It's about stink'n time!!!!

It's been seven years and we are finally seeing snow. Enjoy the pictures. You can tell we aren't accustomed to snow because look at Maci's outfit. You know your in the the south when you run out to play in the snow in a pair of capri type pajama pants and sperry's. I took pictures after they cam in because of the snow that was still on them.

Manasseh doesn't have a clue what is going on. He didn't seem to enjoy it as much as we did.

WOOHOO!!!!!!

Update on the Whittons

I believe the last time I blogged was when Sara Kate and Bryce were here during our Christmas break. I can't figure out if we have been too busy, too boring, or if everything else we have done since then pales in comparison to the time they were here. I'll let you be the judge.

The best of both worlds....

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Needless to say I was living in the best of both worlds during their stay. Enough said.

Bayley's birthday was January 6th and there were festivities to be had. Let me just say that I am NOT adjusting well to these whole double digit ages. Furthermore, it is NOT a good idea to have a house full of a bunch of 10 year old girls and suggest they play the Wii game Disney Sing It. Not unless you enjoy 200 girls singing at the top of their lungs. Don't worry Scott, I'll be sure that you are able to attend the encore presentation. I know how much you would love to be a part of that and just for your listening pleaseure... Shana and I will do a special song just for you. Hey, dreams can come true.
Anyway, Granda and GDaddy sent the ultimate gift. Are you ready? A hair dryer and a straightner. I'll let you watch the video of her opening it.

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After that video for your viewing pleasure... Aunt Barbara sent a present that knocked Bayley's socks off. It's a good thing too because she cant give herself a pedicure with socks on. She was elated.

A couple of weeks ago, we decided to try something new at our house. We decided that each night someone different would cook dinner all by themselves. Who's genious idea was this? MINE!!!! Did I tell you the other stipulation to this tantilizing tale? If you cook... you have to clean up the kitchen. We have had chicken spaghetti (Maci), Grilled chicken(Paul), Hard Taco's(Bayley), and home made Lasagna(ME). The next week, Maci made Mexican Build Up and Tuesday Paul made Fiesta Lime Chicken (YUM). We were not there on Thursday and Friday night. At the end of each week we vote for our favorite meal. Up to this point Paul had won each week. I forgot to mention that I am taking two online courses at Central Georgia Technical college. Paul is taking 3 courses to get his Masters in Educational Leadership at Tennessee Temple. Needless to say, we have all 4 been inundated with homework every night the last 3 to 4 weeks.
Last week, Maci made Mandarine chicken and Rice. Because of the homework and all no one else was able to cook that week. MACI WON!!!! This was a long awaited victory for her and she didn't even care that she won by default. She's not competative.
Oh, by the way our 16th year anniversary was this past weekend and Paul and I went to Stone Mountain. Walking down the mountain isn't as easy and carefree as you think. Especially when the whole thing is made of granite. On the way home we stopped at IKEA. Paul bought himself a Wok and I bouht those cool little spice racks I've been wanting forever.
Monday night Paul made Stir Fry and Tuesday night Maci made stuffed Manicotti. They were both very very good. Tonight was Bayley's night and her entree of choose was Breakfast Burritos. She was very proud of them. They were delicious as well. After dinner we started this little Trivia game. We each ask trivial questions for the others to answer. Bayley is all about this game. She is studying early America and such right now, so a lot of her questions have been about that. Although tonight she through us a curve ball. She busted out some science. She asked "what is it called when the clouds let off moisture" (or something like that I wasn't really listening). Paul answered the question and he was right. She asked the next question (again not really listening) and Paul answered it again (show off) and she said "No... your so close I think that's it" Apparently she didn't know the answer either.
Anyway..... that is a quick update of the things that have been going on here in Lizella. Consider yourslef informed.

It's been a long time.....

I have been reminded on several different occasions that I have yet to update my blog. And what is even more sad, :(.... there is usually only two people that read it. You know the volume of harassment is great when only 2 people can get to you enough to make you spew verbiage across the information highway.
Just a quick over view of the last couple of months. We finished out October and went right into November in a hurray as usual. Thanksgiving was wonderful and we were most Thankful for the family that God has blessed us with. The annual day after Thanksgiving shopping trip was dwindled down to just Me, Granda & G Daddy. Shana and her family had to go to Atlanta to celebrate with Brad's family, and we decided that Barbara is entirely too crazy. (We are slow learners) We waited and sauntered out to Cleveland around lunch time and staked our claim on the few items we selected from the catalogs and ate lunch at a questionable Mexican restaurant (no thanks to Scott) and didn't even have to wrestle anyone to the ground and pounce on their head for anything.
We came home on Friday evening to get ready for our Children's Christmas Play that was happening on the 29th and 30th. THEY DID AN AWESOME JOB. I have a couple of pictures to share. The following weekend was the annual Cookie Day weekend. As usual we had a lot of fun and it was very educational. I thought I might share a couple of the morsels of information with everyone.....
1. You should never take Mom and Barbara to Bojangles on a COLD night hemmed up in the back of a car. And most importantly... don't skimp on the ooey gooey.
2. I do have Satin lips and I'm not afraid to use them.
3. G Daddy is such a treasured part of the group that it didn't even matter that he dropped a whole pan of cookies in the floor.
4. And one other tid bit. I can count and Shana can't.
5. Robin is the QVC queen. Love the bowl set!!

After that is when it all began. Shopping trips, Christmas Parties, the adult cantata and much more. It was all great and very tiring. Christmas day came and went and all was GREAT. As usual Granda and G Daddy out did themselves. They bought the girls a Wii. I am soooo sore. We have had A LOT of fun family time with that present. No broken windows or TV so far.
Bayley called and told "Uncle BO" that she missed him and wanted to know if he would come and see her. HE DID. We were over at Mr. and Mrs. Whitton's when he arrived. On the way back to Granda's to see him, she said, and I quote, "My tummy if flip flopping" and I said "Why?" and she replied... "I haven't seen him in sooo long." Upon repeating that to Bo and Sue, Sue replied... "I used to feel that same way." I'm not trying to start anything... I just thought that was very funny. We later sat down to a friendly game of Mad Gab... I think Bo and Sue may need marital counseling now. I seem to remember his statement "Just because your with your Cookie Club sisters doesn't mean you can get lippy" To which she replies "I'm with my peeps" Don't worry Sue, we got your back. Even if he is a smidgen taller than me. I aint sceered.
I was able to get all my Christmas decorations and winter cleaning done on Monday after we got home. G Daddy made Paul and I chopping block/cabinet. We got it all set up and organized. Shana called on Monday afternoon and asked if Bryce and Sara Kate could come and stay with us a couple of days for her and Brad to go to an event in Toccoa. We were happy to do so. (I'm serious Shana)
I picked them up today in Atlanta around 11:30. We have not done much of anything that is very special. After supper, we decided to bake some cookies. Sara Kate has been my shadow and quite the little helper.
I have some footage and some pictures to record this occasion. For a couple of very important reasons which I will share with you at the end of the blog

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Now, 1st of all, the kids did a super job on their Christmas program. Thank you G Daddy, Granda and Aunt Barbara for coming down to watch it.
As for the great cookie bake.... there are a couple of details that I feel need to be brought to every ones attention. As Sara Kate stated, accessories are always important, even while baking. If you will notice, the bow and the apron match. Her necklace was just an added bonus. And I will have to say, the cookies tasted that much better for it.

Bryce stayed with us long enough to break the egg, but he was not on board with the matching accessories. (he must get that from Shana) Anyway, he can break an egg with the best of them.

Stay tuned for another post in the next couple of months.