Naughty or Nice-a prelude to Christmas

A lot has happened since I was here last, but I present you with the edited version. Starting with Thanksgiving. We had a visit from Shane's college roommate Scot. It was really great to see him again, but we didn't even get any pictures. Later on Thanksgiving, we went to Greensboro and ate at the Cracker Barrel with Grammy and PawPaw. And even later, I couldn't stop thinking about my grandma's pecan pie. Needless to say, I was eating my homemade pecan pie at 11:15 that night.
Round-faced boys.

Duncan getting his YeeHaw on. Redneck Christmas: Letting your kids play with all the toys in the stores and not buying them anything.

Before school on the morning of the Christmas play.

Roland and his teacher Mrs. Gann after another award winning Christmas play.

Trust me Duncan, I know just how you feel.

Paw Paw Freddie after 2 hours with the kids.

Here I am trying to figure out why Freddie looks so worn out. At least he wasn't the human horsey.

Chillin at the mall.

Just chillin in general. Check out the length on that baby.

Putting up the Christmas tree-the one that still isn't decorated.

Ooooo. Ahhhh.

Freezing our behinds off at the Raleigh Christmas parade. The last thing you want to hear on a day like this is, "Daddy, can I have your coat." Poor Shane.

Naughty or nice? The jury is still out. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

29 Again, Aunt Trish?

Well, we won't say how old she is, but let's just say that Aunt Trish celebrated her 11th 29th birthday. We took a road trip to Kentucky to celebrate with her and to see Mamaw Sherry and Papaw Doug. It has been forever since we have all visited. I think Duncan was about 8lbs and had colic the last time we were together. I'd say he has changed a little since they saw him!

Aunt Trish smiling for her birthday. Wow-no wrinkles. Looking good!

Chillin' with Mamaw Sherry.

Papaw, Mamaw and Duncan at the birthday party.

This is one of those looks that gets you the awesome Christmas presents from Mamaw. It must have worked because the presents started arriving soon after we got back home. Cha ching.
Sharing some cheese?

Roland exuding some of his charm on the ladies.

Roland and Trish decided to check out each other's toys. She has his Transformer, and he has here high heel boots. Okay then.


Here is Roland, Trish and Uncle Jeff. He is the newest addition to our family. Roland thinks he is great (and so do we) because he gave him action figures. Relationships are so easy when you are young.

Happy Birthday Again Trish!