James and Foster jamming.

Jay minored in music and supposedly dabbled on the piano. James wanted to see if Foster has Jay's talent so they played some tunes on JoJo's piano over Thanksgiving.

I wish this was my Christmas card!!

Funny Boy!

Santa at River Hills

This is us getting ready to go and then a few pictures at River Hills. Foster had to sit in Jay's lap to take the picture. Santa still makes him cry, but it was not as bad as last year. He would talk to him at a distance. He just did not want to sit in his lap. I think Santa's beard smelled (just kidding in case Santa's is reading this blog). Foster also enjoyed the cookies that the kids were able to decorate themselves.

Harris playing basketball

This Saturday we went to meet Santa and then to watch Harris play basketball. Harris did a great job and scored a basket. Foster cheered him on the whole time. He was very proud of his cousin. Here are a few action shots.
The first one Harris is in position to receive a pass. The second Harris made a great bounce pass to the post and the third is of him taking a shot (that went in).

Nina's Baby Shower

We had Nina's shower this weekend. She is due 01/17/09 which is actually the same day Celine Dion will be in Atlanta. Anyway, it was a lot of fun and I think she got some great stuff for this baby. We do not know what it is. I believe someone made the comment to her that, "she is one of those people." Oh how those people get on our nerves:) Just kidding!!! We can't wait to see what it is on the 17th.
I have to give kudos to Matt Nicholas. He did the flowers and they were wonderful. I told everyone at the shower that I did them, but I think I need to tell the true story now. You all have to go to his shop in Fondren (M. Nicholas Collection) and buy everything you see. I know we are in a "recession" but you want Matt as your friend!!!

I wish I had larger pictures of the flowers. The one on the left is a baby carriage covered in moss. It was wonderful.

Best Wishes Nina! Don't forget to breathe.

I want to be on t.v!!!!

I forgot to include that the t.v. crews were there to film our afternoon activities on Thanksgiving. Here is a photo of Mom and Foster hustling to get on camera. The reporter wanted to know what everyone was thankful for. Foster said that he was thankful to have such a great Mom:)

Thanksgiving

We went to Greenwood for Thanksgiving and had a nice time. The whole family was there and Lucy's mother joined us too. It was great to see Lou. I am sure she finds our family very overwhelming. With 7 boys running around and Julie and Allison dipping into the "juice" it can get obnoxious.

Games and Birthday Celebration

We were able to enjoy games after the big dinner this Thanksgiving. The Melton's moved in next door and they had horseshoes, bean bag toss and croquet. We had a friendly game of croquet against the Melton's. The Swayze family won and I do not think Floyd enjoyed that. Foster liked to throw the bean bags into the hole. He did not want to play with others.
We also celebrated Harris' 7th birthday. Mother caught his hair on fire with the candles, but I did not get a picture.

Foster Admiring Greatness

After Ole Miss beat LA/Monroe and became bowl eligible, Dad felt the need to let Greenwood know that he is proud to be a Rebel. We do not seem to mind too much for two reasons:
1) I do not live in Greenwood
2) It has been a long time since Ole Miss has had this kind of season.
Fortunately, Jay has converted to an Ole Miss fan and was obliged to take a picture with Foster next to "Greatness." As you can see in the photo Foster is looking at the Ole Miss figure in awe. He is probably understanding now what people have been talking to him about for the last 22 months.

Jay and Foster having fun!

My family's Halloween

Allison and Reese went wild at the Halloween party in Greenwood. The day after Allison dressed up as Amy Winehouse, Amy went back into rehab. Reese is one of those guys from ACDC. Rumor has it that he shook the party all night long!!!!

Julie and Mark went as the Sweet Potato Queens. Mistletoe Preview Party is Wednesday and I think I am going to borrow Julie's dress. Jay might need to borrow Mark's socks that he he has in his pants.

Halloween

Here is Foster in his Halloween outfit. He is suppose to be a monkey, but he looks more like an Ewok from Star Wars. We tried to get a good picture of him holding a Star Wars action figure (Burger King prize).

Harris came over and scared Foster on Friday.

We went to Oxford for the Auburn/Ole Miss game this weekend. Friday night we went over to Jennifer and Brad Lovelady's and then to Miram's. It was fun seeing everyone's kids. Here are some photos of Foster with Bradley and Kate Lovelady.

Saturday night Foster hung out with Maggie Roberson. They seemed to have a good time too.

Today I am a little tired because Foster has not caught on to the time change. Hopefully, it will be better in the morning.

Harvard sent us this t-shirt yesterday.

What a scholar!!!

Pumpkin Patch

This Saturday we went to the pumpkin patch and road on the hayride with Cousin Harris, Hines Wellhausen, Graves Haraway and McNeil Haraway. We had a blast. I might have had more fun than anyone. We saw a Zedonk!!! Have ever seen one of these? It came from Louisiana. In case you have not figured out what it is by it's name, then I will help you.....it is a half zebra and half donkey. We also saw goats and catfish. After the animal tour the hayride took us to the pumpkin patch. Everyone was able to pick out their own pumpkin. Cousin Harris got the big one.
They also had a Christmas Tree farm. I hope to go back at Christmas and do the hayride, drink hot coco and cut down our tree.

Early Fall Pictures...

The top picture is of Foster at Justin Fitch's mother's house in Ashland, MS. We stayed there for the Ole Miss/South Carolina game. It was beautiful. I did not want to leave.
The bottom picture we took of Foster after church yesterday. I put the scarecrow up to try to scare off all of our "crazy" neighbors horrible doings to the the neighborhood. Unfortunately, it has not worked yet.

We had a great time at the Vandy game. Foster made it through the grove and the game. Last week he passed out in the stroller right before the game, but not this week. He was ready for Vanderbilt. However, it seemed like Ole miss thought Christmas was early and they gave the game to Vanderbilt.
The top picture is Cam Walker and Foster. Rivers and Shaun Walker let us stay at there place Saturday night. It was great waking up and Foster having a friend to play with. I think Jay liked having friends to play with too.

Jill's 31st Birthday Party

Jenny had a surprise birthday party for Jill on Friday night. Foster and I went and we had a great time. I think foster and William became good friends quick. Foster likes to "rough house" and William took it like a man. I think they had a blast. Unfortunately, I took pictures of the two of them and not Jill.

Cousin Benton

Foster met his new baby cousin yesterday. Jenny and Jon Bryd had a baby boy(Benton Tarver Byrd) Wednesday and Foster could not wait to meet BOBBY(he is says that sometimes instead of baby).

We had a great time seeing Benton and their new house.