SO behind!

I have been meaning to get back to documenting our lives via Perry Perfect... So the next few posts are an effort to get caught up and back in the habit of capturing the everyday, wonderfully uneventful aspects of our lives.  So here goes...

after thanksgiving dinner

we saw a hot air balloon over jackson!

our post thanksgiving beach trip

sweet family

mommy and her girl!

Random shots of US!

BBP loves making silly faces and taking pics of us!

AK was excited about her new gold TOMS

BBP insists on strapping Bitty Baby into the seat belt everytime we get in the car!
He will be a great daddy someday!

SUPER BARNES! Ready for Gavin's super hero birthday party!

AK will be a sweet mommy one day.  She loves her baby so much already. 

Feast post #2

Here are a few pics from today's Thanksgiving Feast that I helped coordinate for Playschool! We had so much fun.

corn pop favors for the kids

cupcake teepees



The Feast when it was set up and ready for the kiddos!



What a spread!

my little inidan boy

Thanksgiving Feast

We had Thanksgiving Feast at BBP's school today.  It was so much fun to get to see all the little children dressed up in their Indian and pilgrim costumes. As they bowed their little heads to pray before they had their feast, I welled up with tears hearing their little voices be thankful to God. 

On Facebook, the going thing is to post what you are thankful each day of the month.  I couldn't possibly accomplish everything I'm thankful for in 30 days or even 365 days.  I am so blessed, truly blessed to the point of feeling overwhelmed. 

I am thankful for...

1.My wonderful husband, without him I'm lost.
2. My beautiful, healthy children, without them I am empty.
3. My mother, she has shaped me into the person I am.
4. My family, they hold me up in this world of uncertainty.
5. My past experiences, for they have brought me to who I am today.
6. My friendships, those that endure time, distance, and children yelling in the background during phone calls.
7. My job, both as a mother and as a part-time professional.
8. My home, I am warm in the winter, cool in the summer.
9. My country, without freedom we enjoy nothing.
10. My health, something we all take for granted until we don't have it.

That's my Top 10 off the cuff.  What are you thankful for?

Happy Halloween!

We had a great time on Halloween! The kids had cute coordinating costumes... while some may call our costumes redneck, we call it OPEN SEASON at the Perry house!

My Duck and Duck Hunter!! 

And now you are one!

We had a big time party at the Perry house a few weeks ago! Im very tardy on my posting since we moved into the new house.  I must do better.  The theme of the party was Fall Fun!  Our little pumpkin was decked out in fall leaves and she had so much fun on her big day.  She fills our lives with joy each day and we are so blessed to have her as our #4 in the Perry family.  We love you Anna Kathryn!!

The cakes turned out so cute!

cookies were yummo!

little owl treats

she loved her cake!

trying to feed mommy some cake

sharing with gammie

we went for a hay ride

group picture

birthday girl

her gift from daddy and mommy

pearl earrings for much later when she has pierced ears

Gammie got her Bitty Baby

nana and papa bill gave her a baby and a stroller too!

Happy Birthday to our sweet girl~!

Anna Kate, you turn one in just a few minutes.  This time last year, I don't know if I slept a wink.  I was anticipating seeing your sweet little baby face and all the precious things that come with holding your newborn baby in your arms.  On the way to the hospital to have you, I was a basket case.  Your dad was his usual calm, collected self and talked me through all my anxiety.  We met you that afternoon after a pretty uneventful c-section.  You weighed 9lbs 3ozs and were 21 inches long.  Your daddy said you looked just like your brother, and I agreed.  You have changed since then and still favor Barnes but you have your own look about you and we think you are beautiful.  Seeing you and your brother together brings me the greatest joy.  You just think he hung the moon and he loves to laugh and tickle you.  The two of you have bonded over the last year and he is such a big help to me. 
This year has been one of great happenings at our house.  We built a house from the ground up, sold our old house, packed up a whole house, moved it to the new house and then unpacked it all again.  But the greatest thing about this year has been watching you develop into a little person.  You are very opinionated and vocal when you don't get your way (I have NO idea where you get this from). But you are sweet and your laughter is intoxicating.  When you laugh, Barnes starts laughing and so do I.  Thank you my sweet daughter for bringing me such joy these past twelve months. You have shown me that my heart can only grow bigger over time because I love my sweet babies so much.

Happy Birthday, Anna Kathryn Perry!