Game day!

Today we had our first game against the Duluth Lions. Our little Knights took a loss with a score of 16 to 12 (so close). On a brighter note, Carter made his first goal! A real "slam dunk" with the help of the referee and coach! Bless his heart, basketball is really not his thing but we will finish out this season proud.

First shot!! Go Carter!

Time-out!! Got to work on our defense.

Carter's biggest fan!

My little slam dunker and I after the game!

Basketball Scrimmage!

Last night Carter's team had a practice game against another team. For whatever reason, I still cannot figure out how to center my youtube videos.

Carter and Natalie. Natalie and Carter went to Vacation bible school together this past summer. He was so happy to see a familiar face on his team.

Getting into "Sponge Bob" position AKA: defense.

Suicide runs are always the perfect warm up.

We won our first scrimmage by two baskets! Hope we do just as awesome for our real game tomorrow night.

Lights

When I was little, I used to love going to Stone Mountain to look at the Christmas lights. We took the kids to look at them as well on Saturday and they loved it!

Stone mountain village!

Snowflake lane was my absolute fav when I was kid. I would have my grandparents drive underneath it several times. Carter and Layla had us do the same.

Hardin Family Christmas Tree!

Our tree's branches finally fell just right, so we got to decorating after school yesterday! We are calling it the Griswald tree because we didn't realize how much bigger it was then Christmases past trees. It takes up my whole living room just about and if you've been to our home, you know we are kinda space limited. However, we always pick a tree with its own personality and this one has a "BIG" personality. 

The kids were so excited to hang ornaments on the tree. I remember being little and my favorite part was going through the ornaments. It's almost like you forget which ones you have.

I give to you the Hardin family Christmas Tree! "She's a real beaut Clark".

What is tree decorating without a big old cup of hot chocolate on a cold rainy day?

S.C.

As much as I like S.C. to stand for Santa Claus, it stands for South Carolina. We went up there for a nice visit with Al's grandparents.

Visiting with Beetsie. It was so good to see her.

The kiddos with Paw-paw!

Tree Pickin'

We went and picked out the Hardin family Christmas Tree this past weekend. My house smells of fresh pine! Can't wait to get it all fixed up.

They insisted on catching a ride on the cart.

Getting all ready to go home with us.

We have a little more trimming to do, but I think it will be one beautiful tree for sure!

Thanksgiving 2013

We spent Thanksgiving with my family in Franklin county just like last year. So thankful to have a wonderful family to bring in the holidays with.

I am most thankful for this Dynamic Duo!

So blessed to be their mommy!

Carter is thankful for pumpkins (odd), Mimi (surprise there), family, PBJ sandwiches, basketball, mommy and daddy, his classmates, friends, cousins, Iron man, and Mrs. Russo.

Layla is thankful for My Little Pony, Daddy, Furry (Gracie), "Tophie's house" (Sophie's house), Princesses, any and all food, and tea parties.

Our delicious spread...

The best part!

A special cake for the old man! I mean, my birthday boy!

Hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Holiday! This is by far our favorite time of year!
Happy Thanksgiving!