Gaylard Palms and Universal

Gaylard Palms was amazing and a FREEZING 9 degrees. But, it is the closest we are going to get this year to a real WINTER! We all wore huge blue parkas and even got to zoom down a slide made of ice. The boys had a blast teasing the fountain at Universal and trying not to get wet. Grayson and Dalton chilled most of the time while eating popcorn and drinking Icees.

Universal Studios

We had a great time at Universal over the Christmas holidays. Jackson and Nolan both went on stage at Jimmy Buffet's. Nolan sang his favorite song, "Give me the Beat Boys..." and Jackson kept the beat with the tamborine. Nolan fell asleep inside at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville while the music was BLARING! He was completely tuckered out!

Good Livin'

One of the boys all time favorite things to do is build a fire in the little fire pit with their Dad. They do this at least once a week! Nolan calls it, "Good livin'!" Jackson actually knows the names of all the wood types and can build the fire himself! If I get stuck out in the woods I definitely want him with me!

Two Christmas Parades!

Two Christmas parades in one day! We had so much fun watching Jackson and Maddie in the Starke Christmas parade. Maddie was in for student council and Jackson rode in the Cub Scouts float. That evening we headed over to Keystone Heights for the annual night parade!

Two Cuties

Here we are after enjoying hot chocolate at the boy's Christmas program. Daddy and Grayson went home early because Grayson wasn't feeling well.

Christmas Program

Here are the boys performing their carols at school! Nolan memorized the entire Bible verse of the Christmas story. We were amazed! He loves center stage, while Jackson is a little more shy!

Merry Christmas from Grayson!

Both Jackson and Nolan wore this outfit for Christmas pictures years ago. Naturally, I had to pose Grayson for a picture in it! With much cajoling he wore the hat.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Every year we spend Thanksgiving with both of our families. It makes for a hectic day, but too much fun to miss. Chessie and John hosted the Jennings crew. The boys had a ball riding the four wheeler around their spacious back yard. The girls caught up with each other since we only see Angie and Jeff a few times a year! In the late afternoon we went to Neenee and Baba's for more delicious food and fun with family (except we forgot to assign my favorite sweet potatoe casserole for someone to bring!). Both families always want to know if we eat twice during the day. The answer is a big, "YES!" We ended the night by watching all of the grandchildren decorate Neenee and Baba's tree. What a wonderful new tradition.

I am so thankful for our wonderful families, good friends, and that we are all healthy!!! Love to all!!!!!!

P.S. Sorry there aren't anymore pics of Neenee and Baba's dinner. By the time we arrived, Jackson and Grayson were feeling under the weather, so I missed getting pics.

Goodnight from Grayson!

Grayson was able to play "big brother" tonight while putting Jackson and Nolan to bed. He had a late nap, so I put him down a few minutes after the older boys. I told him to go tell Jackson good night and he preceded to give Jackson's face a little rub and pat his head and then he topped him off with a kiss on the lips. Then he went into Nolan's room, did the same pat, rub, kiss routine and said, "night, night". It was extra especially sweet to watch because this is exactly what I do to Grayson each night when I put him in his crib.