The size of a Peach

Ultrasounds are AMAZING! We got to have one today--at 13 weeks. The book says that the baby is the size of a peach at this stage.

mir·a·cle:

"A wonder or wonderful thing.
Specifically: An event or effect contrary to the established constitution and course of things, or a deviation from the known laws of nature; a supernatural event, or one transcending the ordinary laws by which the universe is governed.
A miracle play.
A story or legend abounding in miracles.
To make wonderful."

Cornhole

The Benich's hosted a HUGE "Cornhole Tournament" on Saturday--they had brackets set up and everything. If you have never played cornhole before--this is what it is: "Cornhole or Corn Toss is similar to horseshoes except you use wooden boxes called cornhole platforms and corn bags instead of horseshoes and metal stakes. Contestants take turns pitching their corn bags at the cornhole platform until a contestant reaches the score of 21 points. A corn bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point. "

The reason for the celebration was Beau's 30th Birthday! His cakes were even set up like cornhole boards! Kriya thinks of everything!!! They had great food for a cold evening-- Chili, Chicken Noodle Soup, and Venison Stew.

Christian, Brandon, and Seam

Melanie (holding Neely), Lisa (holding Sarah)-(Sorry about your heads guys!!)
Megan, Becky (holding Harper), Kriya(the hostess), & ElizabethBrandon & Megan

From Brunch to Duck Hunting

Brandon found a new favorite place--- a good spot for duck hunting not too far from our house. He went with his friends at 5:45 Saturday a.m.-- and then I joined him for the afternoon session. We saw several ducks while we were there but they were too far away to shoot at (I was kind of glad---sorry Brandon!!) It was still fun to be out there to see all the wildlife around the lake and watch the sunset. Hank loved it!!! He would be so still and quiet while he watched for birds!!

While I was sitting there I kept thinking of a email forward that I got once that was an inspirational story about teamwork that had to do with how ducks fly and work together--when I got home I looked it up and it was actually about geese---close enough---I still like the story-
it is at: http://www.inspiring-quotes-and-stories.com/geese.html

Here Brandon is setting up all the decoys in the water. When we finished Hank enjoyed his job of fetching up all the ducks.

Jesse (my friend from work) and her dog "Maddie" came over to hangout and play with Hank! Maddie and Hank wore each other out! After hunting twice and having a friend over Hank slept well last night!

Met Becky, Elizabeth, and "Harper Sophia" at Mittie's Tea Room on Sat. morning for brunch.

Mittie's was a neat "girlie" place to meet--- http://www.mitties.com/ --we all got the same thing and it was delicious-- it was a little trio of lobster bisque, their famous chicken salad croissant, and a tasty salad. We met The Sanders Family for dinner at Buckhead Pizza---
Matt, Davis, and Lauren (their baby #2 due in June!!)

HAPPY 2009!!!!!

Dec. 20th-- Children's Medical Group Christmas Party!!! All the girls I work with--
back: Denise, Laurie, Pam, Debbie,Tiffany, Annette, Donna, Candace mid: Brooke, Christina, Dawn, Me, Amanda front: Susan and Jesse

Christmas Eve-- Dad and Grandma Dunnington Came over from Cartersville--we knew we would eat other traditional Christmas meals over the holiday season--so, we wanted to say "Feliz Navidad" and went to a local Mexican rest. for our Christmas Eve meal!!! Then Brandon and I went to Candle Light Service later that evening.

Christmas Day at the Crim's house.
Cousin Linda, Kelli, Mr. Crim, Mrs. Crim, Grandmother Rogers, Grandaddy Rogers, Me, and Brandon

Brandon and Hank

Mom and Cappie came up to celebrate the day after Christmas-- we all went to see "Marley&Me"-- it was WONDERFUL!!!! You HAVE to see it!! Then on Saturday Aunt Connie and Uncle Bob drove down from Indiana so we could all be together.

Sunday Becky and I went over to Allison's house to hang out and have lunch. Little baby girl Fischer is set to arrive in late March!!!!

Sunday night Brandon and I met The Krupa Family (Chanler, Ander, and little Marshall) at Ippolitto's in Dunwoody. Marshall turned 1yr in October--he is walking around--really on the move!!

Happy New Year!!!! We got to eat dinner at Houston's (YUM---one of my all time favorites!!) with Derrick and Adrienne--then we came back to their house--played "UNO" and "Catch Phrase" as we watched the ball drop on TV!!! HAPPY 2009!!!