decorating for Christmas

The weekend after Thanksgiving, Daddy began bringing out the Christmas decorations and we got to work.

Nathan really loved seeing all of the lights and decorations.

It is such an amazing gift for Josh and I to see Christmas through the eyes of a child.

brotherly love

reading books

Nathan has memorized a few of his books. It is amazing to hear all the things he retains.

The Iron Bowl

We came home early from Thanksgiving so Mommy & Daddy could go on a date to the Iron Bowl in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Nana & Great-Grandma graciously came and played with us.

We built tall towers...

enjoyed yummy meals...

discovered new things...

and learned lots!

A special thanks to Nana & Great-Grandma for spending quality time with us.

And thanks to Grandmother & Granddad for a special date for Mommy & Daddy.

Thanksgiving

Each year we rotate our Thankgiving plans and 2010 is the Hamiter family. We thoroughly enjoy all of our trips to Brooklyn, AL and the time we spend with Gran-Gran.
We spent our holiday at the cabin and it is always incredibly relaxing... no phones, no television, just fellowship. We have so much to be thankful for!

Lots of rest after a day of chasing Nathan.


Nathan loves helping Granddaddy and Uncle Tyler around the farm.

Golf carts rides are one of Nathan's favorites as well.

It was so nice and warm (a high of almost 80 degrees!) and perfect weather to sit on the porch and rock.

We loved spending time with Amy, Uncle Bubba and Aunt CiCi.

We made some really lovely memories and look forward to seeing everyone at Hamiter family Christmas just a few weeks later!

Samford tail-gate

On November 20th it was unusally warm for November with high of 74 degrees.

Perfect tail-gating weather! The Office of University Advancement decided to get together to help cheer on the Bulldogs.

It was a day filled with fun, fellowship and great food!

Go Bulldogs!

Happy Halloween

Nathan decided to dress up as Handy Manny this Halloween.

The two felt pieces flipped down on his belt are the tools.

He is quite the fan of Turner, Filepe, Rusty, Dusty, Stretch, Pat, Squeeze & Flicker.

John Tyler was supposed to be Winnie the Pooh, but the weather was too warm.

He dressed as a ghost instead and had a bib that named him "official candy taster."
We trick-or-treated with Shelley & Dave.

Great Aunt Patti had a special treat for both boys as well.

Nathan loved getting to feed the fish.

He thanked Great Aunt Patti with a fist bump.

Great Uncle Mike & Great Aunt Dana hosted us for trick-or-treating as well.

Nathan wanted to dress up just like Joseph as "Cam Newton."

Josh no longer trusts me to take him out of the house unsupervised. :)

Nathan loved getting to see Joseph & Anna.

John Tyler gave Great Aunt Dana and Anna sweet smiles and kisses.

Nathan practiced his "trick-or-treat" in the car, but never actually got it out of his mouth under pressure.

He got the hang of this thing pretty quickly.

We thoroughly enjoyed getting to visit with our friends Jackie & Tom and see sweet baby Caroline. She dressed as shrimp sushi! What a creative and precious costume!

Mrs. Jackie and Mr. Tom had special Halloween treats for the boys.

I think the Moms were more excited about the visit than Caroline & John Tyler.
We had a great time!

Also, a special thanks to Mrs. Suzanne, Mr. Mark & Andrew for hosting Nathan for a trick-or-treat. Nathan loves visiting with Andrew and he truly enjoyed his second Halloween.

That treat bag has lasted us for 3 weeks! :)