28

I am 28 today. I can't believe how fast 1 year can go by! I was feeling a little bummed about having to wake up early and head into work, but God met with me in the car and really blessed my heart. He made me realize how blessed I am and how much I am loved. Thank you everyone who has called, text, or posted on my facebook wall. It is a simple thing to say "happy birthday" but you have really made me happy today.

Favorite presents

Mac got some great stuff for Christmas this year. These were his favorites:

Cozy coup (from us)
Buzz Lightyear action figure (from us, after Christmas actually)
Buzz Lightyear, alien, and pizza planet truck legos
Scooter
John Deer tractor
Whoopie cushion
Tent

Only 1 bust: Fantastic Mr. Fox dvd. It looked like it would be cute, but not really age appropriate. And it was kind of weird anyway.

Jackson Christmas

Mac & Lottie

Welcoming his daddy home from a hunt

Going to sleep on Christmas Eve

Santa came!!!

Dad & Mac

Mom, Mac, & Gabe

Gabe & Ruthie

New Videos!

Mac in Brundidge
Lighting the Tree

Beverly Christmas

We celebrated Christmas with Patrick's family on Saturday since we'll be in Dothan for Christmas day. MeMe and PaPa gave Mac and Tre a John Deer tractor for their big gift. They were a huge hit. 

Sleepy Mac

After denying himself a nap today, Mac fell asleep about 5:30. We let him snuggle with us for a while and woke him up, but he didn't last long.

Santa

Once again the santa at the Summit was wonderful, and there was barely a line! Mac was leaning half way off of Santa's lap the whole time, but he didn't cry! After he got his picture made, we walked over to The Tavern at the Summit and had lunch. Wonderful day. Naps afterward would have completed it, but I guess that was asking too much ;). 

New Tradition

Patrick had a great idea of starting a Beverly family Christmas tradition of watching The Polar Express. We started this last year but watched it while Mac was in bed. Last night after eating dinner, I gave Mac a bath and got his PJs on him while Patrick cleaned up the kitchen. Then we all went upstairs and watched the movie. Mac cuddled up with me then Patrick and barely made it through the movie. He was mesmerized and so were we. It was so simple, but a very special night spent with our little family of 3.

If you have never seen The Polar Express, I would highly recommend that you watch it!

We thought that Mac would sleep a little later since he stayed up later, but he was up and at 'em at his normal time of 5:15 this morning. He has learned to turn on his light (by stepping up on his little chair) so he usually plays for a few minutes in there before he decides it's time for his parents to be up too. He also likes to crawl behind his bed to try and retrieve his pacifier and has gotten stuck back there the past 2 mornings. I keep hoping this is just a phase because he's never gotten up this early before. I'm afraid my child is just going to be a perpetual early riser...

Hello Carbs

Patrick and I have been on a low starch/carb diet for the past few weeks. We have done pretty well but we have decided it is not for us. We will keep cutting back on the sweets and watch what we're eating , but WE WILL HAVE CARBS. Oh how I have missed them!

Weekend Favs

1) Driving around the neighborhood looking at Christmas lights.
2) Family Christmas lunch in Montgomery. That was some good eatin!
3) Sunday School Christmas party. I scored a cool dirty santa gift (portable speaker for iPod). Yes, I did bring that gift :)
4) Spending time with Mac, Tre, and MeMe Sunday.
5) Watching it snow.

Weekend Favs

We had a wonderful time in Atlanta this weekend visiting with Auburn friends and watching the SEC championship game (on tv).

1) Obviously, watching Auburn take the SEC Championship!
2) Staying up late and laughing with friends.
3) Splurging and rewarding ourselves with some carbs!
4) Walking to lunch at Fellini's and then to the park.
5) Hearing Mac try to say "turtle".
6) Meeting baby Wynn.
7) Making baby Campbell laugh.
8) Patrick getting up with Mac on Sunday morning.
9) Getting a quick visit in with Whit on our way home.

WAR EAGLE

Tree Is Up

Mac likes to pile the ornaments into a few branches.