Christmas Highlights

Pretend play clothes were a big player on everyone's list this year! They also got a clubhouse for the backyard with fort on top and playhouse on bottom. A huge thank you to Dad, Paw Paw and Grandad who put it together in freezing cold weather on Monday so the kids would have a big suprise Christmas morning! And Will was shocked-he made up a few words until finally a few real words came out. Come on over but bring your jacket we are out back...!

Baby Pierce is "out"

Pierce Jacob arrived at 9:12 pm on Thursday. We have all been anxoiusly awaiting his arrival, with Will at the top of the list. UJ had told him Pierce could play goalie and Will had already decided there would be a boys only fishing trip (before the rest of were even certain Pierce was going to be a boy!) needless to say, he has been asking for a long time if baby Pierce is "out" yet since he was "in" Aunt Jo's belly.... We waited very patiently in our jammies Thursday night at the hospital to let him (and his proud mom and dad) know just how excited we were!

Happy Halloween!

Will was a pro at trick or treating this year. Although still a bit shy by nature he had no problem seeking out the candy! Hillary hesitantly followed Will across the street but once the first house was accomplished she was sold. She sweetly toddled behind Will, slinging her candy bag on her arm like a purse and headed to the door to proudly say trick or treat, thank you and bye bye.

Pumpkin Patch

Our little pumpkins!


Will and Jackson-favorite friends -then and now



Will's first pumpkin patch


Finally bigger than the pumpkins!


Katie, Will, Hillary, Jackson, and Megan


Mom and kids


so sweet-

We have made it a tradition to go with Shanda's family to a small pumpkin patch every year. It is quiet and peaceful-if that can be with 5 kids- but they can run and play and we have great pictures of them growing up together

State Fair

We met UJ and Aunt Jo for a day at the fair!

It was hot but everyone had their fried food and Will got to see big tex. Bel Biv Devo was performing that afternoon but much to Kevin's disappointment the kids couldn't last..

18 months

Hillary is 18 months now-she enjoys music/dancing and whatever is Will playing with.. She has a mind of her own, happy to let you know when she will or will not participate and when she is in control (her pediatrician called her "spirited"). She is talking alot, excellent with please and thank you and loves to hold the phone say hello and jabber.

Spiderman

No mom was not around when he was allowed to stand on top of the chair!!

SUPERHERO SOCCER

Will had a very special 4th birthday which included a new cousin and a superhero soccer (two of his most favorite things right now) party. We had friends out to the indoor soccer facility for pizza, cake, and batman vs. superman soccer. We did team shirts for the party favors- as most of you know I am sensitive to privacy so you will see our friends' "smiling faces":)

Happy 4th!

We managed a few pictures before we headed out for fire works-even Baxter was willing to sit still!

Sunrise on Miami beach

Baylor Bears

We made a quick stop on campus for a fast food picnic and a little time to run and play out of the car

Sea World

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A friendly welcome to the park

Shamu show, yes a large splash was involved when he came back down

Hillary enjoying time out of the stroller

Checking out the Aquarium

Our little family Adventure

For such little people they had a lot of luggage...

"Sharing" a snow cone at Barton Springs after a long day

Playtime at at park in downtown Austin

Will loved the music in San Antonio

A stroll on the river walk, Will had gotten in trouble several times for being too close so he is ready to leave.

Texas Bluebonnets