Cousins!!

Our girls LOVE P & H! In Oct, we were tag-teaming with Mom McDonald to watch them so C & B could have a little getaway. It was SO fun spending time with them. The Girls LOVED it. :) I wish I'd gotten more pictures, but grateful I got this one.

Love you boys!!

E's 1st Haircut

E has fine, curly hair. I love it -- there just hasn't been much of it until here recently. I finally had someone around the house to take pictures, so I could trim it. Her hair was getting all icky from just never being cut before. 

Can't really see much -- but it does look MUCH better. 

Riding around Church

The girls LOVE riding around w/ G'pa Troy at church... If they see him in his chair, they 'bee-line' straight to him!

Eliana had been smiling...then I think Aspen was making her uncomfortable. 

More Marching Contest...

UIL was our final marching contest this year... We sat with DHS & FHS band supporters/directors/spouses -- whatever you want to call us. :) The "blue team". :D

Waiting for Daddy's band...

The Band!

After UIL, us girls went home...and I was able to cut the grass for Brian... Then, Our McDonald parents treated us to Spring Creek for dinner. It was such a nice treat, and sweet time of fellowship. Afterwards, we ran some errands, and then splurged by taking the girls out for ice cream. "A" had been asking for awhile if we could "go to see the nice lady, and get ice cream.." She of course wanted blue!! lol Such a special treat, and evening!

At the Cross...

This Thanksgiving I'm so thankful for so many things this year. And every year.  

After Bible study one day, we had a picnic lunch (we like picnics!) at the Cross, at my parents church. It's a HUGE cross...and it was a beautiful day!! Clear blue skies, crisp, a little cool air... :) Perfect for a picnic. 

I'm so thankful for the Cross, and what it means to me. What Christ has done for me. And His grace that continually carries us through.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Fun Day

In October, Mom McDonald & I were able to have a nice mother/daughter day, thanks to Mom Moreno. :) We went shopping for the girls, then dropped by a couple resale shops. Then, ended up at the Cheesecake Factory, and was finally able to use the gift card I've been saving since Christmas! Lunch was yummy, and the cheesecake perfect! :) 

We appreciated Mom Moreno watching the girls SO much!! We also brought her back some cheesecake. :) And as a added bonus, I was able to have such a sweet visit with Mom Moreno afterwards too. :) It was such an encouraging day to me! I'm so very thankful for both my Moms. They're continually encouraging, helping, and blessing me! 

I love you both, and praise the Lord I'm in both your families! I've got the best Moms! :D 

Marching Contest

Along with Football Games, comes Marching Contests!

This particular contest, we went to the park and met a friend, thus the girls were in play clothes instead of school outfits. 

Again, LOTS of snacks/lunch, and fun stuff is the key for us!

The directors. They were all in a line -- then as I took the picture, Brian took a step forward.

All serious...and eating. 

Happy Big Girl