A Holiday Tradition

Christmas is my very favorite time of the year. I love everything about it. Celebrating Jesus' birth, decorating, shopping, and all of the Christmas parties and activities. We took our annual family outing to see Santa at Phipps. On a very positive note, it was the first time in THREE years that I have a picture of just Santa and the kids without Mommy in Santa's lap too!! And NO TEARS!! This was a very big year for our family!! I thought we better enjoy it. Baby Joshua will probably be crying in the picture next year!!

After Santa, we always take a trip over to ride The Pink Pig. The kids loved it, even though we waited in line outside for 45 mintues. When we got off, Drew started crying to ride the "pink train" again. We told him he would have to wait until next year. And then, what kind of tradition would it be unless followed by a trip to The Varsity for dinner??!!

Anna Caitlin's Thanksgiving Feast

Anna Caitlin's preschool class had their Thanksgiving Feast on Friday. All of the little girls in her class dressed up as Indians. They were SO cute!! Anna Caitlin introduced us to the little boy sitting next to her. "Mommy, this is Jared, my boyfriend." Not sure we are ready for that yet!! But we sure do hear alot about all of the boys in her class. We hope this is not a sign of things to come!!

And the boys tip the scales in their favor...

Well, it is official. The girls are now outnumbered in the Hayworth house. We went to the doctor this morning and found out we are having another baby boy. We are very excited about our sweet new baby. We took Anna Caitlin to the doctor with us this morning for the ultrasound. When the doctor told us it was a boy, she asked "How can they tell it is a boy?" I passed that one on to her daddy, who told her "He has a hat on instead of a bow!!" I hope this one is a little bit calmer than Drew. I don't know what we will do with two little Drews running around!!

Halloween

Halloween was so much fun this year. Mama Judi took both kiddos to pick out their own Halloween costumes. For months, Drew had been telling us "I be a big black monster, rarh!!" So, we get to the store, and they do not have any big black monsters. What else would he pick out but the Incredible Hulk. We talked him into being something a little "friendlier" since I know that we will have many Halloweens to come when we do not have as much say. Drew was Woody from Toy Story. He ran around saying "I a cowboy, yee-haw!!!" So cute.

This is the first year that Anna Caitlin has strayed away from being a princess. Well, she did not stray too far. It came down to Barbie or Tinkerbell, and she decided to go with Tinkerbell. Her Grammie made her adoption doll, Allie Kate, her own Halloween costume so she could go trick or treating with us. Thanks Grammie!!

We went trick or treating for a little while around the neighborhood. Last year, Drew thought he had to trade candy at each door, so they would give him a new piece of candy and he would take one out of his own bag and put it back in their candy dish. This year, he got the concept alot more. The more candy, the better!! After trick or treating, we went to the Fall Festival at church where they both had a great time on the hay ride and jumping/sliding!!

Disney on Ice

We went to see Disney on Ice Friday night with Grammie, Granddaddy, Aunt Shanna, Uncle Brent, Macenzie, and Abbie. It was Drew's very first "kid show" and he absolutely LOVED it!! As soon as Mickey and Minnie came out on stage, he broke out in a huge smile, clapping, saying "Mickey skatin', Mommy, Mickey skatin'!!" It was so much fun to watch. He also loved the Cars part... "Look, there Lightnin' Queen!!"

Anna Caitlin was a little more hesitant at first. For all of those who know her well, you know she has a HUGE fear of characters when she cannot see their face. The last time we went to Disney World, she took off running in the opposite direction when her path crossed with Tigger. She also hates Chuck E Cheese. So, when Mickey and the gang came out on stage, she begged to leave or go sit on the top row. Once we finally convinced her that the characters could not get off the ice, she calmed down and really enjoyed the rest of the show. The last time Mickey came out, she said "Mommy, I'm not scared anymore. We can go back to Disney World now!!" We may test that theory a little bit more before we plan our next trip!

The Pumpkin Patch

Saturday was our annual trip to Burt's Pumpkin Patch. Mama Judi, Papa Johnny, Aunt JenJen, and Raylie got to go with us this year. It was Raylie's very first trip to a pumpkin patch. We are working on Aunt JenJen who does not believe in carving pumpkins...we may have to invite Ray over to carve with us!!

The hayride is always a favorite, and Drew really enjoyed the talking pumpkins. He even talked back to them this year!! And of course, it would not be a trip to Burt's without "driving" the tractor!! They both picked out their own little pumpkins...a bumpy one for Anna Caitlin and an albino one for Drewsey. They can hardly wait to carve their big pumpkin!!

And Baby Makes FIVE!!

The news is out. Anna Caitlin and Drew are going to have a new baby brother or sister. Anna Caitlin is so excited she can hardly stand it!! All she talks about is carrying around the new baby. Not sure that is such a good idea. Drew has been in denial for a while now. He tells us "I not have a baby." When we ask him if he is going to be a big brother, his response is "no, sissy is." Hope it is not too much of a shock to him when the baby is really here!!

Jonathan and I are very excited also. I got to hear the heartbeat for the first time this week, which is always amazing. I am going to enjoy every part of this, because this will be our last one. So, I am going to do my best to savor every last minute (once I get past the yucky part of pregnancy...that I just cannot savor!!).

Fall is here!!

Finally, fall is here!! My very favorite time of the year. We get colder weather, UGA football, and the fair!! Now I know some of my friends make fun of me, but I still LOVE the fair!! Where else can you get a corndog, a funnel cake, and do some of the best people watching around?? And the kiddos absolutely loved it. I guess they must get that from their mom!! They must have ridden 20 rides, and still were not ready to go home at 10:30. Anna Caitlin is already planning, "Mom, next time we go to the fair, can we...?"

Anna Caitlin's First Dance Recital

Anna Caitlin had her very first dance recital a few weeks ago. She spent the year taking tap and ballet, which she loved. I am not sure how much she learned; she spent alot of time spinning in circles and talking to friends, but she had a great time!! Her spring recital was SO cute. I was not sure if she was going to make it out on stage...she has been known to have some bad cases of stagefright!! At the rehearsal, she did the whole dance sideways so she could watch Ms. Erica in the wings, but at the recital she did great!! Her class danced to "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" which was a perfect choice for my little princess!!

Drew Turns Two!!

I can't believe my baby is already two years old!! The plan was to celebrate at the park, but the weather did not cooperate. So, Mommy and Daddy had to do a little bit of improvising the night before the party!! We turned it into a monster truck theme because monster trucks and trains are Drew's two very favorite things (and Barney of course!!) .

We had lots of fun pinning the license plate on the truck and having a monster truck dig. Mr. Eric made Drew's birthday even more special by getting him a REAL monster truck to take his friends for a ride!!

Anna Caitlin Turns Four!!

I can't believe how fast the time goes!! Anna Caitlin turned four on February 27. She has grown up so much over the past year...it seems just like yesterday we were celebrating her very first birthday!! She has had a very busy year!! She has been taking dance and playing soccer, and has been learning so much at Ms. Carol's. She is even starting to read!!

Anna Caitlin celebrated her birthday at Pump It Up with family and friends. She LOVES going down the big slides and jumping. Anna Caitlin picked out an Ariel cake...we are slowly working our way through all of the princesses!! She has already begun to plan her birthday for next year. She says she wants a sleepover, but Daddy is not sure about that yet.

Anna Caitlin got a very special birthday gift this year. Her Daddy and Papa Johnny built her a playhouse of her very own!! She and Drew have had a great time playing in there. They love to cook and make coffee for their mommy!!