Thursday, December 14, 2017

Santa Comes to Town

we love our little town so much!  last friday evening, they lit the tree at a park in downtown bluffton.  and we drove our golf cart down to grab some dinner and then go look at the tree. we knew that santa was going to be there, but we thought he would be super busy.  but, when we got there, he was almost finished talking to everyone and we were able to chat with him with very little wait. 

gianna couldn't wait to jump up on his lap and tell him her biggest wish!


roman was afraid he would "break Santa's thigh", so he stood next to him. 


and the tree!  look how pretty! 


these two make Christmastime SO much fun!

Monday, December 11, 2017

PC @ Duke

it doesn't happen often that you get to see your family member play basketball at cameron indoor stadium!

so, when toby saw that macee's team, the blue hose, would be playing at Duke, he made sure it was on the calendar.  we were gonna be at that game!

it was right after Thanksgiving, so Maddy drove up too...











see! photographic evidence that at one point, PC was beating the Blue Devils.😀


macee got some playing time and we had a blast watching her play.


the kiddos even got a pic with the blue devil (whose blue is it anyway?)






we love our macee!
 

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Chilly Nights



so, yes. we live in south carolina.  but, i promise, it does get chilly from time to time.  

we had a cold snap a few weeks ago and i was never more grateful for my new blardigan (blanket/cardigan) that i got from target.  i just wrapped that puppy right up over my face and was as cozy as i could be.

i made myself a mug of hot tea....

and found my fuzzy slippers!

somebody else found her fuzzy slippers too.  we had a movie night in my bed while the boys were out. 

we are so fancy!!

Friday, December 1, 2017

Six is Sweet

this year for gianna's birthday, we decided to take a girls' trip instead of having a party! 

we hit the road on a friday afternoon, after celebrating at home with the boys, and with mimi and aunt maddy at school. 




after getting the little girls settled in bed for the night, colleen and i headed outside in our pajamas to gather the party supplies from the car! 

we filled balloons and set out the presents.

someone was super happy in the morning to wake up to a fun surprise😍

on her special day, we took the girls to build a bear to pick out an animal and an outfit...so fun!





that evening, we celebrated in the hotel with cupcakes😊

and after a long day of fun, my little six year old was lights out!

i love all these girls, from the ones who raised me, to the ones standing beside me as we raise our daughters, down to the little ladies who are growing before our eyes...i'm so blessed to have such great girls in my life!