Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I'll Love Ya Tomorrow

"Tomorrow, Tomorrow, I'll Love Ya Tomorrow"
"It's a Hard Knock Life"
"You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile"
"Maybe"
"We've Got Annie"...etc...
Bring back memories? Annie was one of my favorite movies growing up...as it was for many. We found an old VHS video tape at my mom's of "Annie" and Milla started watching it--- I was so pleased that she loves it too!!! She is starting to sing the songs and act out certain scenes! Of course Hank plays the part of Sandy!!!

So, when trying to figure out a Halloween costume it was only right that Milla dress up as Annie! She was grinning ear to ear! She was hilarious! We thought she would for sure take the wig off right when we put it on...but no---she kept it on for 3 straight hours!!!

Sweet Faith played the part as a bag of sugar perfectly!!
We went over to the Habeck's for Chili before Trick or Treating....here is Audrey and Asher and Baby Girl Habeck on the way!!!

Asher as Woody from Toy Story
Milla as Annie
Will as a Sock Monkey

A ride in the wagon around the neighborhood to trick or treat! These little cuties are growing...not as much room in the wagon as last year!!

Pumpkin Carving!

She's 90...She's Beautiful...and She's Mine

...My Grandma that is!...and I am Proud to say it! Happy 90th Birthday Grandma Rhodes! We were so happy that we got to drive to Indiana to be there to celebrate and go to Grandma's Birthday Party!!! It wasn't just a bday party...it was also a retirement party (yes-she is JUST retiring at age 90!--wow!) Grandma has written a column in the local paper for 65 years!!!! Her column is called "Dear Heart"...and before that it was called "Fringe & Frosting". Friends and family came from near and far to honor her at a morning party held at the church's fellowship hall.

WHAT A BLESSING!! Our baby girl in the arms of her GREAT GRANDMOTHER!
Grandma is SUCH an incredible lady...she has filled her 90 years with so many interesting things. She is positive and such a joy to be around. It is amazing how many people she keeps up with and corresponds with. She is caring, thoughtful, smart, and involved. She is one of a kind!

What a sweet shot! Grandma and Milla gazing into each others eyes...as if Milla is trying to soak up all of the wisdom that 90 years will teach you! Grandma was giving Milla a lesson on the organ. She knows all of the classics--Milla was requesting Baa Baa Black Sheep!
4 generations represented! Grandma, Aunt Connie, me, and my Mom holding Milla and Faith.
SO VERY THANKFUL for my family.

Festive Faith

Milla was so lucky to get the opportunity to ride a horse!!! Aunt Connie and Uncle Bob board horses at the farm. She loved it...when we tried to put a hand on her to hold her on--she said "self"! Very independent!

little horse back rider

look at those pearly whites!
funny picture of one of the horses that likes to nibble on the fence!!

corn fields cover most of the terrain in Indiana...so pretty!
Here is a picture of Brandon, Milla, and Faith on the golf cart--taking a ride on the trials.

Aunt Connie and Uncle Bob made a special spot...called Camp Jubilee"...for their grand kids and other people who come visit. It is a camp site in the woods by their house with a bonfire and lots of fun things to do!

There is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant that makes the best fried chicken on Tuesdays and Thursdays....we couldn't pass up a local favorite while we were there! YUM!

Milla and Faith lovin' on their Great Grandma Rhodes!

Grandma's party had displays of pictures everywhere---this is one of my favorites of Grandma and Grandpa! Little Love Birds!

Mom and Aunt Connie worked so hard to make it a fantastic party....they served coffee, cider, pumpkin donut bites, and melted mini ham and Swiss sandwiches. It was a Fall theme with leaves and chrysanthemums as the decor.

Love that look at Uncle Bob!

we got to play on the farm, ride 4 wheelers, and visit with some of our cousins while we were there....Mike, Barrett, Emerick, and Brittany
*It was a WONDERFUL trip*

Lovely Lily

Congrats to Lana, Ben and Samuel!!!!!
She is Here!!!

Lillian Grace Peppers
"Lily"...born Oct. 1st...8#1oz.

Faith meets 1 week old Lily
Brandon, Milla, Faith, my Mom, and I all got to go to Chattanooga to meet the new, lovely, little Lily.

Samuel and Milla

Samuel is 2 going on 16! He has a little car that he took Milla for a ride in. He could navigate it so well! He is ready to get his drivers license!

Proud Grandmas with their Grand kids!!
My mom with Milla and Faith....Mrs. Larson with Samuel and Lily

Siblings!
Wonderful and amazing to see our families multiplying!

FRIENDS!!!

The Fall Has Been Full of Fun

Pleasant, Peaceful, Precious Baby

enjoying this sweet smile

Milla and Brandon's Mom "Mimi" cozy in the backseat
Milla helping Captin "Cappie's Sailboat"

Brandon's Dad (aka Granddaddy or Papa Ray) being a good sport and playing with Milla in her little play house!!

there were some trees that had fallen down--so, we went up to the farm and loaded up the truck with some firewood for this winter--- Milla, Hank, and Brandon--(Faith was asleep in the cap of the truck)

love this sweet smile too!!!

"Morning Hank"...Milla hugs Hank every morning and every night

we got to get together with some of my high school girl friends at Brittany's pretty new home. Of course we had to TRY to take a picture of all of the kiddos....this is a close as we got!!!
Mia-Milla-Anna-Sarah-Max

Our neighbors.,.2 doors down-(Twins)...Ashlee and Evan...Milla adores them!! Milla will go outside and start yelling "Ashlee, Evan"...in hopes that they will be outside and hear her request and come over to play in the driveway!!!

Elise turned 3!!! Milla got to enjoy the Dora themed party--eat pizza--and jump in a jumpy pit!

Birthday Picnic on the porch

*Brandon's Grandmother and her 2 sisters...Aunt Robbie and Aunt Nita*
It is so cute how they all have the same cheek bones! You can tell they are sisters!
Grandmother was thrilled to have them both visit with. We joined them for an incredible homecooked meal.

These Four Walls

The nurse in me comes out (as it does in most parents of little newborns) when it comes to germs and keeping Faith healthy. Trying to avoid any triggers that would get Faith sick--for this first stage of her life we have spent most of our time between the 4 walls of our house and on walks outside---so, we have been thankful for our visitors!!!

My WONDERFUL Aunt Connie and Uncle Bob drove all the way to Indiana to meet Faith! Uncle Bob did take a field trip to Clemson to go to the Florida State vs. Clemson game while they were her because they are big Seminoles fans. Aunt Connie helped out so much playing with Milla and holding Faith. She even let me and Brandon slip away and go out on a dinner date!!

Uncle Bob and Faith
Sleeping!

Ashley and Ashley...my work friends came over to say HI!

Milla had fun playing with the "big kids"....Ashley H.'s sweet children Tucker and Addie

Becky and Faith

Becky went crazy and brought us tons of food. She brought this basket loaded with delicious items from a FANTASTIC place called "Simply Fresh"....I am IN LOVE with the chicken salad that they sell--it is called "cuisine on the run". Simply Fresh is located in East Cobb just off of Johnson Ferry Road in the Houlk's shopping center.

Cappie had a break from his assignment in North Dakota and darted home to visit Mom and come meet Faith!

Allie (one of Faith's girlfriends) and Faith

Brittany and Max came over and Milla had so much fun watching Nemo that they had on their ipad. They had to leave before it was over---so, Milla was so concerned about Nemo...she kept saying "Nemo-Need-Find-Daddy"!

Really Starting to Smile!!! PURE JOY!!

First Baths

Everyone wants to be in Dads lap after their baths!! Here is Brandon multitasking!!