A Lindale Thanksgiving

This past weekend, we had an early Thanksgiving with my Dad's family in East Texas. My aunt, uncle and Grandmother recently moved to Lindale, so it was fun to visit their new house.

Nonnie and Caroline
Abby and Garrett, my cousin Kara's little boy, played with the train set.

Abby has come such a long way with sharing her toys.

Movie Time with Pops

Caroline visits with Grandmother

Camden and Caroline have some playtime together. My cousin Melanie's little boy is just about one and a half months older than Caroline.Camden-"Hmm. I think I might move in on that toy."

Garrett plays peek-a-boo with Caroline. She loved it!

The Girls Hanging Out

Abby is checking on Pops.

Abby-"Enough with the turkey carving! Hold, pease!"Our visit ended with a ride on a dollie. This is the kind of entertainment only a granddad can think of.

The Cupcake

Abby had fun picking out what we were going to put on her birthday cupcakes for school. She picked out Mickey Mouse for the cupcakes and Minnie Mouse napkins. Her class celebrated after their Thanksgiving feast last week. She was so grown up taking them. My little two year old!In Deep Thought

Caroline's Corner

These are some things happening in Caroline's little corner of the world:She has started sucking her thumb some. Too cute!Caroline has a strong grip and has learned to hold a rattle. Shake it, shake it, shake it!

I am introducing her to the Zeta symbols. Tollie gave her this bath towel with a crown on top. Although it only has three points, it helped with my little lesson I gave to both girls about the Zeta crown.

Caroline loves her doorway jumper.
She likes to keep her arms inside the jumper most of the time.

She has a big grin on her face most of the time. If she doesn't, all it takes is a little hello and she is all smiles.

Some video of giggles and jumping

Cheers to Caroline

After church, Nonnie and Pops had everyone over for a chicken spaghetti lunch. We had a good time celebrating Caroline's big day.

Caroline swings with her christening bear. Bubba Sr. and Bubba Jr. take charge of Abby.

Chilling out in her saucer

GiGi feeds the hungry baby.

Nonnie and Momo at work in the kitchen

Big Sis was feeling better.

Tollie and Tevon helped us celebrate and they were my photographers. Thanks guys!!

Aunt Mary and Nonnie get ready to toast Caroline.

Josh gets a cuddle from Caroline.

Sweet Caroline's Baptism

Caroline was baptized this past Sunday. She was a little doll! We got lucky and both girls fell asleep after the baptism! Abby wasn't feeling well, so she couldn't go to the nursery. Whew!

Caroline did not make a peep while Reverand McKeller held her. She was her little happy self.

Before the Service

As I said before, Abby was not feeling great and would not take off these sunglasses. She let her guard down when a string quartet started to play and Daddy snuck them off. Again, whew! I was starting to panic that she would wear them up to the front when it came time for the baptism.

Family Pics before the Service

Birthday Bash

Our Little Cupcake is not so little anymore. Abby turns two this Thursday. We had her birthday celebration at a place called Safari Park this past weekend. It was quite a bash!Before the party started, Abby found her present from Mommy and Daddy, a tricycle.

The place where we had the party had lots to do. Abby liked the little kitchens everywhere.

Checking out the train tables.

The party started with a little parade that ended at the train ride.

Boarding the Train

Choo! Choo!

Abby was scared of the animal rides. These animals walked around a little arena.

Watching the animals from a distance.
Caroline and Greyson hang out.

The Ball Pit, Abby's favorite

Make a Wish!

Abby was not interested in opening her presents at the party. There was too much to do! She did open the presents from her little friends.

Aunt Kristin and Mommy got to spend time together between events.

Thanks for your help, KB!

Caroline gets to ride with Daddy and Abby on the last ride.

At home, Abby plays with her trike.

The present opening lasted two more days. Here she is playing with her Little People Zoo from GiGi and PawPaw.

Abby got her first game from Grandmother. I am so excited we are entering the age for game playing.

She got a carriage from Nonnie and Pops. She needed a big one for all of her people.

She already named and loves her doll Momo gave her.