Children's Christmas Parade

I remember going to Christmas parades when I was little, and I hope to take the boys to the Macy's parade one year.  Children's Healthcare puts on a parade after Thanksgiving every year, and I thought the boys might like it this year.

 The boys on their first MARTA ride

 Everyone needs cotton candy at the parade

It was definitely an adventure, I hope we can go again next year!

Thanksgiving in Michigan

We flew to Michigan for Thanksgiving this year, and we had a great time.

 making our thankful turkeys

 visiting Great Grandma & Great Grandpa

 it wouldn't be complete without a trip to the farm

 Bronner's - the world's largest Christmas store

 Hand's on in Ann Arbor - the children's museum is full of science exhibits

We have so much to be thankful for!!!

Fall 2012

Having fun with the new camera!

 We have had the warmest fall.  It's been in the 60's or higher every day, lots of time for outside!!

 Matthew had a birthday party for one of his ladybug friends.  They played musical chairs, hilarious!

 Thanksgiving at the Reichart's

 It wouldn't be fall if there weren't leaves

Zeus

We sadly lost a member of our family.  Zeus passed away just before Thanksgiving after developing a debilitating heart condition.  She was our first baby, and taught us so much about being responsible for something other than ourselves.  Zeus was 7 and 1/2, and we miss her every day, but we know she's in a better place.

It has been an adventure to talk to the boys about Heaven, and what that means, but we're taking it one day at a time.  We're also doing our best to keep Apollo engaged and part of the family.

Auburn

I had to take a little break from blogging for two reasons.  One, Brian got me a fantastic new camera for my birthday, and I've spent the last month playing with it, and learning how it works.  Two, November is National Write A Novel Month (NanNoWriMo), and I decided I could do it.  30 days, 50,000 words, what an accomplishment!

Here's a little glimpse into a fall trip to Auburn.

 The sad Toomer's trees.  These are a huge part of Auburn tradition, and they were sadly poisoned last year.  The trees are slowly dying, and will eventually be cut down.

 Nick and Chris also happened to be in Auburn that weekend, it was great to get to see them!

My girls!  Peggy Ann, Anne, and Anne's sister in law, Athena.  We had a great day of tailgating.  War Eagle.  Let's just hope we're better next year!