Blue Ridge Mountain Weekend

George surprised me with a relaxing weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountains for my birthday. It rained most of the weekend, but we still made it to the drive-in movies. George couldn't believe that they were still around. He's so thoughtful!

Christmas Party With The Grad School Buds!

We all had a great time celebrating the Christmas season with some of my favorite grad school friends. I truly miss all our crazy times together in classes and intensives and having lunch together. It was a close competition, but Christi and AJ won the best tacky Christmas sweater competition. Summer's husband, Mark, was about to forbid Summer from spending time with us, as he admitted to me later that night. He had no idea about the Christmas sweater competition and thought we were all just that cool. :)


Jessica made us these amazing aprons- matching our personalities to our patterns. She's so crafty!

Thanksgiving with Friends!

Some of our friends started an amazing annual Thanksgiving dinner at their home. It seems to get better and better every year. They really outdo themselves!! We had a wonderful time catching up with friends and hope that this tradition continues.

Christmas Decorating!!

George and I suddenly got the urge on Friday to put up our Christmas decorations. I know it's not even Thanksgiving yet, but we got the urge and we had to go with it!

Hawks vs. Wizards

George and I had a wonderful opportunity to take Malachi to the Hawk's game. Malachi goes to our church and is George's mentee. At first he was convinced that we were going to a monster truck rally (I guess he really likes monster truck), but ended up having a great time at the game.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HALEY!

We hope you have a wonderful birthday Haley!! We had a great time at La Parilla and roller skating at your birthday party. Some major middle school late skate night memories were brought back!! Your skating moves were amazing!!

Mom Troskie's Birthday Lunch

Over the weekend, George and I celebrated George's mom's birthday. We celebrated over chicken-pot-pie and a pumpkin roll. Bella and Bear played all afternoon. Even though Bella looks small she really fights back. One of her strategies is to bite down hard on Bear's massive gums and hang down from them. :)