The Holiday Rush

AB had a blast trick or treating. Mimzey and Dano came over for the evening to take our little firecracker out on the town. She enjoyed getting candy but the other costumes made her very nervous. We went to Wild Lights at the Zoo! The light display around the "watering hole" were amazing. They have it coordinated with music. AB said "dancing light" We watched for quite a while. The highlight of the night was the merry go round. She loves riding rides. Thanksgiving has been a lot of fun. It started the Sunday before Thanksgiving at the Powell's. We spent the day with all of our cousins, Grandpa (who AB calls Bob) and Wimsey, Nana and Pap. Thursday we were off to Great Grandma and Grandpa Newman's for dinner. We had a chance to play with K, Maci, Austin and Dylan. After eating Great Grandma's yummy dinner we went to Mimzey and Dano's house for another yummy round of turkey and the fixings. There AB is on center stage, having no other little ones just yet, she tends to run the show. She entertained Great Grams, Great Grandma Bessy and the rest of the crowd throughout the evening. We relaxed at Mimzey and Dano's house all day on Friday and Saturday morning. We were then off again to visit with Nana and Pap. We went to a very fun celebration in Springfield. There was a cute Santa Land we were able to walk through in route to see the big man himself. AB loved to watch Santa from a far and told us she wanted to sit on his lap, but when the big moment was upon us she decided Daddy was the only man for her. We end the night in Pap's office looking out his office windows to enjoy the excellent fireworks display. We are looking forward to Christmas more than ever. AB has been talking up a storm and it has been so fun watching her enjoy Christmas lights and music, decorations... You really do see things through their eyes....It's like I'm a little kid all over again. We hope everyone is enjoying the holidays as much as we are. We have enjoyed seeing so many of you over the past few weeks. Love to all!

Wild Lights at the ZOO

Cozy in the wagon, watching the "dancing lights"

Waiting for a turn on the Merry Go Round

Ready Daddy! Here we go!

Great memories, Great night!

Happy Thanksgiving

Annabelle and K on Thanksgiving with the Powells

Annabelle and Maci at the Newman Thanksgiving

Trying to get a shot with Great Grandma and Great Grandpa...Not such a success

I'm done playing in the leaves...Now I'm ready for some snow!

Santa Land with Nana, Pap and KK

Santa Land in Downtown Springfield!

The girls can't believe their eyes!

Very cute displays leading to Santa

Nana and AB checking it out

AB watching the ice skater

Not so sure about Santa..Snuggling with Daddy while waiting for a turn.

Kailyn was up first...no problem

It's not looking good

"Santa, I love you...I just can't look at you!"

The choo choo train ride was far less tramatic

Watching Santa light the town with Nana and KK from Pap's office window

Reflection of Nick and AB enjoying the best seats in town for the amazing fireworks display- MAGIC!