Stock Shows

I guess its that time of year... Stock Show Season! A few weeks ago, Brown County had their Youth Show. Jeff, the kids and I went out one day to let Sadie and Tripp see all the animals. And of course, Sadie is still in love with GOATS! She liked the rabbits too, but nothing beat the goats! I see a couple goats in our future!!! Tripp likes all the animals!!! That Saturday night, we took the kids to the Sale. Farm Bureau was buying a few animals and crafts so we wanted to be there to see. It was really great seeing all the kids take pride in what they had done! The next day we drove up to Fort Worth and took the kids to the Fort Worth Stock Show. I've been every year for several years now and just love it. We took Sadie and 7 months, but missed last year since Tripp was only a month old. This year was great! The weather wasn't too bad and the kids got to see tons more animals. At one point Sadie said she wanted a horse... haha! I said, "would you rather have a horse or a goat?" She said "GOAT!" Good thing, they are cheaper!!! Afterwards we went across the street to the Science Museum. They just re did it and it is AMAZING! They have a kids half that is so fun. There was arts and crafts, and toddler size grocery store, and a toddler size baby hospital. There was even an outdoor water area, but it wasn't warm enough for that. I see a lot more trips in the future!!!

Happy New Years!!!

I know I'm late! For New Year's Weekend, we went to Pleasanton and spent a great weekend with the Hurst family! We always have such a great time with them! Paxton grilled Friday night (so yummy!). Then Saturday we took all the kids to San Antonio's Incredible Pizza Co. I really liked this place, great prices, plus the play area had a toddler specific area where the kids could play. Tripp LOVED all the games that moved, Sadie was a little apprehensive... but she sure loved raking in all the tickets! Then that night we had a traditional blackeyed peas and cabbage dinner. I could've eaten so much, it I hadn't got sick... which also made for a lovely ride home :(

Chirstmas 2010

Christmas Eve night Sadie and I made cookies for Santa and sausage balls for our breakfast the next morning. We all had a yummy dinner of manicotti & salad and then got dressed for bed. The kids watched Elmo's Christmas Countdown and then Jeff read them the 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Then we laid Christmas cookies and milk our for Santa and put the kids to sleep. Afterwards, Jeff and I laid on the couch and watched movies before heading to bed.

Christmas morning we woke up and got the kids up... Sadie was ready to see what Santa brought, but Tripp demanded his milk first! I loved the look on their faces when they walked around the corner and saw all the presents and stockings. It was priceless! We opened presents and then ate a yummy breakfast, homemade bisquits and sausage gravy! Then it was off to celebrate with Jeff's cousins in Stephenville. Santa stopped by and I could kick myself becuase I forgot my camera!!! The kids had a great time, but Tripp was ready for a NAP! We headed to Nana's house in Hico and met Auny Mandy, Uncle John, cousins Jonah, Hannah, and Josiah, and Aunt Krysta there. They all had a BLAST opening presents and playing with each other. Grandpa Norris and Grammy came by and we had a delicious dinner!!!
The next morning we headed to Keller to celebrate with Mimi, Poppy, Chicher, Uncle Steve, Leandra and Patrick. We had a great brunch and then opened more presents... I think the kids were quite spoiled this year! Around nap time, Jeff and I snuck off to see and movie and enjoy a hot chocolate in the GORGEOUS Southlake Towncenter! It is so pretty there!

It really was a wonderful Christmas and I'm so happy we got to spend it with all the people we love!

Rainbow cake

Awhile back... a couple months actually, Sadie and I made a rainbow cake. I saw it on a friend's facebook and thought that Sadie would love doing this! It was a huge success, even if the cake fell apart!!! :)