All Star Soccer

Tripp was chosen to play for our county's All Star soccer team, and today was the day. We couldn't have asked for prettier weather and the boys played so hard. We lost in the last few minutes of the game 2-1, but our boy played his hardest and we couldn't be any prouder. 

 Before we left for the game, we had some down time around the house, and these three were acting super silly.

 Addie Grey insisted on wearing her shirt like a hat on her head.

It was a beautiful day for a soccer game. A little chilly, but not nearly as bad as it could have been.

 He had his fan club there. Grammie was there too, but GiGi had to miss it because of an obligation for church.

 We didn't win, but we had fun!!!

 This one wanted a medal too!

And now it's on to soccer season!

Alumni night

Joey and I both love going back to Athens. It doesn't matter if it's for a date, a sporting event, or anything else. We love to be where it all began. This night was extra special because we got to take all three kids with us. The Alumni association put on an event where you could go and have your picture made with Uga, and we didn't pass up the opportunity. The kids were excited, and although it was a little exhausting for momma and daddy, it was worth it!

The girls were excited to see a real live princess!

We took a dinner break (and a selfie break).

 Dreaming of one day! Not playing....just being there as a student! :-)

 Addie Grey was not feeling the guy in the costume! So mommy jumped in the picture too!

 There was a magician there with animals. Little did my two know that one of them was the biggest snake we'd ever seen! And no, I didn't get a picture. I didn't get any where remotely close to it.

 They did pat the bunny.

 She was so excited!

 My three! I love this picture!

A fun night together as a family. The picture with Uga turned out so cute. I'm going to try to add it later!

A House Face Lift

Our house has basically looked the same the entire six years we've lived in it. I'm not all that great at interior decorating, but I recently got really tired of looking at the same old things all over our house. So, I made a few changes with the help of my sister-in-law. Several areas got a slight face lift!

The mantle. I've also now taken down the lamp and put a big "L" instead.

 The foyer. I love the wooden sign above it, but you can't see it well in this picture.

 I put up the sign my daddy gave me across from our foyer table.

 This sign is now hanging outside of our bedroom!

So, a few slight changes can make things feel a lot different!

A Weekend with GiGi and Poppa

Joey decided to act like a college student again and tail gate for about 10 hours on Saturday for the UGA/Auburn game, so we all made a trip to Henry County to hang out at GiGi and Poppa's for the weekend. Joey went with a couple of his friends from Henry County, so it worked out for him to be able to ride down with them.

Before we could ever dream of leaving to go anywhere, Addie Grey and I went to have lunch with Makinley for our weekly lunch date!

When we got there Friday night, we just went to dinner and then hung out around their house. On Saturday, Joey was gone by the time the rest of us got up. I spent the morning grading papers while the kids played. Then I took the two big kids to a birthday party while AG stayed behind and took a nap. The birthday party was at a place called Noah's Ark, and the kids had a blast looking at all the animals.

Once we left the party, we headed to the outlet to get some shopping done. Tripp was determined to get some new shoes and I needed a few things too. But, Makinley being Makinley didn't want to be left out. So, we went in Claire's and she gave me some awesome Christmas gift ideas.

I'm always able to get her out of stores without buying anything by taking a picture of it so that I can remember that she wants it. I have a ton of pictures on my phone of things she thinks she would like to have! That night, we stayed up late watching UGA kick the tiger's tails, and it made for a late night for the kids.

On Sunday, the big two went to church with me and GiGi and Poppa while Joey and Addie Grey stayed back to rest. That afternoon we did family pictures for my mom for Christmas and I can't wait to see how they turn out! When we got home last night, I was worn out! It was all I could do to make it to bedtime and be able to lay on the couch and watch TV for a little bit with Joey. But, it was a great weekend!

Sunday Funday

Just to give a glimpse of what it looks like to try to go out to eat these days. Makinley had a friend with her and was sitting at a different table, so that's why she's not in any of the pictures.

Yeah, not exactly peaceful. At all.

Benefits

There are huge benefits to having Tripp at my school. Such as this:

 His teacher was absent several days in one week, and he was feeling a little out of sorts. So, he spent Friday with his momma. He did all of his work, but just with me. I love having that time with him!

During Red Ribbon week we had a formal NFL player come to school to speak to the students. Tripp missed it because he had a dentist appointment. So, since it was one of my 'off' days, I hung around and let him go listen with the 4th graders. Again, another benefit of having a momma that teaches part time at his school!

This One

This two year old of ours. No words can describe her personality. She is FULL of it. All the time. She makes us laugh constantly. And she will NOT sleep through the night. She is killing her momma.

In the picture below, she was holding the baby Jesus from our nativity and saying, "I talkey to you, baby.".....without her clothes on.

I was in a bind last week and needed somone to keep AG for me while I worked. A girl I do bible study with stepped up to the plate, and I got pictures like the ones below throughout the day. I was surprised Addie Grey wanted to come home she was so spoiled!

She keeps us on our toes for sure. And we couldn't love her more!