Thanksgiving

 We spent Thanksgiving in Madison Alabama with Anthony's amazing uncle & aunt.  Aunt Kristi made 10 pies, we couldn't have eaten more if we tried.  The night before we left I snapped this cute shot of Kristi reading to all the kids:

The kids had a blast playing with their 2nd cousins:

Playing at the park:

Kaitlynn

Somedays I wonder if she is ever going to think inside the box:

 She is a joy:

Fishing

Anthony finally has enough spare time to take up fishing again.  He went fishing in the Gulf for the first time since we moved to Florida.  This was the first fish he caught.  He is hoping that after a little practice he will be catching fish as big as Parker:

 Parker caught his first fish with no help:

 Our friend Kevin caught the next 3 fish, but let all the girls take a turn reeling them in:

 Kenzie's fish:

 Kate is one of a kind.  She carried her fish around kissing it (it was still flopping around).  She said "I love my fish."

Recipe for Disaster

Friday night we went on a camping trip.  I was super nervous to go, because Mason had an ear infection in both ears, our family of 6 was sleeping in a 4 man tent, and it is November(it is supposed to be cold).

Although the odds weren't in our favor we went and we all had so much fun.  

The lake looked so cool in the morning with all the steam rising from it:

We all loved sitting around the fire:

Although no fish were caught, Parker enjoyed trying:

 Kenzie & Kaitlynn loved spending time with their friend Brooke:

Mason loved rolling around in the dirt and scaring me to death as he walked along the dock:

Poor kid had so many layers on, he could never stand back up when he tripped:

 I loved that there were no electronics just family, friends, and the beautiful earth to enjoy.

Parker's Messy Room

Every time I put Mason down to go play, he walks straight into Parker's room.  I think it is funny that even Mason knows what room will have the most toys on the floor.

Parker Voted

I was very impressed that Parker was wearing this sticker when I picked him up from school today.  

Everyone in his school got to vote for who they wanted to be president, if they want to wear school uniforms, and what their favorite subject is.  What a great idea to teach the kids the importance of voting.

Halloween

Happy Halloween

Mason was supposed to be a bumble bee, but acted like this every time his costume was on.  So, he ended up being a mad hornet.

 Kate was Tinkerbell

 Kenzie was a ghost

 Parker was a black ninja

We had a great day celebrating and being with friends.