Christmas Happenings

I have been looking so forward to these 2 weeks off from the crazy schedules, and just enjoy lazy mornings and fun times with my kids. Here are just a few of the fun things we've been up to:
Random, but the girl's love to go in Lucy's doghouse with her. Me, with my claustrophobic issues and all, don't understand why this is so fun. :)

Our annual tradition of decorating gingerbread houses together.

One night we took the kids to a Marriott in Plano where they had an indoor pool and free breakfast - no more entertainment needed!

Gotta love Chuck E. Cheese.

A freebie outing at the Christmas events at Bass Pro Shop.

We spent Christmas Eve also at Kim's house and had a fun night of crafts, games, exchanging presents, dinner, the kids putting on the Nativity Play, a talent show, and a secret visit from Santa with some gifts on the front porch. The kids, as usual, had a great time together. We sure missed the rest of our family in Guatemala, though!

Just another fun pic of the boys after returning from the park today in this glorious weather!

Christmas Card Pictures

Thanksgiving (slightly unconventional)

So I don't have any pics of a normal Thanksgiving around the table, but we went to my sister Kim's house and she had a lovely set up in the house and was a wonderful hostess! However, the kids' favorite part was all the goings-on outside! Just see for yourself why they all love her "farm":

Halloween (yeah, a little late)

Not much to report here, just another fabulous Halloween in our fun, kid-filled neighborhood. The kids were thrilled it wasn't on a Sunday this year, though, so that they could once again enjoy trick-or-treating!
Gavin is getting so silly these days!

I LOVE Carter and Gavin's stage right now - they are truly the best of friends and absolutely love being together. They play so well together and Gavin mimics everything Carter does, with Carter not minding in the least.

Just a pic from Sharkarosa Wildlife Park the following week. Poor deer was hit by a car!