This picture was definitely the winner for the day! Right when I took it I knew that it would be the one. They were just squeezing each other so tight, and loving every minute of it! I've already got ideas for next years pic; Kendell says I'm so funny about pictures, but one day Abbi and Noah will be grown, and I know I will need these pictures to look back on! (and so will he :) I'm sure we will be posting a lot more at the end of the month, but until then Happy Holidays to Everyone!

The kids are so ready to celebrate Christmas! We took their Christmas card pictures the other day at my mom's house, and they did really well. I had several to choose from and this was one. I know they aren't looking at the camera, but I love the way they are looking at each other! Too funny! They really do love being with each other!

AS i was finishing up taking Some pictures of Abbi before dance class, I told the them to give each other a kiss. Usually, one or the other of them turn their head and the other one kisses their cheek! Well, this day, I guess they were confused, because they both kissed... on the lips! I was like excuse me... we kiss on the cheek remember (laughing), and Abbi said "Noah thinks we're married now"! He thought it was so hilarious. I guess it's not too bad as long as this only happens with the two of them, and not anyone else ;)

Noah was watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse one morning, and I tried to take a picture of the way he was laying. He likes to lay on his belly on that pillow and cross his feet behind him; it is soo cute! But of course, right when he heard me pull the camera out, he turned around and I got this! His famous Cheddar Cheese face :)

It finally came! Abbi's first day of dance class... she was too precious when I told her to pose like a dancer for me! This was one of the many poses she came up with! She has only had two sessions so far, but she seems to really enjoy it! Especially when she is able to do partner stuff! In her class, Miss Reagan teaches her tap and ballet! Her new thing now is to come home and show us everything she learned.... from beginning to end (haha)!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! That's exactly what Abbi and Noah were saying in this picture. Every once in a while I will let the kids get their own vanilla cone ice cream, and they love it! I thought this snapshot was so funny, because they were so into their ice cream, and when I pulled out the camera, they stopped and smiled so cute! Too adorable :)

We took this picture the night we went to meet Abbi's new teachers! She was so ecstatic... Noah stayed at home and played with Nana :) He loves to do that! We were able to see her room, and meet her wonderful teachers.

Abbi was so excited for her first day of preschool! The bad news was it was pouring down outside, but the good news was she didn't care... she was so funny!! I think I took a whole role of film this day; it was such a new beginning for her. She had a wonderful day, and has loved it ever since. Her teachers are so sweet, and the kids are all so much fun! She is such a big girl now!! :) Of course, Noah had to get in on one of the pictures.... he thinks every time a camera comes out he needs to be in the picture! He has really missed her in the mornings, but I think he enjoys having alone mommy time as well! :)

My precious angel is four, and about to start preschool! I cannot believe that it has been four years since we first saw that beautiful baby! She has grown up so fast; she will be starting Little Saints Preschool the first week of September. She is very excited. Every day she gets up and says, "Am I going to school today mommy?" She will also be starting ballet, and tap the same week with Raegan Hughes... time flies :) I can only pray that she will stay the sweet little girl that she has always been.

We were able to travel a few times this summer and loved every minute of it. I was kind of shocked at how well the kids did in the car, especially on our trips to Biloxi and Atlanta (we only made one stop each time)! In this shot, we were headed to the water park and Noah was soooo excited. I think we went to three different water parks in a span of about a month. Kendell and I have figured out that water parks will definetely be on the agenda for summer trips in the future! :)

Abbi loved feeding all the animals at the Yellow River GAme Ranch in Atlanta. As you can see here, she is trying to feed the deer in front of her, while the deer behind her is coming up too. The animals were everywhere, free to roam around as they pleased. The wilder animals, like the bears, cheetahs, and tigers, were caged up, but you could still feed them through tubes! The kids loved it, and we had a great time! I'm pretty sure when we go back to Atlanta sometime, we will be stopping by the YRGR again!

When we went on our trip to Atlanta, GA, we decided we had to make a stop by Six Flags Water Park! The kids absolutely loved it! They had several kiddie sections where the kids could run around by themselves, and go down mini slides :) that was Abbi's favorite- the slide! We took a break so the kids could get a snack, and Noah decided that he would feed Abbi. Aren't they sweet together? HA HA!

Can you tell this was Noah's first haircut? Oh my goodness, he did not want to get it cut! It was funny, because he wasn't moving or anything, he was being as still as can be; he was just crying! He had these big crocodile tears running down his face! Abbi was saying, "It's okay Noah, she's gonna make you look pretty." Big sister is so sweet to him!

