Seeing Santa

Every year we make a trip to see Santa


This year Santa was hiding in the Savannah Mall

First we found the train near Santa's workshop

After the train, we wandered into the north pole (Bass Pro Shop)
where Santa's helpers (Bass Pro staff)
directed us to the arts and crafts, the holiday decorations
and the ONE thing that every little boy (future Bass Pro customer)
needs at Christmas time...
...a shooting range.


Thankfully, Ashton did not "shoot his eye out"
and with that,
it was time for Santa...

Dentist Day

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Baby Lyrica

A

few months ago, in September 2008, Ashton's first cousin was born.

Lyrica

is the beautiful daughter of Ashton's Aunt Rachel & Uncle Jeff (on Ashton's mother's side of the family).

Aunt Rachel, Baby Lyrica and Ashton's grandmother were all able to make the trip down from Nashville for his birthday. He was so thrilled.



On the day of Ashton's birthday party, the festivities began at Burger King, moved back to our house for time with Aunt Judit, Uncle Josh (Jon had to work), Mommom and Poppop (dad's side), and then if that weren't enough, we ended the day meeting baby Lyrica and family (mom's side) up at Chuck E Cheese's for Pizza and games!

Whew!!

What a day!

Happy 4th Birthday Ashton!!

Ashton's birthday party was at the local Burger King this year.


He had a fabulous time!
The BK's play area was closed off from the rest of the restaurant,
so we had our own party room.


Many of Ash's friends were able to attend :)



Friends, Family, 2-story play area,
cake, ice-cream and gifts...
...perfect



Time to sing...






Lots and lots of sugar!


Oh, and did I mention that the party was
at 10:30 in the morning?
Great time for sweets!


And finally it was time for presents...


What a haul!
Spider-man, Power Rangers,
(kid-safe) tools, art supplies and games!


Thank you (again) to everyone
for taking the time to make our party a celebration!






I can't believe he's 4.
It's already going by too quick.
It's been an incredible 4 years!

:)

Special Thanks to Judit for acting
as the Party Photographer this year!

Forsyth Park (...and a few shots of chili)

On a beautiful day, back in early December, Stacy, Ashton and I headed out to Forsyth Park to take in the 3rd annual Savannah Chili Bowl.

While walking through the park we happened upon a gorgeous and untouched blanket of yellow leaves surrounding the trunk of naked tree. We had great fun rolling around on the ground and snapping photos.
Following that we took a few shots by the fountain
and enjoyed watching Ashton on the playground.





Of course, sometimes watching
Ash on the playground is nerve-wracking!



As for the Chili...

It was good...what little bit we had. Stace and I each bought armbands allowing us as much chili as we could eat. The problem was that by the time you finished waiting in line at any of the dozen-or-so vendors, all you got for your trouble was a itty-bitty styrofoam shot glass of chili. I doubt we'll be back next year, but it was cool to try it out :)