Black eyed peas, collards & Jack's party

I'm sad that my vacation time is coming to an end.  I worked 1/2 day on December 23rd and only two days since then.  After a busy & stressful work month, those vacation days were much needed.  Sadly, January will be just as busy so I'm not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow at all. 

It has not been a productive weekend for us...definitely more relaxing than anything.  New Year's Eve, Ashley & I went shopping in Greenville.  It was fabulous & we had a great lunch at Olive Garden.  That night, P & I went to Morgan's with five other couples.  The food was spot-on.  Yesterday, Mallory took a super long nap & I joined her.  We didn't get out of our pj's until close to 4:00. 

Found this Mickey t-shirt on clearance at Old Navy!

Then we showered, went to town to pick up a few things & then went to Grandmother's & Grandaddy's for the traditional New Year's Day meal of black eyed peas & collards.  Neither of which are my favorites, but I ate it anyway.  We had a fun family night. 

She saw this doll in Wal-Mart & had to have it.  When she spotted it, she said "haaaaaiiiiiirrrrr!"  She is obsessed with hair!!

 Uncle Joey loves Mallory's new bookbag!

 A moment of bonding ;)

 Grandmother & Mallory

 At church this morning

 Mallory & her best buddy Mackenzi

This afternoon was Jack's 1st birthday party.  It was an owl theme.  Here is his cake which was so cute & sooo good!

 The birthday boy with his parents

 Mallory loving on sweet Mason

 Mallory, Jack, Peyton & Mason (I still can't believe they all sat still long enough for a picture!)

Cute decorations!

 Jack & his mommy

 Jack didn't see Mallory playing with his 4-wheeler ;)

 For some reason, Mallory wanted to play with Jack's carseat the whole time.

 Then, I looked over & she was sitting in it!  Too funny!!

& that's our start to 2011!