Family Reunion in Anniston

Last weekend SK, Mom, and I saddled up and headed over to Anniston for a family get together. My grandmother's brother and his wife were in town, which was a big occassion because he had been sick and hasn't been able to come up from Florida for about two years. Such VIP's in town calls for a celebration, so my Aunt Kathy made a ham, turkey, and all sorts of fixings - yummy! My aunt and uncle also came over from Atlanta and they brought their two youngest granddaughters, and the three girls had so much fun playing outside. I LOVE family get togethers, I just wish we could have them more often.

Jail and Bail for MDA

This year David stumbled across and opportunity for us to go to jail for a GREAT cause! We did jail and bail for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. We got put in "the clink" at Joe's Crab Shack and were even "arrested" by a real Sherriff. Between the two of us we were able to raise over $1,300 which will really help make a difference for some very special kids. It was even enough to sponsor a kid to go to summer camp at Camp ASCA where these special needs children are able to do things they may not ever otherwise be able to do. My brother, Brian, go to go when he was younger and he had a BLAST! Thank you so much to anyone reading this that supported us. All in all the Shelby County chapter's jail and bail raised over $39,000! I get chills thinking about the amazing things that can be done with that money. Hopefully this will become an annual thing for us to do. I feel like we are taking up where my grandfather isn't able to raise money anymore. Of course, I have some huge shoes to fill - the lady up here in Birmingham with MDA knew right off who my graddaddy was from his celebrity within the MDA community. He's a fundraising rockstar!

More Halloween...

I snatched a couple of pictures from Danica's site and thought I would post them here. These girls are so stinkin' cute!!!

Happy Halloween!

This year SK was SUPER pumped about Halloween. She has truly figured out the joys of sugary goodness that is candy. So, she had a full several days of fun! On Sunday night we went to our church's fall festival where they had games, all sorts of inflatables, hot dogs, and yes - candy. Then on Monday (Halloween - day) her school did trick or treating around each class and she came home with even more of a candy stash. Finally that night we went to our friend Danica's mom's house, who is the Queen of Halloween! She decks her whole house, has all sorts of candy, and lives in a great neighborhood for trick or treating. SK was a little skiddish of the decked out house, but was super into trick or treating. She sang the whole way up and down the streets. On a fun note - her princess dress had LED lights sewn into the slip, so she literally sparkled. That was not only pretty, but super practical for trick or treating - no flashlight needed!Here is one part of the house all decked out - imagine this level of cuteness everywhere!

Mentone, AL - Who Knew?!

Last weekend David saw that the running and running of the previous weekends meant we needed some down town. Know me like he does, if we stayed at home I would just be organizing out a closet or cleaning something, so he found a deal in Mentone, AL for a two bedroom cabin for a much need family trip. I had heard a few people talk about Mentone but had never been before. It was so cute! The cabin was really nice, the weather was PERFECT (in the 30's at night!), several cute restaurants, and right next to DeSoto state park so we had stuff to do. While it is no Gatlinberg, it is just an hour and a half away from home so for weekend trips - Mentone has two big thumbs up from us! I took a lot of pic's this weekend and posted them below...

It's like his and hers waterfalls! There were two beautiful falls just minutes from the cabin!!!

A pumpkin patch was open in a neighboring town, so SK got to go and play! She loved the slide and louging in the tub of corn (below), but the train ride was OUT - the girl does not like loud diesel engines. Maybe that means I won't have to worry about some yucky boy in a souped up truck in about 13 years!
Sarah Katherine's very own little pumpkin - the girl went straight for it, it was meant to be!

Swimming with Daddy on the back porch. She LOVED it, can we get one?!

In honor of the first cool weekend of the year and our family outing, Sarah Katherine got to try two new "firsts" - hot chocolate and roastin marshmallows. Is there anything better to kids that sugary goodness when they know it should be bed time?!

Consignment Loot!

I have been working the consignment season this fall! Not only does SK's birthday fall at the perfect time to get a great fall / winter wardrobe, but I am also and buying Christmas for my nieces and nephew (finally actually buying before December rather than just saying I should!). So, I am thrilled to say Sarah Katherine got an amazing girlie wardrobe from her birthday money and my nieces and nephew will get some great stuff from their bargain hunting aunt!

Before you think she is COMPLETELY rotton, I got all this for under $100! Love it, and note that SK has LOTS of pink to choose from. :)

One Last 3 Year Old Milestone Post...

Ok, last SK birthday related post. This is the least fun part - the 3 year old well child visit to the doctor. We thought it was going to be a shot-free day, but sadly she did have to get one shot and the flu mist. Not too horrible for the doctor's office though. Here are her stats (mostly for my own posterity)...

Height - 38-3/4" (90%)
Weight - 34 lbs (75%)

My tough girl did great and ended up walking out with princess stickers AND a Little Mermaid book. Not too shabby of a haul for one shot!