Christmas Time is Here

We are getting ready for Christmas. This is the first year that Phoebe seems to know that it's Christmas. She's been singing carols, watching the Charlie Brown Christmas Special daily, and telling us what Santa will be bringing her.

Phoebe pauses in front of a neighborhood snowman.
She was a little confused why our tree isn't green.





After two traumatic years of sitting on a live Santa's lap, Phoebe opts for the upright, fake St. Nick. She expects Santa to bring her a "little, blue car" for Christmas.

Phoebe hosts a Christmas cookie-making party with kids from the block.

Extra Extra!

Phoebe makes the local newspaper.

Phoebe makes Thanksgiving Dinner

Phoebe was a big help in the kitchen this year.

mixing...

measuring...

and a Derby pie ready to go in the oven.

Time to eat!

All gone!


Press the "play arrow" for a Thanksgiving message from Phoebe as she makes Pumpkin Pie.

Park and Backyard

We all went to the park one evening for S'mores and a hayride. Phoebe looks at the fire with caution.

Super Dad roasts the marshmallow to perfection.


Mule-driven hayride.

Two shots of Phoebe playing the backyard that came out fun.

Halloween Part 2

To stock up for the trick-or-treaters, we make our annual trip to Wayne's Candy World. Phoebe looks overwhelmed in this cosmos of candy delights.



These hot dogs will come in handy with Phoebe's costume.


The cave girl returns as...

...Chef Phoebe serving up treats to the neighborhood kids.


A hot dog for the hot dog!


Phoebe works the crowd.


With a break in the action, Phoebe enjoys some Skittles.

Halloween Part 1

Phoebe scopes out the pumpkin patch for her own Great Pumpkin.


Done and done!


Back at home, Phoebe counts her bounty.


This one is for Phoebe!

We'll do the big one too.
Checkin' in out on the inside.

Super Dad handles the carving under close supervision.

Phoebe approves.


Happy Halloween!

Stay tuned for trick or treating pictures...

Ever since her first haircut Super Dad has been the hairdresser of choice; however, Phoebe's mop has gotten beyond his level of expertise. A professional was needed.

Here is Phoebe before her first pro haircut:


Phoebe settles in...


...and Miss Gerri gets to work.


Phoebe models her new do and unwraps her lollipop.

Goat Days with Dad

Super Dad and T-Bone took Phoebe to the Annual Goat Days in Millington, TN. Phoebe is not sure about this goat...


Super Dad is not sure about this train...

Nobody is sure about this horse!

Phoebe gets a taste of teepee life.

Loch Ness Monster moon bounce

lunch with T-bone - Phoebe polishes off some chicken fries while T-bone washes down some tamales with box wine.

The ride back to Memphis, Phoebe is tuckered out from her big day!

Phoebe's going to be a big sister!

Is it a boy? or is it another girl? Phoebe's prediction changes daily. We'll find out in February.

The Last Days of Summer

Two recent trips to Arkansas.
The first was to the catfish shanty on Horn Lake.




The next week, we went to our neighbors' river cabin on the Little Red River. Starting the day with some pancakes.

At Greer's Ferry Lake, down the road from the cabin.

Snack break!

Weekend crowd.

Warning...

Super Dad can't be stopped and shows the kids how it's done.

The Lady of the House enjoys the tamer side of the lake with Phoebe.