Thankful

I think it's fitting that since the last time I posted was on the first day of November, that the only other post for the month is on it's last day....just hasn't been much to post about lately but I think that's about to change. My favorite time of the year is upon us! We headed to Tyler for Thanksgiving as usual and were truly blessed to spend time with all of our brothers and sisters. Rarely is everyone in the same place at the same time so it was wonderful to see all 8 brothers and sisters and their husbands and wives, 2 great grandmother, all the grandparents, 8 cousins, not including my kids, and 2 babies to be born in the next few months as well as aunts and uncles and a cousin of mine! It was wonderful to reconnect with people and eat yummy food! Truthfully, the highlight of my time in Tyler was getting to go on at least 3 dates with Shawn. We saw a movie, went on a coffee date with Shawn's sister and her hubbie, and went out to eat with Shawn's brother and his wife. We also ate at Smashburger which was on my agenda and it did NOT disappoint at all. The only thing I didn't get to do was go to Orange Leaf for some frozen yogurt....but I'm headed back there at Christmas so I'm sure that will get marked off the list then :) I'll leave you with a few pictures that Lesley or I took while there!

took this shot on my parents front steps as we were leaving their house and headed home

Ava and Josey putting on fake earrings...and later makeup. I think these two will be sweet friends :)
Thanksgiving at Gramme's
This picture perfectly captures every personality
My side of the family at my grandmothers house on Thanksgiving Day
Riley and Elle -two more sweet girls that I think will have a forever bond that goes beyond being cousins :)
All the grandkids on Shawn's side of the family...#10 will be here in January!
Sweet Cousins

Halloween Night

So, last night was our 4th time to go trick or treating...which means I was officially burned out before we even left the house! But, when the goal is candy, I can muster as much strength as needed to carry on! Anyway, we meet with anyone who wanted to up at the church building and then headed down what I think is the coolest street ever! We all had a wonderful time together as usual. After finishing there, we took our little family to trick or treat in our own neighborhood. The girls were so excited to get back home and hand out candy to tot'ers but we only had a handful that came by. Bummer. But the good news is, a dental officer here in town is willing to buy back candy at $1/lb so I'm headed there tomorrow with candy that none of us like, or that we got 7 million pieces of! They are then going to send the candy to the troops! Double win!! Hope you all had a wonderful Halloween...make sure your kiddos brush extra good for the next few weeks!

The pirate

The cowgirl
The frenchman
Could they be any more adorable?
The youth group...in about 6 years! :)
I just love that Elle held her pumpkin with her hook!
All the parents watching and making sure the kids are picking the candy they coached them to pick.
Still holding the pumpkin with the hook.
This is our friend Allen....and this was his first time ever to trick or treat! What a privilege that we got to be a part of it. Also, this picture cracks me up. He took Levi for a while and helped him trick or treat and finally got a Twix...Levi doesn't look too excited. lol
A busy bee
The ladies