THANKS UNCLE MIKE!

Uncle Mike surprised Owen with a cute little four wheeler just his size a couple of weeks ago. Owen was able to ride with Aunt Amber b/c she was visiting at that time. Owen of course loved it.

Ugliest Gingerbread House Ever

Owen and I attempted a Gingerbread house today on the snow day that doesn't have any snow. Yes, I decided not to take Owen to MDO today because it was supposed to be snowing by now. Is it? NO. Yes I am upset. Anyways, the House was our big activity instead of building a snowman.

If you ever decide to enter a Gingerbread House contest do not let Owen or I compete with you. The roof keeps falling off, the chimney is on upside down and will not stand up, and The Men will not stand up. Nonetheless, Owen had a good time sneaking candy and icing. I'm sure we'll have a great nap today :)

Cute Alyssa Picture in New Razorback Hat and November 28, 2006 Blog

Alyssa is doing well other than the fact that she sometimes does not want to eat when she is supposed to. This results in her waking up at random times in the night hungry. I am ready to rip my hair out with this situation. Anyone have any suggestions? The most critical bottle is in the 7pm hour when she usually is so tired she can't stay up any longer. So obviously I offer her a bottle before we put her down. This week she is not wanting this bottle (or much of it). She is just a free spirit and does not want to be on a schedule.

Owen got a flu shot today. He was ok when we went through McD's and got a cup of "niya" ice cream.

Robby has a few very critical things happening in his worklife right now that could either be great in three weeks or very stressful. Please pray for these situations.

Thanksgiving Dinner with Robby's Family - November 25, 2006

We had T-giving Dinner w/ Rob's Fam in Conway at Billy's house. We coupled this with a surprise Birthday party for Sissy.

Hampton - November 24, 2006

The day after Thanksgiving, we traveled down to Hampton to spend time with Robby's Grandparents. They had not yet met Alyssa. Owen enjoyed hitting Grandpa Kenneth's golf balls and playing with Grandma Bonnie's cars (there were 6 huge buckets full of them).

Owen's Birthday - November 17, 2006

On the night before Owen's Birthday my parents came up and we went to Marketplace so Owen could get his free Birthday Chocolate Mess (we have become addicted to these as a family over the summer). The next day Owen woke up and opened his first present - a disposable camera that he could use to take pictures of his big day. He did really good with it and got some really good photos. That night we had his big Lightning McQueen Birthday party. Owen invited some of his buddies over and they all had a big time. His reaction when he unwrapped his John Deere Gator that Robby and I got him was priceless.