Star Wars

 

Richard has not stopped about the new Star Wars movie.  For his birthday he got the six dvd blue ray set of the Star Wars movies.  The week leading up to the release we watched the movies.  One of Richards friends is a huge Star Wars fan too and he and his daughter tagged along with us for the movie.  My nephew was with us for a few days so he came with us too.  I loaded us all with candy, drinks, and popcorn.  I was the popcorn/drink filler and bathroom taker.  I lost track of how many times I got up.  We all enjoyed the movie and the kids are now big fans of Star Wars too.  They all got lightsabers and action figures from Star Wars.  It will be a memory I'll always remember. 

Nephew visit

 

 

 

My sister that lives in San Angelo often brings her son to Midland to see his grandparents.  While he visits them he usually comes to hang out with us for a few days.  Cooper and my nephew Zach are two years apart but are inseparable.  The kids had so much fun together, I know they were both sad to leave each other.  Good thing we don't live to far away. 

Sister Christmas

 

 

We decided to plan a day to get together before Christmas to open presents and eat food!  Now that my sister Courtney has moved back to Texas we've been trying to make holiday plans work between the three of us who live close.  We had a huge meal planned with yummy desserts.  The kids kept themselves busy.  Time went by to fast.  We opened presents and us sisters worked on a craft.  It was the perfect get together.  Easy and fun!  I felt so blessed to be able to get together again.  Now we're just missing my mom and my older sister Jamie.  Although were planning a girls trip this summer, so that will be something to look forward too!

She's back..

I feel like I should add a blog about my sister Courtney and her family.  They moved to Florida nearly 4 years ago.  The economy over there wasn't as good as they expected.  They decided to move back to Texas because of a job opportunity.  They now live in Tacoma, about twenty minutes outside of Lubbock.  They made it to Texas about a week before Thanksgiving.  She's come to Midland and I've been to Tacoma.  It's a dream come true having her closer. 

5 months old

Mr Camden Cole turned 5 months old on the 10th of December.  It's been an exciting month of changes.  He has been using his hands to move things towards him and has complete control of his grasp.  He is the calmest little guy and so content.  I swear he gets the least of my attention because he is so quiet.  Cam was hit with a pretty bad cold and was very congested we were in and out of the doctors office.  He wasn't really fussy I just was so concerned about his breathing!  I held on to him and gave extra hugs and we snuggled a lot!  Camden is moving all over, no crawling but he manages to roll and backwards scooch around.  I find him under the couch or a completely different place them where I left him. Also he had been drooling a ton and one day he grabbed my finger to suck on and I found two bottom teeth!!  Every where I go he attracts so much attention.  I don't know if it's because I wear him everywhere or what.  But people always grabbing his checks and toes!  His blues eyes melt my heart and even though my days are busy my heart is so full!  I can't wait to see what life has in store for my Cam Cam!

Our new cat..

Our elfs delivered an early Christmas present to Allison.  Our new kitten needed a home before Christmas. The kids woke up to a note from our elfs that said a special delivery coming soon.  When the kids got home from school there was a box wrapped with a bow.  Allison was so surprised and was immediately in love with her cat.  He came with a name tag that read Binx with a bell.  The elfs also brought a few little gifts for Cooper and Beckett, a movie and video game.  Our new kitten fits right into our family!  I was worried it would be so much added work to my life.  But Allison has really taken on the responsibility.  The kitten is litter box trained until he's bigger and eventually becomes an outdoor cat.  He can handle the tough love and squeezes from Beckett.  Binx sleeps at the foot of Allison's bed.  He is mainly calm although he can be playful at times.  And Binx has already found a few hiding spots his favorite is under the tree.  I also have to mention he loves nocking off the ornaments from the tree!!  We sure do love our new cat!

Boys weekend/soccer tournament

Allison had her last tournament for this fall season the weekend of December 4th in Austin.  Camden was pretty sick and I had decided to stay.  Cooper was going to go but his best friend was having his birthday party so he stayed.  Richards parents left with Alli after lunch to Austin.  Richard couldn't leave until after his work Christmas party.  The party was in Odessa at a rented out facility with a catered dinner.  We came home before 11pm and he slept for a few hours and then drove to Austin just in time for Allison's first game at 9am.  We didn't do much since Camden was so sick.  I did drop Cooper off at his friends birthday party at cinergy for laser tag.  I got constant calls and texts from Richard.  The first game was epic, Allison scored 4 goals and we beat them with a total shut out.  The next game we tied.  And the last game we lost.  Richard and Allison had fun going out to eat, and to the movies to see the Crumpus movie.  The girls place third in the tournament.  It's been an interesting season especially playing with all new girls and being on a competitive team.  I am so glad Allison has a true passion for soccer.  I sure do enjoy watching her play!

Family pictures 2015