LAZY DAY

It's been a fort and Tupperware kind of day... 

I'm not complaining!

And we will end with a kiss! 

Have a great week!

LIFE IS BUSY

I've felt as though I've been neglecting my blog which makes me sad, 

but it's crazy just how CRAZY life is when you're in your last semester of college with a baby! 

I've been wanting to post, but every time I get on the internet, straight to blackboard I go. 

As this semester is going by, I'm getting more and more excited for it to be over. 

As much as I have a love-hate relationship with this beautiful snow (and its nasty aftermath), 

I can't wait for some sunshine on my skin! 

It's been hard just to get out and take walks with how bitter cold it is. 

We have been trying to stay warm, cooped up as much as our bodies will let us, 

but we may be getting a little stir crazy in here! 

Anyways, with all this time inside, I've had time to get my homework done 

and have time for this post! 

It won't be much because I haven't been able to take many fun pictures, but it's something :) 

oh, summer....

I can't wait for you! 

Being inside A LOT calls for learning to stand up on his own 

so he can go wherever he wants to go without me. 

It also calls for funny faces, playing peek-a-boo and cuddles. 

One lovely (in the 50s) day means we can enjoy a walk 

around the fan in RVA!

And then there was more snow. 

^^ I love them ^^ 

Cousin love! 

I think E was getting a little bored with just me and Boo...

a little Raylee is all he needed! 

And maybe me too ;) 

^^ let's not talk about that... Sore subject in our household. ^^ 

How sweet was this to wake up to? I love my guy. <3

And this guy. 

And especially my guys together. 

May be a bit before I post again (not really sure), but it will be better soon! 

Promise! 

LIFE VIA IPHONE GALLERY

The many faces ^ I love them all :) 

What I wake up to. 

Hahahaha. This is awesome, too! 

(Face pressed up against the mesh) 

Teeth! Two of them!! 

Cuddling with daddy's shirt and falling asleep <3 

Mmmm, dinner. 

Playing with cousin Ray @ Pap's

Papa. 

Sh. 

& frozen. 

Have a good week! 

Stay warm. 

PS it's almost CHRISTMAS!! 

THANKSGIVING 2013

Well, every year for Thanksgiving my cousins family and my family get together 

and make/eat way too much delicious food. 

Starting last year, my other family (in-laws family) joined in on the tradition. 

This year there was a total of 18 (and a half - including E) of us, and we had such a ball! 

In this 18, we got a special treat :) my cousin Sarah, who now lives in Florida with her husband, Myles (English husband, might I add - WITH an awesome accent), got to spend the day with us (THANKFUL)! 

I absolutely adore Sarah, and haven't seen her in years, so it really was a treat. 

I also hadn't met Myles yet, so I was so excited to get to do so! 

My darling cousin Melissa, who now lives with her husband in New York, also got to come visit!! Sadly, they weren't there for Thanksgiving, as they were with her husband, Corey's, family. 

Just means we will have them for Christmas though! 

So, anyways... 

this year I have been given more to be thankful for than imaginable. 

I am so blessed, and couldn't be happier. 

Here are some pictures of our Thanksgiving/weekend!

I would just like to say that this is what I woke up to Thanksgiving morning. 

Yeah. 

You could say I'm thankful for this little boy. 

First things first... Plan out E's outfits. 

Arrive at mom's house! 

Pre-feast pictures :) 

^Sarah & Myles^ 

(how cute are they?)

Almost ready! Standing closer makes it cook faster ;) 

I would just like to point out that Emmet weighs the same as that turkey (20lbs).

You can't go wrong. 

Post-feast! Everyone got some cuddling in with E :) 

The day after Thanksgiving, we headed to my Aunt's house to help with Christmas decorations 

and to spend as much time as possible with our family visiting from out of town. 

It was especially precious to see Mel & Corey with Emmet since they are expecting in March :)

I would just like to end on this note. 

My grandma, Eema, showed me this from when I was a baby. 

Do you see a little resemblance?? 

We had a fantastic thanksgiving, and hope you did too! 

I wish it would have gotten more pictures of more of our festivities, but I was distracted in the moment. Not to mention - these are all via iPhone. 

I think it's about time to get a nice camera! 

So excited that it's finally the holiday season :) it's my favorite time of year!! 

Ps here are a couple of pictures from my Thanksgiving with "MACKA" 

(Moria, Aleisha, Caroline, me, Autumn)! 

So happy to have gotten a chance to get together :) 

love those girls!!