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Fun, fun, fun. We went to Jacksonville last Thursday to visit with Lance's uncle, cousin and grandmother. We left early Thursday morning around 4am and arrived in Jax around 10 or so. That left us with the full day to do whatever we wanted. We decided to head down to the beach club to have lunch and then play in the pool. It was so hot but so perfect. The lunch was yummy and the pool was relaxing. We visited Lance's grandmother for a little while afterwards and then headed home and had dinner. Friday Lance and his uncle got up to take care of a few things and then went to see the new Batman movie in the IMAX theater. Claire, Reese, and I had full intentions of doing something Friday but decided last minute to just enjoy relaxing. Reese was so tired from her full day on Friday that she took two really long naps on Friday and I got to sit in front of the TV and relax AND not feel like I should be doing something else. That evening we all went to dinner with Lance's grandmother and stopped for ice cream on the way home. Claire and Charles took really great care of us and we had a wonderful time with them. Saturday morning we got up bright and early to head to Savannah for a family reunion on my dad's side. We was fun to see all of my family that I see normally but it was neat to meet people who I may have never met or met a long time ago as a kid. After the reunion we headed home. The craziest thing about the whole weekend was that I did not take any pictures...none...except for a couple in the car. Can you believe that?? Claire took a couple at the pool so maybe I can get those from her but other than that I have no proof as to all that I have just told you.

Jacksonville and Back Home

It has been a busy week so I will do a quick recap. Last Thursday Lance's sweet Aunt Anne passed away from cancer. She had been battling it for a while and was very strong in the fight. She was a great person who had so many wonderful friends and family members. We went to Jacksonville on Saturday and returned Monday night which was not nearly long enough. We would have stayed much longer if we could. Lance said the service was beautiful (I stayed at the house with the kids) and that he has never seen a church so full of people celebrating the life of a friend. After the service every one came back to their house and visited. Anne's friends put together a wonderful spread of food and drinks. She really had some great friends who cared a lot about her. We feel so blessed to have been able to visit when we did back in November. Reese did well on her second road trip in a month. She was definitely entertaining and loving to every one who was around. We are so blessed with a well behaved baby.

Today Reese is five months old. We went to the doctor this morning to get her Hib and IPV vaccinations. She was a trooper. She only cried until I picked her up. She weighed 18 lbs and 11 oz...which is 1 pound and 10 ounces more than three weeks ago...wow. It must be the cereal. She did have her clothes on this time though...so take away a few ounces. I also think she is teething. She screamed and cried last night and would not go to bed. She finally went to sleep shortly after 10:00 and then slept until 6:45. Her little cheeks are red and she is enjoying chewing on her chew toys.

The rest of the week is going to be super busy. Tomorrow and Friday I need to finish Christmas shopping. I said I would not be shopping last minute this year but here I am less than a week before Christmas and I am not done yet! Then we will be full of Christmas visits starting Saturday.

Reese pushing herself up with her arms...she is getting to be such a big girl