Nutcracker

I am heading to see the Nutcracker tomorrow with my little Luke's class!  I am pretty excited.  He is pretty excited also.  Tomorrow night Ashlyn and Pat are going on a date and he is taking her to see the Nutcracker also. 

Then Holland Ave. is having a Holiday Market, which I am hoping to get some cute things to finish up my Christmas shopping!  It is a goal to enjoy the season and get things done as soon as I can.

Shopping Diva - Ashlyn

Ashlyn is a savvy little shopper. They did a Holiday Market at her school where she could buy gifts for her family. We sent $11.00. She had $5.00 to spend on Luke, $3.00 to spend on me and $3.00 to spend on Pat. She came home with 2 things for Luke, something for me, something for Pat. She picked up something extra special for Papa Ryan. Get this she even came home with change!


I think she might just be the one to finish up our Christmas Shopping. I must say she gets it from her momma.

Ninja

Luke and Ashlyn want to put everyone they know on our Christmas List. 

Luke's Karate teacher gave him a book to pick out some Ninja stuff.  He was like we can get me this, mommy this, daddy this, Mrs. Baxley this, and Ashlyn this, Jedd Alan this.  He thinks he is going to do all his Christmas shopping in this book.

Hope everyone wants Num Chucks or Throwing Stars!

Thanksgiving!

We headed to Marion and had a great Thanksgiving.  I did a little shopping Black Friday.  I did not get any door busters, but am happy with my few finds.  I finished up most of what we are getting the kids online.  As well as a Christmas dress for Ashlyn, hope it comes in...in time.

We had lots of food and lots of fun.  We came home lastnight to get ready for our week and put the tree up.

Thanksgiving Party!

Ashlyn is excited about her Thanksgiving Party.  We made Pilgram Hat Cookies for her to take!

1st Carolina Game!

We took the kids to see Carolina play.  Luke was so excited to be in the stadium.  We loved the new farmers market.  They have some jam up bathrooms, and lots of stuff to do.  It was a little cold, we were hoping it would warm up a little, however the kids had a blast even in the cold!  The jets flying over was breath taking!

Ashlyn took a little cat nap during the game, and woke up ready to go!

Election Day 2012!

Pat and I did not realize that today Luke's school was closed.  I know, I promise we are not living under a rock.  LOL!

So today I took off to keep Luke.  I had a few things to get done at work this morning so I hopped up at 4:30 got dressed and headed to work at 5:15.  I got a few things done, then I met Pat at the Voting Polls at 6:15.

Luke and Ashlyn got to the polls with Pat at 6:00 a.m.  They were dressed warm however it was still cold for them. 

I had a blanket in the car and some gloves.

Here are the kids under a tent trying to stay warm.  Luke said "we got there at dark".  LOL

Luke was being silly

We ate breakfast and then, took Ashlyn to school.  She was able to tell the entire class her voting experience. 

Luke and I came home and worked on some school work, then we picked Ashlyn up before NAP.  Then we got Luke's hair cut.  Now they are watching a Christmas Movie.  Our 5th one already.  We are loving the Hallmark Channel and really getting into the Christmas Season.
 
Yesterday Luke had a Vote @ school and Romney WON!  He is really into this Election. 

Isn't this Voter Registration the most adorable thing!!

Howdy Partners.....

Wow what a great week!  Pat and I felt like we were slackers, but just a ton of stuff was going on!

Ashlyn got her report card last week, and she did wonderful.  She got so many G's, seriously it was like 20 or so.  Krispy Kreme gave out doughnuts for every G up to 6!  They did have a cap!  Pat took her up to get her 6 doughnuts.  She was so super happy!  The teacher said that Ashlyn in a delight to teach and is so eager to learn.  Yep that is our little Ashlyn for you!

Monday and Tuesday, Pat and I just felt behind, I guess because we did so much over the week-end.

Wednesday was Halloween.  Luke and Ashlyn both had parties at school and came home with so many treats.  It is really kind of crazy all the things the parents send.  I of course sent nothing and felt slack.  But I can promise every other mom and dad out there made up for what I did not send.  W.O.W.  When we got off we got he kids dressed and headed up to our church for their annual festival.  It is so fun, snow cones, cotton candy, bounce houses, candy, games and a hay ride.  It is just so much fun.  We love taking the kids each year.  We stopped by MeMaw's afterwards and got more treats.  Our house is full of candy and treats! The kids love getting on the floor and dumping out their buckets and count who has the most of what type of candy.  So far Luke is winning in the SNEAKERS department and Ashlyn is winning in the TOOTSIE ROLL department. 

Can you guess what their favorite candy is each?

Luke got his report card a couple of days ago, and is on the E & G honor roll.   His Dolphin Splash awards were today and Pat went and stayed for Lunch.  To say that Luke is excited and happy is just an understatement!