WATERPARK

November 27th - David and I decided to take Avery to the water park at the Wilderness at the Smokies in Gatlinburg, TN as a special treat since Liam has gotten so much attention since his birth in September. We stayed in the hotel connected to the water park, which Avery called the show in tell, and had so much fun. I was nervous because the last time we all stayed in a hotel we didn't get much sleep. However, Avery and Liam did so well. We all had a blast at the water park, especially Avery. There was a wave pool, area just for kids and two huge water slides that she could play in. She loved the huge water slides. I was scared when I went with her because there wasn't much protection. At one point Avery said to me: "Don't worry Mommy, I've got ya." She is so brave.

While we were there we went to the Acquqarium. Can you spot the shark?

Avery loved the bears.

One of the tunnels of the big slides Avery went down. My battery died before I could get her and David coming out.

Liam didn't do much but watch Avery have all the fun.

Avery and I in the wave pool.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

November 25th - We spent Thanksgiving on the farm. Liam and I went down a couple of days early to help Grandma get ready for the festivities. We all had a great time cooking, eating and spending time with family. We had family come from Iowa, Texas, Arkansas, DC and Connecticut. Many members of our family were unable to come for Thanksgiving and we missed them all.

What I'm most thankful for this year: my family and our newest member Liam!

Part of my entire family on my Mom's side: John (Lindsey's husband), Lindsey (cousin), Aunt Debbie, Uncle Clay, Grandma, Melissa (cousin), David, Avery, Liam and me.

My adorable hubby!

David showing Avery and I how to skip rocks into the Buffalo river.

Avery went fishing while David and I went Black Friday shopping. She loved fishing and caught the biggest fish of the day. My cousin Matt is holding her fish for her.

Avery and Matt with her fish. She was so excited. She told me she caught this fish about 100 times and each time the fish got bigger and bigger.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

November 12th - We attended our first breakfast with Santa. There was breakfast and lots of activities for the kids. We went with Avery's best friend, Mallory, and her family. I was worried that Avery would be afraid of Santa, as in years past, and she did not let us down. They had a station where the kids could make a cookie with Santa. Avery opted not to cook with Santa but just to watch others cook with him. Oh well....some day she may warm up to Santa.

My sweet little family.

Avery and Mallory making reindeer food.

Avery in her reindeer hat.

Avery and I got our faces painted.

Avery and Mallory pose with the reindeer. She wasn't scared of him but she was of Santa. Go figure.