Merry Christmas to ALL!!

Although the hustle and bustle of the season is stressful, I absolutely love this time of year. Dinner with friends, family time, Christmas music, Christmas decorations, Christmas cards, and presents make this time of year the best. But let us not forget while we celebrate this day, the Birth of our Saviour. I hope each and everyone of you have a joyous holiday and safe travels!

1 of my favorite parts of Christmas

I have so many reasons why I LOVE this time of year. But checking the mail everyday and getting Christmas cards is one of my favorites. I love to see families grow each year and see their smiling faces! Well I have been on the look out for a cute Christmas card holder and I have failed! So I found one at pottery barn that was 200.00 and was NOT paying that so I made my own.

This is the Pottery Barn one.

This is the one I made for $26 bucks!!

I can't wait to add more cards to it as Christmas gets closer!!

Hope you all are ready for Christmas and remember in all the hustle and bustle that

JESUS is the REASON for the SEASON!

Beach Pictures

As you can see our picture had changed on our page. It went from a beach picture this summer at our good friends, Candi and Ben's wedding, to another beach picture from our Thanksgiving trip. I guess consistency is good??!!

Our family had "professional" pictures taken while we were at the beach. My mom had been wanting to get a picture of all of us since the boys have been born. I think this would have been easier at a younger age!! ha! ha! They had so much fun though. If you notice Guy has a stick in his hand in every picture...He was NOT putting it down. Anyways, ENJOY!

Non-Traditional Thanksgiving

Well my family decided to celebrate Thanksgiving a little different this year. My parents came up with the idea to rent a house in Gulf Shores and head to the beach for Thanksgiving. Of course, we all jumped at a paid trip to the beach!!

Our house!

Five bedrooms and three baths, deck, pool, and beach front. What more could you ask for?

Playing in the sand

Kline "digs" the beach

Running into the ocean

He doesn't mind the water getting in his face!

Guy didn't care much for the water. But I can't blame him...it was a lil cool!

Precious Family

Gran and Pops with the Grands

I love this picture!

We all think that Guy looks just like my Dad:)

We did have a traditional Thanksgiving meal complete with turkey, dressing, casseroles, and pumpkin cheesecake!!

These were our turkey cookers, so they got the wishbone.

I don't think I have to tell you who got the larger piece! And Mom gets to make a wish!

My Aunt that lives in Naples, FL also came to visit us. (How did I forget to take pictures?!)She drove 10 hours to come and we were all so glad that she was able to come and stay a couple of nights. As HOGS fans, we were all very excited about the outcome of the Ark/LSU game! My family is talking about making this a new tradition...Who knows?! We had pictures taken while we were there so I will post those soon.

Hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving!

Fall Colors

This particular Saturday started out cold and foggy, but we had planned to go climb Pinnacle Mountain. SO we did! It turned out to be absolutely beautiful!! God's Beauty amazes me every year at this time!!

My two favorite men!!

Only these two would get up early on a Saturday and climb a mountain with me:)

Lake Maumelle

Almost to the TOP...

...I promise!

Dad enjoying the beauty

Me and the hubs

Me and My Wonderful Dad!!

gorgeous colors

a walking stick

(I had never seen one!)

Stepping up for Ouachita

My mother in law chaired a luncheon for Ouachita Baptist University on November 4. It was held at Chenal Country Club and everything was beautiful. This was the first year for the event and it is held to raise money for the women of Ouachita.

As you can see, it was a packed house!

(I wish I would have gotten an picture before everyone sat down:( The tables were gorgeous)

Chair for the Inaugural Stepping up for Ouachita Luncheon!!

Miss Arkansas was at the event to support OBU!

If you attended OBU or know someone who did you should check into attending this great event next year. I was so proud of my MIL! She did such an amazing job helping raise money for young women to continue their education in a Christian atmosphere.

OwlFest 5K

So I have been MIA and not been blogging but I am back!! This cooler weather will keep me indoors and maybe I will keep my blog updated a little better.

We (or should I say my SIL) did a 5K back home with the twins. She pushed them the entire 3.1 miles and won her division!! Now that's what I call a SUPER MOMMY!!

Before the race

Yay for Mommy!!

Kline, Guy, and Presley!

Of course, I just love this red headed baby:)

Courtney and I both won our divisions and got a free t-shirt!! Whoo Hoo!! This probably had nothing to do with the low attendance!! LOL! But it was a lot of fun and we plan to do it again next year. 

High on the Hog

So I have been a little behind in blogging, but all our life has consisted of is Razorback Football! I love this time of year and I can't wait for the weather to cool off and be able to sit through a game without being drenched!

Arkansas vs. Tennesse Tech

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Tailgating in the Gardens! Those were some of the best ribs ever!

Stephen playing catch with Kate

Stephen and I ready to go cheer the Hogs onto victory!

Arkansas vs. ULM

{Stephen's Alma Mater vs. My Alma Mater}

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Ashley and I tailgating! I just love this girl!

She is so much fun and always having a good time!

The Fab Four:)

Wade and Claire. We look forward to seeing you guys at more tailgates!

Drink anyone???

Arkansas vs. Georgia

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Stephen and I headed to McGehee to watch the game with my family. I took the twins "hog noses" and this was their reaction!

Obviously, Guy didn't like it!

Get it OFF!

Or I'll wear it around my neck!

They would rather just play with them! But they love their hogs that play the fight song!

But who wants to cover-up this cute face, anyways??!!

We are looking forward to the game against Alabama this weekend!! I hope they can pull out another W and stay undefeated! WOO PIG SOOIE!!!!