Thanksgiving 2010

Over Thanksgiving holiday we traveled south to Raleigh, North Carolina to spend some time with "Aunty Gray" and Uncle Chris and Papa and Kat. It was a fast visit but we knew that Santa's sled would be bringing us back down for Christmas so we did not worry about what we might or might not be able to fit in.

While Hunt and I attended the wedding one of my best friends in the world, Harper and Reiss got to go to their 1st Carolina game (Carolina/Duke too!)...we all were so excited for them. Harper had a Carolina cheerleaders uniform and Reiss has one too. They were all ready! The pictures speak volumes...

The girls enjoying the game. Aunt Gray doing a great job keeping Reiss warm.

You can see the level of excitement for everyone.

This is what Watson did while we are all out of the house...snooze...snooze...and more snoozing.

Hunt and Reiss practicing her "Blue Steel" look...yes, Hunt is the one who always puts her pants on her head.

This nut does not fall far from the tree...the red is shining through...too cute.

We had a visit from some wolfpack members earlier in the day...Sad how early we manifest these rivalries in our children. (Look at Harper and Wiley showing how tech savvy they are.)

Look at the locks these two have...some people would be so lucky. Sadly, I think both children have since cut their beautiful manes.

The whole crew...The Singers and Heffners (with exception of Alison, all were CHHS Tigers, now divided among college sports).

Learning to stand with Papa.

Learning to scratch Watson just right.

Learning to like kisses from Watson.

Learning that there is much more to play-doh than play-doh. Crazy play-doh hair!

Reiss making sure she is the sweetest, cutest baby...

A newly defined family portrait

In October...our resident photographer was in town so we scheduled some time with her to try and capture our new family. As many of you have now seen the outcome from our New Years card but this is what you did not see. It is so hard to capture a wormy 2 year old, a newborn baby, let alone manage keeping yourself in form. I have a new appreciation for holiday cards and I now understand why parents start taking individual pictures of children instead of family portraits. We will see what next year turns up but we did laugh...a lot. Reiss could you slouch a little more, yeah yeah we know you still are developing your posture...c'mon! I think I am trying to hold Harper up with my hip...that's not going to work.

Harper and Reiss obviously inherited my scowl...we will call it our "pensive" look.

Is Harper trying to get Reiss out of the picture already..."back up girl, this has been my show for two years".

Thats right...the adoring family.

And we are back to the pushing again...oh well.

Harper being coy for Carrie and her camera.

The sweet stuff...

Ladies of Leisure

Hunt and I often joke that the girls (and I included) are ladies of leisure...although all moms know that this stay at home life is not always leisurely. We work hard to stay busy but also to have fun. Here are some more catch ups from our ladies of leisure. Harper is already stealing my accesories...and looking so cute in them too!

Harper in her Sawdust Festival Tee and Reiss lounging in the morning...you can still see the puffy eyes.

We had a big Woodberry weekend and Uncle Chris and Aunt Gray came to help/join in. Harper made sure that she got some time in with Uncle Chris...as she always says "why walk when you can be carried?"

Aunt Gray crusin' with Reiss.

I loved this picture of Hunt and Harper after the game...a victory sunset, a balloon and a ride on dads shoulders.

As most people know Reiss is my all-star sitter! She doesn't really roll (she has rolled, but no repeat performances) but she is fantastic sitter. She is such a big girl that she has a great anchor and therefore... a great sitter. She doesn't fall over and she is content as can be. This is the perfect depiction of how content she is sitting.

Reiss having her swedish chef moment...with her pants on her head!

Our girls...when I see pictures of the girls I can't help but wonder what they will look like in 5,10, 15 years -I know that they will be different looking sisters but sisters for sure!

Harper has now found that lovely 2 year old deliberate grin (CHEEEEESE!) while riding the train at Short Pump Mall in Richmond, VA.

Harper is still the best at charming the pants off Reiss.

You can see the grins all the way to their temples. I certainly hope that the girls will look at the time they have at home with mom and remember the smiles they had as ladies of leisure!

All things Halloween

SMALL ADDITION...I completely forgot about our adventure to Graves Moutain Lodge. This is yet another halloween festive activity that we had in October and this one even included Hunt! They have local bands, bundles and bundles of apples, local foods, pony rides (which we watched but would not participate in) and loads of pumpkins.

Harper on the hunt for the perfect pumpkin.

We loved this red painted pumpkin.

Hunt enjoying some time with the girls.

Halloween seems to be the holiday that we celebrate the BIGGEST at Woodberry. The great thing is everyone participates...we went to pumpkin patches, we went to blow-up parks, we had halloween parties, we trick-o-treated in the offices and we trick-o-treated for REAL...we had so much fun that it is now January and Harper still thinks that we should be trick-o-treating in the offices.
Liberty Mills is a new farm that gave all of us the best pumpkin experience ever! The girls forming a "pumpkin/gourd band".

Harper with "our finds"...right off the vine.

The sea of pumpkins...
Our littlest pumkin with little Reiss. Harper and her hand-picked pumpkin.

We even decorated our bed for Halloween with handmade pillowcases from Grandma Grandma.

"We're carving a pumpkin!"

Guttin' our pumpkin.

Happy Halloween!

Trick-o-treating in the offices...some of the kiddies. Harper was "Ladybug Girl" and Reiss was baby ladybug.

Hunt taking Harper thru the offices since trick-o-treating is a little scary.

Ready for lunch...or for treats.

Year 2: Oktoberfest of Ruckersville-Bigger and more than before.

Pure mayhem in the bouncer!

WEEEEEEEEEEE!

I have to admit, I got a little sick getting them up there...sliding down was a little scary. These kids shot off like rockets!

Reiss getting some snuggles from Sarah.

These girls love to snack...we must refuel!

Harper and Sophia horse barrel riding...

Careful, Careful Girls!

Enjoying our hayride. (Side note: I have to say big thanks to all my mom friends who help me accomplish any outing...there are always extra hands to pitch in to hold one baby or help chase a wild two year old!)

Harper giving Reiss her Halloween meal...

I think she got in more than I did!

Reiss - 3 (almost 4 months old)

The girls...Minnie Mouse, Bunny and Ladybug Girl

Harper and I dancing to "Thriller"

Harper skyping...before trick-o-treating.

Isn't she the cutest! We have to give the biggest props to Noni for creating Harper's costume. We not only have TWO sets of labybugs wings, but TWO sets of antenna for our dress up pleasure. Harper LOVED her costume, and man did we get our wear out of it...I think it was worn at least 6 times. One evening we were walking Watson and someone asked me..."does she have her costume on again?!" Yes, she does...WHY NOT!

Back shot...again...too cute!
Off into the night with Dad...happy trick-o-treating!