December

We have had a very busy but fun month of December!!! First, Grandma/Grandpa Durham came for a quick Christmas visit. I guess because it was so quick we didn't get any pics with them. :( Next my sister and her three kids came for a visit. Which was a blast! Between everyone playing, getting in trouble, and getting sick it went by too fast! Now our house is really quite without them. Then we had a nice Christmas together, then Christmas night was spent with my uncle and aunt here. The day after Christmas our good friend Mike came for a quick visit as well. (no pics again.) Then just yesterday (12/29) we went to Atlanta, GA for a quick, but much needed, visit to the Coke Factory. We had such a good time. But Ben said that we can't go back to it until someone comes to visit. So, please everyone plan another trip back! :) Click on the slideshow and it will tell what's going on in each picture.

Finally!

I am finally updating my blog spot. Sorry, it has been so long! Here are just four pictures of things that have been going on since my last update. First, is Mara at Calloway Garden(her grandparents (Silver) were here and it was her birthday). The second, is her on the velcro wall, at a fall festival, she had a blast on that thing!! Then last two are of her and Molly, her American Girl doll, in their matching pj's and dresses that her Grandma Lindsay made them.

I will try and be better about posting!!

New Addition

Yes, we have a new addition to our ever growing family! Our new little one is named Tybalt. He is so cute and so full of energy! Lucy was not to happy with him at first (honestly she was terrified) but they are best buds now. As for Mara she loves him! Mara still doesn't want either Lucy or Tybalt in her room, though. Big surprise!

We also inherited two fish, from our friends that just moved out of Montgomery. We are down to one fish now because one ate the other. We are not any good at keeping fish or plants. :(

Oak Mountain

We went to Oak Mountain yesterday. It was such a beautiful day we couldn't stay indoors. We got there and hiked up the mountain 2.2 miles - it was so steep in places but so worth it! Then of course, we hiked down 2.2 miles and yes, I fell, on a rock. Mara, however, did great! She got tired but we stopped, had a snack, rested then back down we went. She had such a great attitude even when her legs hurt she said she was having a wonderful time! I can't believe it! Maybe she has a little adventure in her yet! Then we checked out the rehabilation center. Then to the petting zoo. The baby goats where her favorite, even though one of them tried to eat her shoelace.

Dance Recital

Mara had her first dance recital today. She had lots of fun and did a great job. They danced to three songs, "It's a Wonderful World", "Who Said" and "Rock Around Clock". It was a very long recital but very cute!

DISNEY

We went to Disney World a couple of weeks ago, with Mike and Nate. We had a blast!!! We also went to Sea World, not to may pics there, though. Then we went to Tampa to see a different Mike for his birthday.

Mara Baptized

Mara was baptized on Sunday, April 27th. I have been trying to upload the video but I am not that "computer smart". So, you will just have to see the pictures and come to over to see the video. :)

Mara was baptized by her dad, as you can see. It was great to see her take this step and that her dad was the one to be there with her!

I also want to say a special Thank You to all of Mara's present and past - Sunday School teachers, AWANA leaders, Nursery Workers, Pastors, Friends, Family, Everyone who has influenced her life! She made this decision not only by our leadership but yours as well! THANK YOU!!!

Valentine's Day

Mara had a great day today! It started out with a super fun class of quilting. Then she went to her very first roller skating party. Then off to Ballet class. She got lots of cards and candy from her friends. Hope you all had a great V'day too!

SNOW

Yes, it snowed today! We were all so very excited! I am sad to say - it is all gone now. There are a few patches of snow left and lots of puddles. Lucy won't even go out right now, I think it's too cold.

Christmas and cookies

We had a great Christmas, as you can tell, Mara had a wonderful Christmas! We also had a lot of fun making some yummy sugar cookies. It was a little harder than expected but they still tasted so good! :) Plus, Mara played, and sang, for the assisted living home here, for Christmas! She did such a great job!