Family Pictures

Today we had family pictures taken since it's our first Christmas with Cameron and let me tell you, that was an experience! I was pretty proud of myself that I was able to get Cameron and myself ready in time for our appointment. John met us during his lunch break at the studio. We are not unlike millions of other people rushing at the last minute to get their pictures taken and their Christmas cards sent off. I arrived at our appointment on time only to find that EVERY single parking spot in the parking lot was taken. I had to park about a mile away. And did I mention is was 80 degrees today! That's right! 80 degrees in December! Unbelievable! So I parked, grabbed Cameron and his car seat (it's gotta weigh close to 25lbs by now!), I put his diaper bag filled with about 7 changes of clothes on one arm, my purse on the other, then proceeded on my mile hike. By the time we got there I was 10 minutes late and sweating! Lovely right before you take a picture huh! I seriously struggle! This whole picture taking thing with kids is no easy task. I think it will be close to impossible for me to take a good picture of myself until he is able to get himself ready and is able to walk on his own and carry his own stuff. Anyway, thought I'd post some of the pictures we bought...

The Tree

I just love our Christmas tree this year! It's like a party on a tree...


Cameron's first glimpse of the tree...



He liked it! He couldn't keep his eyes off all the bright colors and lights.



I have to say, one of my FAVORITE things about being a mom is watching Cameron experience his "firsts". Like his first taste of baby food, his first time feeling the sand between his toes at the beach or his first dip in the ocean (his feet anyways!). Today, he beheld his first Christmas tree. There is something so magical about seeing Christmas through your child's eyes. I'm sure it will just get better and better as the years go by but I am really enjoying these precious little moments!

Black Friday Trip to Savannah

This year, instead of shopping on Black Friday, we decided to take a little mini trip to Savannah with John's friend Jeff who was visiting. This was Cameron's first trip away from home and he did great! He was very good and liked being out and about in Savannah. Here are a few highlights from our trip...

Downtown Savannah was so beautiful and already decorated for Christmas





Cameron looked SO CUTE all bundled up! It was cold the first day we were there!


This is one of the historic homes we toured


Cameron enjoyed this tour and did his little "happy song" all throughout the tour. We call his happy squeals his "happy song"





We stayed the night at the Country Inn and Suites in Dowtown Savannah


It was really nice and very comfortable.


After his bath, Cameron was ready for bed after a long day of touring


The next morning, we packed up and set out for more fun in Savannah. As you can see, we didn't pack light! Mostly Cameron's stuff!


Here we are in front of the BEAUTIFUL fountain in Forsyth Park


Cameron had lots of fun seeing all the sights!





He even had his picture taken with Santa Claus!


Here we are sitting on the famous bench where Tom Hanks filmed his famous "box of chocolates" scene from Forest Gump


"Mama always said life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get."


After a long day, Cameron tuckered out and we said farewell to Savannah

Happy Thanksgiving

This year we celebrated Thanksgiving at my mom's house. It was a special year this year because it's our first Thanksgiving with Cameron! I can't believe he is 5 months old now! Time sure does fly! Anyway, here are a few pics from Cameron's first Thanksgiving...





Outside with Uncle Jim


He just loves Rob and Michelle


Cameron was grateful for his Mimi (my mom) who always feeds him good food and he was extra grateful for Aunt Sheila's sweet potato casserole!


Here is Cameron with his Grandma Thomas and his new cousin Alyssa


Cameron loves his Mimi


I LOVE this picture of Cameron outside with Uncle Joe

Question of the Day...

What's funnier than a bunch of grown women getting together to watch Twilight in their pajamas? That's the question of the day!

So we don't care if we are acting like a bunch of teeny boppers, we LOVE Twilight and can't wait for New Moon to come out! Who's going to go see it at midnight on Thursday night? I'm still undecided on that one. I will probably fall asleep! I can't stay up that late anymore! Cam wakes me up at 4-5 am every morning!



Here we are looking lovely in our pj's. Don't I look GREAT in plaid. After seeing these pics, I think I bear a striking resemblance to Marla Hooch from A League of their Own



We love Twilight!





After coming home, this is who I found in my bed...

He likes to be comfortable as you can see!

Meet our new niece!

Alyssa Marie Thomas was born today, Nov. 15 weighing 7 lbs 3 oz and looking oh so cute!!! Here are a few pics...

Congratulations Robert and Amanda!

YWIE

Young Women in Excellence (YWIE) is a church activity we have every year for the teenage girls. It's an opportunity for the girls to showcase their talents, skills and value projects they have been working on for the year. Tonight was our program and our theme was:
Being a Lighthouse in the Night

Matt 5:16.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

The girls did a special skit centered around our Lighthouse theme, they sang a beautiful song entitled "Hold Our Torches High" from their Lightkeepers CD that I gave them earlier this year at New Beginnings and they showcased their many many talents to their parents and leaders who attended. At the end of the night, I gave them each a 2010 calendar that featured photographs of beautiful lighthouses from across the world. This was to remind them of the beautiful lighthouses that they are to the world and to let their light shine.

It was a great night and I am proud of the girls for all their hard work! Here are some pictures I took of the night...