Stephanie and Josh help Violet and Frank pose for a picture with Avery. We had so much fun visiting with the Carpenters and their puppies! They're totally cute and crazy:)

Dustin instructs the kids on the Wii:) By the way, thanks for the De Blob game...AJ LOVES it!!

Great-Grandkids

Grandma Jeanie poses with all her Great-Grandchildren. Wild time getting everyone in:)

Aunt Mickey and BJ hosted Thanksgiving this year. We had a wonderful time visiting with all the family. Chloe was thrilled to be able to see the kitty cats and pet them. Fun times!

Chloe loves to feed the geese!

While AJ and Avery enjoy their art lesson, Chloe and I love to feed the geese. This is a crazy twist, because Chloe used to be VERY scared of geese. Just a year ago, she would run through the house screaming for us when she heard them fly over our house each morning. It's great to see her overcome her fear of the "bad goose".

It's a Turkey Herbie!!

As we drove down glorious Bragg Blvd, the kids screamed out, "A Turkey Herbie!". I couldn't believe my eyes...it was true! We had to turn around for a picture. Note the Krispy Kreme in the background...it's one of the first...it all started here in NC! (Yep, we did have to stop for a doughnut that day!)

Party Favors!

Chloe is loving the press-on-nails:)
Daddy and I think it looks a little freaky!

Happy 7th Birthday, Avery!

Our friends join in the birthday fun:)

Smokin!

Grandpa Harv has mastered the smoker! We all stood around tasting his turkey, salmon, and beef. It was amazing!! Thanks, Grandpa Harv!

Kaitie's Car

Chloe and Avery enjoy a ride with Auntie Kaitie!

A Day at Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm!

Family Picture

Bus Ride????

This reminds me of a scene out of one of the Miss Pattycake movies!

Lima Pits Aren't Just for Kids!

Yes, even Uncle Bean enjoys the Lima Pits:) The fun we had brought back wonderful memories of our fun with the Havenwood-Lander's family and their bean box!!

AJ buried in the lima bean pit:)

Quick shot before we head out:) Avery, AJ, and Chloe had a great time at the pumpkin patch. Thanks, Uncle Bean!

Handmade by Grandma Gay

Sadly, our Grandma Gay went home to be with our Lord, late Oct. We all flew out to be with family during this sad time. As only Anthony and Ben can do, they sported some of Grandma Gay's handmade shirts to honor and remember her at the funeral. Afterwards, a large group of us headed up to the cabin for some good eats, fun games, and an awesome time together. Pray for our Grandpa Bud, as he's trying to live without his awesome wife.

A Tour of Great Harvest Bread

We enjoyed a homeschool tour of Great Harvest Bread. They have all our favorite breads, and to make it even better, they make it fresh, even grinding their own wheat there in the store. Now that we've been grinding and baking some of our own breads, the kids really enjoyed seeing how they bake in bulk. Here the owner shows us the giant oven, baking a batch of dog bones!

Avery and AJ pose in front of GHB's giant mixer.

Girl's Night Out

Avery and I had a wonderful time with Deanna and her family at Disney On Ice. It was a cute show and a wonderful Girl's Night Out!

Now That's a Wheel! AJ, Chloe, and Avery enjoyed a day on the farm.

Hayride to pick a Pumpkin!

We totally enjoyed our hayride to pick pumpkins. Everyone looked carefully and made wonderful selections....the days of just picking the biggest are over! AJ selected his because it was a "butt pumpkin". Chloe fell in love with the "little bump nose" on hers. Avery found her pumpkin to be "the roundest, most perfect pumpkin".

Corn Maze!

Avery, Shannon, AJ, and Chloe enjoy the Corn Maze at Gross Farms, NC. This was our first attempt at a corn maze, and I highly recommend taking 2 adults:) We found all the points in the easy maze, but struggled in the big one...could have had something to do with Chloe not being totally into it:) The big kids really LOVED it!