family pictures!!

We went to go to Veterans Park in our town and took some pictures for Christmas. I think they turned out pretty well.



Tree huggers!


The one we chose for the cards.

It got dark fast but we were still having fun.

Dad and Tyler

Dear Santa,

A very unsure Ainslee and Santa (real beard works with Daddy in the scout program). She told Santa she wants a scooter..pink and purple (only thing on her mind right now). Dad is hoping we can turn the scooter idea into an ATV somehow..will be hard legistation to pass in this congress. Heather and Tyler went to she "camo Santa" at Heather's reserve unit in Greenville this weekend. I myself have had doubts on that one...how does Santa make it pass basic training?

I Loved Her First...

I have been able to spend this weekend with my angel daughter (for those who know our girl, yes I am talking about the same girl, Miss. Motion). We walked a mile together around a pond nearby our house and even more around the local Wal-mart in Rincon. As the story often goes Dad, cooking, and add in Ainslee...all makes McD's a nice place to spend time, there I watched a fearless three-year old girl trample over a group of kids four times her age. We have managed to only have one little burnt hand as Ainslee decided to help Daddy cook (must be pretty bad!). She went straight for the stove top and went to bed last night with the ice pack in hand. There are few things in life that bring up those deep within smiles to a face that is at times...weighed down with the very tiny details of life. Once we obtain and each day strive to maintain a bigger, grander picture we tend to hold a little closer those...that bring us true happiness...lasting. In my case the first being my Heavenly Father, then my best friend, Heather, then...a very inquiring son, Tyler, and as they often walk hand in hand...Ainslee, my stunt double. Whatever happens in life and whichever events are in store there is one thing that will always remain steady...my family and precious moments. There will be many and one day what will feel like an end as she finds that one special guy (exactly like her father to the tree..oops is that a "r" stuck in there)..will be only a new begininng (caution...saws will be sharp and plenty of rope on hand..be very careful pal). So having been wanting to do this for awhile and with this short time with her; my love for her has found new heights, so to you my sweet baby girl...my angel...Ainslee Brook.

Love, Dad

O Christmas tree!!!

We had our yearly tradition of getting our Christmas tree yesterday in 70 degree weather. We found a little tree farm near our house. We got egg nog and oreos a favorite of Thomas!!

The kids loved searching for the perfect tree



We found the one!!!


Ainslee wanted this one for her room isn't it a cute charlie brown tree

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Happy late Turkey day!

We had Thanksgiving at our house this year. All the Hoods that live nearby came over and we had a great time. It was nice enough to eat outside in the backyard so we did! All the kiddos played instead of eating (of course). Joe and Tammy stayed till Friday so we took the kids to Savannah and went to the soft play at the mall (it was raining). They had a ball we were there for about two hours. I did not get any pictures on Thursday but here are some of the kids playing.


Tyler liked climbing with Amy.

Ainslee would not sit still for the camera!!

Amy being silly



Sara (one of the only pictures I have of her looking at me, isn't she a cutie!!)

Claire in the backyard (Don't mess!)

We had a great Thanksgiving and we hope everyone did too!!!

CLEMSON RUNS ALL OVER SOUTH CAROLINA

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GO TIGERS!!!