anyway. Somehow, I still managed to spend way too much money and bought the girls more things that they don't need; however, I DID NOT buy as much as Katie. Katie and I met Trena & Missy at Toys R Us at about 4:45 am. We had such a great time. We seriously had to go home early, because the van would hold nothing else! Can't wait til next year!

Thanksgiving Eve

The night before Thanksgiving we and several friends packed up the cars and headed to the woods. We went to one of Ken's friends hunting cabin by the river and it was fun. Cold, but fun. We got there with enough daylight where the kids could fish a little off the dock. Then we built a fire and let the kids roast hotdogs while the adults cooked up Low Country Boil. It was so yummy, as always. We had so much fun hanging out with everyone this special time of year. At the end of the night, the kids (and several adults) roasted marshmallows and made smores. Yum!

Trena & McKennaThe kids loved the Foosball table

Baby Brady was all bundled up!

The warm & cozy fire

Me & Steve

Missy & Trena

Kennedy & Caitlyn warm up by the fire

Little E looks...well, pretty thrown away

Kenny & Steve

Missy & Me

We want to roast marshmallows!

Hazel & Madeline

OMG...Is that seriously a whole smore in my mouth?

Happy Birthday Hazel!

I am so in denial that my little Hazel is 5 already. Where did the time go? She has been a complete joy to me and everyday is something new. She is so smart and rational that it blows me away. What better to celebrate her birthday with than a blow-out party. She invited 10 friends and we all went to Wink to paint pottery and had a great time. The pieces they painted were so cute! After Wink, we all headed to Chuck E. Cheese for some more fun. All of these were fun, but I think the best part was the stretch Hummer limo ride. Yep, that's right, all these little girls rode in style and the limo driver was the best I've seen- Thanks Big Pa (my Daddy) for being the Chauffeur. I'm sure she won't forget this birthday. Thanks everyone who shared this special time with us.

The limo arrives at our house at 2:00

Anna Grace, Lucy, Amber & Hazel enjoy the ride to pick up the other girls

Hazel waits for Olivia to answer the door

Let's go!

Painting fun

Hazel challenges Papa to a water race game

Bella, Kennedy & Lucy ride the spaceship

Hazel getting on the rocket. This is one of her favorites at Chuck E. Cheese

I knew where to find Steve. He loves Chuck E. Cheese too. What a dork!

Me & Little E

Katie & Trena

Pa (the chauffeur) and Ms. Susanne

Eliza loved the rides Look how many tickets I got!

Eliza wasn't scared of Chuck E. Cheese

Neither was Cole

Papa & Little E
Time for cake...well, cookie...Hazel doesn't like cake. Ladybug, of course

....and presents....Barbies....a favorite

Thanksgiving Feast at HPK

Last Monday, HPK had their annual Thanksgiving Feast. The 3K dressed as Indians, the 4K dressed as turkeys, and the 5K dressed as Pilgrims. All the children "marched" into the fellowship hall and had their very own feast- Chick-Fil-A chicken fingers, green beans, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin bread (made by the 4K classes). Some of the teachers even dressed up and the kids had a great time telling what they were thankful for. Hazel said she was thankful for Mrs. Martin, her teacher. (Mrs. Martin, I hope you are reading this) They spent the whole week before talking about the history of Thanksgiving. Hazel said the Indians taught the Pilgrims how to grow food and kill animals for food and the Pilgrims taught the Indians about Jesus. I am so thankful for these moments in her life, because she is growing up way too fast for me!

Hazel and Allie being silly turkeys

The 5K pilgrims- I wonder if the teacher told them to look sad?

Madeline enjoys her lunch

Some of the teachers and staff dressed up

Yummy!

Madeline with her Mommy & Daddy (Missy & Steve)

Ken-Bo is how old?

Some very dear friends of ours all went out to celebrate Ken-bo's birthday. Steve gave Ken this nickname, because being born and raised in Marion, SC- Ken tends to call everyone bo and says it a lot when he's trying to tell you something exciting and with Ken, everything is exciting! We love Ken and have been great friends with him & Trena for about 3 1/2 years. They definitely add some humor to our life. For his 37th birthday we went to Miyambi and had a blast and a little too much sake!

The "guys" table

The "girls" table

My birthday kiss to the birthday boy!

Happy Birthday to you! How big can they make those cookie cakes?

Me, Trena & Missy