My Sweet Babies!

I love this picture!

"Monkey on her shoulder"!

We went to a friend's house on Sunday, November 19, 2006, so that Allyssa could see all the "wild" animals that he has at his house. We were suppose to go horseback riding also, but our friend's father had been taken to the hospital the day before and he had been up half the night staying with him at the hospital, so we settled for a visit with the animals. He has a lion (simba), a siberian tiger (rahja), a baboon (scotty), several different species of birds, (parrots, cock-a-toos, cock-a-teils, parakeets, doves, pegeons, 3 other types of monkeys and this particular monkey (braxton) who stays in the house with the family. He is so cute and Allyssa got to have a hand-on experience with him as well as a "behind -the-scenes" tour with the animals. At this particular time, Braxton was afraid of the german shepherd puppy that was out running around in the yard! Allyssa had a great time. We are going to take her and Dakota to Hollywild Zoo to see the animals and the christmas lights in about 3 weeks. What fun!

Almost Thanksgiving!

This was Allyssa last Thanksgiving. Actually this is the day after when we went on our usual get-up-way-too-early to shop on Black Friday. This picture was taken right before we got out of the car at home. She was completely wore out. But if I am recalling correctly, she did pretty good for a 4-year-old who had been awake since 4:30 A.M.! She is going to take off with us again this year also. Let's see how she does!!!!!!

Can't wait for turkey and dressing. I can almost taste it now! We are going to mom and dad's house again this year. Not sure at this point who all is going to be there. Natasha, Randy and the girls will be in Gaffney with Randy's family this year. They spent Thanksgiving with us last year. Nick is suppose to come, we'll see! Vincent, me, mom and dad and I am not sure who else. Wayne and Tina are spending Thanksgiving with Tina's mom. Tina's dad passed away November 5, so I am sure it is going to be a tough time for the family. Tina's brother his wife and daughter are coming in from up north to have dinner with them.

One more working day and then we have Thanksgiving Day! Woo-Hoo. Hope the weather is good.