Tree is up! Complete with my Grandma's red bows from her tree. I LOVE them!
Best ornament Ryan ever bought for me - when we were pregnant with Ben.
Perfect ornament that I bought for Ryan!
The boys have a tree in their playroom.
Notice where all the ornaments ended up.
The candle holders were my Grandma's too. And I made my first Pinterest inspired pallet project.
Lights on the house this year!
If you want something done, do it yourself!
My daddy would be so proud - perfectly straight! Of course, it took me three trips up on the roof to get it right, but I wont make those same mistakes next year!
Anyone volunteering to come to Kansas after Christmas to take them down? I'm not looking forward to that.
We took a week off and went to Texas. We had a great time visiting at a supporting church (Ryan's home church) and seeing family! Here is our trip in pictures and video.
First to Magnolia to see Grammy, Papa, Aunt Kelly, Uncle Michael and Cousin Ella (7mon).
The boys LOVED playing with Ella.
Checking out Ella's play area in costume!
We went to the neighborhood Halloween party. Do you see Ben climbing that inflatable slide (half way up)? I couldn't believe he did it!
Cousin Ella's first Halloween.
We got to witness Ella's first time in a swing!
From there we went to my uncle's farm in Brenham for some family fun outdoors.
Ben and Cousin Abby on the 4-wheeler.
Pumpkin Sling-shotting from the Caboose.
It was a group effort.
My baby sister Trisha and her dog Amos and my mama.
My middle sister Candice.
Ryan always does the same pose. It drives Candice crazy.
The (grumpy, old) men.
Handsome boy.
All we heard from Nate all weekend was "More ride! More ride!"
Abby and Ben loved riding together.
Snack on the little bench.
The little kids and the big kids.
A video recap.
Working on his putting.
Carving our pumpkin.
Family photo.
My Granddad. I love that man!
Ben ran a fever one day. He needed lots of snuggles with Daddy.
Grandma watching Nate chase after Crawford.
Nate found a huge grasshopper.
Ben and Daddy fishing.
Sweet boy.
Next we went through Tyler to visit Ryan's Grandpa James. It was so great to see him! We also were able to see his Aunt Lois and Uncle Dan that were there too.
From there we went to Dallas for the night. We had a whole 16 hours with our dear friends. They have 4 year old and 2 year old girls and we have 3 year old and 1 year old boys. They were kind enough to take us trick-or-treating in their neighborhood. It only took one house and Ben got the hang of it. Ben and Hayden ran from house to house and Lauren and Nate wore out about half way through.
Our little fairy, motorcycle, 50s girl and Bob the Builder.
