So Thankful

for these sweet babies.

More Turkey Day pictures to come as soon as the tryptophan wears off. 

Really????

Really . . . this baby turns one next month?

How can my sweet boy be growing up so fast? 

With his touchdown arms, the first of several teeth popping through, and standing on his own, this little guy is showing all the signs that he is ready to turn O-N-E.

McClain is most entertained when his best buddy is near by. 

Together, they can joy ride all day long. 

Along with loving his sis, he is pretty passionate about crackers.  Graham, Saltines, Ritz - you name it.  In fact, we believe he has even started saying the word cracker.  While I am still waiting to hear mama, cracker seems to be the word of choice.  Aside from crackers, this stinker sure loves spaghetti night. 

McClain, I just want to bottle you up and keep a little piece of your 11 month old self to always have.  

Love you buddy. 

Zoo Trip

The weekend following Lucy Mills' eye surgery, we decided that a trip to the zoo would be a perfect way to spend a day after being cooped up inside.  There is only so much video watching . . .

and princess tent playing . . . 

that these two can handle.  So off to Riverbanks we went - and with the beautiful fall weather, it seemed to be just what the doctor ordered.  Remember our last trip there?

:: Um, Daddy this ones not real, right? ::

:: Mommy and McClain - and the elephants ::

:: Hey Mr. Giraffe ::

There is an area where you can feed the giraffes and Lucy Mills walked herself right up to do just that.  

Small child + large animal = nervous mama. 

But the giraffe must have done this a few times because he ate the lettuce right out of my sweet girl's hands.  I'm not sure who was more excited, Lucy Mills or me? 

:: Round two ::

 She also enjoyed walking through the barn to milk the cow. 

Lucy Mills was such a trooper all weekend recovering from her surgery.  She loved being at the zoo and Daddy bought her a little sucker to occupy her so she wouldn't rub her eyes. 

Here we are, sucker in hand, watching the howling monkeys.  Those guys were loud! See him swinging over there? 

By the end of our zoo adventure Daddy was ready for me to stop taking pictures, Lucy Mills wanted a nap, and McClain wanted her sucker.  

We really did have the best day together. 

An Afternoon at the Park

Over the River...

and through the woods to Grandmother's (and Grandaddy's) house we go.  

We enjoyed a trip down to Alabama recently to have a break let Grandmother and Grandaddy love on our littles.  
What a special time it was for us all.

Lucy Mills and McClain had their every need, desire, and wish met that weekend.  From toys galore, to Monkey Joes, to fresh loaves of pumpkin bread awaiting - these kids had it made.


Grandaddy took Lucy Mills to the lake to feed the ducks - she is still talking about their time together. 

Father and son - hanging out.

While Lucy Mills escaped with Grandaddy, McClain got some  time in with Grandmother. 

The weekend was filled with lots of sweet moments like these . . . 

McClain  sure enjoyed his first trip to sweet home Alabama. 

I love both of their expressions here as Lucy Mills checks out her new princess attire in the mirror. 

After raising two boys, she gets to enjoy dressing up a girl. 

Lucy Mills swiped Grandmother's bag and she now carries her "pocket book" everywhere. 

That thing is as big as she is!!! 

McClain hitching a ride on his new wheels. 

Who needs toys when we can bang around with tupperware? 

After a wonderful weekend we loaded up the car to head back to SC.  I am so blessed to have married into this family.  I can remember pulling this same car into this same driveway a few days after Travis asked me to be his wife.  Here we are, a few short years later, bringing our little family here to make more memories together.  

Fun times.