Tis the Season....

Ashlyn waiting on the Mount Pleasant parade to start. We went with Rick's parents and our neighbors, Sue and Alli. It was pretty neat. Pretty packed, I should say. I went out there around 2:00 to set out our chairs. Then we all headed back around 4:30. At dark, they had fireworks, and then the parade. It lasted about two hours. It was great. Ashlyn loved all of the lights and noise!!

Santa's little helper!

Yeahhhh....Rick is here this year to handle the wonderful task of hanging the outside lights! After we found the right one, we decided to also get a little one for Ashlyn's room! We just could not resist!

It all started with the search for the perfect tree!Ashlyn's first holiday season has arrived! Things have been pretty busy, but no complaints, as we are having a blast this year.

Thanksgiving Weekend!

The perfect ending to a wonderful weekend!!! On Sunday, Ashlyn was Baptised at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church. The same place I was Baptised, as well as the same place that Rick and I were married. Michael, Glenda, Cara, Brooke, Mom, Dad, Terri, Bob, Aunt Sissy, and Uncle Curt were all in town to help us celebrate the special day. Ashlyn was all smiles and did really well through the church service. When the pastor took her, she just looked up at him as if she really was listening. They walked up and down the isle and she never lost her focus. It was beautiful. After the service, we all went to Breach Inlet to eat at a family favorite-

The Boathouse!

Opening a Baptism gift.

At least there is ONE morning person in this family! I wonder where she gets this from?

Carving up the bird!

Aunt Sissy & Ashlyn

Turkey Day!

The six & a half pounder!!!

Ashlyn and Uncle Matt!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We had a fun time with Ashlyn. The three of us joined Rick's parents + 8 at a lake house up near Columbia. We were there Wednesday through Saturday....I think all we did was EAT!!! Thanksgiving Day was perfect. Good food and good friends. Friday the girls hit the mall and, of course, TJ Maxx. We got back in time to do some fishing. Uncle Curt and Rick caught two huge catfish, which were just enough for the catfish stew we had that night. We also had oysters, clam chowder, and a brisket that Papa smoked. Saturday, we all watched football. The Dawgs did not pull through for us......not much to say on the subject....thankfully, Clemson had a good day. Everyone was excited to see USC go down, even the GA fans! All in all, I think it was perfect for Ashlyn's first Thanksgiving!!!