Christmas was fun this year. And believe it or not I didn't take a single picture!!!!!! I didn't realize it until all the fun was over. I recorded it all on video but in all the excitement I didn't take one photo. I know, I know.....Mom of the Year award for that one....lol. Santa brought a Wii, a huge, off-road, remote control truck for Nevan and Santa even brought one for Daddy too (how thoughtful of him), and a bouncy horse for Brady-Boo. We layed around in P.J.'s most of the day just enjoying it all. But as always the show must go on which means life kicks back into gear and we're off & running once again. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and may God bless your family!!! Love, Us.

Cool Guy!

Watch out Kitty! Brady is going to run you over.

"My future's so bright I gotta wear shades"

Wheeeeeeee!!!!

The boys became very creative with the box from the dryer. They were having a blast!

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Party @ Preschool

Opening gifts at home.

About to eat yummy pumpkin cake that my Mommy made.

Happy Birthday baby boy! Hard to believe two years have come and gone so swiftly :-( You're talking like crazy now and are changing every single day. It is exciting and also bittersweet. We love you so much!!

Selling popcorn for Cub Scouts

UPDATE: Nevan's goal was met of filling two sheets of orders (60 items). Now he will get the marshmallow-shooting bow that he wanted SO much plus a $30 Wal-mart gift card. Of course we owe many thanks to Dad for pushing the popcorn with his Army friends and especially at work. Thank you, thank you, thank you Dad-o!!!

Nevan went to each door and said "Hello, my name is Nevan Hopkins. I live a mile or two from here. I am in Pack 162, Keowee. Would you support me and my troop by buying popcorn?" The few people that declined were met with Nevan's response of "Thank you for your time". I was SO PROUD OF HIM!!! This particular lady said she had already bought popcorn from another scout but because he was so professional and polite she bought from him too!!!! She wasn't the only one that was won over simply by his salesman qualities. Thank you!!!

OK...so Nevan is rocking it out and I didn't know how to turn the video for easier viewing so I'll do better next time! It's cute anyway.

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Our trip to Gatlinburg was short but fun. It was our last chance to go away before Brian leaves in Jan. He will be in DC for 12 mos. Fall is my favorite time to go. The whole town is vividly decorated for fall. There are pumpkins everywere, mums, corn stalks, and just the smell of fall in the air that only comes from the mountains.

Brian spotted this wild elk standing in field on our way to Gatlinburg. We found out that they are being reintroduced to that area with about 1500 now with radio collars (like this one)....awesome!

Nevan and Brady spinning...too cute!

Brady's first bubble bath and just happens to be my first video upload as well...YAY!!!

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Hmmm.........first time blogging. This is really a crash course to be able to help Nevan's first grade teacher keep her class blog updated. Hope I'm a quick learner. Found this baby pic of Brady Boo just for practice....what a cutie!