What a Busy Weekend

We are just now recovering from a very busy weekend.  We kicked things off with Shane going to Dallas for a meeting until Friday.  He flew back in on Friday night and drove straight home.  We let him change clothes and then headed to a Christmas party for my work.  We got to see everyone (well, almost) that works with me and some folks that use to.  Cile and Emma Kate got to come by.  Of course Hannah Claire was very excited to see Emma Kate.  There is lots of love between these two.  They are so sweet.

I got Saturday underway by making a HUGE pot of chili.  The chili was for Sunday but I really didn't have any other time to make it.  Shane's parents came down and we headed to Atlanta for the SEC Championship game.  Sadly we lost, but we are extremely proud of our team.  We never expected to be in Atl this year, but we were so happy to be there.  Thanks mom for not wanting to go.  We really did have a great time.  Roll Tide!

After the game we headed back home.  Traffic actually went amazingly well and we were home and in bed by 10pm.  Sunday we got up and got ready for church.  It was not just any day though.  Sunday was Hannah Claire's dedication.  Our church dedicates babies to God, since after all, they are His children.  It is also a commitment from the parents, families, and church family to raise the child in a Christian home and around Christian beliefs.  We were so honored to have so many friends and family there.  It really was a special day and to all of you could join us.  We love you and thank you for being there for Hannah Claire.   

Melissa and HC (Tony and Brent were not in any pictures):

Us on stage.  We are far right.  (we also shared the day with several great friends from our church who were dedicating their babies)

Family shot:

Pappy, Nana & HC:

Granny Sue, Pawpaw John & HC (HC's great-grandparents)

Shane, Mawmaw, Papa & HC

After church we came home and had a big family lunch of chili and cornbread.  It was so yummy.  After everyone left we crashed.  God commanded us to rest on the sabbath, so we did.  It was a very busy weekend but it was so much fun!