Thanksgiving 2014

Thanksgiving was such a wonderful day.  Although Christmas is my favorite holiday, I enjoy Thanksgiving because it isn't as rushed.  We are able to sleep in, eat great food, spend time with family, and even played a few games of Rook. 

This year, the Rushings came out to eat with us, which was a treat.  Unfortunately, the Irby's weren't able to come to KY because of work schedules, but they were definitely with us in spirit. 

Before everyone arrived, I was able to get a few sweet pictures of the boys.  It is so hard to get a good picture of the boys together.  Typically, one of them is looking away from the camera, someone is mad, or someone decides they want to look silly.

I have so many things to be thankful for, and it is my goal to focus on my blessing more.  In addition to my faith in God, I have a wonderful husband who helps me, two healthy cute boys, a home that we love, a job that I enjoy going to every morning, and supportive family and friends.  It is easy to get busy and overwhelmed, but I am thankful for everything I have been given.  

I love my mom and dad!

Ben decided it was story time, so he placed several chairs in a row and told us exactly where he wanted us to sit.  After we were all seated, we read and he checked on us several times to be sure we were all listening!  He loves to be the center of attention!

Sam started to show Gran Gran a game on his DS, but I guess he became distracted!  I think Gran Gran just enjoyed listening and watching everyone else!

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without these two playing a couple hands of Rook!

Uncle Mark's eyes may be closed in this picture, but he is not asleep!  He was just waiting until it was his turn to play the next game!

 

 

Fort Massac

 After years of talking about going to the encampment at Fort Massac, the Dobson's finally made the trip across the river and saw what there was to see.  For someone who loves history, Matt was more concerned about trying the different foods the vendor's had to offer.  Sam was excited to get a wooden sword and a rubber band gun, and Ben found a hill to roll down, climb up, and roll down again.  As always, we are blessed to have the Mohons as such great friends to share times with, and had a great time touring the grounds and seeing what life was like in the 1700's.  The most exciting moment of the day took place when the reenactors put on a battle complete with cannons and muskets.  When the first shot rang out Ben turned to a crowd of about 200 people and yelled, "Those Indians are going to get us."  I hope this doesn't make him break out in a cold sweat when daddy is watching a western on TV.

Halloween

Halloween was on a Friday this year, so it seemed as if we partied all day!  We had our FES Fall Festival last night so they were a little tired at first but it didn't take long for them to wake up! 

The kids were allowed to wear their costumes to school.  Sam was Captain America.  I think the kids being able to wear their costumes is the only reason I was able to get Sam out of bed! 
 

 Ben stayed at home with Gram, but he came to the school party as Spider Man.  He is such a momma's boy, he didn't want Gram to help him get dressed....it was me who had to do it!  He is such a quirky kid!

This is Cole, Sam's best friend! 

Sam has to feel special to have both grandmothers at his Halloween party!

Taking pictures of Sam and Ben with costumes on is my favorite picture I take all year.  I am sure neither one of them are actually looking at the camera, but it looks great because you can't tell as long as they are looking in the right direction! 

After school we met up with the Mohons.  We went to Murray and trick-or-treated.  The kids had a great time, but it was extremely cold and windy.  In years past it has been hot, but this year it was COLD!!!

It was hard to get Spider Man buckled down...he was ready to go!

I love this picture of Sam and Breece.  When we first met up with the Mohons, Sam said, "Breece looks like an angel!"