A trip to Frank Buck Zoo

On New Year's Eve Day, Chad, Tyler, Ashton and I took a little road trip to Gainsville to visit The Frank Buck Zoo. It was a nice little ride. Nice little zoo, too. Not a ton of animals, actually just a few. It was nice though. It was almost 70 and it was not even crowded! We had fun! I love family days with my boys!!!
Here are a few pics I snapped.

Almost 4 feet tall.

Getting a picture of my two kids together smiling & looking at the camera is tough!

Silly!


Kiss, kiss!

Love, love these two!!



Watching the animals

Seriously, how sweet is this!?!?!

Love!

My loves!




They had the coolest playground!


What a fun day with my family!

Santa!!!!!

This year, we waited till Dec 22 to visit Santa! BIG mistake! We got to the mall as soon as they opened and still waited in line for almost an hour. Still, it was fun! The boys loved it....well, except Ashton didn't want to sit on Santa's lap. He wanted his Mommy!! Next year we will go right after Thanksgiving!!! No line!!

Poor, poor sick kiddo

My poor kiddo!! Tyler was sent home from school on Monday with a 103 degree temp. I was hoping it was nothing serious. He seemed okay that night, then Tuesday gets here and it was up to 102. I took him to the pedi and they tested him for strep which was negative. They said they wanted to test for the flu. Grrrrreat!! I was really hoping he'd be negative, but unfortunately he tested positive. He says nothing hurts...on occasion he'll complain of a sore throat, but he is coughing too. He's not eating and for sure not being himself. I will be so thankful when my baby is back to himself....soon!!





***UPDATE***
A week later, he tests positive for strep, an ear infection and he has a rash all over his body!! Poor kiddo!! He's on antibiotics and is resting. Luckily, still says nothing is hurting him. I HATE when my babies are sick!!

Tyler's chest

Finally! Thankful Thanksgiving!

I know it's only 2 weeks over due! Been busy! We had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We spent the afternoon at Chad's parent's house. The boys, Chad and I had such a wonderful time. Love spending time with my family! I am so thankful to have all of them in my life!! I don't say that enough and thank God for that!!
Here are a few photos I snapped...maybe one or two Chad snapped!


Mommy, Daddy and Ashton. Where is Tyler??? Too busy playing with the toys. He wanted nothing to do with photo time!!



Tyler playing with his Daddy's and Uncle's old toys! Tyler loves to play with them!


Peek - A - Boo!


Chad carving the turkey. I am not a huge turkey fan, but this was by far the BEST turkey I've ever eaten! Chad had it on his egg for hours. It was so juicy and perfect!

Tyler's Letter to Santa

Tyler's writing has MAJORLY improved since he's been in Kindergarten!!! I am so very proud of him!! It used to be such a challenge for us to get him to 'want' to do his homework. Now, everyday after school he goes straight to his room and does his homework. He's is always trying so hard too! He is AWESOME!
Here is a letter he wrote almost all by himself.
Way to go, Tyler!

**Just in case you are wondering what his letter says...
Santa
I want Super Heroes.
Love,
Tyler