Ryder is a Teenager!

We love it when Ryder comes to visit! And, August is especially fun because we get to celebrate Ryder's birthday!

We had lots of fun in the sun.

Ryder's first visit of the summer was Walker's first basketball game.  His second visit was Walker's last game!

Then we headed to the farm for all kinds of fun.  Ryder got to hang with Aidan and another friend, and of course Walker and Everly had a blast.  I'm not sure how this is possible, but I didn't take any pictures while we were there!

Then we came back to Conroe for a little birthday celebration!

Yep, that's 13 candles.  The boy is a teenager now!  We are so excited that we get to celebrate exciting events with him!!!

A Laid Back Spring Break

No big plans for Spring Break this year!  Except for a much anticipated visit from Ryder!  We decided to head down to Houston for a day at the rodeo.  I'm not sure how we managed it, but it was 90 degrees!  Yikes.

We still had fun....

All three of them enjoyed the petting zoo....

And, Walker and Ryder enjoyed the rides!

One afternoon we relaxed and cooled off with some Chiller Bee.

And, we ended the visit with something Walker had been waiting months and months for.... Star Wars!

Yes, we finally saw The Force Awakens.  It was fantastic.  Ryder loved seeing it for a second time, Walker was over the moon and Everly tolerated it.
It was a great way to wrap up our time with Ryder!

After Ryder was safely back in GP, we went to the farm! Everyone was ready for a jeep ride!

Our time at the farm was also very laid back.... we all enjoyed it!

I'm always a fan of a big adventure, but I enjoyed our laid back Spring Break.  We all had fun and that's what matters!

Christmas at the Farm

We woke up Christmas morning and Santa had left his mark.  So much stuff!

Walker was quite thrilled to see a basketball goal in the driveway!

After a super fun Christmas morning, it was time to go to the farm!!!!!  More presents!

Cuties in their new pjs.

So, check this out….. FOUR dogs.  We have have Elsa and Anna, the Moores have Chewy and Nanna and Bubba have Buddy!

Elsa and Anna are loving farm life! (so are Walker and Everly!)

Everyone loves having fun at the farm.  Lots of fun cousins and fun activities! 

Farm Trip

I love getting together with my best pals, Maren and Tracy.  So, they came to town and Clark took the kids to the farm!  Here's what's hilarious, the girls and I didn't take any pictures, but I got some great ones texted to me of the fun they were having at the farm!

It's so great that Clark didn't mind taking them to the farm and giving me some time with Maren and Tracy.  And, of course, the kids were over the moon….. the farm is their happy place!!!!!

Maren, Trace and I had a blast… talking about old times, looking at old pictures, taking a nap while watching Moulin Rouge and playing  a little blackjack! ha.  This fall marks the 20 year anniversary of us pledging Zeta together.  I love that we have 20 years of memories, and continue to have the best time together!

A Soggy Spring Break

Spring Break = big excitement.  Because…. Ryder came to town!  AND, because we went to the farm and got to see ALL the cousins.

Little cuties on the way:

Unfortunately, it rained almost the entire time we were in Lufkin.  Thankfully, we got a little jumping in soon after we arrived.

Nanna had a kid table this year.  These six kids enjoyed their freedom!  And, the adults enjoying listening in on their conversations.  They are hilarious.

Since it was raining, the boys went up to the FLC and played basketball:

And, the girls went and had a little tea party!

 Nanna brought sweet little teacups and we all enjoyed teacakes and Everly had a pink cupcake.  It was a great way to get out of the rain!

We came back to Conroe and still had to deal with the rain.  So, we went to Pump It Up!

All three babes seemed to enjoy running, jumping and sliding.  They were able to blow off some energy and have some fun.

And, I have to include this picture:

Walker and Everly love Ryder so much.  And, the feeling is mutual.  I just love the way she's laying on him.  Too cute.

And, I also want to include this funny story.  Ryder was catching up on WoodWords.  And, after reading a few blogs that included him, he said, "I think people who read your blog like it when I'm in it. I'm not in all of them, but when I show up, I bet those blogs are their favorite. I'm like the good character that everyone loves!" How precious. And, I'm sure he's right!

Yes, it was soggy, but we had a great Spring Break!

It's a Farm Christmas

The marathon of Christmas continues!!!!  After the kids played with all their new toys from Santa for a couple of hours, we headed to the farm…. for MORE presents!  Wow.  These kids are spoiled.

Here's everyone before they started opening!

Walker and Everly's Christmas was brought to you by Ninja Turtles and Frozen!  Love that my babes are so "into" things that it doesn't matter what it is.  If it's a turtle or Elsa, they are happy!

They loved playing at the farm for two days…. especially legos!

And, everyone enjoyed watching Aunt Wendy paint Anna's nails.

Everly was a huge help in the kitchen!  She loved helping making this very special jello!

(It was a huge hit and almost all of it was gone!!)

The puppies are very annoying at the farm.  They bark too much and try to run off…. but, I had to include this picture, because Elsa is too cute.

 And, before it was time to hit the road, we had to get pictures with Nanna and Bubba with the grands!
 Nanna got lots of new decorations for the farm.  It all looked fabulous.

It was another wonderful Christmas at the farm!