Will's Thanksgiving Feast

Today we had a Thanksgiving feast with Will's class. All the parents enjoyed lunch as well. His little class really is so cute. They all play together. Ms.Cassie told me that Will is Madison's protector. She is this petite little girl in his class. She said he will literally put his arm around her and his hand up to the boys for getting to rough around her. With all his aggressive and all boy traits he truly is a caretaker as well. I love watching him.

Will's Thanksgiving Feast

There is nothing better than a "hand" made craft. Love my little turkey Will.

Will
Age 3
Thanksgiving at school

Ring around the Rosie with friends

Decorating cookies...add icing, more icing, and a little more.

Madison, Chloe, Will, and Lily
Hanging with his girls

Crazies!

Gaines Reginald is 5!

I just truly cannot believe I am writing this post. Seems like yesterday we were trying to survive the night with our first born who would only sleep if you held him....all night! We recorded every move you made. You are amazing sweet boy. 

STATS AT 5:
5 years old
41.4 lbs      56%
43" inches  52%
BMI 15.76 60%
Vison 20/20
Last shots except flu until he is 11! Craziness to think of him as being 11...

Gaines Reginald at 1 years old and 5

These are a few of my favorite things about you at 5:

You have your own sense of style and you own it. You love khaki pants, button up shirts, sweaters, and ties. Anything professional and preppy. You consider it a punishment to wear lounge pants/ sports pants. We have heard numerous times during meltdowns "I don't match or I look ridiculous!" Your mommy has finally given in for the most part and let you wear what you want but it is war when I want you to wear something you don't want to.

You love art, crafts, and projects right now. I do have to admit this seems to be the one thing that truly occupies your time. Normally you get over an activity or toy in about 5 minutes tops. I don't know how this happened but overnight you seem to know how to draw really things. Of course this went from some drawings to posters and themes etc. when you do something you do it big! You love the details like your mommy for these things and it is "just ruined" when it does not come out like you had planned. You also are a great delegator. You come up with these elaborate projects like a puppet show or details for your theme birthday party then you assign all the work toy your Nonni, Poppy, etc. I'm not sure if you ever lift a finger or if you just direct.

You are still more into community helpers than other boy toys like Ninja Turtles or Super Heros. You want to be a police officer. You loved the ticket books that you gave out as favors for your birthday. The big toy for your birthday was the Fisher Price Imagiex Rescue Center.

You are very independent. You love your friends and cousins but if you don't want to play what they are then you just leave and go off by yourself or find the adults to chat their ears off.

You know all your letters and how to write them. Starting to spell a few sight words. Love preschool.

You are so stubborn. If you get in trouble, you refuse to look at us and you refuse to say your sorry (probably because you are not sorry!).  

Your creativeness and imagination is amazing. You are so smart. I cannot wait to see how you take on Kindergarden. Big plans!

We love you so much and are so very proud of our 5 year old.

Cousin Day

Aunt Stacie met Aunt Daph and her crew at Oakes Farm Pumpkin Patch while we were at the game. For quite a few years we had a tradition of all of us going to the pumpkin patch so I was thrilled they got to go with their cousins. Stacie said they had so much fun. The pictures should show that! Then they headed to chic-fil-a for lunch. Gaines invited Lucy over to Aunt Stacie's for Halloween crafts. Gaines started in on this idea with Aunt Stacie as soon as we arrived on Friday. Will and Josh went to Mamaw's for some playtime without the other cousins. I love that they all have each other. Will was soooo excited because he was going to get to spend the night by himself at Mamaw's without Gaines. Big time! He kept reminding Gaines he got to go alone. Mamaw said he did great on his first sleepover without Gaines except when he woke up with his head stuck under the bed!

Cousins 2013
Will (3), Josh (3), Emma (8), Lucy (4), Riley (10), Gaines (4)

Aunt Stacie and her boys!

Lucy and Gaines time at Aunt Stacie's house

Josh and Will time at Mamaw's House

Will's first sleepover at Mamaw's house. he did great!

Go Vols!

Aunt Stacie watched the boys today for Garrick  and I to go to the UT vs South Carolina game. We usually have gone to quite a few games by now but this was our first home game all season. It was a perfect fall day - love this weather! The stadium was on fire and the Vols pulled off their first win to a ranked team in 5 years!!! It was a very exciting game up to the last few seconds.

UT vs South Carolina 2013

Garrick stressed

Aunt Stacie watched the boys today for Garrick  and I to go to the UT vs South Carolina game. We usually have gone to quite a few games by now but this was our first home game all season. It was a perfect fall day - love this weather! The stadium was on fire and the Vols pulled off their first win to a ranked team in 5 years!!! It was a very exciting game up to the last few seconds.

Friday Night Lights

We headed to Knoxville for the weekend and our first stop was Uncle Rob's football game. Rob is the principle at Fulton High School - Go Falcons! Will was so excited and Gaines was for about 15 minutes. The boys are spoiled rotten and don't even know it. We got to play some football on the field during warm ups and watch from the sidelines. Gaines  started whining as soon as the game started so I took little Christy to the concessions and we sat in the stands and got some snacks while watching Will cheered on the team from the sidelines. I Love watching Will around any sport - he is just smitten. He is into running plays. He says, "ok I'm Peyton (manning of course), you are the wide receiver, and you are the running back lets go!" Uncle Rob and Daddy are in heaven with their sports fan. It was a perfect fall night for football.

