CHRISTMAS EVE IN TENNESSEE

Uncle John and the kids set up a piece of butterscotch pie for Santa - he needs his extra energy to make it West.

Mimi and the kids - Jana, John and Jeffrey

Fun with cousin Kate in our PJs from Santa

CHRISTMAS TREE FARM IN ELGIN

KADEN'S ADVENTURE BIRTHDAY PARTY!

Kaden picked an adventure party to celebrate with his friends. We had it in our neighborhood park. Fortunately, the rain subsided and it wasn't too cool. The highlight, of course, was a visit from Jungle Jim. As you can see from the pics he brought lots of friends with him. Everything from centipedes, to snakes, to scorpions, to turtles.... you get the picture. And now you see why we were VERY glad the weather cooperated and we didn't have to move the party inside. Dirt cake with worms was in lieu of birthday cake and all the kids went home with a goody pouch that Negin sewed. It was a lot of fun and was dead on for Kaden's interests. Unfortunately I think we'll be dodging those pet requests for awhile. :)

HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY, KADEN!

We can't believe our prince is 5 years old! My turkey baby celebrated his birthday on Thanksgiving this year (the same day he was born). Monica & Jeff always appreciate a turkey dinner made at home and not from the hospital cafeteria in Alexandria.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Martha Stewart (aka Monk) and Emeril (aka Jesse) hosted Thanksgiving dinner. What a feast!

More Houston Fun

We love Texas - swimming the week before Thanksgiving! Notice Kennedy is sporting a new do - a budding hair stylist (fellow 3 year old classmate) gave her a haircut last week. She had a pretty good mullet - he actually had it even on both sides. This is after a professional touch-up.

Kennedy & Sam

KENNEDY'S FIRST HORSE SHOW

We had a great weekend in Houston. Kennedy rode in her first horse show. She was so proud - I'm sure her cheeks hurt today after having a perma-grin all weekend. She rode Sam in a lead line class in Katy. Kennedy even had to answer questions from the judge. She did so well, she earned a blue ribbon! (Okay -all two of the riders went blue). Grannie is pretty excited about this budding equestrian - can you tell?

Kaden's New Do

Kaden finally talked us into letting him get a faux hawk. Dad asked if we're going for piercings and tattoos next. He's had fun with it and has been pretty proud about it. Do you think the other parents at school are cussing us yet?

Pony Party

Happy Birthday to our friend Sophia! We had so much fun!

Kaden's Alaska Presentation

Kaden gave a presentation to his class about our trip to Alaska.

Kinderdance

Kennedy had a small dance recital at school. We were very entertained!