Thankful lists from the boys

It's that time of year again....  It's time to be thankful and count your blessing.  Actually, I don't need November to be reminded of my blessings because I'm thankful ALL year long.  But I decided to make the boys tell me what they were thankful for everyday this month.  So here goes....

FORD

1.  Momma

2.  Daddy

3.  Bitty

4.  Annie

5.  me (thankful for himself)

6.  Taz (Taz Zettergren is #89 on the Ole Miss football team)

7.  Miss Jessica and Isaac

8.  Miss Jessica's mom and her dad

9.  Josh (Miss Jessica and Taz's brother)

10.  Gran and BoomPa

11.  Puddin and Pops

12.  Grandmother and Granddaddy

13.  the world

14.  Jesus

15.  Bobba

16.  Mrs. Allison and Mrs. Tammy (his teachers)

17.  friends

18.  church

19.  school

20.  our house

21.  The Holy Spirit

22.  Jesus dying on the cross

23.  Uncle Ken and Aunt Ashley

24.  Molly Cate, Caroline, and Jack

25.  Uncle Pettey, Aunt Carole, Uncle Chico, and Aunt Sandra

26.  Jesus coming to the Earth as a baby

John Brantley

1.  Ford and Annie

2.  Momma

3.  Daddy

4.  myself

5.  everything in my house

6.  the whole world

7.  trees and bushes

8.  Mr. Eric and Miss Jessa

9.  Taz

10.  bananas

11.  Gran, BoomPa, Puddin, Pops, and Bobba

12.  the whole house

13.  Jesus

14.  my sharp knife (which he doesn't have)

15.  Walt (his bff from school)

16.  Sophia, Claire, and Mary Malcolm (girls from school)

17.  the new farm

18.  gators, four wheelers, and trailers

19.  Mrs. Laura and Mrs. Kristy (his teachers)

20.  house (I think he's thankful he's not homeless)

21.  crayons

22.  Jack

23. Molly Cate and Caroline

24.  Uncle Ken and Aunt Ashley

25.  Uncle Vance

26.  the football field

Thankful lists of the past 2014, 2013, and 2012.

3/4

Oohhhh my sweet preciousness has been with us for 9 months now.  Nine months!!!

Her bold personality is beginning to shine through.  It appears we've got another spunky one in our hands!!!   Annie smiles and her whole face lights up.  It's like her little eyes are dancing with excitement. 

The last month has brought on some big changes.  She's crawling!!!!   No more rolling like a bowling ball. It's the real deal, and she's fast too!!  As if crawling weren't enough, she's also pulling up on things.  Annie likes to be into everything.  

We go to the doctor for all of our measurements next week:

Weight: (11/17) was 19.9 lbs and (11/30) 19.10 lbs. = 66th percentile

Height: 27 in. = 25th percentile

Head circumference: 45 cm = 75th percentile

I'll fill these in after her check-up

Luvs: size 4

Clothes: size 9-12 months

Shoes: size 3

Teeth: 4.  Two on top and two on bottom

Naps: 2

Annie hates getting dressed.  It's really really ticks her off.  The shirt part makes her angry and she tries to kick her pants off.  It's a great workout for me.  

She's jabbering.  Her best word is "Momma"!!!!!   She is also known to say "bubba" and "dada". From all accounts, she's going to follow in the brothers' footsteps in the talking department.

Annie got her first double ear infection in early October.  Since then we've battled two more, for a total of three double ear infections.  She's currently on a daily dose of amoxicillin for about 6 weeks in hopes that it will keep tubes out of her future.

While she was battling the ear infections she slept in her rock n play sleeper.  Now we are struggling with the transition back to her bed.  She often sits up (see video monitor) and yells for me!

And we thank God for this perfect surprise and wonderful addition to our family!

Two Parties

Yes, it's that time of year again.  Busy season!   Lots of parties, activities, shopping, events, errands, and such.  And yes, I said parties because last Friday we got two party down not once, but twice.   Or at least I did.

The boys had their Thanksgiving feasts at school and I attended.  I wasn't in charge of The Bit's party, rather I was an attendee.  

Making fruit kabobs

And of course he didn't even think about eating it!

Butter

A turkey made out of Oreos

He didn't eat that either.

He just ate marshmallows which weren't even an item at the party...I had to swipe them from my stash for Ford's party.

He has a hard time acting right!

Battle, Walt, and Bitty

Some artwork I spotted...

Now I was in charge of the party for Ford's class though...

And he makes faces like these nowadays.

Ford and Hayes

My oldest baby!

And he found some headgear!

I am so thankful for my boys and being able to spend such a fun day with them!