Mission Impossible

As if we didn't have enough going on this week, we decided to try and wean Luke as well. He is a big boy as you all know, and he nurses very frequently which makes it difficult on me. He also has been getting up numerous times a night, and the lack of sleep was taking its toll. Another reason is a trip to Gatlinburg (minus the kids) that Jeremy and I have planned for February. Since Luke has refused to take any bottles or pacifiers, we knew that this was going to be a major undertaking. After speaking to his pediatrician, we decided to go "cold turkey". It did not go well! After 48 hours, LOTS of screaming, and Luke coming to the point of dehydration, the pediatrician and us decided that it was time to give in. The pediatrician even said that he could not believe how stubborn Luke was being! So for now we are back to nursing, but the pediatrician gave us the go ahead to start him on some baby food to try and give me a bit of a break. It was for sure a "mission impossible"!

The Annual Thanksgiving Bowl

Every year my brother and sister attend the Thanksgiving Bowl football game at my parents' church on Thanksgiving morning. Last year Jeremy attended with them, and though he was sore later, he really enjoyed himself. This year however, they decided to start our own Thanksgiving Bowl, kids included, since the church game has grown so large. We figured we have enough people in our family now to do our own. So, Jeremy, Andrew, Crystal, Haley, the kids, Andrea, and Crystal's brother and sister all took off Thanksgiving morning for the park to play some football. Soon all the kiddos will be big enough to pitch in and do some tackling!

TOUCHDOWN!!








Haley

Visits With Grandma

I am happy to report that Granny McKay is doing very well, and although we were unable to bring her home from the nursing home for Thanksgiving, we were able to visit. We had a great time with both Granny and Grandpa McKay. the kids were very excited to see her doing so well. During one of our visits, the kids were treated to rides by Grandma on Granny's walker(video below)! We got some great pictures of my grandparents and the kids. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving Holiday

We are back, and , OH LORDY, has it been a crazy week. There is no way to put it all into one post, so over the next few days I will post it in several posts, complete with pictures and videos of course! We had a great visit in Tennessee, and even saw some snow! Thanksgiving day started off with the Annual Turkey Bowl football game, and then was spent preparing for the Thanksgiving dinner which we actually had on Friday so everyone could attend. The food was excellent as usual (Thanks Mom!), and I even made the cranberry jello this year (a new recipe courtesy of Paula Deen and the Food Network). The kids had their annual pie making fun with Grandma, and they too were delicious. The rest of the trip was filled with games of "10,000", and visits to Granny at the nursing home. When we returned home Monday evening we received the news that my Grandma Thomas had passed away. The funeral was yesterday, and we were unable to attend, but I will post more about that later. It has been a very eventful week, but we are recouping slowly but surely. Enjoy these pictures, and I'll post more soon! Love you all, and thank you to God Almighty for a safe trip.

We're Headin' Out

Just a quick note to let ya'll know we are leaving EARLY tomorrow morning for Tennessee. We will be returning on Monday. We are all very excited to get to spend Thanksgiving with my family. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

All I want For Christmas is.........My Two Front Teeth!

Kylie lost her other front tooth on Wednesday. And since the other one hasn't come in yet, she has a big hole just in time for Christmas! Here's a picture I took of her yesterday. Too cute!

Snow Flurries!

We had our first snow of the winter today!! It didn't last too long, and of course didn't even stick, but the kids got bundled up and played in it while they could. Needless to say, school work went out the window! Here's some pictures and videos from the past few days, as well as the video of our snow today. the kids are all growing so fast, especially Luke. He now weighs over 15 pounds, and is I had to buy him new PJ's in a size 6-9 months! We are looking forward to our Thanksgiving holiday in Tennessee, and are counting down the days till we leave. Enjoy! Love you all, and thank you to God Almighty for reminding me that it's better when He is in control.




Kylie and Luke


John David Does Star Wars (watch Kylie in the background with Luke...always the "little mommy")


Snow!!