Fun times in MS

Well, we've been in Mississippi for almost three weeks now and are settling in well.  We're learning our way around (for the most part) and getting to know new friends.  It's been a busy three weeks.  Chad has been working hard and we've been playing hard as well.  Here are a few highlights:

There is a furniture store here that has a huge carousel in it.  Abigail enjoyed her first ride and I'm sure we'll go back for more soon. 

We had our first Mississippi snow in our first week here.  Abigail got to see a few flurries before she went to bed.  Then the snow really started coming down and actually stuck to the ground until the next afternoon.  

Santa came to Miskelly's (the same furniture store with the carousel) so we took Abigail to meet him.  She protested from the get go, but even tears make for a fun picture and memory.  Santa was sweet but didn't stand a chance with her.  

Santa even got Chad to sit on his knee and share his Christmas wish list ... still Abigail wanted nothing to do with him.  Maybe next year!

The first Saturday in December we cheered on the Tide as they beat Florida and sealed their National Championship bid.  We were pumped and Abigail cheered hard throughout the game.  The shakers were a huge hit and we'll be sure to pull them back out for the January 7th game.  I (Gloria) attended the last national championship game Alabama played in.  I was ten years old and we got tickets from Santa that Christmas.  I wonder if the big guy got my request this year?

Nana hosted a dinner party a couple of weeks ago and I was able to help her serve.  Chad graciously took Abigail out for the night for some Daddy/Daughter time.  Nana did a great job on her tables and I thought I would show them off.  

This week, Joshua and Aunt Mil came to play for a couple of days.  It was fun to watch the babies toddle around and play with each other.  They were so sweet to each other and stayed out of trouble for the most part.  

Here's Abigail chasing Joshua as soon as he got here.  She was so happy to have someone else her size in the house.  She talks to Joshua's picture everyday, loves on it and kisses it.  Whenever we say Joshua's name she points towards Coach and Nana's room where one of Joshua's pictures is on the nightstand.  Even once the real Joshua was here she would point to his pictures instead of to him when asked where Joshua was.   



We're gearing up for Christmas and are looking forward to all of the family time in the next couple of weeks.  Hope your's is happy and blessed!