Santa 2011

This year was special because Ben got to go with us to see Santa!  We actually went on a mini vacation to Dallas.  We had such a great week.  We left on Wednesday and got to spend 2 nights at the Gaylord Texan.  It was so much fun!  We got up early on Thursday to see the real Santa at North Park.  Hunter was super excited about story time. He was telling us one of Santa's stories from last year on the way to the mall.

Santa at story time with his dog, Widget.  Hunter thought it was super cool to see Widget.

During story time... can you see Hunter??

I love my sweet kids!

Hunter liked the "I'm not sleepy yet" story the best!

Santa and Widget

Since we got there so early (#15 this year) we got to jump right in line after hearing his stories.

Hunter loved every minute!  Archer was a little scared of the elmo doll the photographer was putting in his face and Maggie didn't really know if she liked Santa or not.

Hunter was so sweet talking to Santa.  He didn't talk as much as he did last year, but he was so excited to see him. 

Santa gave him a few pictures.  He thought it was so cool! 

We really had a great day!  I am so glad Ben got to go this year.  He enjoyed watching the kids.  The only thing we missed was Honey.  Normally she goes with us to see Santa. :(

Sweet Archer riding along in the mall. 

Hunter and Maggie riding along in the mall, too. (Maggie didn't want her picture taken.)  

If you would have told me when Ben and I were married 7 1/2 years ago that we would be walking the mall pushing 2 stroller filled with our 3 kids, I wouldn't have believed it. It's crazy!  We are so incredibly blessed!  God is so good! 

Click here for last years Santa visit. :)

2 months!

Okay I am super late at posting this but...

Look who's 2 months old!!!!

Archer turned 2 months the day before Thanksgiving!  He is getting so big.  We took him to the doctor on the 30th for his check up and shots.  He weighs in at 14lbs 11oz (90% for weight) and 22 3/4in long (40% for height).  Such a sweet big boy!!

He is growing and changing every day!  It is amazing!  He is staying up longer during the day and smiling ALL the time!  So sweet! 

This sweet girl had her 2 year check up at the same time.  Her stats are small... weighs 23lbs (5% for weight) and is 31.5 inches (3% for height) tall. :)  She's gonna be a gymnast! :)

Look for our Santa post coming soon! :)

November recap

Okay... so i totally wanted to blog more this month!  I really don't know what happened.  Time just ran away from me I guess.  So anyway, here is our November! :)  Enjoy!

Ben was supposed to write a post about these pictures, but he never got around to it.  Our good friend Josh took the kids out to Dyess to see the B1.  From what I heard it was awesome!!!

Hunter still talks about it!  Josh is his hero by the way.  Not only does he fly airplanes but he also has a motorcycle!  

Fighting the bad guys! :)

While the kids were touring the B1 we got some girl time.  It was so much fun.  The only thing is Teara and Josh moved the next weekend. :(  We miss you guys so much!!!!  We are having life group next Tuesday, if you want to make the trip back to Abilene. :) 

My sweet Grandaddy came down for a visit.  We were so excited to have him and Sandy!  Hunter and Maggie both were glad to see them and it was Archer's first time to meet his Great Grandaddy.

We had our last football game.  :(

I love football...

but not near as much as I love this squad!!  I have been so blessed by each and every one of these cheerleaders!  They are amazing!!!

Meanwhile...  Archer is growing!!!!!

Ben got the stomach bug and so I took all 3 kids to the grocery store.  I know that sounds like not such a big deal, but I felt like a champion! 

We made our first trip to Coach and Honey's for a wedding.  Maggie and Hunter just had to go for a ride in the gator. 

And Coach got up with Archer every morning, so that I could get some sleep.  Thank you, Daddy!!!

Maggie got some Honey time. 

And Hunter taught Kelly about the animals on the ipad. 

Archer got to meet Aunt Kelly!!!  He loves his Aunt Kelly! 

Oh and did I mention he is growing?!?!

I made a couple of Thanksgiving shirts. (He just woke up from a nap by the way.)

Maggie's turkey shirt.  Thank you, Pinterest! 

And then before we knew it, it was Thanksgiving! 

