Christmas Cards!

Will this be my only post now? Once a year?  I wish it wasn't so.  Winnie is so cool, way cooler than her brothers and it should be documented.  I guess it is true - no records of the fourth kid.  

Farris Family 2021

Why they so big?

Winslow - Farris - Fowler - Lee Families and all the babes.

Farris - Carinci - Asma - O'Shea Family

Stats

I broke my ankle.  Yup.  Leaving me with my foot propped up staring at a dirty house and yelling for kids to bring back my scooter.  It has left me with time to do some computer work that gets put off and off and off.  I just came across the doctors check-up stats for my crew.  Dr. Snyder - the same doctor for over 11 years now assured me that they are all 'fabbbuuuulllluussss' as Winnie would say.  No one got their head measured but I'll make an educated guess that they still follow that Farris curve of 100%***. 

 

4 years old

43lb. 3oz - 88%

3' 7" - 88%

7 years old

58lb. 10oz. - 77%

4' 2" - 71%

9 years old

78lb. 8oz. - 82%

4' 8" - 83%

11 years old

104 lbs. 8 oz. - 88%

4' 11" - 80%

The original

 He is 11!  Does this make him a 'tween?' Is it about to get weird?  He has grown and matured but he is still the exact same goober of a Jackson.  Loves all the sports, all the food, all the games, all the books, but not afraid to cop a hard chill.  I love him even more than I did when he got his first 'blog post' and man is he so much easier!  We love you, Jackson Arthur Farris!!

A birthday W for the Braves! They are headed to the 'ship! Fun fact - they have won more games in the tournament than they did the entire season! Let's go Bravoosss!!

Honey 'Maple' Bacon Farris of Curlew!

We made a terrible bet.  'If you keep the two fair fish alive for over a year, then we can get a dog.'  Charlie must have really wanted a dog, as he is the only person to have ever cleaned that tiny little 'fair tank.'  So, yes, over a year later, the fish, Rocky & Peyton (I don't know who is who)  are still alive and well.  Alas, the search for a boxer puppy began.  Who knew that during a pandemic everyone would get a puppy?!  It took a while but Charlie spotted this little nugget and put down a payment and we kept a big ol secret for as long as we could.  One Sunday, after a baseball tournament we headed to the puppies, they really had no idea. Ms. Maple!  She is a peeing, jumping, snuggling, chewing mess.  Supposedly this is what puppies do.  We (me, like we already knew, me) are working on her behavior and accidents and she is fitting in just right.  

An early Christmas miracle!

Fast snuggle buddies. 

If the fireplace is not turned on then this is her favorite sun bathing spot.  She likes to be warm, same girl, same.  

Let's go mom.  It's cold out here.  I prefer to pee inside.  

Are we those weird dog people that put them in sweaters.  I guess so.

BFF.  She is a spoiled little pandemic pup.  All the people home.  All the time.  

 

Cards

Christmas cards are still my favorite!  Here is a picture of this years pictures.  Merry Merry!

Told ya I liked our fall pictures.  We weren't even attempting to get 'dressed' again for another picture during a pandemic. 

Maple! I haven't even done a post on Maple, our new pup.  Ok, I'm on it...

Farris, Carinci, Asma & O'SHEA family!

 

Thankful

What a year.  Not the best year for blogging.  You would think I would have had the time.  We have had lots of time.  Time together.  I wouldn't trade it and I am sure at some point I will look back on it fondly.  Right now it is still kinda loud and messy but we here and we cute!  I love these fall pictures.  I love how we never once dressed up like this going on 10 months now...  comfy quarantine has been embraced.  

I am still obsessed with our house.  We have lived here a little over a year and it has been 'lived in' more than I ever imagined.  The Curlew Cartel as we call it has been an awesome sanity saving street.  Ball in the yard all day long and drinks on the porch at 4:00.

Love these peeps!

Cutie nuggets!

Jackson Arthur Farris.  Still as sweet as they come. Loves baseball, football, basketball, rollerblading, all the tag games, reading and eats like a horse.  

Nash William Farris.  Still as handsome and intense as his daddy.  He loves all the ball, all the time, all the friends, and all the action. 

Theodore Joseph Farris.  My growing little weasel.  He never misses a beat with his brothers, loves drawing and will still snuggle with his mama.

Winnie Louise Farris.  She LOVES her brothers and all their friends, almost as much as she loves me.  She is a singing and dancing girl who is not afraid to tackle.

I was struggling to get her bathed and in bed the other night.  She gave me a soaking wet hug and said 'your my mom and my best friend!'  I'll take it for was long as I can.

Bless em.

Halloween 2020!

Alas, my kids are too old to want to do a theme with me, but I am old enough to be the grim reaper for life.  Thankfully, our neighborhood still participated in trick or treating from a safe distance and we got all. the. candy!

 

A little pre-Halloween fun at Aunt Nat's house with some cousins. 

Peppa Pig! We found this costume in our dress up box, score!  Especially since girlfriend has been on a HUGE Peppa kick.  She strutted around in her preschool parade but still wanted to be a spooky witch for the real Halloween day.  

Getting 'kinda spooky' as Winnie would say.

It me!

Akuna Jr., A werwolf, Captain Underpants, A witch, Grim Reaper and the one and only Danny Green.

Miscellaneous Pictures That Make Me Smile

 We are still in a pandemic.  It doesn't seem to be getting any better any time soon.  But, we are all well.  Our family is well.  Our friends are well.  My kids are living the good life with lots of time at home, and I am going to embrace it.  The days are long (real real long) but the years, short.  I am not sure how I have a 10, 8, 6 and 3 year old.  So, some random pictures that make me smile.  

We have lived at our new house for a year now.  The house has been so great.  The kids on our street, our quaranteam, even greater.  We all play outside all day, every day.  We even added a new little girl next door.  The crew welcomed her home lining the street with pink balloons and a bike parade. 

No 'Fun Run' this year but Creekside did have a virtual 'Dance Party.'  All the Eagles gathered together and got their groove on. 

Winnie girl! She does get to go to preschool 2 mornings a week and loves it!  I was going to be her teacher but instead I get to be her brothers teachers.  I don't think she minds the break from all of us one bit. 

Bed time is usually me yelling, it is tooo late, lights out, go to bed, why are we still up, what is going on? So, this is always a nice surprise.  

Dance class for Winnie! Backyard ball for the boys! 'Brothers! You better say bye to me!'

Week 647 of virtual schooling.  I am sad Theo's teacher hasn't been able to meet this galoot.

Wellness Wednesday! We ventured to the zoo.  Straight killing home school.

Josie was baptized at an outdoor drive thru ceremony, in true Covid style.  We didn't actually make it but did bring donuts, in true Farris style. 

I just like this picture of me and my BFF.

South Durham Little League Champions!  The Braves fought their way out of the losers bracket to win the 'ship this year! Theo was so pumped, almost as pumped as Coach Will!

Some travel ball with my big boys.  They win some, they lose some, they know I am always up for ice cream.  

Dance! Ballet and tap with Cousin Eleanor.

They drive me crazy.  A happy crazy, but crazy.

I have turned into a lackluster plant lady and I have a cute helper.

Girls rule.  Boys drool.  

Pumpkin patch pic! It was actually ice cream, but they did have a good spot for pictures, so it counts.  

I don't know. 

Aunt Sarah got MARRIED! To an Irish man.  More pretty pics to come, one day.