Christmas 2018

Christmas!  It's the best time of the year!  We had a great time going from this to that, and getting some time off work.  Mollie had a bunch of parties to go to.... but that's a different post.We started out going to church with Grandma and Papa, as always.  It was great to go back to Union Hill for our once-a-year trip.  Then we went over to Brian and Kim's big new house for lunch and presents.  We all get spoiled over there.  Nana gave me a special ring, that was once Willodean's and Mom and Dad gave Nate and I a Traeger grill!  Nate was super excited about that!  We all took turns holding little Teddy and Reed even took a nap on my shoulder.... I was not sad about the cuddles.

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Eve:  Mollie got to open her one present.... a game, which we all promptly played.  And, then she sprinkled some reindeer food on the yard.

 

Christmas:  Watching Mollie and Reed open their stockings is my favorite thing.  I don't know why.... just is.  She was took cute with her reindeer antlers and sleepy eyes.  When Reed finally woke up he enjoyed opening his presents too... with a lot of help from sister.
Papa came and ate some lunch with us, as Grandma stayed to look after Grandma Betty.  It was a stressful time for us in that way.

 

 

 

The next day, we enjoyed some lights and fun!

 

And soon after we got all the McConathy's together for some lunch.  The girls went on a scavenger hunt that ended with the Christmas story.  

 

November 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super fun month full of birthdays!  Mollie played more soccer and decorated her turkey like a "Caticorn" player.  She also had some awesome birthday donuts and a magical party!  Reed continued to grow and play.... so cute!  We got some unexpected snow on my birthday, so that was a fun treat!  And we put up our Christmas tree and went through the lights while school was still out for Thanksgiving break!

Reed's 17 Month Pictures

This sweet boy is such a joy!  He is the cutest little thing and we are so thankful to be his parents.
When the MDO at church said we could get some discounted pictures taken, we jumped at the opportunity.
He smiled even though it was nap time.

 

 

October 2018

We had a very eventful October.  It started out with a trip to the ER for Nate.  He was having some chest pain and needed to get checked out.  Turns out he is having some severe anxiety from some post traumatic stress.  He took the entire month off from work and got a lot of time to relax and de-stress.

Mollie kept us busy… with soccer, cheer clinic (I want to wear that sweet button every day) and Halloween.  And Reed is just the sweetest little guy there ever was.  He is saying a lot of things, like: Momma, Daddy, Sissy, Co Co (for Claire), Papa, Thank you, I love you.  He tells everyone we see “hi” in the sweetest little pure voice, and then “bye, see ya” in his loudest almost yelling voice.

We loved going to Branson over Fall Break (pictures HERE) and celebrating with all the Halloween things (pictures HERE).