Weekend Happenings

So how was everyone's weekend? We enjoyed our last "no plans" weekend until...get this...2012! That's right, we have something planned for every single weekend from now until 2012. Saturday morning Dalton had his last soccer game of the season. I honestly think he was glad for it to be over. This has definitely been an experience we will not soon forget! It was really cute to watch the little kids playing soccer but I will think again before I put a 3/newly 4 year old into organized sports. I truly believe they're just too young at this age. But--oh well, live and learn. He had a good time (for the most part!) and that's what counts for sure. After that we just chilled out at home and then grilled some steaks and had our neighbors over for dinner.
Sunday we went to church with the Thaxton family for Ryan and Reese's baptism. We were so honored to be a part of their special day. It was a beautiful service. Dalton also had his first experience with children's church (where they go to the front of the sanctuary). At our church, he always just goes to his class and never goes to the sanctuary. He looked so cute sitting up there like a big boy and I think he really enjoyed it too! I can't believe I didn't get any pictures before church but it is so hard just to get out the door on time that I didn't do it. I will try to do better!
After church we grabbed some lunch and went to the mall...Anna shopped with Mommy and Dalton played on the playground with Daddy...fun was had by all!
Sunday evening Dalton put on his apron and hit the kitchen with me--we had a great time making a new recipe for pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. He did so well with adding ingredients and stirring. And of course the cookies were delicious!To finish out the weekend....guess who enjoyed her first serving of rice cereal???? That's right, little Anna Banana. To say she hated it would be the understatement of the year. She tried to push herself backwards out of her Bumbo trying to get away from it. She gagged and carried on like no other, it was so hilarious! That being said-we tried again tonight and she actually really liked it! By the end of the bowl, she was actually opening her mouth to eat it and smacking her lips. I have a feeling she is going to be a good little eater...just like her mommy! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Halloween, shopping, trains, and other fun stuff...

I don't know about y'all, but we have really been enjoying the cooler outdoor weather! Sorry it has been so long since I posted...here are a few shots of what we have been up to. First off-Dalton thoroughly enjoyed trick-or-treating this year. He totally "got it" and had an absolute blast! Anna was the cutest little strawberry but unfortunately she did not last too long! We were able to go with big brother to about 5 houses and then she had to come home and take a little nap. Being so cute is exhausting...didn't you know?In other news, Anna has been LOVING her baby gym! She loves to lay in it and work out. You think I am kidding but I really am not. She lays on the floor and pulls and kicks her little toys with all her might. It is really too funny to watch!This past week Dalton and I had a really good time putting together his model train, a gift from cousins Logan, Jake, and Emma. I just love this age with him when he is so eager and anxious to learn new things and still sweet enough to want help from ol' Mommy.This weekend, the boys went to Tifton to "day farm." Dalton had literally been excited about this trip for 2 weeks. When I picked him up at school Friday, he ran screaming around his classroom yelling, "I'm going to day farm with my daddy to see my granddaddy!" I missed the boys so much but they had a great time!
Don't think us girls just sat around, either! Mom came to see us this weekend and we had an awesome girls weekend! We had not had a girls weekend in soooo long and it was much needed and also much enjoyed! We did miss Diane, though. :) Saturday we went to the North Ga Premium Outlets along with the rest of metro Atlanta. Good grief I have never seen so many people there and it's not even Thanksgiving yet! We did get a good start on some Christmas shopping and also had some time to hit up Hobby Lobby to look for some holiday decor! For dinner last night we went to The Diner in Buford. Kristen had recommended this restaurant and it was soooooooooooo yummy!
All in all we had a wonderful weekend and Anna and I already miss you, Mom!Have a great week everyone and I will try to be better about updating! I just don't know where the time goes...