So I was completely SPOILED having him all to myself.

My birthday fell on Black Friday.
If you knew me, you would know that a 'Black Friday birthday' is a dream birthday for me!

Shop all. day. long.

And that's just what my mother - in - law and I did.
Good deals make me so happy!


I know some people hate the crowds of people on Black Friday, but I love the hustle and bustle.

Thanksgiving night, Ryan spent the night at my in-laws house and Aaron and I went out at 11 PM to shop ToysRUS for Ryan.

It was heaven for us.

Ry semi - understands what's going on for the first time so picking out what we wanted to get him for Christmas, was a dream.

Aaron and I even splurged this year ( first time ever ) ha and bought a new TV at Best Buy for our 'soon to be' first home!
We will taking movie night to the next level and you are all welcome to come watch movies with us.
I'm kind of excited about it.


On my birthday, my mother - in - law and I were up at 5:45 AM.
Don't do the math - I think I got 1 hour of sleep that night HA

We shopped every store possible and then spent 6 hours at the outlets.
I was on pure adrenaline.
My boys were right by my side all day ( TOTAL troopers ) and it was so wonderful!
Birthday cake ice cream cake with sprinkles.

My child got a little excited and was caught red handed sneaking whipped cream. ^^

24 is going to be a good year.

(( Thank you for all the sweet birthday wishes - seriously made my day! ))


And now for my favorite moments of Thanksgiving weekend in pictures...


Ryan acquainting himself with the Sting Rays.




Ended the weekend by spending Saturday in Canton with my turkey leg and roasted corn.
( Aaron laughs every time he watches me carry my 5 pound turkey leg around town )

We made it a day trip to meet Aaron's grandparents there - a lot of driving for a day but it's pretty amazing.
I can't even describe it, you will just have to see it for yourself one day.
It's a HUGE market on multiple acres, with vendors of every kind and everything "Christmas" you can imagine.

Ryan's favorite part of Canton was petting random strangers dogs.
Awesome, child who knows where those have been.

We packed so much into four days that I'm convinced my body is still trying to catch up on sleep.

The best part of Thanksgiving weekend is spending time with the people you love most.
So grateful for this season.
For my Savior,
my sweet husband,
for family, friends,
and for the chance I have to be a mother.