Happy Birthday, Jesus!

Jackson had choir practice this morning from 9-12. Then he has a birthday party for Jesus at church. He got to eat pizza and cupcakes. He was excited to be in his friend, Graham's, group. Then they rotated stations and play games and did crafts. Then they had free time in the gym.

Later that night, we went to look at the lights at Roper Mountain. We took the Ivey kids with us and enjoyed Frodo's first. It was a warm night, so we enjoyed walking through the light tunnels. The boys loved it!

Christmas Fun

Last night we rode through a living nativity, saw some Christmas trains, looked at lights, and visited Santa!

Birthday Party Fun

The boys went to a birthday party today at the fire station. Even though Brooks was not on his best behavior, the still had fun!

Jackson

Wow! Jackson is almost 4 1/2! I can't believe it. He is growing up and has become so kind and helpful. He still has some meltdowns though. He always cleans up the mess in the playroom that usually Brooks makes. He is working hard in school and knows his letters and is working on sounds and how to write his name.

Clothes- 5
Favorite TV Shows- Tayo, Curious George, Mickey, PJ Masks
Favorite Book-
Favorite Clothes- anything with a car or train
Favorite Foods- Pizza and chicken nuggets
Favorite toys- cars, trains, and Legos
Precious when saying his prayers.
Loves to be with his daddy!
Favorite Sayings- " I can't know." No, Brooks!"

Brooksie

Brooks is now 2 1/2 and definitely has developed his own personality. He talks all of the time and mostly in complete sentences. He has become independent and wants to do his own thing. He loves school and playing with his friends. He has been to time-out several times.

Favorite Movie - Lighning McQueen
Favorite Food- Applesauce and chicken nuggets, but really ketchup above everything, salsa
Favorite Book- 20 Cars in the Middle of the Street
Favorite Toys- cars, trains, tractors, Legos
Sleeps with- 2 blankets, Pluto, Kiko the giraffe, and an alligator
Loves to Cuddle and read books
Loves to dance and sing
Clothes- 18m,24m,and some smaller 2t
Diapers- size 5 and has no interest in the potty
Favorite Sayings- "Hear that?" " Jatan (Jackson) did it." " No, I not." " I not know." " Oh no! A mess!"   "S-O-N" ( He forgets the C-L-E-M.) " I want Mommy." " I sleepin with the mommy." "Sweet dreams." "I so sorry." " Stop it, boy!" " Turn right." " Move cars." " You in trouble!"

He hates to clean up and get dressed. He would rather do anything else. He says, " I take a nap."
He is very opinionated about his clothes.
He is a risk taker and really helps Jackson to be braver.
He loves being outside and collecting rocks and acorns.
He is definitely a mama's boy!
He can spell and recognize his name.

Buddy's Back and Noni's Birthday

Buddy our elf came back today and brought donuts! Jackson was so excited when he walked into the dining room. Somehow Buddy even managed to find pink frosted donuts which are Jackson's favorites.

We finished decorating watched the Clemson- Carolina game on the porch. We had beautiful weathers, so the boys loved being outside. It was a scary game but still a win!

We celebrated Noni's birthday with Guy's pizza and football! We also had chocolate cherry cake-yum! The boys were a little wild, but they had fun celebrating Noni. Jackson was so excited he got invited to her party!

Black Friday and Picking Out our Christmas Tree

I did some Black Friday shopping online, and we did go to Belks to get Tim some stuff.  We had our traditional lunch at Frodo's and then enjoyed milkshakes.


We got home and met Noni and Papa Jerry to pick out Christmas trees. Jackson has been begging to get a tree for several days. He and Brooks were so excited. Brooks was running around hugging trees. Jackson picked out the perfect one. When I tried to take his picture, he insisted on singing Jingle Bells. It was so sweet. Brooks helped the guys pick up the branches after they used the chainsaw. He thought that was the best thing.

We got it home and started to decorate. Jackso was really excited about opening the boxes and hanging ornaments. Brooks was not that impressed.he did manage to break a snow globe though. water, glitter, and glass were everywhere! We finished, and the boys pretended to take pictures. Brooks would say, " Mile, Mommy, Mile." Both boys loved all of the lights. I think Jackson thinks our whole house is going to be decorated. I love how excited he is. This Christmas season is going to be magical!