Rope Mill

We explored Rope Mill Park after church.  To my surprise, there wasn't a playground there.  It has a neat, short trail and ruins to see.  There also is a picnic area, but that is about it.  Nothing too fascinating, but something outdoorsie.......now we know. :)

Iron Bowl

We went to the Vasells to pregame for Iron Bowl.  Angel and Kevin both are Bama grads so it's good to hang out with them when possible.  If it weren't for kids and 7:45 kickoff, we would have enjoyed more than just the pregame.  

 Will and Trenton playing football in their backyard.

 Mr. Peter coming in for the tackle.

Will was so sweet and let Trenton borrow one of his Alabama football jerseys.

Thankful

After the Gobble Jog, we warmed up with Starbucks then headed home for naps.  The afternoon was spent at Granna and Opa's house with them and Uncle Brad and Aunt Jacquelyn.  The boys were excited to see Berkeley.  We count our blessings and sure have lots to be grateful for this year.

 Trenton will name every family member during blessings and prayers.  He has such a kind heart.  Bennett catches on fast and has been reciting everything after Trenton.  He's learning prayers all on his own now, though.

 After eating, the boys lay around with Berkeley.

 Bennett gets such a kick out of her.

 The boys always love to pull out Uncle Brad's Star Wars.  Bennett is beginning to like them just as much as Trenton.

Playing Zingo with Granna later in the evening.

Gobble Jog!

We ran the Gobble Jog this Thanksgiving!  It was cold, but we bundled up.

 At the expo getting our race bibs and t-shirts.  Morning of the race as we head out the door.

 All the kids ready for the ride.

 We ran the Vasell family.

 Dancing the turkey dance and loving all the activity at the race.

 Playing on Marietta Square's train depot playground as we wait for the tot trot to begin.

 Will, Trenton and Bennett acting silly.

 Trenton was awarded his ribbon from the trot lap by one of his former teacher, Mrs. Vee.  We were excited to see her there!  Bennett certainly was proud about his ribbon, too.

Santa Breakfast

What a treat!  The elves put on a breakfast for the boys at our friend's the Powell's grandparents house.  We were extremely honored to be invited and couldn't believe that Santa stopped by.  Thank you elves for inviting him and all the yummy food!

 Bennett and Trenton eating their breakfast that the elves had made.

The sunroom was festive and cute as can be!

 There's Eli, the Powell boy's elf.

 And Chippey, our elf was in a tree.

 Look who is here?!  Santa made a special appearance!

 The kids gathered around and Santa used his naughty or nice detector to examine their behavior.

 Trenton loved holding Santa's very own bells.

 Santa read the kids Twas the Night Before Christmas and they all listened so well.

 Out came the rudolph noses.  What a fun event!

 Silly reindeer faces with Santa Claus!

 Bennett and my friend JJ's daughter, Elliot

 Trenton and Bennett......do you think they are happy?

 I love Bennett's hands clasped excitedly together!  Family santa portrait.

 Santa with all of us Opa, Granna, Daddy, Mommy and the boys.

 We then got dressed for the rest of the fun.

 The kids watching the man in red.....intensely!

 Singing carols together and playing with reindeer animals.

 Then, they all received a special present from Santa himself!

 Bennett got a spiderman stunt buggy and Trenton got Blade the Rescue Bot!  Woo hoo!

 Time to thank Santa for our wonderful gifts and special time with him!

Wagers and Powells...Hudson, Bennett, Rollins, Sawyer, and Trenton.