Gift #586- Grandma's Angel Tree

Pat stumbled across this postcard from Grandma.  She had found a picture of this oak tree and had wanted to visit it but never got the chance.  We were able to visit the tree for her!

Gift #585- Thanksgiving with Family

Pat, Jennifer, and Jackson made the long trip from Panama City to spend Thanksgiving together with us.  We had a great time and were so thankful for their good company.

Gift #584- Avery Grace's New Hair Cut!

Avery Grace has always been hesitant to get her hair cut.  But this time, she really wanted to go!  The stylist finished cutting her hair and asked AG how she liked it.  Avery said that she liked it, but that she wanted it shorter.  So funny that she had such a big opinion This was the end result.  Pretty cute huh?

Gift #583- Henry at Halloween

"Truly wonderful the mind of a child is"

Master Jedi Yoda

Gift #582- Hurricane Days

 While Hurricane Matthew was barreling down on SC, the Thomas family was enjoying good company and making good memories in Panama City!

Hank and I on a date at Bayou Joes!

Gift #581- Rockin' at Church

Watching these boys use their talents for the Lord fills me to overflowing!

Gift # 580- Turning Three

Happy Birthday to this cute little firecracker- Avery Grace!

Gift #579- National Siblings Day

 This set of siblings were together for the first time in a very long time at Nana's funeral.  Sad circumstance, but very happy reunion!  Nana would have loved this picture!

This crazy set of siblings are not often able to be together either.  But this year, we just all happened to be together on National Siblings Day!  Terd, Pot, Kime, Barf and Amy.  Ok ok, Lamy.

Gift #578- Living Close to Family

After being in Nevada for 3 years and then Japan for 3, it sure is nice to be close to family again.  This sweet family drove down from Charlotte for a visit and we had such a great time together!  Looking forward to many more visits!

Gift #577- Joshy

Happy 14th Birthday Josh!  You are fun and funny and so very kind.  We are very proud of you!

Gift #576- Henry's First Haircut!

Gift #575- Chickens on the Porch

When you are crazy enough to have chickens living on your porch, I think that it is safe to assume that, you are crazy enough!  I love my fancy chicken coop- complete with working chandelier.  

Gift #574- First Day of School 2016

 Kindergarten at Broad River Elementary

 9th and 10th grade at Battery Creek High

Masters Degree in Social Work at University of Southern California in my laundry room!

Gift #573- More Henry Shenanigans

Again, If I didn't laugh, I would be crying all of the time.  😂

 Leaf Blowing the Kitchen

 Turning the lights on and off and on and off and on and off...

 Climbing on EVERYTHING

 Eating burned popcorn out of a bag that we put outside.

Playing in the toilet.  

Gift #572- Henry Shenanigans

Because if I don't take a moment to laugh at all of the crazy, then I would spend a lot of time crying.  😊

Gift #571- Bo!

Bo's 6th Birthday- his second birthday as a Thomas.  We are so lucky!

Gift #570- These Smiles

Henry and Avery Grace playing at the waterfront park in downtown Beaufort, SC

Gift #569- Baby Chicks

Because, why not?  A house with 7 kids, 2 dogs, 2 turtles, a hamster, and a fish or two needs a few chickens.  Right?  :0)

Git #568- Cousins and Puppies

The only thing better than a new puppy is two new puppies and a sweet cousin to hang out with!

Gift #567- A New Puppy

Meet Lucy!  The newest member of the Thomas family!  Holy Cow Cute!

Gift #566- Heart to Hearts with Papa

Sam receiving some "wisdom" from his Papa.  There is no telling what words of wisdom Papa is sharing.  They are both smiling, so I am a little worried.

Gift #565- Playing in the Rain

The Thomas Kids love to play in the rain!  They get it from their dad.  Hank LOVES to watch it rain.

Gift #564- National Donut Day

Did you know that February 3rd is National Donut Day?  Hank says that every day in our house is National Donut Day!  Agree!  Run out to Dunkin' Donuts today.  It is your duty as an American citizen to celebrate this delicious national holiday!

Gift #563- A Baseball Award

Jack received the highest GPA Award at his High School Sports Awards Banquet.  We won't go into the fact that he did not invite me to the banquet.  Cause that is a whole different story.  One that I could go on and on and on about Jack!  Good Job on the award though!  :0)

Gift #562- My Big Boys

Look at these boys!  They are playing at Grace AME Chapel with the ensemble from BCOB.  Proud Mama!

Gift #561- Coastal Skills Weekend

 I had the opportunity to attend a Coastal Skills Clinic at Hunting Island State Park!  I learned a lot about crabbing and fishing and even cast-netting!  I even held a snake!!!!  Jack said that I was hard core!  Yes!  I had a great time with some wonderful ladies and am proud of my new-found skills!

Gift #560- A Successful Surgery

 Bo's right hand before surgery!

 Bo's right hand a few weeks after surgery!  He was so excited when the doctor took off the cast!  He counted his five fingers and smiled so big!

 Bo getting ready for surgery.  All smiles!

 Bo LOVES to look at pictures of his bones.  

So I thought that I would just add these pictures for him to remember!

Gift #559- A Big Kid Sunday School Class

Henry moved up from the Babies to the Toddlers class at Sunday School.  

He looks like such a big kid sitting at that table!  

Gift #558- A Boys First Car

Congratulations Jack!  Now go get me a jug of milk!  

Gift #557- Bo's Gotcha Day

It's been one year since we brought this little guy home from China.  He hasn't stopped smiling!

Gift #556- A Kentucky Derby Party

Hank and I went to a Derby Party at the clubhouse in our neighborhood.  We had such a great time and met so many of our new neighbors.  The party was complete with betting on the horses, big hats, and mint juleps!

Gift #555- A Spring Road Trip Home

 Turbo sat with Henry almost the entire way.  Henry drops the most crumbs!

 Mimi fed the kids their favorite breakfast- donuts and strawberries.  

Papa took them on a ride in the wheel barrow.  

Macy "teaching" Papa how to make Pancakes.