Just your everyday photo shoot.

Susannah's last day of school before Christmas break seemed like the perfect time to wear her new red cords. She proudly struck many poses before Daddy whisked her out the door last Thursday.

There was no "posing lesson" or prompting of any kind. I have no idea where she learned this!

And, just in case you are worried about the Colemanator... here he is in all his breakfast glory!

We are ready for Christmas around here. In fact, we are so ready for Christmas, some gifts have been opened more than once! As my dad would say, we are definitely bringing "the Spirit!" Hope you are enjoying the season!

Brunch Babies

We had our annual Christmas Brunch last weekend and LOTS of children were in and out of our home during the 3 hour drop-in. When we started this 3 years ago, there were NO children. This year 25 stopped by!

The weather was gorgeous and we all had a holly, jolly-good time. Sadly, I didn't pick up my camera during the party. Matt got a couple of action shots of the fun and thankfully, my friend Emily snapped these pics of most of the girls. What fun friends!

Welcome to my party!!!

Our sweet neighbor, Campbell, playing with Manning and Coleman with Susannah as an assistant.

Lots of girls (and Joseph!) enjoying Susannah's room!

Trippe was one of my students here. He also lives in our neighborhood and his family is so special to us! Susannah is in LOVE with him!

Love these 2!!!

Such Sweet Siblings!

I am SO in L-O-V-E with these two little people and their Daddy.

They make me smile everyday and are such sweet, fun, joyful friends.

I cannot even begin to describe how fun it is to watch them interact with each other. Susannah has had a fever virus for the past couple days but that hasn't stopped her from taking care of Coleman. Today we journeyed to Babies R Us to get some "fun snacks" and a new book for our airplane ride on Friday, and she made sure Coleman got a few new toys also. (Such an inclusive little girl. She never wants Coleman to feel left out! And yes, I know this won't last forever). After naptime she decided it was time for "Coleman's Story Time" and then proceeded to read him several of her favorite books. Cole-Maaaan (this is her affectionate way of saying his name) just lights up whenever he sees his sister and could be entertained by her for hours! Yea for siblings!!

ps- I CANNOT wait to see mine!

Happy Halloween!!

Here we are- all dressed up- and out on the town!

Just a pumpkin and a ladybug workin' the houses and finding lots of candy!

Oh Wow! It's Cinderella! She is SOOO beautiful!

Sweet Little Dunbars!

This pumpkin had a blast and is already talking about her next Halloween!

Happy Halloween Weekend!

Here are a few pics of our little punkins!

Monkey Boy

Cutie Patootie!

Galoshes

We love our galoshes around here. They go with everything, like reading a book outside to a cricket and drinking some milk.

Or wearing a cheerleading outfit.

Sir Coleman Dunbar

Not to be confused with Sir Elton John!

Isn't this hilarious?

Matt didn't find it that funny!

Seasons

We are learning about the seasons around here and our current season is just a bit confusing. Susannah understands that this is Fall which we sometimes call Autumn. Isn't this a precious pic of our little beauty?
However, the other day when I asked her, "What's another name for Fall?" she answered with "Clemson!" I guess in our house that is kind of true!

Here are my Clemson-y kiddos!

Sweet Time with Captain

We had such a wonderful visit with Captain- hiking, reading books, going to the pumpkin patch, walking in the neighborhood, hanging out on the front porch and lots of playing! It is so fun for me to watch my parents enjoying their grandchildren. It is definitely one of my favorite things. Thanksgiving can't come soon enough!

This Face!

Good morning from the cutest little boy we know!

Sweet Coleman Patrick Dunbar- What a joyful, laid-back, precious little man!

Big Hike-part 2!

Captain and Susannah pretended to be beavers when we say this tree that had been chewed in half by some of those furry little creatures.

What a fun day to be outside!