We had an awesome weekend celebrating my mom graduating from college! She went back to get her Master’s Degree in English and she is such an inspiration! She worked so hard, was published multiple times, and was even offered an assistantship to teach some classes while getting her degree. She’s always been a great example of how hard work, dedication, and ambition can result in great things. It’s awesome to have a mom who shows us regularly that women can do great things.

We had an amazing weekend with my siblings hanging out, going to lunch, playing games, and celebrating my mom.

Also, Sweet Whimsy Cakes created this GLORIOUS cake that I envisioned and it was delicious and just so beautiful. We included Moby Dick on it because my mom had an entire class on this novel, and our family felt like we basically read it too because of how much we discussed it!

Proud of you mama!

December has been fully loaded with lots of wintry, Christmasy wonderfulness. I have to pinch myself because I can’t believe we get to do Christmas with our little guy! We’ve decorated, started our Christmas countdown, have played in the snow, read some awesome books, spent time with family, made yummy treats, and I’m just so excited for this season!

I have been the worst at posting!

November has consisted of a bunch of fun things for our family!

Randy and I went and saw Come From Away which was AMAZING. I loved it SO much. It was hilarious, and so inspirational at the same time. The music was wonderful and it was really just an amazing show.

We also went and saw The Nutcracker with my sister which was the best. It always makes me tear up when I think about my time dancing at The Clytie Adams School of Ballet, doing those same dances. It’s really the best part of the Christmas season.

We’ve spent time with family and friends, and it’s really been a beautiful month!

This year has been magic and I have SO much to be grateful for.

For the best baby boy in the universe who loves cuddles, laughs, and has the sweetest personality.
For a sweet husband who works hard for our family.
For an amazing job that is flexible and allows me to be with Graham.
For a smooth delivery of our little baby.
For my family and Randy’s family who are so good to us.
For our friends who make our life fun and help us still feel cool even though we’re old parents now.
For the exciting things that are coming ahead with Randy graduating and his internship.
For Target and fuzzy blankets and good smelling candles.
For chocolate treats and all of Graham’s cute little cousins.
For a million hands to help us with moving and babysitting and everything else.
For long walks with G in the stroller.
For Netflix original movies and good books.
For a loving Savior and God who help me when I fall short, which is often.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Randy and I are SO blessed to have the best friends. We went to Friendsgiving this year and had the BEST time. Spencer’s and his family were so sweet to let us go to their gorgeous home, Alexon did tons and tons of cooking, Graham got passed around and was eating up the attention until he fell asleep, and then we did the dishes with our closest pals (which is a huge part of our Friendsgiving tradition) and talked until late. We are so lucky!!

We went to our ward trunk or treat party and I LOVE how our costumes turned out! I’m so excited for actual Halloween and to see how Graham reacts to all the kids and the adventures.

Happy Halloween from Carl, Ellie, and Russell (from the movie Up)