Bust a Move

I totally felt Baby O move tonight! It is pretty early around 15 weeks but that is exactly what that little flutter was on the lower left side.

Will's Class

Will's teacher Ms.Cassie is so good about taking pictures of their day. Will seems to really love all the kids in his class. He says they play Monster on the playground and Power Rangers. Will is such a good playmate. Here are some pics from the past month or so.

And there you have it...

Will & Lily "Sleeping"

Sweet Class

We Are Family

We told the boys today our big news on Baby O coming but they had to keep it a secret until my fam came over for dinner. They were sweet. Will was instantly really protective of baby and punched Gaines for getting too close to my stomach. The plan for the reveal was Gaines was to lead charades and then do baby to share with the fam well needless to say they did not really get it until Gaines screamed out "No, we are having a baby." I'm not really sure my dad has smiled since. No offense Baby O he just sees more work in his future! Mimi just laughed and shook her head and Nonni well she does not do well with surprises. We did get a great video though. Enjoy!

Not sure where the video went!

Wilson County Fair

It is Wilson County Fair time!!! The boys have so much fun and don't even notice the heat or the wheezing attack that occurs with the fair. We had made plans to go with the Hanna girls but that ended up not working out so just the 4 of us headed there. Will wanted to see the robot and take a picture of it but not with it and he wanted to pet animals. Gaines wanted to get his picture in the jail like he had the past couple of years. We enjoyed rides, corn dogs, ice cream, funnel cakes, pig races, duck races, and even a monkey race but managed to not do anything on the boys list! It was a great night to go- not to crowded or hot.

Will's favorite this year was the plane ride. I'm not sure if I ever got an answer from Gaines.

Will was a little upset after we left because he did not get to pet any animals and Gaines never found the real jail that he has taken his picture in every year - there is always next year boys.

Wonder why they are wheezing!

Mommy's Boys

First ride - so excited!

Everyone gets a prize in this game - Will picked a sword and Gaines a stuffed alligator. Night and Day.

In Jail

We ran into Dan and Baby Jacob. Twice in a week!!!

Of course Will had to drive. Love this pic of these crazy boys.

Watching the monkey race this was after we watched the pig race and duck race.

This ride made me a little nervous...

Wilson County Fair 2013

Gaines wanted his picture of course.

Feels Like Fall!

This was the first week of school so our schedule was a little crazy trying to get back in the swing of things. The weather was amazing this week truly like fall. On Wednesday my car said 71 degrees! Gaines has worried us sick over the details of this Paw Patrol Premier party and thank goodness it finally came on Monday night and we were able to have the party. He gets these ideas in his head and he truly just obsesses over it. Tuesday was the first day of school. Wednesday, Will and I dropped Gaines off at school and this was the first day that Will and I had all to ourselves. Neither one of us knew what to do without Big bro! We both quickly adapted and Will enjoyed being an only child and I enjoyed only  having 1. Daddy was gone quite a bit this week so we had some full afternoons as well. on Thursday after school we headed to the farm. Friday we had our church play group at Charlie Daniels Park and we met Dani and Baby Jacob there. It was so fun to see both of them. Saturday was filled with birthday parties and getting ready for soccer. Sunday after church we all crashed!

Nick Jr's Paw Patrol Premier Pajama and Popcorn Party hosted by Gaines Reginald including decor and party favors.

My day with Will. He thought he was big stuff! We went to the Y, met Hallee at the park, Wal-Mart, and then lunch at O'Charley's and it was FREE PIE DAY! Jackpot!

This is why my children always need parental supervision at their Great-Grandparents house. Gaines is trying to convince Papa Jim to rappel down the tree with a rope. Then my almost 80 year old grandfather shows him how to climb the tree.

Lil Slugger playing baseball with Uncle Russ with a huge stick of course.

Another great game at the Greats - prisoner.

Meeting Baby Jacob! Dani's little boy - finally a play date when he turns 1!

Splash Pad with Baby Jacob.

Shopping at Target with Mommy...

Dad, I just need to rest for a second.
Trying on new cleats for soccer with Daddy.

Will went to his sweet friend Mary Brent's Birthday party without Big bro. I think he was fine what about you?!?!

Will and Mary brent the birthday girl. Gaines said he just loves Mary Brent's outfit - Lord help us! When Will got home Gaines said, "So Will tell me about the party?"

Our 8th Anniversary Date Night
Dinner at The Southern and Bruno Mars concert.
AMAZING! Maybe my all time favorite concert.

Mamaw came in town to watch boys and they had a big time going to party city to shop for decorations. Gaines picked out puppy decor for another Paw Patrol party and Will Power Rangers. Will was looking for his robot pajamas and took out every pajama set and re-folded it. Such a good helper!

Church with Mamaw

At our church you may even get ice cream and popsicles after the service!