Elf Antics

Clarence has been keeping the girls wildly entertained.  Nothing like the scramble to find him every morning and then still get to school on time.  

It is truly the most wonderful {and busiest} time of the year!

My Gymnastics Star

I am so proud of this girl.  After her broken arm, Lucy jumped back into gymnastic's team less than two months ago and was ready to perform at her Gymnastics Snowcase.

She did have some trepidation about the balance beam, as that is where her injury occurred, but her coaches said at practice you would have never known.  They commented on what a hard worker and positive soul she is.  I adore that Lu girl of mine!

Watching her doing what she loves brings me pure joy!  Not to mention those squishy thighs and tush in her leotard are to die for.

Yep, I'll have another of these please...yum!

You ROCKED it Lucy!  We love you so much and are so proud of your hard work and determination!

Holiday Happenings

Well Hello December!

It's the most wonderful time of the year and we have been taking it in {minus my injuries-which by the way I'm out of the boot!  Woo hoo!  It's been replaced by a lovely blue soft shoe}.  So here's what we've been up to so far...

A visit to Santa...

Holiday Lights...{and yes we take Shelton everywhere we go.  He is officially certified as a service dog, however I'm convinced he's still in training.  We are slowly getting there and I can't wait to take him to work with children...he adores little people}

The City Springs Parade and Tree Lighting...

and of course, Clarence is back!....

And for a quick score update...I still have two out of three believers!  I'm going to soak in every ounce of magic this season before, well you know.

A Broken and Bitten Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!  I had a fabulous week being thankful for my family in Florida despite a broken big toe and a spider bite by a brown recluse.  Those are posts within themselves.

But for a quick visual, my toe was a lovely shade of purple and lavender and I was given a giant hard shell boot to sport. As for my hand, it swelled up like a balloon and took on shades of pinks and reds.  And yes, both were beyond painful.  I vow to never rent this particular beach house again...it is cursed.

But for some reason, both injuries took a back seat to the joy of being with my family.  I know it was in large part due to that precious 2 year old nephew of mine who had me in stitches the entire week.  I miss him already!

If you were to ask my girls their favorite memory from the week, it would most certainly be this turkey cake they made with Grandma.  There is something about Grandmas and kitchens that elicit the happiest memories.

I could not get enough of these two boys together.  Brecken was in awe of Jack and Jack was loving every minute of it.

My lovely Grandma and my precious Lucy.  This picture oozes love.

The best part of Florida is getting to seeing both sides of the family.  We love our Grammy!

Aunt Bailee!'

Throughout the week we ate many dinners out, shopped, went to the beach, and even saw Frozen 2.  But through it all, the best part was just being together.

 Happy Thanksgiving to all!