Friends and Sugar

Last Sunday afternoon we went hiking in the woods behind our house. They had started to clear a trail off the main road and we were a little curious where it went. 

We did have to pass a few no trespassing signs to get there--glad Fulton can't read yet. But we came across this neat clearing beside the creek. Someone had put up a little swing and has built a bridge that you can see in the back. Neat or creepy?? I can't decide. I was looking behind us the whole time worried someone was going to get us, Matt wasn't worried one bit. We had to cross the creek at one point and Fulton started getting a little nervous. Matt picked him up and was balancing walking across some rocks (real proud parent moment here) and lost his balance and stepped into the creek. It wasn't deep at all but Matt finished the rest of the adventure with wet shoes. 

We finally made it back to the house and worked in the leaves for a bit. There were quite a few!

Monday our Christmas Angel came. We don't do the whole Elf on the Shelf (gasp right!?). But we have a Christmas Angel that tells us all about Jesus and each day she gives us a way to share the love of Jesus with others. This is what it's all about anyways. Striving to keep our focus on Jesus. 

Later that day this cutie talked me into lunch outside at Sonic. It was  a beautiful day for it!

At school we have the kids make ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree in the front. Our classes then take their ornaments up and hang them one at a time. I am so glad I got to see this moment. My kids were at music so I was able to watch Fulton go around and around trying to find just the perfect spot for his ornament. He was so proud of it. 

Friday we had a long overdue play date with some best buddies. We met Laylee and Macy at the zoo and it was perfect. The weather was warm and we practically had the place to ourselves. What a fun day with sweet friends. 

We stopped for an ice cream cone on the way home because why not?!

Saturday morning Fulton had his annual Christmas cookies and crafts with Mrs. Doretta which meant we had a date!! Matt and I went to breakfast at The Egg and I and then finished up a little Christmas shopping. Fulton had a blast and we had some much appreciated time together. 

We spent the rest of the afternoon at home working on stuff to prepare dinner for The Foundry on Sunday. More to come on that, but this little guy was a great helper with the cake balls. We were pumped to watch our Tide win the SEC Championship too!! Whoop Whoop!!