Early Christmas at the Farm

We headed down to Sylvester to celebrate Christmas with William's grandparents. It was a 24hr trip but we had a lot of fun. Thank you for a wonderful time!

Thompson driving the golfcart with Granddad:

Grandma tried to make a gingerbread house but Thompson just ate the candy:  

 Grandma and me with my birthday cake:

Feeding the donkeys:

Elf Magic & Santa

After going back and forth on what role Santa would play in our house, we decided to go all in! T-lo "adopted" Thompson a magic elf. The company is called Elf Magic and they help you adopt an Elf. The best part of this story is how Jesus is the "best gift of all."

We visited with Jingle and Jangle Elf this week and they signed Thompson’s book. He enjoyed watching them and showing off his elf, Justin.

Friday, we went to see Santa in Smyrna. William brought Thompson to sit with Santa and Thompson started crying. I told him to ask Santa for toys for Christmas and his response was, "No toys, No Santa" What he meant was…I don't want to sit on Santa's lap for toys. Forget it.

So, we all got in the picture (even his elf, Justin):

A Brother

Thompson is going to have a brother in April and we're really excited! A prayer we have for our boys is that they will be best friends who build each other up in the Lord.

This weekend, we celebrated 5 years of marriage and that I am 5 months pregnant. God has been so good to us.

Zoo

 The Monk's took us to the zoo; it was so much fun! Seeing the zoo through our two year old eyes’ was delightful. Thompson rode his first carousel  and he choose the giraffe. We loved looking at all the animals and riding the train together.

On Saturday evening, the adults (Thompson had a sitter) went to dinner at Hal’s  and it is the best steak we’ve had in Atlanta. Thank you, Granmom and Granddad for such a fun weekend! We are celebrating Thanksgiving at their cabin.

The Future Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Henry

Congratulations to Thomas and Jessie on their engagement. My brother, Thomas, is one of the funniest, kindest, smartest, driven and just flat out grand people I know. Jessie is warm, loving, stunning, kind, and so humble! They will make a great team!  I'm blessed to NOW get to call her my sister! We love you both to the sky and back!  Congratulations and may God bless you with His amazing love and joy!

Marine Corps 10K

Last weekend we headed to D.C. for the Marine Corps 10k. GE was a sponsor;  it was a work trip for William but he was able to run the 10k. My mom, Lacey & Mary Beth all ran the 10k and Andy ran the Marathon.  On Saturday, my family toured the capital then we met up with William for dinner. Sunday was the race! On Sunday evening we had dinner with my cousin, William.  It was a fun filled weekend even for the cheerleader (me) of the group.

Andy & Lacey

Brother and Sister at the Finish

 After the Race

The Melting Pot with my family



A visit to Monk's Farm

The Monk Farm in Sylvester, GA is such a special place! We loved spending time with William’s family there.  David and Tracy had us for dinner and it was so much fun watching our boys play outside together. Thank you to Grandma and Granddad for hosting us and for the wonderful memories we made. Thompson loves the farm and we will be back soon.

 

Thompson and Ridley