This and That from the Past Few Months

Amanda and Russell at the Rainforest Cafe

They met some of Russell's siblings for a meal there Thanksgiving weekend.

Amanda, Russell, his sister, Beth, and sister-in-law and brother, Faye and Stuart

Hugh practicing his big brother skills on a doll.

At Dairy Queen with friends

Amanda and Madison

Morgan and Sarah

One of Russell's trips up here

The little guys putting a puzzle together.

Smiley boy

Russell and Amanda at one of the kid's birthday party

Babysitting for some friends' company Christmas party

Amanda and Madison

Bike ride with the kiddos...

...to visit the neighbors' horses.

A stormy sky on the way home one day

Hugh's First Birthday

We all enjoyed celebrating Hugh's 1st birthday at Ross' parents' house.

Emily made some cute cupcakes for the party!

Hugh was so excited about the presents!

Hugh's great-granddady McCain and cousin Owen

A Thomas to ride on!

Sharing with cousin Ella

"This is fun!"

Hugh likes to make noise!

Family picture!

He wasn't sure what to do with the cake!

"Mommy? Are you sure this is okay?"

This is what Hugh does when he sees the camera! :)

With Ross' sisters, Katie and Maggie, and their little ones

Ella and Kevin

Thanksgiving

After being too busy to post much for quite some time, here's an attempt to catch up on the last five months!

Daddy's side of the family gathered at Mama Flo's to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Aunt Rebekah and Hugh

Allie Caroline

Mama Flo, the chief cook

Melissa showing Mama Flo a picture of Hugh :)

Aunt Jeanne and Rebekah 

Delicious Homemade bread

Dessert

Rachel's pumpkin roll

Hugh and Aunt Sarah

Showing off his new walking skills for cousin Amy

Such a cutie!

Don't we have bland taste in vehicle colors? :)

Hugh - the center of attention :)

Talking to Varron and Lori

Uncle Larry and Hugh

Hugh is thrilled to get his hands on Uncle Jonathan's phone! :)

Aunt Jeanne, Amy, Ross, and Emily

Mama Flo, Rebekah, Melissa, Ross, Russell, Amanda, and Mama

I love this picture of Daddy and Hugh!

Amanda and Russell playing Thanksgiving hymns

Everyone got to sing along and praise God!

Mama Flo and I just happened to be matching! :)