I haven't posted in a while due to general busyness. We celebrated Christmas of course :) , but I didn't put any pictures up. Our camera has been acting up some so I didn't get too many good shots anyway. Couldn't resist posting a few pics of us in the snow today, though. This is probably the biggest snow we've had since moving to NC---probably got 8 inches or so. Tonight is supposed to freeze so the roads will be like ice tomorrow. We enjoyed the snow today, though!
Andrew's first grade class had a song program this evening. They did a couple of songs in Spanish and this one with sign language. I persuaded Andrew to do is again at home so I could get it on video. Unfortunately, I can't edit it to turn it right side up, but it's still cute.
We had fun trick-or-treating. The boys went as a Ninja, Clone Trooper and a monkey who looked like Curious George. Before going out, Addison, Andrew and I made a scary snake pizza roll we saw on Paula Deen last week. Check out the pics below. It was fun, if a little messy to make, and pretty tasty. 
We had some fall fun on Thursday, carving our pumpkin and then building a fire in our fire pit in the back yard. First time we've done that since moving to this house. We roasted marshmallows with some neighbor children, who also helped carve the pumpkin.
On October 2 we celebrated 40 years of Brent! We had a nice family party with dinner, a couple of games, a beautiful cake and presents. It was a fun evening of remembering Brent in years past and celebrating with family. A couple of days later, Brent and I went to Charleston for two nights. All four grandparents kindly helped take care of the boys to make that possible. It was a great trip and we enjoyed the sites as well as just relaxing. We thank the Lord for Brent and look forward to many more birthdays together!
The boys made cards for Daddy and "helped" open presents.
My mom with Andrew.
Brent with his mom and dad.
Also pictured here are my dad to my right and Brent's brother, Steven, to the left.
Brent with his dad and Steven.
My sister, Genevieve, with Kay and my mom.
Brent's mom got this cake from a lady who does specialty cakes. It was really delicious. Notice the finger print, meaning Aaron got to it before I took a picture.
Last week was my birthday. The boys and I enjoyed a picnic in the park on the day of (9/30), and then my mom, dad and Genevieve came in the next day. We went out to eat and I got a beautiful shawl. Also received lovely flowers from Genevieve (pictured) and gorgeous tiger lilies from Brent, along with a few other nice gifts and hand made cards from the boys shown below. It was a fun birthday!
Addison and Andrew have joined the Boy Scouts this year. Andrew is a "Tiger" and Addison is a Cub Scout. I think they look pretty spiffy and cute in their uniforms. Anybody want to buy some popcorn? 
