Children's museum

Brian and I took the kids to the Children's museum today. We haven't been able to do anything like that in awhile so it was a nice family fun day. Everyone needs that every once in awhile!

This is Kaleb and Brian snow skiing down a hill. It doesn't look like they got too cold:)

Early decorations

We decorated the house for Christmas today. The boys had fun putting their ornaments on the tree. If it wasn't theirs, they didn't want anything to do with it. This is the first year the boys actually wanted to decorate the tree. They usually put about 5 ornaments on then lose interest but this year, they actually decorated the tree and helped decorate the house. Their growing up WAY TOO FAST!!!!

Thanksgiving party

Today was Kaleb's Thanksgiving party at school. Austin had a blast because he got to help setup and got his own plate. Must be nice to know Mom's in high places;) It wasn't too entertaining. They ate, then we went to his class so I could check him out. I think they make things like that on Friday's because their ready to get rid of our kids. Fine with me! For a special treat, we headed up to the gym to go swimming.

My Mom

My Mom's been on my case about updating the blog. I do try, but when it comes down to it, my grade is a lot more important than updating this. Yes, I love my family keeping up with us, but if I don't get an A in Anatomy and Physiology, I'm not going to be a nurse. I do have a very low A so far:) I've got a 93, but 1 test could make the difference between an A and a B. Yep, I'm a full fledged dork! I study all the time!
The boys are just like I was when I got my first Biology book. They like to look through it and find all the booties and tete's and laugh hysterically. I've come to the realization that the body isn't as funny as it use to be. It's the most amazing thing God has ever created.

I can't believe what a body can do to heal itself and clean out foreign debrie.

I use to tan a lot and am not sure that I'll ever get back into our tanning bed.

I think bones are amazing and can't believe they're as strong as they are.

The list could go on and on but I don't want to bore anyone with science.
I haven't taken science since high school and had a HORRIBLE teacher then. I knew nothing when I entered this class but have learned more within the last two months than I could have ever dreamed of. I'm so thankful for a great teacher and will still be studying every night until December 14. She's tough but at least she speaks English!

Fall is falling

Today was our first of many leaf days of the year. Our yard was covered from head to toe within one week. Austin got a blower for his birthday and had to help Brian out. Most of the time Brian blew between Austin's legs so it looked like he was really blowing leaves. I didn't get a picture of that because my job is picking them up. Yep, my allergies and I are ready for fall to be over.

Roll Tide

As most of you know, Brian and I are Alabama fans. We love watching the Tide roll over their opponents and live for Saturday's during football season. Yes, were even fans during the bad years. No matter what the season holds, as long as we beat Tennessee, were happy. We've told our kids we'll pay for any college they want to go too as long as it's not Tennessee. Their okay with that because Tennessee is throw up orange and not a cool orange:) Even though we love Alabama and their biggest rival is Auburn, for Brian and I, it's Tennessee. Brian and I are not smack talkers but every Tennessee fan we know, is. It drives us crazy! Were trying to teach our kids dignity and to hold the upper hand in sports so we like to put our game faces on and keep our mouths shut. ROLL TIDE!
PS: If our kids do decide to go to UT, Brian and I are buying an amazing RV and traveling around the US instead. Maybe they will want to go there so the 529 money is OURS:)

Pictures

Today, we went to the Memphis Botanical Gardens. I tried to take a couple of good pictures of Austin, so here are some of the best ones.