Family and Friends

We spent the weekend with family and friends. 

Fulton loves his buddy Ford. And I love Ford's mommy. She is a dear friend. They had us over for dinner and crafts Friday night. We almost didn't get to go because this little guy was a little under the weather. We made a quick trip to the doctor and found we had an ear infection. Boo.

Lisa is so crafty. She had a fun little activity planned for the boys. 

It involved paint so Fulton was all over this one. 

We painted their feet to make a nativity scene. We actually let them paint the stars and that is why Fulton's sweet star has a little green in it too. 

Our final products. Fulton's is on the left. He has a little sausage foot like his momma. Fun night. 

Saturday morning we met the fam at Chick-fil-A for breakfast. Fulton spotted someone 

across the restaurant. 

We don't really do the whole Santa thing (gasp!), but I won't get all into that right now. We did take a picture with him, but Fulton wasn't thrilled about it. 

We made our way over to the mall for two last little gifts we needed to get. Ahh... finally all finished with the Christmas shopping. These two things have been lingering over my head. Sister told us the restrooms in Von Maur were awesome, so we decided to check them out. They have a real changing table with wipes included. Matt enjoyed the rocking chair. 

All we need is a fancy restroom to get excited. 

Saturday night we had our small group Christmas party. The girls did a scarf exchange. We usually do ornaments, but I decided to see if everyone was up for something different this year. It was so much fun and I came home with a really cute scarf. Fulton actually stayed with a babysitter for the first time.

 It was a success. 

Sunday night we loaded up with the fam and headed to the zoo for the Zoolight Safari. 

It was freezing. Simply freezing. But these poor little goats were still trying to entertain. 

We did ride the carousel because the line for the train was just too long. 

It was decorated so pretty with all the lights and they even had snow coming down on you. Ok maybe it was just bubble stuff, but for a minute I imagined we were at the New York Zoo, if 

there is such a thing. 

Fulton was a bit confused as to where all the animals were. 

My people. 

This right here is what you get when you stop a random person and ask them to take your picture. I should have known it wasn't good when the lady said--I can't see anything. Yikes. 

Second time wasn't so great either, but at least you can see more than just the top of our heads. Not to get all sappy on you here, but we are so thankful for our family. I realize there are many out there that don't have family nearby or maybe they don't get along. Not to say we are always all peachy and sunshine with each other, but we have such a good time together. I am so thankful that we all love to be together (maybe I should speak for myself. ha.), but really, we are blessed.