The Taylor Family: Busy, Busy Fun Weekend

I have been at an Ed. Tech Conference in Nashville this past week. I missed Chase and Jason terribly! This was the first time I have been away from Chase that he really knew I was gone. He was miserable and honestly, so was I. I enjoyed the sessions and the eating out with co-workers, but nothing beats being home with Chase and Jason. I did come home to a huge surprise...Jason had our carpet cleaned. This is something I have been asking for. Our carpet took a downhill slide after Chase was born. He got stuff everywhere. Now it looks brand new. I wish I had before and after shots because you would not believe it!

My mom came into town this weekend to go to Zoo Lights and our Polar Express party at church for AGAPE. Our life group has been working hard to help our friend Joy pull this thing off. It was a HUGE success and a ton of fun for all involved. The kids made crafts such as pillowcases, sugar cookies, snowball shooters, and frames. Then there were hotdogs, hot cocoa, and popcorn for the movie, which was shown on a giant screen in our gym. All the kids wore PJ's. Our fun started out on Saturday with a trip to the mall for Chase to ride the horsies and build a rudolph at Build-A-Bear, then we took a nap, went to Bass Pro (for the 2nd time), and then on to Zoo Lights. It was COLD! Mom and I decided to ride through Starry Nights at Shelby Farms. It was amazing! I was glad to know the money went to Shelby Farms since the Starry Nights is non-profit. Sunday, we taught 2-3 year old Bible hour..talk about exhausting, worked on decorating for the AGAPE party, then went to the AGAPE party. Chase had a ball! It was an exhausting, but super fun weekend! Oh..I got my outside decor up for Christmas..still have some tweaking to do, but it is there.

Jason and I are about to take on the role of Wednesday night teachers at church. They had an immediate need for a 3 year old teacher. We decided to do it and take Chase in with us, even though he is not 3 yet. I am a nervous wreck about it. I have no idea what to do with them! I hope there is some guidance for me! I am a middle school teacher...not pre-school!! Let's hope it goes well and they are blessed by us as we will be by them.

Here are a few photos of our weekend (in random order):

Sara Beth and Chase with Santa at Polar Express Party