Thanks Aunt Erin for spending Saturday morning shooting some pics! We took her dog Izzy too and that was the secret ticket to try and get some smiles. See below for her reward for smiling- taking Izzy on the leash. I did save our favorite for the cards...
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We were heading to dinner the night before Thanksgiving and it was a perfect time to stop and see the lights on the Fayetteville Square. Of course I didn't have my camera with me, but Aunt Sherri snapped several with her phone. Wow- this will hopefully be a new tradition! It really was beautiful! I couldn't believe that the same girl who wouldn't ride on the hay ride at the pumpkin patch wanted to ride on a pony, but she climbed right on and had a great time. 
We spent a couple of nights in Springdale with the fam and enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving. We got home late Thursday and Sydney and I have loved having 3 whole days at home without work/school/plans/etc. Whew. Much needed time at home to clean, decorate for Christmas, and of course, cook up some yummy meals both in the real kitchen and in the playroom.
Scott was selected in a lottery to duck hunt with the game and fish at a great spot north of Searcy, and he took Brent and Mike. I couldn't stop laughing yesterday because Brent's idea of roughing it is a Motel 6 without cable, but he camped in a TENT during the AR/LSU game. Wow- dedication to hunting. As Melanie said, I will never understand men. He did snap a few beautiful pics setting up camp yesterday.
The girls and I got away for the weekend to Greenville, MS and stayed at the Alluvian Hotel for a spa day and a Viking cooking class. Ahhhhhhhhhh....................... 
Well, I made up for not taking any pictures in Dallas (see previous post) by taking over 60 at Parents Night at dance Monday night. The moms haven't been in the dance room with you girls this Fall, and I have been dying to see some of the things you are learning! I am amazed by how much you girls have improved and learned since last Spring, and I am so proud of you for how hard to work at dance. You are learning some basic tap and ballet steps, stretching and warm up activities, following directions from Ms. Shelly and Ms. Emily, waiting your turn, celebrating when your friends complete their steps, and memorizing some dances. But most of all sweet girl, you LOVE to dance and enjoy life and I am so proud of you!!!
When you get the choice to sit it out or dance,
OK, we do this every time!!! We spent last weekend in Dallas with the Luce's and I took 2 pictures the whole time!! We are always talking, shopping, eating, and playing so much that we never stop to remember to snap a few pics. Thanks to Scarlett and Jason, who as always were great hosts. Thanks to Bowden, who graciously shared his bunk bed with us and let us take over the his room with suitcases. And thanks to Pierce, who let Sydney play with all of his stuff! The kiddos had a blast, and Scarlett and I even got brave and took all 3 of them to dinner at the Cheese Cake Factory- yum!!!! We love y'all!!!
This is me before church this morning. Thank you Ms. Somer for the beautiful dress!! Mommy keeps saying she is going to take a sewing class from you. We had a crazy and fun weekend and here are a few highlights. Halloween morning we went to Lauren and Julia Halter's birthday party at Gymboree, which is always fun, but even more in costume!
After lunch I needed to help Daddy vacuum a little. This is one of favorite activities- seriously! My parents call me Sydney-rella :)
After a quick nap (totally not my idea!) we stopped by Miss Heathers house for a little trick or treating. She is keeping me on Thursday nights while my parents have small group at our house, and I think she is kind of crazy about me! Thanks for my awesome markers and chips ;)!!!
John Austin and Aunt Teeny were in town for our second annual trick or treating extravaganza. I got some awesome stuff, and I don't mean just candy! Books, a baby doll, My Little Pony, cookies, markers, a sippy cup- thanks everyone for spoiling me as always. John Austin was a cool fisherman...
I was Minnie Mouse of course
And Baby Spencer was a squished frog on the road...
Just kidding!!! He was an adorable Frog Prince!
We made several stops before landing back at my house for pizza and Razorbacks. Thanks again everyone for all of my Halloween treats and Happy Fall Y'all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
