Thanksgiving - Alan's First

First of all I need to say that I am the worst mother this was my child's first Thanksgiving and I did not take the 1st picture, so for that I am sorry (to Ms. Betty and to all of our faithful readers at Mando/aka Daddy's work), but I could not let Thanksgiving get past us without doing a post. I just want to say during this Thanksgiving season how Thankful Jack and I are this year for the birth of a beautiful baby boy, he brings both of us so much joy and happiness and we both love him more than we will ever be able to put into words, and we are so glad that God chose us to be his Mommy and Daddy. We are also thankful for our family/friends, health, church, our home/necesseties, and many other things that I cant think of to name, but we are so blessed.

From our family to yours, we hope you all had a Happy Turkey Day!!!

Playdate

Claire one of Alan's friend's came over to play yesterday. She is 18 months old & Alan is 8 months old but they played wonderful together, he just watched her, and she talked to him so sweet, she would say "pat da baby". Then she would tell him "War Hey" (which means war eagle hey), her parents are starting her out right!!!

Claire patting Baby Alan

We took them outside and they both loved it, the weather was beautiful. Thanks for coming to play with us Claire we hope you come back soon!!!

Alan's New T-Shirt

While we were in Decatur the Decatur High School Students sold t-shirts in honor of Mom and they look different than the shirt Alan is wearing, but I went to the place where they were printed to see if they could make Alan one because I thought he needed one too, and the owner of the shop agreed but he did say that the print would not fit on one of Alan's size shirts, so I went and got him a t-shirt and this is what the NICE man at the t-shirt shop put on this shirt for Alan and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! He also said it was his treat to us, so anyone in Decatur that needs any t-shirt business please go see the people at Eternities on Central Parkway they are so nice.

Still Here & Our Visit to Decatur

Alan and I went to Decatur for a week and we really missed Daddy but we did lots of things while we there. We went so that I could be there for Mom's surgery and by the way she did great (they got all of the cancer) and she is at home recovering. Maw Maw & Paw Paw helped me so much with Alan and they were lifesavers.

We got to see Aunt Tammy

&

spend LOTS of time with our dog Buddy (he would try to protect Alan)

Alan had his first baby cookie at LeeLee & Bigdaddy's

We went to church with Mama G and she took Alan & I out to eat with her lunch bunch. Alan had so much fun he went to sleep in his highchair after she fed him, but we had a wonderful trip and we already miss everyone (even though we came because Lee Lee was under the weather).
We can't wait to see you all again at Thanksgiving!!!

Alan's First Halloween

Jack and I had so much fun taking Alan trick or treating and Mama G was here so she decided to come with us and the weather was beautiful except Alan was pretty hot in his costume.

Alan's 1st taste of a sucker
Alan was Spot (a dog) for Halloween so here he is wagging his tail for you

Alan & Mama G

Alan & his friend Troy (he was a rooster)

"Spot"

Mommy & Daddy with our little trick or treater

Breast Cancer Awareness Month & A Special Mom

Mom went to the Doctor this past Tuesday and got wonderful news. Dr. Lobo (her oncologist) told her that the most recent pet scan showed that she does not have cancer anywhere in her body except the right breast and that was an answer to many prayers. Mom will be having surgery soon (probably this next week) so please continue to keep her in your prayers.

We are all so proud of Mom's faith and how positive she is and how hard she is fighting this battle.

As I am sure many of you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and so many people have done special things for Mom to honor her during October.

Decatur High School (which is where mom is a teacher) had a day to honor her this week and they raised money for one of the Cancer Treatment Center's in Mom's area and they raised over $300. The whole day was a surprise to her!!!

Also the DHS Football Team brought her a signed football from the team today to her house.

One of Mom's former students Jerraud Powers who graduated from Decatur High School , then went to Auburn and played football, now he plays for the undefeated Indianapolis Colts came to see Mom last week right after they played the Titans (and each player had to wear something pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness). So Jerraud brought Mom his gloves that he wore in that actual game, and he told her that he dedicated that game to her.

Mom & Jerraud

with her new gloves

Our New Porch

When we bought our house it had a nice deck on it, but recently Jack and I decided that we would love to cover it so we could enjoy the deck more (and eventually we might screen it in), but I already love it, I could spend all day out there.

Finished product!!!