Welcome Whitney!

Since my friend Amy doesn't have a Blog, or even a small space on Face Book (just give her some time, right?!?!?!) it is with GREAT joy that we welcome Whitney Elizabeth to this world! Born on Poppy's Birthday and Alyssa's new little sister - we could not be happier for you and can not wait to meet you in person!

Is that baby smiling already? Or is it an orange ghost?!?!?

Nah, it's the cutest Clemson Tiger around - what a doll!

School Photos

I had to post some recent photos of our girl, mainly because I think she looks like a four-year-old going on 20, sniff, sniff!

Here is the same photo last year at this same time, what a difference a year makes!



Here she is with her class this year on the playground - what a crew!

Happy 1st Birthday HOLT ! ! !

Remember, it's your party and you can cry if you want to . . .

But we hope you have a wonderful birthday, just like you. We LOVE you!!!

Carving the Punkin

After Alyssa completed her intricate design it was time to carve it. Notice Maggie looking on, Maggie loves fresh pumpkin! I can't believe it took this long for Maggie May to make the Blog - Bad Dog Momma!

All three doing what they do best, Alyssa with her hands absorbed in goop, Dada strategically carving Alyssa's design and Maggie attentively waiting for handouts!

Maggie and I both always feel a little down once the carving is over. Alas, another annual tradition gone by . . .

The finished product - Alyssa says it's her Dada. It really has two faces due to some bad spots on the back side but Alyssa wanted to draw the mouths on and not cut them out - we all said "whew" on that one! And one final photo, one of my all time favorites from Alyssa's 2nd Halloween (2005) 21 months old - a Punkin Carving from the past.

Sweet girl & her Dada

Pickin' Out Punkins

Every year one of our favorite fall & Halloween sightings around town is the "Pumpkin Patch" at John Wesley UMC - it's front lawn is covered in orange. Today is the first time any of us have actually stopped there to buy a pumpkin so it was a special treat. We timed it just right, the 2nd truckload was being unloaded.

What and extra fun day - Alyssa's "Boyfriend" was there too!

Dada looking cute in the Pumpkin Patch.

Alyssa and Dada with hands on our pumpkin. I also had to include a shot of our "Li'l Punkin" on her first Halloween - she was 9 months old - my how time does fly!

Barefoot and Pregnant

There are many people who have been barefoot and pregnant but I never woulda thunk it about my best friend Amy. Let's just say she FINALLY met the man of her dreams! She and Billy looked so cute I had to post these pictures . . .



Alyssa all smiles with her "Uncle" Billy

Just the girls - my little bump sure has grown! Amy and Billy we are so happy for you and can't wait to meet your little miracle!

Nancy & Jeffrey's Wedding

We had a serious GT, Good Time, in Saluda this past weekend at Nancy and Jeffrey's wedding. We had a front row view of the ceremony which was really sweet and partied with the whole town of Saluda at the Reception - it was HUGE! A few photos are below, and a few more are on Facebook, so enjoy! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=9113&l=475a7&id=1151618793

"Anderson" family - cousin Katie, Uncle Bobby, cousin Matthew, Aunt Beth

Anderson Men - Vuvva, Drew, Clay & Chevy

Alyssa and her Vuvva. Alyssa loved the Chocolate Fountain, Vuvva's Flower and tearing up the dance floor with her twin cousins!