Family

This past weekend Griffin and I took a little road trip. We traveled to Topeka, Kansas to help celebrate the promotion of my brother-in-law, Chris Turner, to Colonel. I don't know much about the Air Force, but I know that this is a big deal!

Griffin and I spent a lot of time in the car, traveling almost 1000 miles in three days, but it was totally worth it! It is not very often that all of my siblings get together (four times in the last ten years), but it happened this weekend at Kim's house in Topeka. Sam and Stacy drove in from Levelland Friday, and drove back Saturday night. Tim and my dad flew in Saturday morning from Abilene, and flew back Sunday morning. And Griffin and I drove up Friday from Sherman, and drove home Sunday. We had a great time together, as always!

My sweet girl was such a trooper throughout the entire weekend, despite the time in her car seat, the lack of naps, and the many many new people oohing and aahing over her. We had such a great weekend, and I am so glad we were able to make the trip.

Old School Blog Questions

My sister tagged me in this little survey, so just for fun here goes...

A. Attached or Single?

Married...about to celebrate 7 years.

B. Best Friend?

Eric

C. Cake or pie?

Probably cake, but really not a sweets eater.

D. Day of choice?

Monday (Just kidding!!)

Friday - especially in the summer when I get off work at noon.

E. Essential Item?

Lately, the same a Kim - giant insulated mug (full of water!)

F. Favorite color?

Pink or turquoise

G. Gummy bears or worms?

Gummy bears...not as big a fan of these as I used to be

H. Hometown?

Abilene

I. Favorite Indulgence?

Chips & queso

J. January or July?

Definitely July

K. Kids?

Hadley

L. Life isn’t complete without?

My boys - Eric & Hadley

M. Marriage date?

July 8, 2006

N. Number of brothers/sisters?

2 brothers – Tim & Sam

1 sister – Kim

O. Oranges or Apples

Both

P. Phobias?

Failing

Q. Quotes?

Don't walk before me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend.

R. Reasons to smile?

My family, long time friends, a day off work, birthday parties, pedicures, accomplishing a goal...

(Throwing in some old pictures that make me smile.)

S. Season of choice?

Fall (love the colors)

T. Tag 5 People.

Never really know who to tag on these things...

U. Unknown fact about me?

I can't ride a bike. (Stop laughing!)

V. Vegetable?

Bell peppers

W. Worst habit?

Not really a habit but, I have a terrible temper and get irritated at stupid little things.

X. Xray or Ultrasound?

Xray - chest (several), foot

Ultrasound - pregnancy (the best!), thyroid, boob

MRI - foot

Echo - chest/heart

Y. Your favorite food?

Chips and dip

Z. Zodiac sign?

Capricorn (but I don't really care)

Cousins

Yesterday we met my brother, Tim, and his wife, Dina, and their kids Bailey, Emma, & Seaver in Grapevine. Hadley and Seaver, who are only 7 months apart, had a big time. Cousins = friends for life.

(It's hard getting two 4-year old boys to be still and look at the camera!)

Photo Dump

I think I have finally figured out one of life's greatest mysteries...how to post pictures directly from my phone onto this blog. Oh happy day. 

So, here goes...

New coveralls = super cute little boy!

Yeah, that's my brother (black cap), working an NFL game

My little Christmas cookies helper...and taste tester

Happy Birthday Jesus celebration at school (with a super cheesy smile)

Happy 4th Birthday Hadley Max!

Christmas Day 2012

Hadley Max - 4; Poppa - 98

I love me some Chick-Fil-A

"Mommy, can we take our picture on your phone??"

Nothing sweeter than a sleeping child

Yep...there's my brother again working another NFL game (And yes, I took a picture of the tv screen)

Birthday cookies at school

We had a few leaves in our yard

Happy Thanksgiving

We had a great time in Abilene for Thanksgiving this year. We were there with Tim, Dina, Bailey, Emma, and Seaver; Nanny & Papo; Mema, Poppa, & Aunt Jackie. I am so glad we were able to go for the day and spend time with family. We have so much to be thankful for!