christmas dinner in Clarksdale

Better grab one before Carly and Beege get their hands on them.

Celeste putting on the finishing touches. Beef tenderloin, homemade ravioli, salad, and rolls.

Nonna with her grands.

John Camp with his plate of goodness.

Doug right before he declared "I'm Italian".

countdown week 2

Day 8: Act of Service - Take food to the food pantry.

Our church was collecting food, so

we bought some of the items they were requesting

including peanut butter, pasta, and cereal.

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Day 9: Take Daddy out for Mexican.

Kenny was home for the weekend, so

we had a special night out

at one of our favorite restaurants.

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Day 10: New Ornament for the Christmas tree.

It was a cute plush cupcake

that Carly decided to hang in her room

rather than on the tree.

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Day 11: Christmas movie night.

Carly chose Santa Clause II

{and popcorn}.

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Day 12: Art project

Carly decided she wanted to make more

glitter ornaments.

She now has a whole bowl full.

They turned out really pretty.

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Day 13: Bubble bath in Mom's bathtub.

{the jets make lots of bubbles}

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Day 14: Act of Service - Make "thinking of you" Treats to handout.

Carly used printables that I found by way of Pinterest

to make these cute bags of Hershey Kisses.

She handed them out to our sweet neighbor, the secretary at school,

her hairdresser, and the mailman. She still has a couple to

hand out as needed.

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wordless wednesday :: christmas

where we spend all our extra time

Sometimes I don't know if we are coming or going -

practice, practice, game, practice, practice, game.

But I don't know who enjoys it more, me or #31?

the countdown begins

Life might be crazy but it goes on!

It's December and the countdown box is out.

Here is the first week's fun.

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Day 1: "Paint your nails" with a new bottle of glittery purple nail polish

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Day 2: "a new Christmas T-shirt"

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Day 3: "unpack your nativity scene"

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Day 4: "bake for your teachers"

We made mini loaves of egg nog pound cake,

wrapped them all cute,

and delivered all 16!

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{thanks doodlebugspaper for super cute stickers}

Day 5: "Go to the Christmas Parade"

For the first time since we started doing the countdown box,

Hernando's Christmas Parade was cancelled due to rain.

Carly talked me into going to Starbucks for an apple cider instead.

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Day 6: "Go for a special after school snack"

Carly chose chips and cheese dip at the Mexican resturaunt.

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Day 7: "Act of Service: Buy and take supplies to the animal shelter"

This is the first year that I have incorporated service into the countdown box.

We bought dog & cat food, dog & cat treats, and dog & cat toys.

Carly tried her best for us to leave with a cat-

begging, pleading, trying to make me feel sorry for her, bribery, even a guilt trip.

It didn't work.

wordless wednesday :: snow #2

wordless wednesday :: thankful

watch out for the wildcard

My tennis team was awarded a wildcard slot to play in the

Mississippi state tennis tournament.

So this weekend, I got to spend a long weekend with friends in Jackson

enjoying tennis, beautiful weather, and girl time!

We were 4 and 1 which was not enough to make the finals,

but it was tons of fun.

I am so thankful that I got a chance to spend this time with these girls

having fun, making new friends and getting to know each other better.

wordless wednesday :: team work

trick-or-treating

Good grief! she's growing up too fast.

Trick-or-treat? or not to trick-or-treat?

Thankfully, some friends invited her to join in.

And, once again Halloween = fun time with friends.