Thanksgiving: Is it too early to start etiquette classes?

We spent Thanksgiving in Atlanta this year. Robert had to work Friday so it was just the three of us. I still made all of the yummies...ham, dressing and sweet potatoes (which I still have no clue how to cook). I set the table and we used chargers and some of our new serving peices. Reese was in a sweet little dress. It was really nice... I guess it was about mid-way through, right as I was saying "ohh Reese, we need to wipe your nose" when she grabbed the bottom of her dress and blew snot all over it!! We have a long way to go....=)

All I Want For Christmas Is You

I know it isn't even Thanksgiving but...we already put up our tree!! We couldn't resist :) And of course we had to listen to a little Christmas music. Reese, like every other girl, loved Mariah!! My camera died so I didn't even get her really dramatic dancing!

It brings me right back to dance parties on Massey!! Ha!! :)

Where's my money?!

I cleaned out the diaper bag the other day and gave Reese a bunch of loose change to put in her piggy bank. Normally, because she eats everything, I just put in for her. So, we sat in the floor and one by one put all of the change in. She was so excited and really concentrated on lining up the change with the slot and so on. Then...we were out of change! Reese wanted her change back. She got so upset when she couldn't get the money back out!! She sat in the floor squealing trying to fit her fingers into the slot. Probably one of the stories you had to be there for to appreciate but it was really funny =)

Sunday Fun-Day!

We had so much fun at the park we decided to go back with different friends on Sunday. The weather was amazing!! So sunny...I think Robert got a little sunburn =) Melissa, Andrew and Camden were just a few of the people who joined. It was a lot more crowded but we still had plenty of room to throw the ball around. Reese camped out right in the middle of all of the girls. So she had good access to candy, gossip mags and cell phones, just a few of her favorite things!

Peidmont Park

We have really been trying to take full advantage of this wonderful fall weather. Although, this last Sunday it felt more like a summer day. I think temps were in the mid-70s. I'm not complaining though! We aren't big fans of the cold weather. One of our new favorite things to do is go to Peidmont Park. It's a really big park located near downtown Atlanta. There is a really pretty veiw of the Atl skyline, pretty trees, a big pond and Reese's favorite part is there are always lots of dogs!

Speaking of dogs, our friend Laine got an adorable new puppy!! She found Zoe on http://www.petfinder.com/ and I think she might be the cutest little fur ball ever!

We met up with Laine at Peidmont Park last week for a play date. Reese was so thrilled!! She literally cried when I put her in her car seat to leave. Poor Zoe (the dog) was probably traumatized. We are still trying to teach Reese how to be gentle. But I think it made Reese's week to play with the puppy. They chased each other all around and faught over toys...fun times!

Why did the chicken cross the road?...

to get to the candy! Ha Ha ok...that was a little corny. But Reese was the cutest little chicken ever for Halloween!

Although, this chicken was more interested in playing with the sticks and chasing dogs.

I think she enjoyed Halloween as much as possible at this age. A funny (now, but not then) story, Reese locked herself in my car with both sets of keys in her chicken costume the day after Halloween. We had gone to visit Mel and its a long story but thank goodness for AAA!

The costume is from Chasing Fireflies. They have the most adorable things and for the most part the prices are good. Then I died an old pair of tights to match. However, I wouldn't suggest letting younger children wear the dye. We think it may have been the cause of her rash that came up Monday morning :(