Merry Christmas!

"Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store.

Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more."

—Dr. Seuss

I doubt will have time to update our blog before Christmas, so I wanted to send out a little holiday cheer to all my bloggy friends!

Wishing you time to enjoy the simple pleasures of this holiday season. May you have the spirit of Christmas which is peace, the gladness of Christmas which is hope, and the heart of Christmas which is love.

((HUGS)) and love to all of you!!

"O' Little Star of Bethlehem"

I'm one PROUD Mommy! Lilli did a FANTASTIC job
in the Children's Christmas play at church!!
She was the 'star'! LOL

Wishing everyone a wonderful Wednesday! ((HUGS))

Preschool Christmas Party

What a wonderful party and great time to be had by all at Lilli's preschool Christmas Party!!

Who wants to see Santa? WE DO!!!

Malorie, Adyson and Lilli

Lilli and her teacher, Ms. Shonna!!

Santa even paid the kids a visit. Needless to say that was Lilli's favorite part of the party, although she told me that this Santa wasn't the real deal. She told me that this Santa didn't know what she wanted... AND he didn't know her by name... AND she thought she saw some of his real hair sticking out from the beard. Hahahaha. Glad she took it like a champ and didn't blurt it out.

Santa giving a gift to Lilli...

Santa stealing Mommy's sugar!

Adyson being a brave girl!!

Daddy helping Lilli with her present from Jaelyn

Adyson, Jaelyn and Lilli

Mommy and her girl

Lilli LOVES Ms. Holly!

I gave her a' talk' telling her that Santa sends special elves to fill in for him sometimes. You know, he is probably catching a few extra zzZZzzzZZzz's before the big day and he had to help the elves get everything organized in the North Pole. :-) RIGHT? Lilli promised not to be a spoiler for her friends that 'thought'' that they got to hug the 'real' Santa!
Wishing everyone a terrific Tuesday! ((HUGS))

I believe in Santa Claus!

We went to see Santa & boy was he tickled to see Lilli-bug! He called her by name and even knew what she wanted to Christmas. (He overheard me talking with her while we were standing in line!) It was AWESOME! Lilli's little jaw dropped to the ground when he held his open arms out to her and said, "Why, there's my Lilli!"

When she got on his lap, he asked her if she had been a good girl, to which she could only nod yes... she was still speechless! He said, "Don't you want babydoll clothes? Isn't that what you'd like, Lilli?  Clothes for your babies?" Lilli continued to nod... Then a gigantic grin spread across her face... the same that you see above! Santa then talked with her 'at length' about the manger scene that's been smocked on her dress. (Thanks cousin Mary for thinking of our girl! We love the dress!)
It was such a wonderful moment for Lilli! A memory she (and I) will treasure FOREVER!
Hope all of you are doing well! ((HUGS))

Win # 903

We're so proud!!  Congratulations Coach K...

Now, if I could only make Lilli understand that Kyle Singler graduated & no longer plays for Duke!!  She hollered "Go Kyle Singler" the entire game. Hahahahaha  Boy, she loves him...
Lilli has 3 Plumlee boys to choose from, BUT it has and will always be Kyle Singler!
Hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday!

Wordless Wednesday

ABSOLUTELY ROTTEN...

Oh yes, she is!! :-)

Wishing everyone a wonderful day! ((HUGS))

Halloween Week in Photos

Lots of parties & so much going on... soooooo, I think it would be best to let the pictures speak for themselves.

Halloween Party at dance class

Mrs. Mary Beth leading "Thriller"

Halloween Party for the

3&4 year old Bible study class at church

...blessing before party food!

'Disney themed' Trunk or Treat
(Snow White & the Two Dwarfs)

My all-time favorite picture of Lilli and her Daddy
He looks like the Travelocity "Roaming Gnome" - Hahahahaha

Lilli and her friend Kennedy!
(Lilli's Snow White dress was once Kennedy's dress)

....brrrrrr, it was cold!

Trick-or-treating on Halloween Night

First stop - Grandma's house!

...then a visit with Lainey

...followed by Nana and Papa's

And last, but not least - a visit with Aunt Chele, Unc John & Erica

Needless to say, sweet Lilli was loaded up with candy when it was all said and done. She was a happy, happy girl!

We went home and passed out a few goodies to some trick-or-treaters at our house. Oh, and it was raining.... and it didn't stop them. I bet we had 150 trick-or-treaters or more. CRAZY!

Wishing everyone a blessed day... ((HUGS))

~ Serenity Now ~

Most folks will remember the catch phrase "Serenity Now" from an episode of Seinfeld. On one particular episode, I remember George's father Frank yelling it out everytime his blood pressure spiked, trying to bring peace to his soul... LOL! I don't think this is exactly the way serenity should be brought to your soul, but hey, if it worked for his character... good.
Well, good news folks! I've found my "serenity now" at a place I haven't visited in ages - Cliffs of the Neuse State Park. http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/clne/main.php

Last Sunday, my parents, Danny, Lilli and I went to the park for a little nature hike and picnic. What a great afternoon we had... The scenery was breath-taking!!! All the leaves were changing colors and reflecting on the water. WOW! I want to go back this weekend & I want to go camping too!! Just call me nature girl!

Yes, I have found my new 'favorite spot'... and it's only 30 minutes from my house - almost in my backard.

PEACE - CALM - SERENITY NOW!

Wishing everyone a beautiful, peace-filled, serene weekend! ((HUGS))