Bulls Bay sunset

One of the first days we were in Columbia we made a quick run over to Bulls Bay for a little visiting. We obviously timed our leaving just right and were rewarded with this, simply breathtaking.

Little deer hunter

While we were in NC for the Thanksgiving break, Cutter got the chance to do a little deer hunting. Mr Skippy was nice enough to let them use his deer stand so they didn't have far to go. Cutter was so excited!

Getting all sprayed down so the mosquito's wouldn't carry him away.

Gotta keep that precious face safe.

Enough with the pictures mom, I'm ready to go!

My deer hunters.

Hank was nice enough to take some pictures in the stand for me. Cutter looks slightly bored.

Looking for his big buck.

They didn't see any deer while sitting in the stand but Cutter got to see some on his way back home. He is already looking forward to his next hunting trip!

Friendship Feast

The week before Thanksgiving we got to have lunch with both Sailor and Cutter's classes at school. Sailor's class had a Friendship Feast with the classroom adjacent to theirs and all the parents got to come and join in on the fun. I was amazed at all the yummy food and although sitting in such tiny chairs isn't the most fun, having lunch with my favorite little girl is!

We also got to go for a special Thanksgiving lunch with Cutter. The kids had all made special placemats just for the occasion, Cutter was very proud of his.

The littlest lizard

Tucker recently found this little guy out on the trampoline. We have a lot of lizards here but I think this is the smallest one I've ever seen. The kids wanted to keep him but after quite a bit of persuasion, they decided it was best if we put him back where he was found.

Saints vs Bucs

First let me apologize for not posting anything lately. We have had a busy month and I don't imagine it's going to slow down much until after Christmas, however I promise to try and find the time to get some things posted.

Several weeks ago Hank and Tucker went to New Orleans to watch the Saints play the Buccaneers (Tucker's favorite team). Sadly for Tucker the Saints had the home field advantage and his team lost, but Hank said he loved every minute of being there. They are already looking forward to the chance to go again.

That's a whole lot of Saints fans!

The view from their seats.

Tucker proudly supporting his team.

Halloween weekend

Halloween was a busy weekend around our house this year. We took the kids to the Science Station Friday night, trick or treating at The Commons on Saturday night and trick or treating on our street on Halloween night. This is the first year that the Science Station did anything for Halloween and it was a pretty big hit. They had plenty of hands on activities for the kids, education stations and even a haunted beach walk. We are already looking forward to going again next year!

Sailor showing off her angler fish craft.

The mad scientist performing a necropsy on a shark.

The tiny fish on the bottom left of the picture were all removed from the fish's stomach.

Going through all the goodies they received.

Heading over to Destin to The Commons.

I LOVE this picture, he is so funny!

Cutter helping Hank with pumpkin carving.

Cutter had a slight sagging problem. :)

The finished product.

Dorothy and Buzz ready to head out trick or treating!

Pensacola Interstate Fair

On a recent teacher workday we took advantage of the kids being home and planned for a trip to the fair. Cutter had not been to a fair before and I don't think he had any idea what to expect, he loved it! Some friends of ours went the same day so Tucker spent most of his time off with the big kids so we got to focus most of our day on the little kid rides.

Who doesn't love the carousel?!

Tucker was nice enough to ride a few rides with Cutter.

This was one of Cutter's favorite rides, his face was priceless!

In a seat that almost appears empty is my fearless daughter!

They had a plane that let you put your painted handprints on, each of the kids did it.

The bumper cars were a big hit for everyone.

My favorite part of the fair, the food!