Kate's Hair

My little sister Kate had her hair chopped off last week while visiting in AZ. She plans on giving it to Locks of Love. She looks super cute! Before:

After:

However, over the last few days, she has been complaining that she misses her long hair. It made me think of Little Women when Jo has to sell her hair and is lamenting its loss after it is too late. Jo's sister Amy says "Oh, Jo--your one beauty!"

Even if Kate's hair did NOT look good, she thankfully has many beautiful features to be grateful for. :o)

Love ya K8!

Or else.

We saw this nice reminder on a bill board in Montgomery, Alabama.

A little larger for those with failing vision:

Well, you read it--now you have no excuse.

Get yourselves to church this Sabbath and have yourselves a Merry Christmas!

Highlights from our trip across the South...

Holiday Traditions

Jared's mom always purchases a new ornament each year for us to place on our Christmas tree. She writes each person's initials (and the year) on the ornament so we don't forget when we received it. I think it's a great tradition and I am glad she passed this tradition on to us. Jared has some of the sweetest little ornaments from his childhood. When he puts them up, I think it causes him to reflect upon the fact that he is getting old!

This year we were all able to help decorate Jennifer's Christmas tree on Thanksgiving. Kayleigh was a great helper!

Welcome to the world, Allyson!

Allyson Blake McCrary

November 24th, 2008

9:40 a.m.

7 lbs 4 oz

20 inches long

Proud Uncle Jared and Aunt Adri

Thanksgiving

We bumped Thanksgiving up by 4 days this year (to Sunday). Jared's sister Jennifer had a scheduled C-section on the 24th of November and we didn't think she, baby and Granny would be home in time to feast with us on Thursday if we waited. Moving up the day took so much of the last minute stress out of the holiday! And, since left-overs are the best part, we were actually able to eat them on Thanksgiving Day!

The Turkey

Jen's Greenbean Casserole

Judy's Homemade Yams

Adri's Brownie Cheesecake Pie

Yep, she's definitely Jared's neice: "Kayleigh the Carnivore"!
Jared and Jennifer breaking the wishbone...hope your wish comes true, Jared!

McWane Science Center

Last week, Jared and I spent some time with our neice, Kayleigh. She is 2 and a half, a chatter-box/parrot, and is super friendly--even with strangers. Since we are so close to Birmingham, we visited the McWane Science Center and the "Just Mice Size" exhibit--perfect for toddlers.

We played in sand, water, and even the sky! We had a great time!

http://www.mcwane.org/