Our First Snow

Do I have to smile!?!

Pretty blue eyes!

You can see on the grass behind the snow hasn't built up enough to cover everything.

Reagan was hesitant to walk on the snow, so Big Brother came to the rescue!

The weather man has said that we are going to have snow for over a week now. We had a few flurries but no accumulation. This morning though....we woke up to a beginning of a winter wonderland! It is so beautiful. Not quite enough for a snowman yet, but the day isn't over!!! Enjoy my little snow bunnies!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Reagan didn't make it for Thanksgiving Dinner.

It's exhausting playing so hard!

Greg, Cayce and Cody playing the PlayStation

Our full table!

Looks Yummy!!!

Hunter and Reagan helped Mommy cook.

Daddy and Corie taking time out for a smile.

Reagan cuddling with her Papa.

We had a GREAT Thanksgiving. The food was wonderful as well as all the company. Our goal was to keep Reagan awake so that she would go to bed early and Ryan and I could watch the Texas game with little interruptions. Well....that didn't work. Hunter and Reagan were watching a movie in our room (so that Mommy could cook) and when I went in to get them for dinner, she was sound asleep on the floor. And you know what they say..."NEVER wake a sleeping baby!" She actually slept through dinner and the clean up. I even got to lay by her and sleep for 30 mins. We are all still very stuffed and look forward to left overs tomorrow. We hope that you all have had a VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!
Love,
Ryan, Melissa, Hunter, Reagan and Cayce :)

Charity Ball

As most of you know I am on the Junior Board for the Children's Home of Northern Kentucky. Every year we put on a charity ball. This year I was a co-chair with my friend Michelle for the silent auction part of the ball. It was A LOT of work, but well worth it! We raised a large amount of money considering the times. For the silent auction alone we raised over $15,000. All of that money goes directly to the boys and the facilities they live in! It was nice to get all dressed up for a night with my handsome husband. He was the best looking man in the room!

Walking with Dinosaurs

Alex and Diane

Hunter and Mommy

Alex and Hunter with their T-Rex's.

Mommy and Baby T-Rex

Euoplocephalus

Looks like a Triceratops, but they called it a Torasaurus.

Pterodactyl

Brachiosaurus

Allosaurus

Stegasaurus

A few months ago Diane and I bought tickets to see Walking with Dinosaurs. The day was finally here. Hunter, being the cautious child he is, had serious anxiety about this show. When you watch the little video you can't even imagine how REAL these dinosaurs looked and sounded, but you can at least get an idea! The dinosaurs were robots that were moved around by remote controls. FACINATING!!! They had a great time and so did Diane and I!

Pumkin Carving and Trick or Treat Time

Cayce and his Friends.

Cayce in the 70's

Who will win the fight?
Brody or Hunter?

Hunter and Reagan with their friends.

Charlie, Emily, Reagan and Hunter

Our little Lady Bug and Spidy

The Lange's and Helwig's pumpkins.

Happy Carvers

Hunter and Reagan were so excited this year for Halloween. We were very lucky that the weather was warm. The beginning of the week was below freezing in the mornings and the highs were around 45. We met all of our neighbors out and ended up being a group of about 40 people cruising the streets together. We all had a wonderful time. Now, Mommy is enjoying all the chocolate in the house!!! :)

That 70's Show

Ryan and I went to a Halloween Party last night at a neighbors. Lots of crazy costumes! Ryan was a trooper and wore the "fro" majority of the night. At about midnight, he was done! We didn't win best couple costume, but I think they needed a recount!! :)

Our Date

Hunter the warrior.

The warrior and the princess.

Abby loving her corn.

Chowing at Joe's Crab Shack

Abby and Michelle

Silly Face Hunter and Mommy

What a cute pair!

Michelle and Abby invited Hunter and I to see Mulan at the Children's Theatre in Cincinnati. We had a great time! Hunter never said a word the entire show and watched very intently. We are so thankful that they invited us. Hopefully we can do it again sometime!

Crazy Hair Day

He is so cute no matter what hair style!

Today was crazy hair day at Hunter's school. So...since he was in need of a haircut, I gave him a mohawk for the day. He has pretty short hair so the mohawk is not too obvious, but Hunter thought he looked cool. Ryan said it was okay as long as I shaved the rest of it off when he got home. I think he looks really cute. Too sweet for a mohawk though. Not exactly his style.

Homecoming Time

All dressed up!

Closeup of that pretty smile.

Sharayah's mom having to pin on Cayce's corsage.

Sharayah likes her corsage!

So cute!!!

Saturday night was the Homecoming Dance at Ryle High School. This was Cayce's first official date since he moved to Kentucky. Ryan and I were invited to go out to eat with Sharayah's family to Macaroni Grill and then they were off to the dance. They had a great time and I am sure made some great memories!

Out with Friends

A night out with my husband!

Me, Michelle and Diane

Lisa, Michelle, Diane and Me

I am on the junior board for The Children's Home of Northern Kentucky. We had an event where we all went out with our significant others and friends. It was nice to go out with Ryan and let him meet some of the people I interact with each month.