October 26 Birthdays!

Jordan turned THIRTY this year. He's so old, hehe. Good thing he has me to keep him young, right? ;o)

We had a wild, I mean wild, birthday dinner for him at El Meson. Our party guests were Jordan, myself, Lilly Scott, Mac and Paisley. Crazy crowd. 

Jordan warned me to not share his birthday with them, but LS did. We got renditions of Happy Birthday in a couple different ways.

 Mac enjoyed playing with the chip basket once we emptied it. We love chips and salsa. We also splurged and got queso and guacamole. 

 The next day we set up the projector and had a hot dog party. We lasted as long as we could in the cold before we moved it in the garage.

 Sarah playing with Paisley and Jill keeping Mac warm. 

I totally failed getting pictures of the party guests. We had a lot of family {The Nashville Allens} and friends celebrate with us.

 Before Jordan's party, we went to Emory's FIRST birthday party. He and Jordan are in the 10/26 club, as Jordan puts it. Here we are with moms and babies :o)

Frances and Holden {Holden was born the day before M&P, and Frances delivered in the room I labored in. Funny story, actually, they moved her out of the room because I was coming and in labor.}, us, and Mary and Emory Jackson! 

as always, 

ashley

Uncle Jeff's Surprise Party

My older brother, Jeff, turned the big 4-0 on October 22. Lordy, Lordy, Jeff is forty. I can't stop saying that in my head. I remember passing a yard sign that read that on my way to school in 8th grade. Random. 

He had NO idea, and that was pretty spectacular. Rachel and I pulled off quite a fun party and Jeff had a great turn out to celebrate him. 

Shhh!! He's coming! Paw Paw, LS and Colton hiding.

 Birthday boy and our Rachel!

 Colton, McKenna and LS having fellowship.

 I made Colton a shirt from John Deere flannel. 

We celebrated around a bonfire after dinner. Fun times, special memories.

Happy Birthday, Uncle Jeff!!! 

{Mac and Paisley were tucked into bed at Mimi and GeeP's house.} 

Picture Story

A lot of changes the past few weeks! My brother turned 40, Jordan turned 30, Lilly Scott is improving in all areas, Paisley has started walking and Mac says 'bye bye' and waves. Both M and P have started saying "Uh oh" at every perfect moment. Super cute.

Mac loves throwing balls- all kinds, no matter the shape. Here he's playing with our friend, Eli, from across the cul de sac. 

Family dinner at Outback after dad's half marathon and mom's first 8 mile accomplishment since delivering twins :o)

 I can't say it enough: we. love. pajama days!

{Especially when we coordinate, no doubt.}

 The usual: Mac thinks I'm hilarious. Paisley has other interests. 

 I love these pictures. I won't be able to get away with them forever, but until then... ;o)

 I have about 8 second from the second I open the refrigerator before I have four hands and feet in front of me. They know the noise of the door opening. It's great for needless eating caution, I tell ya. 

 When not in the fridge...

Dr. Steph's office for flu shots. My nuggets are old enough to sit at the 'big kid' tables. Bittersweet, yes, but so cool. 

 Cold day for a run, but these two are prepared. 

 Mac, what are you getting into?? Gotcha!

A day in the life!

as always,

ashley