The Harrell Family

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Random iPhone pics...

Just a few moments, captured on my phone...

Wearing Green to school because it's Jack's favorite color/ No big deal...just Mater in the fridge.

Sleepy boys, all cuddled up with Momma/ Our new sign!

Apple festival at school

We arrived in 4 sperate vehicles...that is what it took to get 9 kids(6yrs old and under) and 5 adults(who should have been drinking...) to Holland Farms! The kids had an absolute ball and the parents were exhausted. Wheww! Kelly was the one one who had her husband with her...the rest of ours were at the FSU/Miami game! The kiddos were filled with so much energy, thank goodness they had huge areas to run and yell!

We rode horses(everyone but Jack, who would not even get close to a horse...), zipped down the zip line, played in the corn box, went on a ahyride, slid down the double hill slide, ate boiled peanuts and slurped blue and red icee's. It was a wonderful day! Can you tell from their shirts that it was gameday?

The Hayride...we are missing Kelly and Emery, but who do you think took the pic??

A little taste of the crazziness...

This cracked me up. Kelly went into the little store to buy an icee, and ended up having to purchase an apple, because a certain someone took a bite out of one!! hehehe

The Patch and Trick-or-Treating

Same Patch...different year! This is our 6th year coming to the same pumpkin patch, with one exception. We were not able to come until Oct 30th this year, and there were barely any pumpkins left. It was kind of funny, but the boys still had fun and memories were made and our tradition was followed!

2013:

Follows in his brother's exact footsteps...well, almost...ha!!

The past years...

2012:

2011-2008:

We decided to have a low key Halloween this year, and I am so glad we did. We trick-or-treated in our own neighborhood, for the very first time since the kids have been born! We took our time, going from house to house, soaking up all of the little moments that tend to get lost in a big crowd of people. (How Jack was always 2 steps behind...his little boxer cape and candy bag, dragging behind him...How at first they were all nervous to ask for the candy, but by the end, they were bolting across the yards...How Brody and Wade held Jack's hand, shared their candy with him and introduced him to all that would come near. They are such proud big brothers!) To me, Halloween is the epitome of childhood. I am cherishing these innocent years! I will always remember marking the days off my calendar in anticipation of the exciting day of parties, costumes, and loads of candy. One of my favorite memories is dumping my overflowing bag of candy onto the floor and trading with my friends!

We were finally forced inside by the rain...and after quick baths and showers, we poured through our loot!

Annual Halloween Parade at School and FSU game!

I look forward to this event each year....the annual Halloween Party at their school! This is an event that parents, grandparents, friends, siblings, etc...all come out for. Each class has its own time to shine: 1st the teacher is announced, then each child, individually, then the whole class performs a song for the crowd!

This year, Wade was the first one out...he was so uncomfortable up there on stage for the whole crowd to see...barely cracked a smile. But, as soon as he jumped off stage, he was all good! Introducing SuperMan Wade!

Next up was our spotlight lover, Navy Seal B-man! He loved being on stage, grinning from ear to ear. (Todd nearly had a heart attack when Brody debuted his entire costume...said he looked more like a terroist. The Black hood went into the garbage immediately...hehehe)

Last, but not least, was Boxer Jack Jack! He played the part...stared the crowd down, from right to left, and even threw his hands on his hips at the end, for good measure! He rocked it!

After the Halloween Parade, we visited with Nanny and Gator, grabbed snacks and took pics with our friends, and then we literally bolted out the door, cause Mommy and Daddy were hitting the road for Tallahassee!! Todd and I were able to spend a child-free weekend, attend the Bobby Bowden Day and FSU v. NC State game and hit the town with some dear friends. Thank you Nanny and Gator/ Pop's and Donna for spoiling our little crew...we gladly welcomed the break!

Mini Destin Fishing Rodeo Tourney

The Harrell's and The Wood's teamed up together at the Annual Kid's Destin Fishing Rodeo, Rootin'Tootin' Rodeo Round-up mini-tourney...and all that we managed to catch was a seagull. I am not kidding.

First up...the kids had a blast, even if we never caught a fish...

I kid you not, Todd actually "caught" a seagull. His little wing tip got wound up in the line. He was able to reel him in and bystanders cut the line away and he flew off, unscathed. Poor Todd. When he saw that his line was pulling, and he looked over the edge, he muttered, "Oh no....". To add to the excitement, someone down the way ended up hooking a sea turtle...had to slowly guide it to the end of the pier, where a guy was able to remove the hook from his poor mouth, and he swam off, unharmed, as well...So, = Fish-0/ Random Animals-2

Quick visit with Grandmother

The boys school was closed on Monday for Columbus Day, so we loaded up the family and headed over to Great Grandmothers house for some R & R...

They literally played on our chalk raceway that I made for them one morning for hours and hours on end. It provided the best entertainment, for the kids and the adults!