Archer got to meet Uncle David!  I think they liked each other.  Archer kept smiling at him! :) He got to meet Nie, Nie (his Aunt Jayne), too but I couldn't find a picture. :( 

I think Maggie and Gracie hit it off!  They all played and played!  Oh and I made their shirts!  Yes, I finally got the sewing machine out of the box... only 11 months after I got it.  Not too bad, right!?

We are so blessed!  We had such a wonderful weekend with family!  It was so good to see Gracie and watch her play!  We haven't seen her since July or August, I think.  We had a great time with everyone!  Thank you so much for coming!  We love you all! 

So that was our November in a nutshell. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! 

Peanut, Peanut Butter

Today is going to be a great day and whats better than a little peanut butter play dough?  Since we were all up super early, thank you time change, I thought we should do something fun.  We have made kool aid play dough before, but not peanut better.

They were a little excited!

Can you tell?

Here is what you need if you want to make some yourself. 

1 cup peanut butter

2 tablespoons honey

2/3 to 1 cup dry milk

Mix together and you've got yummy peanut butter play dough!

Get out the cookie cutters and have some fun!

Do you see someones toes?  Archer watched!

Hunter and his "Rocky Mountain from Colorado"!  

Yum!

Sweet Archer liked watching everyone play!

My attempt to take a pic of everyone playing... they weren't interested!  

Have a great Monday!

Maggie's 2nd Birthday Party

Last Sunday we celebrated Maggie, our little Ladybug girl! 

We didn't have a huge party, but we had some amazing friends come over and celebrate with us. 

Here is her ladybug cake.  She really loves the Ladybug Girl books, so I thought we would have a ladybug party. 

I have to admit, this was the easiest cake I have ever made! 

Happy Birthday to you! (Cha Cha Cha) :)  Love all the kids at the party! 

Hunter helping Mags open presents. 

She has been enjoying all of her gifts!  Thank you so much everyone!!

She really wasn't in the best mood that day.  She really didn't want to wear her ladybug t-shirt.  I think it was a little scratchy :(  I thought she looked cute though! :)

And here was her big present!  She LOVES her kitchen and all the stuff that went with it.  Hunter and Maggie both play at the kitchen ALL the time now!  Thank you so much Honey and Coach!  And thank you Nana, Grumpy, Nie-Nie and Gracie for all the cool stuff to go into the kitchen! 

I don't know who had more fun, Maggie or me and Ben?!? 

Happy Birthday, Maggie Rose! 

Fall Zoo Day

Okay I am really going to try to blog more... so here it goes! 

Today we had a really great morning!!  We started off the day with sweet Logan!  He came over and played for a while.  He is so cute!!  Hunter and Maggie love him so much!!  Archer will love him, too!  It was so noisy in our house.  I love it!  They all played at the kitchen, played with the cars, and then of course ran all through the house.  Makes me so happy!  

After Logan left, we decided to load up and go to the zoo!  I haven't taken the kids to the zoo since Archer was born and I thought it would be fun to get out.  We had a blast!!  It was so nice!  A little windy, but oh so much fun! 

Okay, I know her eyes are closed but I had to show you who she brought with her.  Yes, Minnie made the trip too!  She has been going with us a lot lately.  Thank you, Miss Christina!  Maggie loves her Minnie!

One main reason why we had to go to the zoo was to see if Albert was still there.  You see, Hunter loves our alligator named Albert.  He is the first thing we always see. We were sad to find out that Albert has been taken to warmer place for the fall and winter months. :(

This is one weird (kind of scary) bird walking around in the inside bird exhibit.  I think Maggie could have walked up and touched it.  I didn't let her of course. 

You see!  It let us get close!  (a little to close for me)

Hunter loves the lions! He decided we were all lions today.  

He was the little lion chasing after a ball.  He ran all over his cage chasing that ball.  Hunter and Maggie loved it! 

It really is fall!!  They were stompin' in the leaves this morning!  And it was so windy, I bet there are even more leaves on the ground for the next time we go to the zoo. 

Archer enjoyed taking a nice nap at the zoo!  So sweet!  I know he will enjoy the zoo someday soon! :)

Thank you Lord for such a wonderful morning!