Zoo lights

Being the great parents we are, we bundled up the kids while Chris and Ashley were here and took them to zoo lights. It was 16 degrees and we didn't last long. We hung out in the Creatures of the Dark inside for as long as possible and then ran through the rest of the zoo. It was COLD! The girls were wrapped up and in the stroller and so cute and quiet. I think they were thinking, "What are our nutty parents doing to us?" It was fun though and we all thawed quickly.The kiddos in the Creatures of the Night(the only warm place at the zoo!)

They are the absolute best models! We miss you guys!I am laughing because I had just taken out the light display. I ran into the wire holding it up, the lights fell over and I did too. I'm so graceful!

Surgeon General Warning

We have had such a great Christmas break! It started with Todd and Ashley shooting a wedding together in Nashville. Todd brought Ashley, Chris, and sweet Addie back to Memphis with them and we had a short, but fun-filled visit with them. (more to come on that!) So, about a month ago I called and asked Ashley what to buy Shelby and Annibell for Christmas. Shelby and Annibell have been living with Chris and Ashley(let me tell you how amazing Chris and Ashley are-they are my heros!) Shelby is a teenager and so Ashley's advice was, and I quote, "Just don't buy her cigarettes!" So when we exchanged presents with the Blake's what did our sweet baby Quinn get from them? A pack of King's! and the cutest pair of shoes ever, but a pack of King's! They were candy of course and we laughed so hard. So of course Quinn shared with Addie, because that's what good cousins do!

Chris the good uncleChris the "bad" uncle! Thanks for cracking us up! And don't worry we talked to both Quinn and Addie about not smoking!

Sitting with Santa

Does anyone else find it strange that we expect our children to go and sit on a strange man's lap and smile? :) We dressed the kids up last week and took them to see Santa. We were a little thrown off, because when we walked in he was just hanging out on a couch. It just seemed wrong! But we got what we were after, a screaming photo of Quinn with the bearded man. Aidan and Canon both told Santa they wanted bikes. It was a fun night and we of course had to take some extra pictures while they were all dressed up!

Aidan....without tonsils

Our sweet Aidan has had his share of health issues. He has had tubes put in twice and his adenoids removed. Well, we were back for more surgery last Friday. He had his tonsils removed. Hopefully this is the start to some good sleeping, less snoring, and altogether better health! He has done amazingly. I was really ready for the worst and it's been fine. He will even feel good enough to go to his Christmas party at school on Friday. Here are a few of the all new, healthy Aidan!

A Visit from Grandpa

My Dad came up to visit and we of course waited until the last day to get some pictures with him and the kids. He brought us an early Christmas present-a Wii! Aidan was so excited and has been playing it everyday. (Todd and I have pulled some all nighters lately playing Guitar Hero, we're addicted already!) We had a great time seeing Grandpa!

8 months(and a half)

Little bit is 8 months old!(as you can tell I'm a little bit behind, but as the saying goes, better late than never) She has 3 and a half teeth(the top right has come through, the top left is just hanging out waiting for the perfect moment). I keep telling her all she wants for Christmas is her 2 top teeth! She is oh so close to crawling and is frustrated about the oh so close part. She wants food, real food! She says Hi and will put her hand up and wave. She will clap every once in awhile. Here are a few of her in her jacket.......

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