Thanksgiving: Here, There, and Everywhere

 As you know, we like to see as many family members as we can on any given holiday.  So . . this Thankgiving, Momo was our first stop.  We headed to Bay City and that always means the beach.

 These sisters can't get enough of the beach.

I didn't feel great and Caroline had a little virus so I did not get any other pics, but we always love a Momo fix!  Hadn't seen her in three months and that was way too long!  It was a good visit.

We headed to Spring Thanksgiving morning.  Caroline and I were pals this trip.  A little virus and molars coming in are not fun.

 She felt better by Thursday afternoon and both girls were all smiles when Carter arrived.

 Abby wants to hold her cousin every chance she gets.

We headed home Friday to get ready for the big Matkin crowd.  They came to our house for Saturday lunch.  My cousin, Kellie, is a good entertainer.

 Nonnie and Our Newest Addition, Halle

 In the Kitchen

 Football Discussion

 Second Cousins

 They played store for a long time!

 The Kid Table

 Batgirl made an appearance at one point.

 First Cousins- Two were missing.  We missed you LeighAnn and James.

Birthday Weekend Finale

Our birthday weekend ended with a visit from Brent's Aunt Lin and Uncle Gary.  The girls had fun playing the game Lin and Gary gave Abby for her birthday.

 We had dinner at Mi Cocina to celebrate my birthday and kicked off the Christmas season with rides down the snow hill and a walk around the square. Southlake was having its annual Christmas kickoff.  It was very festive!

 The girls loved going down the snow hill!! They were back in line within a minute of getting off their tube.

I think PawPaw might have better pics of this outing.  Stay tuned!

He had two more! 

 Waiting in line.



Our Little Cupcake Turned 4!

 We had a Pirate themed Backyardigan party for Abby in our old stomping ground, Trophy Club.  She wanted to have her party at her "old playground" and she loves the Backyardigans.  So, that is what we did.

 Yep, you are not seeing things.  I was a pirate.  Making sure we've got that birthday ribbon on just right.

Making a Wish

 Blue Icing-What a Mess!

 Time for a treasure hunt.  The Backyardigans left us clues.

 Passing out Treasure and Pinata Time

Unwrapping Presents at Home 

 Abby was sure to open every card this year.

 A Bike from Mommy and Daddy

 The next day, Abby came home from another party to find her present from GiGi and PawPaw, a swingset!

 These girls would glide all day if they could.

School Celebrations

Between Abby's birthday, a five day trip, Thanksgiving, decorating for Christmas, and a lot of sickness, I fell way behind on my posts.  When I finally sat down to catch up, Google notified me that my blog was full and I had no more space.  After days of trying to purchase more space, I finally got my computer to cooperate.  So . . .here goes!  It is catch up time.

 The week before Thanksgiving, Abby had her birthday celebration at school with three other classmates who had birthdays the same week.

She was so excited about this pink birthday badge.  She let me know the morning of the party that she couldn't wait to wear her special ribbon.  Evidently, another child brought one from home on her birthday.  Of course, I had to run to Walmart and grab one for her and three for the other boys before party time.  I couldn't stand for her to be disappointed.  It was worth it.  She slept with it on her nightstand for a week. 

 

 The same week, both girls had their Thanksgiving Feast.  Here they are dressed up before school.

 Parents are asked not to attend, but I was asked to help set up, so I got to see part of the feast.

 All dressed up and ready to chow down!

 I got to set up Caroline's feast, but the moms left before it started.  If two year olds see Mom, they may shed tears when she leaves.  They dressed as pilgrims.  I got this pic of Caroline in her bonnet when she got home.