Grace's School Christmas Party

Today we got to visit Grace's school of a little Christmas program and lunch with the kids.  They sang some really cute songs and Santa came for a visit with the kids.  Only 12 more days before we head to NC for the holidays; not that we are counting or anything!!  Enjoy the photos!

Before school this morning

Her reaction when Santa came in to the room...priceless!

Anxiously waiting her turn on Santa's lap

Telling Santa she wants necklaces, Hello Kitty earrings and lipstick

Santa was legit...real beard and all!!!

Countdown to Christmas

We are getting anxious for our return to NC for Christmas in just a few weeks.  Grace is very in to Christmas this year and has a millions questions for us about everything.  This is such a fun time of the year when you have a toddler!

One night this past week Grace created her version of the nativity.  At least she was all inclusive - Disney Princesses, My Little Ponies, Smurfs and Toy Story!

We got school pictures back this week and they turned out so well!!

This is the other school picture

All dressed up for school on Friday

She is just too cute!

Friday night we went to the Murfreesboro Christmas Tree lighting with some friends and then out to dinner.  The kids had a good time and we didn't completely freeze to death.

Troy, Grace and Kyleigh

Our little family - Not sure what I was pointing at!??

Getting a boost from daddy to she can see

The pretty tree from a distance.  We didn't fight the crowed to get closer.

The girls coloring at dinner

Sweet baby

She was so tired she could not make it through dinner

Turkey Week Trip to NC

This week kicked off two months filled with fun, family & friends!  We spent time in NC from Tuesday until Saturday this week for Thanksgiving.  It was a busy and fun filled week.  Enjoy a recap of all the great things we did.  

Tuesday (11/22) - We left the Nashville airport early in the morning to head to NC.  Mom and dad picked us up at the airport and we enjoyed some relaxing time in the afternoon.  Tuesday night we went to the UNC vs. TSU basketball game.  We love seeing the Tarheels play and really love seeing them score over 100 points!!

Grace enjoying a muffin before we boarded our flight

Watching a movie on the iPad with her headphones

GO HEELS

Love Zeller and LOVE sitting 3 rows off the floor!

Wednesday (11/23) - The weather was beautiful on this day so me, Troy, Grace and Dad went to Raleigh to enjoy the newly renovated Pullen Park.  For those from NC, you all remember going there on field trips as kids right?  Well, the place is amazing now.  They did a nice job with it and we had a fabulous time.  Here is a link to info about the park and its history.  When we got back from the park we helped mom with some of the prep for Turkey day.

Helping Papa buy tickets for the park rides

I am not sure who had more fun!!

Riding the train

Waiting in line to ride the carousel and trying to pick what she wants to ride

The restored carousel was awesome

Waiting with daddy to ride the paddle boats

After all the fun at the park, we had to stop at Char Grill for a burger!

Thursday (11/24) - Thanksgiving Day spent with all of our family!!  We enjoyed a nice relaxing day at home with all of the Spells, Teasleys and Princes.  We are thankful that we get to spend time with all of our family on days like this one.  

Grace "helping" Papa make banana pudding in the morning 

Watching the Macy's parade

The pretty Turkey!  This was just one of the many yummy things we had to eat.

The final look at the banana pudding...looks like it is from a magazine.

She loves her granny

One of the pretty tables all ready for everyone to come eat

Grace and Ashley look like they are up to something!!

A little Thanksgiving sing-a-long with Grace

Friday (11/25) - We had to get out in the Black Friday shopping, at least a little, so we did some shopping, went to see Santa and Grace got her ears pierced.  After all of that excitement, the adults went to see the Rockettes at the DPAC.  What a fun filled day!!

Taking a break for an Icee at Target during our shopping

Tired little girl after a day of shopping

Nancy marking her ears for the new earrings

A little unhappy after the first one.  Poor thing had no idea what she had been begging for over the last few weeks.

Proud of her pearls

And to top it off, she got some lip gloss before we left Merle Norman!  She is growing up way too fast!!

Showing off her new earrings and her lip gloss

Rockettes...no pictures allowed so the curtain and the program are the best I could do!  If you ever have a chance to go to this show, do it!!

Saturday (11/25) - We headed back to TN early today after a wonderful home cooked breakfast made by my dad!  It was sad to leave but we know we will be going back very soon for a much longer trip!!