November 2013 Phone "life" pictures

Here is some of our "life" from November (2013). 

The boys got some money and had a chance to pick out a toy. It is so much fun watching them learn about the concept of picking "one special thing". 

They each chose a vehicle and even got to pay with their own money. 

And then the best part…coming home and playing with the new toys! 

I got to attend a women's conference in Galveston. It was wonderful! 

This is Sullivan's picture of Santa. He even drew a cookie in his tummy. Can you find the cookie? 

Breakfast with Grandma and Grandpa after church one day in November. 

(fuzzy picture) Doing some Thanksgiving crafts. 

Waiting for the Lighting of the Christmas tree at Market Street. 

Chris and I went on a little date night. What a great venue! 

 The boys looking through their Christmas Wish books….

Ran into some friends at a last minute, late night (before Thanksgiving) grocery store trip. Had to document it because none of us had our children with us :)

 Gearing up for the "winter season" with some hot cocoa! 

 ….and of course picking out our tree at a local tree farm (also known as Home Depot). 

 My handsome boys! 

 Learning how to be builders. 

Camping with Cousins. November '13

In November we took the boys on their first overnight camping trip. It was so much fun to spend this memory with our cousins! 

We made s'mores. Had pancakes for breakfast. Rode our bikes in the park, and went for a nature walk! We can't wait to go again! 

Boys getting ready to "help" put the tent up. 

 Teamwork! 

 camping= no makeup! 

 Favorite big cousin P! Love ya buddy!

 …and the youngest member of the crew! He was such a trooper!

 First night menu: Frito Pie of course! 

 Morning snuggles! 

Halloween 2013

We let the boys pick out their own costumes this year and there was not debate- they wanted to be SUPER HEROES!!!!! 

They were so cute! They really didn't want to take the costume off. And still….several months later, we dress up as "piderman" and "batman".

What a fun Halloween! 

Carving pumpkins with our friends. 

Cam was trying out his costume. 

 Superman did not like getting his hands dirty. 

 We are so lucky to have such close friends in our neighborhood! 

 Waiting patiently. 

 Grandma loves her super heroes! 

October Phone Pics.

It is fun to look back through phones and see the pictures that we just take of "life" on a daily basis. Here are some picture from the month of October.

• Chris and Cheryl's birthday night out with Brit. Such a fun evening! 
• Playing outside and having picnics with neighbors. We love our neighbors!
• A little backyard home remodelling
• Daily life with 3 1/2 year old boys playing inside (usually make believe!)
• Trolley rides
• Helping mom grocery shop
• Breakfast with our cousin
• Bookstore with Grandma

San Diego Pictures September

While we were in California we had the privilege to have our pictures taken at the beach! We had a few "mishaps" while getting the pictures done….but they turned out great! Thank you to Melissa Parsons Photography! 

Look! A seashell! 

 Sullivan had fallen asleep on the drive to the beach (after a long day of travel from TX to Ca) and was not quick to wake up...

 Just love this picture of Cam!

 …and while we were having fun…Cam got a little too close to the approaching tide…..

 …and it took him under…(funny now but scary at the time!)

 …me trying to not look scared for him...

 ..so much for our coordinating outfits. It. was. cold!