my husband

I've been tagged by my sweet friend, Hannah A. to answer all of the following questions about my wonderful husband, Ben Hailey. So here goes...

1. Where did you meet? RUF at Delta State University in Cleveland, MS

2. How long did you date? We dated from February '98 of my Freshman year till June '99 at which point he proposed and we were engaged till we got married in January '00.

3. How long have you been married? 9 years in January!

4. What does he say that surprises you? Funny stuff. If i'm uptight about something and it just feels like there's no way out, he makes me laugh till i hurt. It's absolutely wonderful.

5. What is your favorite feature of his? height

6. What is your favorite quality of his? he understands grace

7. Does he have a nickname for you? Baby or McNair

8. What is his favorite color? Mossy Oak

9. What is his favorite food? peanut m&m's

10. What is his favorite sport? fantasy football

11. When and where did you first kiss? in front of my dorm room i think it was about 3 weeks after we started dating

12. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? get stuff done on the task list...cleanout garage, home remodeling,etc.

13. Do you have any children? Hannah is 4 and Nathan is 2

14. Does he have a hidden talent? He can fix anything.

15. How old is he? 30

16. Who said "I love you" first? He did like two months before i did.

17. What is his favorite type of music? rap...shhhh. but everytime i get in his car, the xm is set on ESPN radio

18. What do you most admire about him? He loves me.

19. Do you think he will read this? Definitely, he cares too much about what people think

20. Where did you go on your first date? Airport Grocery, a little bluesy place with incredible fried mushrooms

Thanksgiving Day

This Thanksgiving, we had the wonderful privilege of sharing a feast with our friends Kevin and Caroline and all of their guests. We danced and sang and shared what we're thankful for and most of what we ate was gluten free! Now that's talent, keeping the gluten out of Thanksgiving. We missed our dear family of course but are so thankful for our heavenly family of believers.





The kid's Indian costumes that i made last year still fit them! Nathan wouldn't wear his for the picture but he did wear it. And he wouldn't keep his headress on for anything!
...but he would wear hannah's. Do you think Indian babies wore pampers baby dry?

Thanksgiving Feast at Hannah's School

Little "Gentle Flower" playing her drum

Hannah's class made Friendship stew, hand churned butter and cornbread to serve to the parents. They performed the songs they've been learning in Music and Movement and I could just kick myself for forgetting the video camera. Good for Daddy who at least took pics with his Iphone! We love you Hannah and are so proud of you!

Hannah's first bowling experience

Surviving the Weekend without Daddy

Kierstyn called Thurs morning with a brilliant idea since Ben was leaving town and Curtis had to work late, lets go to the BOUNCE! So of course Hannah was just beyond herself with excitement as you can see below...


And Nathan loved the slide.
Nathan going up as Micah comes down.
Elizabeth, Hannah, Micah, Nathan and Benjamin

Notice how adorable the Krajca boys are in their matching shirts and pants.

The rest of the weekend went really well for us. We went to a birthday party on Sat and then ate dinner with some friends and tonight is our Thanksgiving meal at WPC. Daddy will be home tonight, Lord willing!

Fall Festival at WPC

Nathan as a Horse, enjoying the icing from a cupcake
Hannah, the magical unicorn








Katy and Rachel
Christopher, Jack and Micah
a family photo, plus Nathan :)
Miranda
Christi and Anthony
Katy and Cody
Thank you, RUF, for a wonderful night!