and let William wear "big boy" clothes tonight to the basketball game per Daddy's request. Someone (who will remain nameless) gave them to William for Christmas. I have to admit, he looks quite handsome in them. However, the smocked clothing is not getting packed up anytime soon! 
sweet Ava ("Addie") girl! You are getting to be a little lady instead of a little baby. You love to sit and play and are trying to crawl, but can't quite figure it out yet. You have been sleeping through the night since you were 5 1/2 months old. Your bottom two teeth came in at 6 1/2 months and your top two teeth just came in at 7 1/2 months. You are drooling like crazy! You love your brother, and he can make you laugh like none of us can. You light up with a huge smile when your Daddy talks to you. You will try to eat anything we give you. We love you so very much!
we have both been really good this year! We are counting the days until you come and see us. I (William) want a new broom for Christmas and Ava ("Addie girl") doesn't care what you bring. Be safe and tell Rudolph hello for us. We've been singing about him and baby Jesus.
Love, William & Ava 
Tuesday, we enjoyed a sweet little Christmas program performed by lots of 2-year-olds. We have been practicing the songs at home for weeks and William would just sing and dance and put on a show. However, when the big day arrived Tuesday, my sweet little boy just chewed on his shirt sleeve the ENTIRE time! I think he must have had a little stage fright!!! He sure was cute anyway. We then joined him and his class for Jesus' "birthday party." Ava sure enjoyed herself and played the entire time. We can't wait for next year!
Thanks to Pottery Barn Kids for an awesome box and to Daddy for an awesome idea! This is how we spent this morning...
Ava is trying some new tricks (double ear infection and all), like getting up on all fours! I know what that means...crawling will be in our near future. 
We had such a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. It started off with the heartbreaking Iron Bowl (which we should have won!). Will and I graciously sat beside my Dad and brother-in-law, who are big Alabama fans. We then hosted Thanksgiving lunch on Saturday with my family which included Kat's famous low country boil! And then on Sunday we dedicated Ava to our precious Lord and Savior! What a special day for us, and we enjoyed spending time with all of our family who came to share this day with us.
the game gang...Jeff, me, Will, Alexis and Daddy Ben
I am thankful for these two sweeties...
William and his popper
the fam
Pilgram William
Indian Princess Ava
Ava's Dedication
Ava's Dedication cake
