Atlanta Snow Event 2011

According to the weather man, this hasn't happened in the city for over 100 years. So they say... In Mableton we got about 6 inches. The kids snow boots really came in handy. )Thanks Nana and the L.L. Bean outlet.) We didn't have any sleds so we improvised with our plastic kiddie pool. Work, and pretty much everything in our area, was shut down for 4-5 days. We were able to walk to Walgreens and Publix to stare at empty shelves. One it all melted, we were all glad to get back to work and daycare. Cabin fever is rough! In anticipation for the next "100 year event" the boys now have snow pants, googles and water proof gloves. I may even get some sleds.

Christmas

We had a great Christmas this year with lots of family around. After Christmas eve dinner at home and a fun white elephant exchange, we had Christmas dinner at our favorite Chineese restaurant while the snow poured down. There were lots of parties this year and many opportunities to get photos with Santa. But... the boys are still scared of him (can't blame them) so we just look from afar. 2011 is going to be a great year and we are truly blessed to have such great friends and family.

Trick-Or-Treat

We had the best time this year. The boys were all about the candy and their buckets were full. We actually ran out of candy this year. Charlie was spider man and Bennett was super man. They had a parade at school and a fall festival so they were very well prepped for the big night. Once we were home, Charlie wanted to know the names for each of his candy and Bennett was excited b/c he got playdough. (not a big sweets eater like Dad)

Little Henry went to a few houses with us too. super hero power!

Laura's 1st half marathon

I did it! 13.1 miles in 2:25. It was so nice seeing Brian and the boys at the finish line. I hope to do another so I can beat my time. I am not addicted to running and I don't think I would ever have the stamina to do a full but I am proud to have one under my belt. My inspiration was the Jacob Phelps Foundation and I hope I was able to raise money for them. Here is a picture after we got home with my medal. Then I took a hot bath and slept.

best buds having popsicles

Here are our neighbors and friends over for a cookout. SO cute!

trip to France (really Pennsylvania)

Aunt Natalie helped out with the kids as we drove from Atlanta to Pennsylvania. She deserves a medal! We had a great visit with Mimi, Papa, Nathalie, Ruebans and Kelia. Nathalie was my sort-of nanny when I was younger and it was so nice to meet her family. Her english is perfect so we had no problems communicating. The boys loved her kids. After Kelia carried Bennett around one afternoon he kept saying "I love Kelia and I want her to live with me". It doesn't take much with that kid.

Trip to Northern Neck

Charlie and Bennett really had fun playing with their new friends, Wynne and Olivia.