Getting ready for the holidays

Here's a picture of the kids just before going to see Santa. Both were very excited, although Nathan did express concern that Santa might "scold" him for getting 2 yellow lights in school last week.
It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week and Christmas is around the corner. The kids are doing great. Nathan loves school (although he's had a few yellow lights lately!) and Lauren does not stop talking EVER! She's a chatterbox. The kids have been watching Polar Express at least 4-5 times a week. It has become the new favorite for Lauren (see ya Teletubbies!) She loves the scene towards the end when Santa appears. As for me, I'm pretty sure I've got the lines memorized now.
They are excited to see Maddi and Shane at the beach next week and then lots of relatives in New Bern a couple days later - Gramma and Grandpa, Granny and Grandpop, and Uncle Rich and Aunt Vickie. We're looking forward to seeing everyone and will certainly post some pictures after our trip.

For those that haven't heard, our beloved Bayli Roo recently had some trips to the vet and after an ultrasound, found to have a large mass on her liver - it is cancerous. We have decided not to do any surgery or chemo because she is 14 yrs old and we just don't want to put her through it. She's doing well right now besides being very lame in the back end and somewhat deaf. Her sidekick Kita is fine but it will be hard for her when the time finally comes to say goodbye to Bayli.



We hope everyone is doing well. See y'all soon!