We can't believe that it actually snowed in Meridian. We haven't had snow since December of 2000. This is the first time the kids have ever seen snow at home! We had a great time playing in the yard and throwing snowballs. In case you haven't noticed, mama never gets in a picture. Sorry for all the pictures.
There was quite a bit of excitement in Meridian last Friday. Oprah and Bob Greene were in town to kick of the Best Life tour. They challenged Mississippi to lose weight and not be the fattest state anymore. I was so upset because I was at work and didn't get to go see Oprah. One of my good friends at school was on the show. She did great and I'm so proud of her.
Anna Kate and Parker were able to see snow on our way home. It snowed for a few hours and the kids were able to play in a little bit of it in Hardees parking lot. These sweet children have never seen snow at home in Mississippi.
The kids and I went with my parents to visit Garrett and Cooper in Virginia. It took us 13 hours to get there and I think that Anna Kate may have asked when we were going to be there one hundred times. Once we were there, we had a great time. Anna Kate and Parker had the best time climbing up and down the stairs and making lots of noise. Anna Kate loved her Aunt Cooper rolling her hair and Parker liked fighting with Uncle Garrett. We were there for Parker's actual birthday and he was able to blow out more candles and eat cupcake icing. It was nice to spend some time with Garrett and Cooper. We are ready for them to move closer to home.
I can't believe that my baby is 4 years old. It seems like it was yesterday when he came into this great big world. This child absolutely adores Bully and Mississippi State. He has talked about Bully coming to his party for a whole year. Parker told me that he wanted the colors at his party to be 'roon and white. Well, Bully did come and we had a great time. It was so funny to see the kids with Ole Miss and LSU jerseys sitting in Bully's lap or getting pictures taken with him. Parker had a great time and this is a birthday that he will always remember. Go Dawgs!!!
I'm going to have to add a few more pics in a different post.
We went over to Meme and Paw Paw's for lunch and to open more presents. Meme always cooks a great meal and we eat until we're stuffed. Parker had a great time with his Thomas scooter and Anna Kate is looking forward to sewing with her sewing machine. Meme has decided that she is going to teach Anna Kate how to sew.
I never thought that Neil and I would be so glad to live near our parents. My parents live less than three miles down the road and Neil's parents live right around the corner from us. Our children have always had both sets of grandparents with them on Christmas morning. We called them when the kids were up and they came right over to see what Santa brought them. Anna Kate loves her skateboard and guitar and Parker likes riding his bike and playing with his trains.
We always have Christmas with the Henrys on Christmas Eve. This year we went to the Christmas Eve service at our church and then went back to Neil's brother's house. Anna Kate and Parker always have a great time eating, opening presents, and playing with their dogs.
Anna Kate and Parker had a great time building and decorating this gingerbread house with their Meme.
