The Golfer

This video is from several weeks ago, but I finally got it uploaded to the computer.  WoodWords readers need to see our little golfer:

So proud that he enjoys golf and is getting better all the time!

Zoo Lights

Going to the preview party of Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo has become a favorite family event for us!  This year was even more fun…. it actually felt like Christmas!  The cooler air made it special.

Here are a lot of fun pictures.  (seriously, the pictures don't do it justice…. it is really beautiful)

There are little treats along the way… popcorn, hot chocolate, wine.  It makes the whole experience really fun.

Look at the little elves!

And, we got a family pic…. I love this!

And, once at the end….. (after smores) they were so excited to get light up toys.  He picked a sword (shocker) and she got a butterfly magic wand.

A really fun night to get into the holiday spirit!!!!

Freezing Field Trip

Walker is a kindergartener now.  That means field trips.  But, who knew our first one would be absolutely freezing!!!!!

We went to P6 Farms in mid 30 degree weather!

The kids were bundled up and ready for fun:

And, so was mommy:

Ha! That picture cracks me up.  He looks like a bank robber and I look like I should be skiing.

But, seriously… it was that cold.  I'm impressed that we all lasted more than three hours.

Although, when you get to fly out of slide sideways… it makes you feel warm!

We were going to do a picnic lunch, but everyone opted to jump in the car and eat in the warmth of McDonalds.

We definitely made memories!!!

Go Frogs!

After the tailgate, we made our way inside. Walker and Ryder were very excited to be "bleacher creatures".  They got to go down on the field and run 100 yards across as the team came out.

I think Ryder is coaching Walker:

And, Clark got to run with them.  (I'm very proud of him getting pictures down there, I couldn't find them from the stands!)

Good little Frogs during pre game:

Tracy, Everly and I while waiting for the boys:

These little cuties were excited when the game started:

I was a little worried that my kids wouldn't be interested in the game.  I was very wrong.  Having Ryder there helped.  He intently watched every down and so Walker did what he did.  It was so exciting.

Everly did have to have a little cat nap just before halftime.  But, thankfully she woke up with a second wind…. as happy as she could be. 

Both boys got a special treat during the third quarter.  An old friend of mine (and former football player) is now the sideline reporter for the Frog radio broadcast.  Landry offered to take them on the field:

It's kind of hard to see them, but, thankfully, Ryder had red sleeves… that helped us find them.  They walked back in forth on the TCU sideline and saw the action up close and personal.  They both really enjoyed it. So cool:

Landry knew Googie and Trisha, so he was thrilled to help out and do something special for Ryder (and Walker).

Overall, it was an amazing day.  Frogs won big and are now #4 in the country!  Wow!!!!  I am a very proud Frog and was thrilled to experience a great game day!  Go FROGS! Riff Ram!

Frog Football (Pre Game)

Frog football…. wow, what a season we are having.  We only won four games last year.  It wasn't much fun.  But, something is different this season and I LOVE it!  I also love that Clark cares about the Frogs almost as much as the Longhorns and agreed to take the kids to a game. And, bonus, Ryder got to come with us.

I'm pretty sure we picked the perfect game.  Top 10 match up against K-State. Wow, we had fun.

We started off at Frog Alley.  Lots of activities… including our cute boy stopping by the TCU golf van:

Three precious babes posing!

We ran into one of Walker's buddies from school:

And, I just love this picture of Everly….. such a pretty girl.

After Frog Alley, we met up with my girls at a tailgate:

Look at these good husbands…. cheering for the Frogs right with us:

And, more fun…. the kids enjoying snacks and hanging out:

Look at all these cuties:

They all look great and had fun during all the pre game festivities.

Hello Fort Worth!

I have been looking forward to being in Fort Worth and going to see my Frogs play all fall!  And, it wasn't just about the Frogs.  I was excited to see good friends and eat at Joe Ts!!!  I'm pretty sure I drank many a margarita at Joe Ts on a few Friday nights in college.  It was great fun to be back there and introduce my kids to the fun restaurant.  It did not disappoint.  Food tasted exactly the same, and so did the margaritas.

There was one thing that changed…..

Okay, first off, I love this picture.  ALL of the kids are smiling at the camera!!!  But, this picture also cracks me up.  Instead of 15 girls starting their night out at eight so they can go out after, here we are at six, with a bunch of little people.  Had to eat early in order to get babes to bed.  Ha.

But, something else that hasn't changed…..

GREAT friends!!!  It was the perfect start to the weekend.

Carson

It is truly unbelievable that I am writing this post.  Doesn't seem possible that Savannah and Ryder have suffered another unimaginable loss.  But, unfortunately it's true.  We lost our sweet Carson.  She is whole again with Jesus and her Mama and Daddy.  I could say so much more, but I will leave it at this…. I am at peace that she is SEEing for the first time… seeing heaven.  Seeing Jesus.  Seeing Googie and Trisha.  What a reunion it was!

I do want to share some of my favorite pictures.  First, she had an absolute ball at our wedding.  She was a dancing fool…. love all these pics:

And, Carson loved her cousins.  She was always so good with Walker and Everly….

This was the last time we got to spend real quality time with Carson.  No only did she love my kids, she loved my dogs, too.  Glad to have this pic of all of them with Bunny and RayRay:

I loved taking pictures of Carson with my kids…. I rarely included me! So glad to have one with just the two of us.  It was so exciting when she was on homecoming court last year!

We will forever miss you, Carson.