Pryce & Parker

Our great friends, Stephanie, Robbie, and Parker Allen, all made their way to Chattanooga last weekend to visit with us. We always adore it when they come, and we are so grateful for good friends like them! We can pick up right where we left off, and it's becoming more and more fun to watch Pryce and Parker play together. We all went to Imagination Station Saturday afternoon and played good, then came back and caught up until time for dinner. We went to Lupi's for dinner (thank goodness it's loud in there...the boys made their fair share of noise). We had a great time....can't wait to see them again!

Snow Day!

We awoke this morning to several inches of snow (somewhere around 6")! Pryce, as usual, was our little alarm clock (we could hear him over the monitor just gabbing away, and every now and then calling out for 'Da Da'). The snow was beautiful! Luke's work was closed today, and I luckily got to work from home. We had a fun day, went out to play for a little while, and enjoyed our time together! When it snowed on Christmas, Pryce wouldn't have a thing to do with putting on his gloves. However, today, he was surprisingly cooperative, and realized he really liked playing in the snow!

Merry Christmas 2010!

Pryce was so busy on Christmas Eve -- his mommy helped him bake some cookies for Santa, he helped his daddy wrap some gifts (enough to wear anyone out). It was such an exciting time! Unfortunately, the stomach bug hit our house last week (Luke had it on Monday, and I had it on Christmas Eve). I was so worried Pryce would get it (so far, so good)! Actually, I woke up at 6:00 and managed to get ready before anyone else was awake...Luke and Pryce woke up a little after 7:00 (which is late for Pryce). Pryce woke up Christmas morning to lots of fun gifts from Santa! Uncle Dan, Aunt Cathy, and Danny sent us a Pillow Pet dog that is adorable! The first thing Pryce saw was his Tot Rod (complete with Toy Story stickers), and we spent 20 minutes trying to get him off the car and back to opening presents. It was great to see his face at all of the gifts! We also had a couple of inches of snow this morning! It was beautiful -- I messed it up trying to teach Pryce how to make a snow angel (which he had absolutely no interest in). I'm thankful for so many things...for a wonderful family to share in this time, the great memories we've made and will continue to make, and the birthday we celebrate every December 25th! Merry Christmas!

Christmas Lights!

A quick internet search led us to some great Christmas lights in Ringgold, GA! Pryce loved the outdoor display, and put on a show dancing for the Grinch that sang songs! Definitely a sight to see! This holiday season has been so much fun, and we can't wait to experience Christmas morning with Pryce!

Gearing up for the Holidays!

Clip Clop the Wonder Horse is a new favorite at our house! Luke and Pryce worked hard getting him back in working order, and Pryce has loved riding him as he watches tv! I also threw in a couple pictures of our Christmas decorations. Pryce is in awe of it all, and is constantly interested in trying to sneak to touch the tree (and knock the ornaments off)! We're going to have fun this Christmas!!!

November 2010

Pryce's personality has always surfaced, but it's really blossomed over the last couple of months. He absolutely loves trains right now (althought Thomas the Train show is still boring to him), and is quick to yell 'TOOT TOOT' at the top of his lungs (while pulling his arm down like he's sounding the horn). His vocabulary has really picked up lately too (thank you, daycare, for helping us lessen our dependence on the pacifier). Right now, Pryce will say 'UP' (which doubles for up and for open), 'MOOOOO' (which is the sound the cow makes, sometimes confused with 'MOON'), 'MOOO...COW', 'HORSIE' (thanks to Luke for refurbishing the Clippity Clop horse), 'BYE BYE', 'HI THERE', 'PRETTY' (in reference to the Christmas tree), and 'SNACK', 'MORE', 'PLEASE', 'THANK YOU', 'EAT', 'PLANE', and lots of gibberish that we haven't yet been able to translate. Luke and I continue to be amazed at how much Pryce loves to dance! He constantly breaks it down (especially to bluegrass music and good ole blues (thank you Old Crow Medicine Show and Otis Redding). He sings Itsy Bitsy Spider and If You're Happy and You Know It!

We're also experiencing some wild fits when Pryce doesn't get his way. His Elf on the Shelf has recently arrived at our house, and he wakes up to find the elf each morning (another word he's working on).

Tonight we went to Champy's Chicken (where he put on a show as well as threw some huge fits) for dinner, then downtown to view the EPB windows, and then visited the Choo Choo to see the Christmas decorations.

We're thankful for the joy he brings to our world!