Merry almost Christmas!

We've been busy lately.  It seems like this time of year always get a little hectic.  Maybe even more than "a little hectic".  We were out to eat this past Sunday and Santa was there!  Poor Aaden didn't care much for the big man in the red suit.  I wish I would have had our camera with us.  He came and stood at our table and Aaden had this look of sheer fright on his face.  Even after he left to go to the other tables, he kept his eye on him.  Maybe next year.....

I love this time of year, but I find myself getting caught up in the trivial things that this season brings.  Gifts...get togethers...you name it.  I pray that Aaden grows up to realize that it's not about toys and Christmas trees.  While those things are fun, I hope that he knows the best gift that he ever received and can give to others is love.

And then there was..... Rest!

Our last day of the fall semester was Tuesday.  It's been so wonderful to be off and not worry about studying, clinical, and lots of paperwork.  Now maybe I can actually try to clean our house!  I can't believe Christmas is right around the corner.  Unbelievable!  Tell me, where has 2009 gone? 

We had a great Thanksgiving.  Lots of family, food, and football!  Some of my favorite things!  And to top it all off, we gave Ole Miss a good 'ol whoopin!  They may be going to a bowl, but I'd much rather take an Egg Bowl victory!  Go Dawgs!!!

Aaden's art project he made at daycare.  They used his little hand prints for the turkey feathers.  So stinking sweet......

Oof oof dawg

Aaden loves dogs. We hear "oof oof dawg" frequently around our house. Mrs. Na at daycare says that he will look in books just to find a picture of a dog! In fact, he loves anything that resembles one.  He called the bull at Mi Toro's a dog the other night.  So funny.  I can only imagine the stories that he and Mackenzie might tell when he really starts talking!

Friday night we ordered Little Dooey's and came home to watch the game against Alabama.  Goodness.  We shouldn't have even turned the T.V. on.  There's still hope to win against Ole Miss, though!

Very new to Blogspot, & Happy Halloween (better late, than never!)

Okay, I'm still trying to figure this out, but I thought that it would be great for us to get a Blogspot. I've been following my cousin, Jenifer, on here for quite some time and it seems like it's such a great way to keep up with milestones, and keeping family posted that don't get to see us very often. Anyways, I'll get better at this, hopefully.

A couple of weekends ago, we got Aaden all dressed up for Trunk or Treat. We actually went to 2 this year. One at Tyler's mom and dad's church, First Christian, and then onto Mt. Vernon. He had a blast! He didn't quite grasp the concept that you are only supposed to visit a trunk once. He thought that he could go back again and again to get more candy. And more times than not, they shoved candy into his little pumpkin bag...again...and again...and again. Such a silly little boy. He is at such a fun age.

I will try and update as often as I can. We have been crazy busy lately. Finals are coming up for me, and the last 2 weeks before Christmas holidays in nursing school at the worst!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Tyler, Lindsey, & Aaden