North Pole Express

On Friday night we took Caleb and Caroline to ride the North Pole Express train. We parked at the convention center and rode a bus to the train station. The kids thought the bus ride was so cool! We walked around a little and watched a show and then it was time to get on the train. On the train we sang some songs and then Santa came by for a visit! After gettting off the train we walked through a model train exhibit that was huge! The whole night was a little overwhelming for Caleb and Caroline but overall I think they had a fun time. When it was over we got to get back on the bus to get to our car (again, so exciting for C & C!).

Daddy and Caleb on the bus ride.














Happy boy!













Caroline being shy for Santa (sorry--we didn't get any pics of Santa--just the kids reactions!)













Mrs. Clause talking with Caleb

Big Cedar...Part Three

On Thanksgiving Day we had a delicious lunch at Big Cedar. Caleb started off the meal a little fussy but we kept him busy eating grapes so he ended up being pretty happy. After lunch we walked over to the lobby again so Caleb could see the trains. They also had lincoln logs in the lobby so the kids had fun building with those.

Friday morning we woke up and loaded up the car for our trip home. We decided to drive all the way through instead of stopping which ended up working out great. We were back home by that night! We had a such a fun trip and it went by so quickly!


Me and my sweet turkeys all dressed up for lunch.













Caleb's not so sure about this bear!



















Caroline building with her cousins.













Maddie and Caleb watching the train!

Big Cedar...Part Two

Big Cedar was a great way to spend Thanksgiving! We took lots of walks, let the kids play on the playground, enjoyed some fires, went on a hayride and had smores. We stayed in a cabin with everyone which was great b/c we could put the kids down for naps or bed and still hang out with everyone. One of our favorite things was the hayride. After it was over we stopped by a campfire and had smores. There was a man playing a guitar and singing some songs. Caleb kept telling the man it was his turn to play the guitar! He couldn't understand why the man wasn't sharing! Luckily, the sweet man let Caleb play his guitar for a minute!

Caroline's ready to play!



















This bear was hanging in our cabin...a little creepy!













Our family on the hayride













They had this train in the lobby and Caleb loved watching it go by over and over. He kept asking to go back and watch the train!

Big Cedar...Part One

I'm way behind in blogging because we've had a few computer issues! Hopefully they're all fixed and I can catch up!

For Thanksgiving we went with Nana and PawPaw, Amy, Jonathan, Emma, and Maddie to Big Cedar Lodge in MO. Brett and I plus our kids rode with Nana and Pawpaw in their car and Amy and Jonathan and their kids followed along. We left on Monday morning and went to Tulsa and then went the rest of the way on Tuesday. We had all been sick the week/weekend before so I was a little worried but Caleb and Caroline were great little travelers!

As you can see, we were a little crowded! Brett did a great job of getting us all packed in!













Here is one of our many stops...a Sonic lunch!

Our Cowboy and Cowgirl

On Sunday Caleb and Caroline went to Ella's hayride birthday party! They got to dress up in cowboy clothes, go on a hayride, eat some hotdogs and play with their friends. We took a few pictures at home before and after the party. They loved dressing up!


Caleb kept saying "Yee haw"!



















Our sweet cowgirl and cowboy ready for the party













Caleb playing with the fun party favors













Caroline looking cute(and a little sneaky) in the cowboy hat!

Visit to Grandads and Judy's

On Saturday we went to visit Brett's dad and Judy. It was a cold day but we had a good time running around outside, watching football and having some yummy food! Caleb and Caroline were so excited that their cousins were all there too!

Caleb, Caroline, and mommy running towards the play house.














Caroline and Paige playing outside in the cold!













Caleb loved the play house!



















Caroline wasn't so sure about the cold weather!

Baylor Homecoming

On Saturday we woke up and left Nana and Pawpaw's around 7am for Baylor Homecoming. First we went to the parade. Caleb and Caroline had a blast seeing the floats, the band, the bear, and getting TONS of candy! After the parade we walked around campus and went to the bear pit. Then, we had a delicious lunch b/f heading back home. It was a fun day and we can't wait until next year!

Caleb watching the parade



















Caroline, Emma, and Jonathan waiting on the next float



















Caroline dancing in the street! Anytime a band or float with music would come by she could run out and start dancing in the middle of the street!



















Caleb with all of his candy