Monday, November 30, 2015

Thanksgiving Part 1: The Ranch

We began our Thanksgiving road trip last Saturday and headed to my in-laws ranch in west Texas.  The boys were great travelers for the long trip! 

 Graham was asleep within 15 minutes of leaving, at 10:45 that morning!

 We had lunch at CFA in Bastrop and Sonic in Llano.
That night we cheered for the Bears and couldn't believe they beat OSU!

 Ready to explore and play outside on Sunday morning!



 Climbing in the tractor

 Going for a ride on the mule.

 G helping drive the truck!

 Ready to go see some deer.

 In the deer stand that afternoon!  G was armed with lots of snacks, some toys, and his own binoculars!


 B stayed back at the house and played with Mimi!

Our Monday started off rough after Bennett was up most of the night crying, and he was so pitiful that morning.  I suspected an ear infection and rupture so we made the hour long trek to San Angelo to go to Urgent Care.  They diagnosed just what I thought, we got some meds, and we were on our way back to the ranch.

 G sat with Trent that afternoon in the stand.

 Sweet Bennett was so pitiful that evening.

 We had some yummy fish on the grill!

 Tuesday morning Bennett woke up happy as can be and ready to go!
My cute camo boys!

 G helping Grampy set traps for the raccoons.

 There's my smiley boy!


 And playing at the house with Mimi while we all sat in stands again that afternoon!


 We played with lots of playdoh and games while at the house.

 Ready to run and explore on Wednesday morning!

 B driving the tractor!

 And of course G got a turn too!

 Ready to go fill feeders


 Going for a ride on the 4 wheeler with Aunt Kelsey!

 That afternoon, I sat with Kelsey, Trent sat by himself, and G sat with Grampy and Ruby!

 A beautiful west Texas sunset!

 A happy Thanksgiving with my sweet boys!

And we're out!!
Next stop, Waco!

Friday, November 20, 2015

Outdoor Fun and Zoo Lights

We have enjoyed the beautiful fall weather the last few days.  We went to the park on Wednesday afternoon, Thursday morning, and this morning with friends.  
 My two big boys!

 Their favorite - driving the car!

 Bennett and James - trouble!

I somehow didn't get any pictures from the park by the library yesterday after story time.  Probably because I was chasing Bennett all over the place!

This morning we went to a new park in Katy that was awesome!  It's completely enclosed (hooray!), has tons of fun, out of the box things for the kids to do, and plenty of picnic tables for lunch.

 Building with the big foam blocks - G spent a good 30 minutes doing this!

 They said they built a train!

 Seats that spin and go really fast!  Of course Bennett loved it!  I was dizzy just watching him!

 Time for a picnic lunch!  Love these sweet friends!

 And then Bennett found the water wall and paintbrushes.  So fun but so wet!

 James, Bennett, and August all loved this and it kept them busy forever!

 G and G on a cool swing!

 Time to climb!



Last night we went to Zoo Lights!  It was lots of fun and a good way to start off the holiday season!



 B's favorite part - the carousel!




 My two cute elves!