The Corbitt's Corner: November 2010

The Big 3-0!

On November 6, I celebrated the big 3-0. If my birthday falls on a Saturday, it is always Auburn’s Homecoming. Thomas, with the help of my awesome sister and sister-in-law, threw together a fun little tailgate party to celebrate. A good friend of ours has a RV so they allowed us to set up camp at their tailgate spot. It was a VERY cold day. It was so nice for everyone that attended. My mom, dad and brother all drove up from Montgomery to make the day special. My sweet friend, Haley of Simply Charming Cakes, made a deliciously, adorable cake complete with all 30 candles!

Thank you Thomas, Hollister and Jacqueline for making my day extra special!!

Sweet William

Pop pop taking Edward and Haley to get ice cream!

My niece, Ally

It was WAY too cold for ice cream!!

Edward and Pop Pop looking at the “monster truck jeep”.

Me, Hollister and Lauren

Some of the kids

This sweet girl was a trooper. It was so cold and she slept most of the day!

Happy Halloween!

We had a very fun Halloween this year. Since my youngest sister is currently living in Auburn, she was able to trick or treat with us. Thomas’ parents also joined us. It was so much fun this year. I think Edward was really able to grasp the concept of going door to door. He enjoyed being able to run in the street and he certainly enjoyed the candy!!

Edward and his buddies, Haley and Tyler

Emily Kate was so good. I decided not to put her in costume this year

Emily Kate’s Baptism

On October 17, Emily Kate was baptized at our church. It was a beautiful service. Some of our family was able to attend and we missed the ones that couldn’t. I planned a very casual lunch at our house for after the service. My sweet friend, Haley of Simply Charming Cakes, made the adorable Cross cookies that I served.

My precious nephew, William

EK and Gee

Edward and Pop Pop

My mom collaborated with a friend and together they created the Christening gown. The gown first began as the graduation dress worn by both of my sisters. Mom used some of it to create the gown. It was first worn by my nephew, William, a few months ago. I am so glad that we have this gown to pass down to all the children. My sister-in-law, Jacqueline, surprised me with a garment bag for the gown. On the bag, she had the name of the child baptized as well as the date of the baptism. I am so excited and this will be such a special keepsake.

We enjoyed visiting with everyone and appreciate everyone that shared in this special day.

Fall Trip to Kentucky

Wow…it’s been a really long time since I posted. Now that I’m working and doing all the other things mothers do, I find it hard to update!! Please bear with me, I will try to get alot posted very soon!

The weekend of October 10, we packed up the car for a very long journey (now with 3 kids instead of 2) and headed to Kentucky. We left after school on Friday and traveled through the night. It wasn’t too bad of a drive with all the little ones sleeping. We arrived at our hotel after midnight.

On Saturday, we headed out to do some visiting. The reason we made the trip to Kentucky, was because our very good friend, Matt Jones (aka Jonesy) was getting married on 10/10/10. We were so glad that we could be a part of the special day. It was also a perfect excuse for a short family getaway!! We spent all day Saturday visiting with our Kentucky “family”.

On Sunday, we enjoyed a slow, lazy morning before preparing for the wedding. Thomas was asked to sing and play his guitar for the bride and groom to dance. That afternoon while Emily Kate napped, I took Brooke and Edward to the local arts and crafts festival so Thomas could get a little practice in. The wedding was in the early evening and was absolutely gorgeous. It was a small wedding and Edward stole the spotlight as he entertained himself. He is such a ham!!

Monday morning we packed up and headed home. It was fun but very tiring!!