Big 12 Champs

We went to the Big 12 Championship game last night with the Woodards. It was freezing outside and it took a long time to get into the stadium between walking from the car and waiting in lines to be frisked. But it was really fun to get to see the new Cowboys' stadium and very nice that it was indoors in this weather. Despite an overall unexciting game and Texas playing poorly, we were happy with the outcome. Dramatic to say the least! Now we look forward to the National Title Game!

Brendan had to borrow my scarf while we waited in line cause his ears were so cold.

Liz and me all bundled up.

Right after the win.

Scott and Liz.

The team running on the field.

This was from a few weeks ago but I thought it was such a cute pic. Love Wright peaking through the window at his two buds.

Getting Ready for Christmas

We are getting ready for Christmas and Wright is learning all about this favorite kids' holiday. We have been teaching him the story of the baby Jesus which sort of confuses him because he keeps thinking it is someone's birthday party. But he loves playing with his Little People nativity and calling it Old McDonald's. We put up our tree and decorated our house right after Thankgsiving and it took almost 2 full days! If we did not have visitors coming to our house for Christmas, I would have given up after a few hours I am sure! He has also learned how to sing Jingle Bells (Jingy Bells) and shake his bells that Mimi bought him. Today we went over to Aunt Sarah's house and decorated gingerbread houses with the cousins. Wright of course ate 90% of the candy while I decorated. But it was very fun!

Wright got to help hang candy canes on the tree.

Wright eating all the candy instead of making his house.

His finished product (with no help from me, I swear)

Mel and Luke.

Thanksgiving 2009

We had a great Thanksgiving this year! Kim, Newt and the kids came in town from Atlanta and all 7 male cousins loved playing with each other every day. We celebrated Kim and Melanie's birthdays at the beginning of the week with a girls' night at Hibiscus. On Thanksgiving day, we all went to Melanie's house and each brought a few dishes. We had tons of awesome food and the day went so smoothly because we had a bounce house that kept the kids outside most of the time. Friday, we got to go out without kids to Victor Tango's and a bar (first time I have been in one of those in forever!). And every day was filled with lots of activities and family fun.

Newt in the giant chair at Victor Tango's.

This was the point of the day where all the boys decided they needed to have their shirts off.

Wright at the kids' table with his large plate of food which he did not eat any of.

Kim and me.

Porter and Wright (only 9 months apart).

Luke, Porter, Cannon and Wright playing fuseball.

My two boys - yes they are clones of each other and making the exact same silly face without even realizing it!