The Gang

Holiday Memories

 

In December, my friends Jennifer and Bonnie brought their little ones over for a small gift exchange and evening playdate.  This Christmas gathering has become somewhat of a tradition, as this marks the 3rd year in a row. 

Deck the Halls

Milk and Cookies with Santa!

Brady and his buddy Hunter both waiting for Santa's grand entrance!

It was nice to find a familiar face to sit with!  Lauren, Hunter and Holten generously welcomed us to their table.

Nice Brady!

Brady wrote his letter to Santa right away!  I told him we would send it to him at the north pole, when he quickly reminded me that sending it via mail makes no sense when he is right here in the building.  Duh MOM!

Bailey did so much better with Santa this year.  Last year she was terrified! 

Pumpkin Picking Playdate

We took our Lil' Pumpkins to the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin to paint.

Jenny and Olivia

My pick of the crop - Miss Bailey

Why is it that the girls are more interested in playing in the rocks?

Payton is quite the artist!

  

Jenny and Stephanie painted the initial pumpkins, while I painted the smaller pumpkin to resemble a candy corn.

Fright Night!

This year we took the kids to the Waco Tennis and Fitness center for their annual Halloween party.   Last year Brady randomly won 2nd place in the Halloween costume contest, which I had no idea was even taking place at the time.  This year I was informed of the contest, however, had NO intensions of my children winning.  Lo and behold, Bailey won the grand prize for the 2011 costume contest!   One might think that my kids were the only ones there, but there were at least 40 others dressed up! Unbelievable!

 My maties!!!

 Cousin Tenley as a butterfly

 Braxton and Brady 

 Each child decorated their own trick-or-treat bucket

 Grandma reading a book to Brady and Raggedy Ann

 Zumba with Aunt Wendy

If you ask Bailey what pirates eat she will say "Arrrr...bys!

An Oldie but Goodie

Happy Birthday to my Dear AUNT Lynn!

My aunt celebrated her 50th Birthday a few weeks ago.  We had the honor of attending her surprise party down in Del Rio, Texas.  

 Happy Birthday Lynn!

 My awesome cousins Alexandra & J.P.

A Rootin' Tootin' Good Time!

Brady's Pre-K Field Trip to the Fairgrounds

Today as I look through these pictures from the fair last month, I feel incredibly thankful!  Thankful to have the opportunity to enjoy these moments with Brady! 

 Buddy up!

 Brady's very BEST friend, Chance!

Watching the pig races 

My first born love!

Brady's Pre-K Field Trip MOVIE!!!

Welcome Home Aunt Kimmy!

Kimberly has been in England the last 12 months volunteering her time ministering to the youth.  Although her visit was quick, we made sure to spend lots of quality time with Aunt Kimmy.  We spent hours outside on the trampoline, in the tree house, and hanging out on the front porch. Oh, Kimmy how we have missed you!

Burgers with the Buengers!

A few weeks ago we had our friends the Buengers over for dinner and an evening of 4-wheeling.  After we scarfed down our burgers and hotdogs, the boys were off for a ride.  Us girls hung out around the house, chatted and played in the playroom.  When Randy and Chad came back with the boys, of course the girls wanted their chance to ride.  When all the off roading excursions concluded, I busted out the classic glow necklaces!  The kids each had a necklace and we spent the rest of the evening watching them run around in the dark.  Good times! 

Seriously, can you get a cuter group of kids?  Love them!

On your mark, get set, GO!

Nice!