Happy Thanksgiving!!

What better way to start off Thanksgiving morning than with a massive pillow and blanket pile? These goof balls love silly mornings, and of course having daddy home means just that.

Trying to get the kids picture together is some tough work. Gabe is a busy busy boy and does not enjoy sitting still. Here is how things start....

 followed by....

 then....

 resulting in....

 My sweet little girl.

 And there's my crazy boy again.

 We had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I am so thankful for my family, these guys keep me happy.

First Trip to Baylor Homecoming...

Well I finally made it back to Baylor (haven't been there since my graduation) and I think that was my first time to actually see the parade. It was tough to wake the kids up early to get in the car to drive to Waco, but well worth the trip. I got to see some old friends and we loved seeing Carson, Caden and little Ella Grace.

Family picture on the swing.

 Sweet cousins...

 Love this boy!

 The kids loved walking around the old fountain mall.

 Sic em!!

We had a great time at Baylor with the kids. Homecoming is something we will go back for soon. The kids loved seeing the bears and the wonderful Dr. Pepper floats.

Happy Halloween!!

We had a busy Halloween week this year. So many times to get dressed up in their costumes! This was my best picture of the kids together. Ella as the sheep, Emory as sleeping beauty and Gabe as a tiger. Emory was suppose to be a giraffe, but changed her mind at the last minute.

 An attempt at the tiger hat.... failure.

 Another night we went to trick or treat around the Arboretum. The kids loved running around and getting surprises. Emory chose to be a ballerina this time.

 Another attempt at the tiger hat.... failure.

 Looks like someone got something he liked!

 And then it was Halloween night. A tiger and a ballerina ready to go trick or treating.

 We started off the night trick or treating with our new neighbors, Dakota and Sierra. The girls are so much fun and Emory and Gabe have a great time with them.

 We ran into cousin Ella!

 And finished the night with Abi the mermaid. It's kinda turning into a tradition....

 The girls last year.....

 The girls two years ago.... (sigh, what sweet little girls).

Enjoying Our Fall...

Lately, our days have been full of fall activities. The heat FINALLY ended and we have been enjoying the outdoors. The Arboretum has an amazing display of pumpkins, pumpkin houses and this year they have Cinderella's carriage. Needless to say we are there weekly.

 Emory and her friend Lucy. They are too sweet together.

 Emory, Lucy, Gabe and Will. Best group shot I got.

 The mini petting zoo is just the right size. Gabe is almost giddy when we are there.

 And yes, the face painting. This time Emory was a pink kitty.

 Emory really enjoys going into Gabe's room with me when he wakes up from his nap. She climbs right up to his crib and the jumping begins....

 Another wonderful treat this fall is Emory watching football with daddy. (baseball too thanks to the Rangers) They curl up on the floor or the couch and talk sports talk.

Fall Pictures!!!

There is no secret that I adore the fall. Cool weather, hot apple cider, pumpkins, I love it all. But the thing I love most is my silly kids outside with pumpkins! We met our kind photographer at the Arboretum (where else?) and she captured some wonderful pictures of the kids.

 Doesn't he just look like a stinker?

 Hugs for brother!!

 And more...

 still more...

 Too sweet!

 Peek-a-boo

 Gabe thinks the best thing about the pumpkin patch is throwing them. Go figure.

Yeah for fall!! We are ready.