Everything Is New: November 2012

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Oh So Thankful

We had a great Thanksgiving over at Meme and Grump's house, but we sure did miss the Nichols clan! We kicked off the day by running a 10k, where Frances was the 1st baby to finish. The rest of the weekend was lots of eating, a little shopping, playing at the park, watching football, and a visit to Santa. I can't wait to get our tree this weekend and start getting ready for Christmas!

Getting ready to run!

Whew that was exhausting!

Silly little turkey

Being silly at the park

Thanksgiving dinner

Not such a fan of Santa:)

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Who's Going To Take Care of Daddy?

Today's blog was composed by Frances McCalley:

Mama went to Chicago to have fun with her sisters and left Daddy at home all alone. Who is going to take care of him? I WILL!!

First, Daddy had to pick me up from school so I could keep an eye on him this weekend.

We had chicken and pasta for dinner and a bath afterwards. Nite nite!

Saturday morning, I made sure Daddy got his exercise by throwing my toys on the floor so he would have to pick them up...

... then I did it again.

I then took him out to breakfast for peanut butter pancakes and eggs.

I made sure he got his exercise by making him feed me.

Momma would have never thought of this on her own. Who took care of Daddy before me?

I then had Daddy take Momma's car to have it cleaned.

For lunch, I offered Daddy some cheerios and squeezable fruit.

Then we got his car cleaned.

Since it was too dark in my playroom, I had Daddy install an overhead light onto the ceiling fan.

Bossing him around is hard work so I was famished by the time supper came around.

Daddy fell asleep last night so I really worked up and appetite watching Oregon and Kansas St. lose. Roll Tide. An appetite only pancakes would cure.

I knew Daddy would like this place.

Aunt Amy came to visit me while I sent Daddy to church. You see, I make Daddy go to church on Sundays because of all the words he uses on Saturdays while watching football.

Children, everywhere, remember. It's important for daddies to spend time with people his own age so I took mine to his boss' house for some socializing. Daddies like raw oysters, peel your own shrimp, cheese grits, sausage, hush puppies, and corn on the cob. Of course, I was more than happy to help him with is lunch.

Well, its time for a quick nap and then I will take Daddy to the airport to help him pick up Momma. Y'all have a great week, a Happy Thanksgiving and Roll Tide for the Iron Bowl.

Peace Out,

-Frances.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Catching Up

We have had a very busy two weeks, and all of the sudden it's time for Thanksgiving...how did that happen?! We spent a great weekend in Oxford celebrating Anna, Irene, and Brooks' first birthday. Then Will and I went to the beach (and to run a race) while Frances went on a road trip the National Peanut Festival (thank you Amy & Lydia). Tonight we celebrated Bubba Grump's 60th birthday and tomorrow I am flying to Chicago for a girls weekend with my sisters. I am so excited!!!

Frances is doing great! She continues to make constant progress and is showing us all kinds of new skills each day. She is talking/signing constantly, pulling up to stand, and even starting to cruise a little bit. She loves making animal sounds these days- she knows dog, cow, owl, bird, duck, and we are working on turkey. Here are some pictures from the last few weeks....