We went to the park the other day at the lake, and the kids had a blast! They loved being out in the sun and fresh air! Abbi is so excited about the weather getting warmer; she wants to wear a sundress everyday now! She is definetely our princess!

The kids were ready for church on Easter morning! I am so glad that I snapped some pics before church, because Noah was so tired after church, he didn't want anyone taking his picture! This was the first EAster that they did not wear matching outfits (KJ kind of wanted Noah to do his own thing this year), but I did match Abbi's bow this his shirt! I mean, i had to get them a little matched :) They are my sweet, little angels!

Noah likes to play on Perrin's swingset too! I think the girls are a little wild for him; he's ready for Mary Pinson to get bigger, so he can play with her! He definetely likes to play with Mary Pinson. He is always hugging her, playing with her, and bringing her toys. I hope he stays sweet as he gets older!

Abbi and Noah were so excited to get into their Easter baskets! They usually don't get up until 815 in the morning, but for some reason they got up at 730 Easter morning (I think they know about these things)!

Easter time has come around, and we are finally in Grenada! Thank goodness! Kendell has definetely enjoyed not having to drive 120 miles everyday to work! The kids love being so close to family and friends. I took this pic at the EBC Easter egg hunt! Abbi and Noah had lots of fun!

SO TIRED! Abbi and Noah usually sleep until about 815 every morning, but this morning Noah decided he wanted to get up at 700 a.m.! As you can see, he's not used to doing that, so he decided to take a little "cat nap" at 1030 before lunch! It's been a while since he took a morning nap....but I thought he was so cute, I couldn't resist taking this pic! :) THEY ARE SO SWEET WHEN THEY ARE SLEEPING (haha)!

Noah is in the stage where he loves taking pictures! If you pull a camera out, this is the face you will get. "Please mommy, can i have some ice cream?" :) Another favorite of his right now is his football and basketball! He loves to throw them to anyone at anytime, so watch out if your around him and he has a ball! Maybe he'll take after his daddy and be a football player, who knows!?! I cannot believe that he is about to be 2, and Abbi is about to be 4! TIME FLIES!

Abbi loves to play like she's going to school! She always grabs her hat and her backpack. I hope this lasts when she actually has to start going to school, but I'm sure it will! She absolutely loves her books and learning new things. I'm surprised at how much she already does know! Everyday is something new :)

Daddy pushing Noah in his new wagon! He had so much fun playing in this! I cannot believe how much he has grown; he is getting so big (but i guess that's what happens)!

Wow... I can't believe that Christmas has already come and gone! We had a wonderful holiday, and the kids are loving all of their goodies! We are so blessed! I hope that everyone had an amazing holiday as well!

"Let's Get on the Bus..."

We were at Wal-Mart in Grenada last weekend, and they had just gotten in this bus for kids to ride on! Of course, Abbi immediately wanted to play on it, b/c she pretended like it was the Doodlebops bus! Noah loved it as well; it road them up and down, and all-around! The only problem was getting Abbi to get off! I usually don't let them touch all over those riding toys in stores (Kendell says I am too sanitary), but this ride was new, so I let them have their fun! I guess I'm the mommy that always carries around hand sanitizer, and tries to wipe off the buggy for them; i think i've gotten better about it, but ewww (so many people have touched that)! HAHA :) I'll just keep telling myself that all mommies are crazy like that!

SILLY BOY

Toy Box

I swear, out of all their toys, you would think that they could find something better to play with then Abbi's toy box! They love this thing! Anytime it gets really quiet in the house, I always know where i can find them; in the toy box! It's fine with me, as long as they clean up what they pulled out of it afterwards! SO CUTE! :)

Goin Ridin :)

The kids love playing outside, especially on all of their riding toys! As you can see, in this picture they are both trying to get on at the same time. Noah thinks that Abbi's Dora Jeep is the best thing ever! So, I'm sure maybe next Christmas, Noah will be getting a little Jeep or something like it!

WE SOLD OUR HOUSE! FINALLY, WE SOLD OUR HOUSE! We are so ecstatic to finally be moving to Grenada! I think we will be moving before Christmas, but am not quite sure! I will definetely be letting everyone know when we will though; thanks to everyone who has been praying, and thinking about us while we were going through this process! I actually thought this day would never come, but whatdyaknow!! Be looking in the next month or two for more details! Thanks again to everyone!