Fall Festival

Saturday morning of Halloween weekend we headed up to Katy. After the girls went shopping that morning at a craft show, we headed over to their church for the fall festival - like we did last year. Note the pompoms - the lesson here: don't give your child anything to carry in her hands because you will end up carrying it instead. Our little Texans family.

Trunk or treating

Nanny decided it would be a good idea to let the kids go up - not seeing the sign about age restriction until they were in the mess. Note the delay in the line going up as the two year old tried to climb up.
Aubrey was a little more eager to go down than Meghan - but neither of them needed much coaching.
And it didn't keep them from doing it three times in all...

And then off to the other inflated adventure.
Jared and baby Lexi
Off to go inside and play... aka waiting in line. Meg didn't realy get the bowling thing - more like toss the ball after walking really close to the pins.
And you have to stick out your tongue to focus. Starts early doesn't it?
My shy child decided to hop right into the chair and very patiently wait for her heart. "What's your name?" "I'm Meghan, big sis..." Granted, the lady didn't really understand what she said - I love that "big sis" is how she identifies herself :)

Didn't really get to eat much (any?) candy but loved playing with it.
Super hero Nathan had a pumpkin face.
I did exist!

Balloons at Night

Our Halloween weekend started out Friday night with going to NASA for the balloon festival - like we did last year. This time we went at night for the "glow".
Hard to keep that kid inside the rope. Luckily, we weren't the only one with rowdy kids. And it was nicely noisy to disguise Coop's discontent. I liked the Earth balloon!
Meg sat with Coop the majority of the event while I wrangled Cooper. When they played the Star Spangled Banner, all the balloon bases (without the balloons) shot up their flames at the end - Meg thought this was especially fun.
We had a chicken strip picnic. Mommy did manage to dress everyone warmly - except herself.
As long as he had a snack, Coop was pretty good.


They "flickered" the balloons.

Nothing better to light up balloons than the theme from Jurassic Park - doesn't that have to be the best ever?! Band nerd.
I think every night this weekend, we carried the children in asleep. But they were pretty good sports and not too fussy. I would say the balloon fest was a big hit. Next year, Cooper will be big enough to are what's going on.

Lake Fun

Small little outing in the neighborhood - complete with puppies. Let them run around a bit.

Family Fall Fotos

Family pictures were attempted in Fredricksburg. Great site - uncooperative children. I would say that is to be expected.
Cooper - One year 5 Days old; Meghan - Two years Nine Months







Yes, litle boys on the grass. They will eat it.

Favorite Friends, Family, and Food In fredricksburg

My college roommates and their spouses and kids all got together for a quick weekend outing in September. We stayed at a fun hotel (Fredricksburg Inn) that had fun pool and lots of room for running around.
I could say we definitely did "divide and multiply!" Branson is the big boy of the group - had grown quite a bit since we had seen him last.
There was definite kid sharing - "it takes a community" definitely applies here. Kid sharing at it's max. And stroller sharing that is. Should have seen us all going down town with all the kids while the boys went golfing. Melissa has Meg and Amber has Adi with JoDee (her momma).


Happy little Brooklyn - belongs to Kara and Scott.
And you know this little booger. Really the only time he's been in this thing that he didn't fuss and fall asleep.
And this is Mr. Jack - he belongs to Kristin and Wade.

Kara and Brooklyn - I don't guess I ended up with any pics of baby Audrey :( That's what happens when the men leave with the car keys and the locked in camera.
Jack and Kara
One of Meghan's boyfriends - my kids are going to have quite the pic as they are the only ones who aren't related in this bunch!
Amber and Meg
We set out for a kid free supper which started out with wine tasting. I tried to be sophisticated and like it; nope. And the Mexican supper was quite yummy.
Let's end this note by saying we had to leave early to get back for one of Greg's many Texan's games. 'Nuff said. :)
We loved seeing everyone and can't wait to see you all for the 30th birthday celebration in the spring.