It's a Girl!

We found out at the very beginning of September that we are expecting Baby Rhea #2 in April/May 2012.  On December 7 we found out it is a girl.  Mitchell is thrilled about a baby sister and has been so sweet.  We went to the doctor during the day and had them seal the results in an envelope.  We picked Mitchell up and took him to eat at The Grill where we all opened the envelope together.  We were all shocked and excited!  Mitchell called Happy, Pappy, and Uncle Andy to let them know.  I think they were a little shocked too.  We then went to Pop and Susu's to tell Pop, Susu, Aunt Amy, Aunt Allie, and Uncle Louis.  He ran in with a handfull of pink balloons.  (We had blue balloons on standby that we let go outside.)  We also enjoyed some yummy cupcakes in celebration!

Elizabeth Jane Rhea "Liza" is due April 30/May 1.

We can't wait to meet her.

Thanksgiving Program

Mitchell's class was the cutest group of pilgrims.  They sang "Thanksgiving Day is a Happy Day Where We Say Thank You God," "When I go Hunting," and "God is So Good."  They were precious.  Happy, Pappy, Pop, SuSu, Aunt Amy, Uncle Louis, and Field all came to see him sing.  Aunt Allie had to work but met us for dinner afterward.

Halloween 2011

Mitchell as Woody from "SToy Story."

 Trunk or Treat the church was so much fun.  We had a trunk with our Sunday School class.  Mitchell got tired and decided to sit in the back and check out his goodies.

 Carving a Pirate Pumpkin with Pop.

 Getting ready to trick-or-treat.

 Stan Whittington came over for a minute in his adorable lion costume.

 Trick-or-treating!

Pumpkin Patch

Mitchell's class also took a field trip to Pumpkin Patch Farms at the beginning of October.

Bouncing!

Petting Zoo!  Lots of hand sanitizer needed.  Our as Mitchell says, "hanatizer."

 Lunch time!  We are hungry!

 Pumpkin Pickin' Time!  Which one should I choose...

This one!

 Riding the train with Mrs. Lauren!

 How tall this fall?

Fire Station #1 Field Trip

Mitchell had a great first semester of 3-year-old preschool.  His class took a field trip to Fire Station #1 back in September and have a great time.  The walked from the church.  It was a beautiful day. Mitchell was little scared of the fireman who was all dressed up.  He was also making sure they knew there was no fire at our house.  Fireman Chad helped calm his fears.

New Year & Catching Up!

Happy 2012!  For the next couple of days I will be updating the blog on the end of our 2011.  It may be a little crazy because I am going backwards but I am basically using this as a scrapbook for my children.  So, for all of my readers out there (ha!), check back soon for updates on the Rhea clan!