Happy Thanksgiving 2011

Ornament exchange with the girls

My friend, Tonya, hosted an ornament exchange this year! I had such a great time visiting with friends, meeting new people, and eating yummy treats! A few pics from the evening:

A few of the girls- Sarah, Amber, Tonya, Me, & Amy

Two of my pool buddies, Amber & Sara

With Amber

And Sara

Our sweet host, Tonya!

This and That

Just a few random pictures from the last few weeks:

Austin & Saylor hanging out and watching a movie together- they are so sweet!

The artwork for Austin's room arrived- love the 4 canvas airplane mural!

New fall wreath that Amber & I made for my front door- thank you Hobby Lobby for 80% off fall floral!!

Thanksgiving Feast at Preschool

Austin's Thanksgiving Feast at preschool was this week! Shane & I headed to school and met Austin in his classroom. All of the parents and children in the turtles class headed upstairs to eat together! We sat with Austin's good friend, Sydney! Her mommy, Meredith, is one of my good friends as well! Sydney's brother & grandma also joined us. We feasted on a non-traditional meal of salad, chicken fingers, biscuits, grapes, and carrots- as well as many tasty dessert options! Austin had made a cute Thanksgiving headdress & necklace to wear... as well as a fun placemat to eat off of! I think he really enjoyed having us both there this year, as last year Shane wasn't able to make it. Looking forward to many more years of Thanksgiving feasts!

Mommy, Austin, & Daddy

Sydney & her family

Austin with Ms Kristi (one of his teachers)

One of the adorable desserts!

Austin's placemat

Close-up of the cute picture :)

One last thing- Austin brought home a picture he drew at school. It was entitled "I am Thankful for my Family." As you can see, my sweet boy included Gabby (his babysitter) as a part of our family!

College Girls Weekend- Nashville version!

It's that time of the year again! Time to see 4 of my favorite people in the world- my closest college girlfriends! For the past few years we've been gathering in Oklahoma at the Seidel's house, but Larry & Suzanne moved this year! So we decided on Nashville- to stay with Karie & see her new home!

The 5 of us- Brooke, Kristen, Karie, Jean, Whitney

Kristen & I flew out on Friday morning! After arriving we grabbed a quick lunch with Karie before picking up Brooke at the airport (from DC) & then meeting Jean (from Memphis) back at the house! Most people would probably think our get togethers are kinda boring because honestly all we really do is eat & talk.... but I LOVE IT! It is so nice to have this time to catch up with one another & be reminded of those special friendships that are so cherished!

We headed to Chuy's for dinner on Friday night- yum! You can't go wrong with mexican food! Afterwards we did a little shopping, had drinks at Starbucks, and then spent the rest of the night catching up!

Chuy's

Starbucks

After a yummy breakfast by Karie on Saturday, we headed out for lunch & shopping! We met a college friend, Brad, and his sweet wife & son for lunch- it was a wonderful little reunion with amazing food! It was a great part of Nashville with lots of unique shops- fun! That night we opted a lighter meal followed by Blue Bell Light & chocolate chips, of course!

We haven't changed at all, right?

Sassy

Karie & Brooke- I always knew they were cutie pies at heart!

Lunch with Brad, Alicia, & Harrison

Dinner

Blue Bell Light & chocolate chips... a Brooke original!

Sunday was a day of more shopping & mani/pedi before our final goodbyes :( I don't understand how our weekends always go by so quickly, but I am thankful for these girls and the commitment we've made to continue getting together year after year! And thanks to our hubbies for watching all 13 kids!! Until next year~

Ready to head out for our last day

Me & Jean

Brooke, Karie & Paxton

Kristen & Jean

Lunch at Five Guys

Mani/Pedi time