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But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, to redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive adoption as sons. -- Galatians 4:4-5

(Another great picture from Shannon's collection.)

Shannon captured this super-cute moment in front of mom's Christmas tree. Don't you just love toothless grins?!

Here's another couple of pictures from our Thanksgiving trip. My brother found this leaf while hunting in Tennessee. We were all impressed!

My niece Zoey posing with the Giant Leaf

Here's Matt sporting his 'hunting beard.' (I'm not quite sure what they are doing to my baby in the background, but it's quite alarming!!!)

Thanksgiving week was spent at Meme and Papaw's house in Missouri. It was great see and spend time with family. The kids had a great time doing the stuff we usually do when we go to mom and dad's . . . . riding on the farm 'toys' (tractors and four-wheelers), picking pecans, and playing with cousins (although sadly, we missed out on a whole crew of them!)
This year, however, they discovered new delights. One was raking up the leaves! Who knew this would provide so much entertainment?! Raegan was especially ambitious, and hauled off many wagonloads. Her comment afterwards . . . "That is a workout, mom!!" Well, yeah.

The other newfound discovery was the joy of turnips. (Strange, I know.) Again, Rae led the charge in this adventure. Papaw peeled some raw ones and we all tried our 'turnip lollipops'. Not too bad. Rae was the only one who finished hers.





After the kids picked a wagonful we walked down the gravel road to Aunt Tina's house and made a delivery. (Anna Beth: "What kind of road IS THIS?!?") Aunt Tina was sweet enough to cook up a potful of turnips for Thanksgiving dinner. They were surprisingly good, and the kids loved that they were able to eat something they'd picked!

"I believe this little bird is mocking me."

"Why are you interupting me in my quest to grab this toy?"

"Seriously, why?"

"Yeah . . . I know I'm cute."

"Come give me some sugars, Mama"

"Will this photo session ever come to an end?!"

I wasn't quite sure what to expect from our son during a recent performance at school.
He started out OK . . . although he didn't participate in the singing.

He was very excited to discover that Mama was there -- who, by the way, had her video camera, digital camera, and cell phone camera all pointed at him!
But then he decided the program was much more enjoyable from the audience!

Here he is with his best little buddy, Malia.