November 24th, 2010

Mommy and Daddy,

We went to Chuck E Cheese today. Carter is growing up fast, Nana and I noticed that his taste in games has changed. This time he went for the football, basketball and baseball activities. Kenzie seemed to be feeling much better. Her ear problem has not hurt her appetite. The girl sure can eat. She enjoyed the show both on stage and the one her brother put on....she is fascinated by everything he does. It was a fun day for all!!!!

Granddaddy

Watching the show.

Playing football!

Kenzie watching Carter.

Kenzie eating!

She didn't like the ride.

Checking out the game!

Carter playing a game.

November 22nd & 23rd

Mommy and Daddy,

Monday and Tuesday were fun days at the lake. The weather was really nice for late November. We took two boat rides, fished a bunch and took stroller rides in the A.M. and P.M. We also found time to play with our toys and made some "egg pie" in the new play kitchen.

Kenzie made a new friend, she met Dr. Bonnett at Chapin Pediatric. She developed an ear infection in both ears over the holidays. Dr. Bonnett gave her some medicine and she is back to her bubbly self.

Granddaddy

Making egg pie!

Love my big brother.

Good kitty.

First Mate!

Checking out the pontoon!

Carter's fish...

Carter eating his fish!

My in-laws!

Don't worry Nana & Granddaddy you can read on....

This posted it dedicated to my wonderful in-laws Mike & Marsha. A simple praise to let everyone know just how lucky we are to have you in our lives. Not only are Josh and I lucky enough to have you as our parents to guide us through the good times and the hard ones. We are fortunate to have you wiling and able to take the kids for days and even weeks at a time - allowing Josh and I to have some quality time with each other has husband and wife. Yes, those days without the kids are hard and even lonely as they are our babies. However, Carter & Mackenzie are lucky too. These memories they are making while they are with you will be ones they will share with their children. We never forget the love we have for our grandparents.





Thank you... for the bottom of my heart. You guys are awesome. Love, Melissa

Thanksgiving w/ The Lipscombs!

In 2008 we started the tradition of heading to the lake the weekend before Thanksgiving... joined by all of the crazy Lipscomb's! Last year we decided rather than making every last morsel of food - we would have it catered. What a wise one my mother-in-law is. Publix makes fantastic sides and saves us a lot of time wasted in the kitchen. Of course we always make our favorites, those that we know no one else would be able to compete with - like Granny's famous cranberry salad, Mem's famous sweet potato casserole... all made with love! Just like years past - fun was had and new memories were created.

Nana has taken the reins and started doing the cranberry salad... Granny just isn't steady enough on her feet for long periods of time to pull it off. As always, it was a hit. YUM!

Of course lake trips are just not complete with out a little fishing... I'm pretty certain Carter caught the most fish!

Now, for those of you that don't know... it was nice in SC this Thanksgiving - nice enough to eat outside - however, NOT warm enough to go swimming... at least not for the sane. Carter & Lachlan were determined. As you can see from the picture - I did not pack a bathing suit. Luckily, Carter wasn't brave enough to jump all the way in... he actually said to me "Mom, you are right - it is cold".

Uncle Mattie joined us - oh what fun it was! He and Mackenzie bonded....

Let's see... 4 generations here. Auntie Ramie, Carter, Nana, Granny, Mackenzie & Josh. Picture perfect.

After reviewing all the pictures (click here), it is clear who was snapping away this year. I'm not in a single one. All well... next year!

A Thanksgiving Story

Through the eyes of 3 1/2 year olds!



Simply put.

Just a few pics.....

Cutie pie!

She adores her big brother - even when he is tackling her.

Won't be too much longer before girlfriend is walking!

Fossil Fair

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences had a free Fossil Fair on Saturday.

Event - Take a giant step back … in time! The nation’s largest event dedicated to fossils and paleontology returns to the Museum for the first time in three years. Discover what it's like to be a paleontologist as you meet the experts, and their fossils, face to face.

Carter is so into Dinosaurs, we knew we couldn't miss it. Well, I'm glad we went - IT.WAS.AWESOME! Of course we didn't bring the good camera... so, we had to make do with our phone.

We even got to pet an iguana.... Carter said "he is bumpy, Mom".

They even had a mini butterfly section that you could walk through and let them land on you.