Giving Thanks...

Right before we began our holiday, my Uncle Doug passed away. He is my Dad's older brother, and I wrote about him here. He passed away suddenly and while we know he had an amazing life full of adventure, we miss him. To me, he is another part of my Dad, and I hate that another physical part of him is gone. But, he made the long trip to see us this past summer, and I am beyond happy that he met Griffin. Uncle Doug, we love you very much. I know Dad was waiting for you, fishing pole in hand.

Once we returned from Louisiana, we then packed up and headed to Stephenville. It was COLD, but we had a blast. Grandma took us all on a safari - Griffin loved every second!





(I have NO idea what this is, but his face cracked me up.)

Now we are home and getting the house decorated for Christmas!

Please continue to give thanks everyday. Each day is a blessing!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Kiki's Birthday

We jumped ourselves silly at Kiki's birthday!

Look at Mi-Maw at her four beautiful grandsons! Not everyone is looking, but we will take what we can get! Pop - aren't you so proud??

Melt my heart. Gunar - almost 14; Gage - almost 18

All four attempting a slide...

Let's go Kiki!

Sliding with Gunar. Griffin still says daily, "I go see Gunar race."

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Happy 3rd birthday, Kiki! Boy do we love you. Thanks for a fun party!

Sunday Funday!

We had such a fun Sunday! The weather was gorgeous so we played and played and played....

Then, we took it inside for some dinner and a little movie night. Gabby and Michael came over to eat and watch Toy Story 3! Griffin LOOOOOVES Gabby and Michael - our neighbors. He asks for them every day! He is also fans of their parents, Louis and Becky. So cute!!

Waving at all the neighbors that walked by...

Uncle Shane made me a stool for my birthday! I can step on it to brush my teeth or wash my hands. Or....

I can use it as a chair! Love it, Uncle Shane!!

And this perfect Sunday wouldn't have been complete without Toy Story 3!

THANKS, MI-MAW!

Happy Halloween!

What a fun weekend!

My 3rd Halloween was definitely the BEST. I met up with Braxton...I mean, Buzz Lightyear...for some tricks and treats! We decided to check out our loot after the first house.

Trick or Treat!

Even Lightning McQueen needs candy.

So all I have to do is say Trick or Treat, and they fill this thing up with goodness?? Ka Chow!

We even saw some horsies tonight. This is close enough for me.

Then, Buzz and I played cars. Imagine that.

Cutest Disney characters around.

Mommy and Daddy went to College Station to watch the Aggies v. Red Raiders. I got to spend the night with Mi-Maw. She made a picnic for me! Mi-Maw also taught me a new trick. She asked me what Mommy says at the football game, and I said, "GIG 'EM." Dada doesn't like my new trick so much.

Mom made sure to get some pics of my future school and their awesome band!

Awww. Look Mommy and Daddy playing nice. Though, I'm not sure why Dada is smiling at this point. (Too bad Dada doesn't write on this blog so Mommy can say WHATEVER she wants...)

I hear Mommy talks the most trash. Good job, Mommy.

Wreck 'em and Gig 'em - a house divided!

Phew! What a weekend! Kiki's about to celebrate his 3rd birthday, and I can't wait! If it's anything like Halloween, SIGN ME UP!

Pumpkins and Playdates

We recently had the 12th annual PCC (Pumpkin Carving Contest). Check out the awesome pumpkins!

Kristin helped us make peanut butter spiders - I sure did like eating all the ingredients :)
Then, we all painted our pumpkins. I LOVED it. I did paint myself more than the pumpkin - that was the best part!

A masterpiece.

Mom, do not bother me when I am creating my art.

Then Li'l Marvin came to play! We had so much fun! It was carnival day at school, so he got to see my clown make-up! So far...fall is great!

Happy 2nd Birthday! (Part II)

We had the little man's birthday party this weekend. The main attraction - the bounce house - was a hit (despite the bloody noses and such)!

His favorite thing to open - a Lightning McQueen card from Mi-Maw that played "Life is a Highway." That, my friends, was very exciting.

Griffin also preferred to eat his cupcake before his meal. Here, Braxton and Griffin decided to take a little snack break together.

Kiki came over early to get in a little jumping action. They were hilarious.

Thanks, Mi-Maw, for my first bike! I love it!

A little activity for the kids - making their own license plates!

The goodie bag - full of Griffin's favorite treats and a surprise from Lightning McQueen!

Sweet treats - cupcakes and his Piston Cup cake!

His favorites from Cars made an appearance!

Before the party, we let him open his gift from us. A remote control Radiator Springs with all the characters. He loooooves it.

Sweetest li'l G - we can't believe you are 2! You have blessed us more than we could ever imagine. You are very smart, sweet, and sassy too! We love every second....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GRIFFIN HARDY REED!