Thanksgiving

We spent most of our Thanksgiving with Josh's side of the family. Kristine fixed a fantastic feast for lunch with the Halls, and Julie stuffed us with smoked turkey for dinner with the Koehrings. Unfortunately, our nuerons weren't firing very quickly after eating so much so the only pictures we remembered to take were at lunch. Sorry Koehrings :)


Even though Pat's beard used to frighten her terribly, Edy gives out kisses quite freely now.


Though this is a sweet shot of Edy with her Grammy Kristine and Uncle Jesse, I mainly included it to document Edy's love of pointing. She just can't seem to help herself.


The family - Two giants in back: Luke and Jesse, Santa Claus look-alike: Pat, Attractive blonde: Kristine, Beautiful (but cold-looking) girl in black: Liberty, Two young boys without coats in winter: Alex and Trevor, Handsome fellow in front: Josh, Happy mommy: Me, Adorable girl in large coat: Edy Jane.

Edy the Ballerini

I never thought I would be a mom who would dress her child in such a stereotypical and un-original Halloween costume. However, after my friend Sarah randomly made Edy a tu-tu, and I correspondingly felt overwhelmed and unable to think of a costume on my own, and Edy looked incredibly adorable in and obviously enjoyed wearing the tu-tu, I gave in.





I think it was a good idea. Don't you?

Happy Birthday, My Darling.

I love you incomparably.

Fall + Halls = Happiness

Silver Dollar City

We had the supreme pleasure of making a trip up to Silver Dollar City last week while Jake, Mindy and Jagger were in town. It was chilly but an otherwise perfect day for visiting.


Jagger maintained a very neutral disposition most of the trip. He was trying to look cool for Edy. I think he secretly had a good time though.


And I have decided that Heaven will surely be a lot like Silver Dollar City. There will be family, tasty food, roller coasters, and Christmas lights year-round. What could be better?!?

The Day Of.

She wore her birthday hat with pride. Briefly.


And I attempted to make pancake initials like my mom always used to make for us. Notice the lower-case "e." It's terrible, I know. But I have years to perfect it.


So just you wait, EJ. It will get better.

The Day Before

We went to the park over lunch on the day before her birthday. It was perfect Fall weather for celebrating.