Gobble Gobble & Ho Ho Ho!

Thanksgiving weekend in the Reid household was a busy time filled with lots of fun activities. Thursday was a beautiful day and we relaxed around the house before enjoying a delicious dinner. Then, I decided I would try to do some shopping at Toys-R-Us that evening...yeah right. After waiting in line for over an hour, we decided that we would surrender to the "real" Black Friday shoppers and try again the next day.

Trying out her new tricycle!

On Friday, we returned to find nothing on our lists :-(. We did, however, have luck at Old Navy, Target, and Bed, Bath, & Beyond. Stella was a trooper while shopping, completely oblivious to the fact that we were shopping for her! She ate her PB sandwich in a shopping cart and then came home to take a three hour nap! When she awoke, we decided we would go to Carolina Beach Boardwalk's "Light up the Boardwalk." While there, Stella visited with Santa, roasted marshmallows, and saw many fun lights!

Ready to roast marshmallows with Daddy!

"Who is this lady, Mom?"

On Saturday, we relaxed throughout the day and then went to Airlie Garden's "Enchanted Airlie." Stella, again, got to sit with Santa. Although she didn't cry, she didn't smile much either. It was quite chilly that night, and more than anything, she enjoyed playing "boo" behind the trees while we were waiting in line.

With Papaw & Tessie at the Airlie Pier.

With Mommy & Daddy at Airlie Pier.

Playing "boo" while waiting in line to see Santa!

"Okay...he's not so bad..."

Sunday was Stella's birthday party!! We were fortunate enough to have her party at Giggles, my summer place of employment. She and her friends had a great time celebrating at her alphabet-themed party. She is so blessed to have so many great friends in her life, and boy was she spoiled with some great gifts!

Birthday Party Day is FUN!!

"Bring on the cupcakes before I fall asleep, Mom! I need the sugar boost!"

Thank you! Yummy!