Life in Texas: Halloween, Drew's Wedding, Life

Monday, November 10, 2014

Halloween, Drew's Wedding, Life

I don't seem to ever have enough time to blog anymore. So when I do, I try and combine a few things in one. Gracie enjoyed a fun 1st Halloween. I didn't purchase her an official costume but had a cute tiger suit she wore along with a Halloween onesie. Collin needed to make a trip out to see his parents who live 13 hours away. Since a 26 hour round trip car ride would be too much for a baby, he and Caden went together and had a fun guys trip. Caden dressed up as a dragon this year and I was told he wore his costume for a few minutes. He told me when they got home that he wants to stay home for Halloween next year. They did have a good time, though. I wish Gracie and I could have gone but I am so glad they both go to go and visit his parents. They are precious people!

While they were away, I invited my friend, Emily, over for dinner and to watch a fun and silly Halloween movie. My cousin had come over earlier and she and her new baby stayed as well. We ate pizza, passed out candy to all the cute kids in the neighborhood, and watched a movie after I got Gracie to bed. It was a fun girls night in.

Before Halloween, I had taken the kids to Boo at the Zoo twice! Once with my sister and once with Collin. We also had a pumpkin carving party at our house and attended one. So we did several Halloween things before Halloween. I was sad that Caden missed the two Halloween parties with our homeschool friends but I know he enjoyed seeing his grandparents.

My younger brother, Drew, just got married. His and Kristyl's wedding was last weekend. On the way to the wedding, Caden threw up! We had to turn around and I helped him get undressed while Collin cleaned the car. I decided that Gracie and I would go ahead and attend since my other siblings were unable to make it. It was a beautiful wedding and they are a sweet couple. I'm so happy that all of my siblings are happily married. Caden never had a fever and seems better. I'm thinking it might have been something he ate.

My sweet niece, Avery, was just released from the NICU last week. She spent the first 7.5 months of her life there. She's still on oxygen and has a feeding tube but she's home. They have to really limit contact with her so I haven't seen her out of the NICU yet. I hope to soon.

I took the kids to see the play, Snow White a few weeks ago. This was Gracie's first play. She fell asleep toward the end. Caden enjoyed it. We're loving the cooler weather and have gone to the park with friends and are enjoying being outside. Our co-op group is growing and I'll post a picture of most of the people. That was the one day we had to miss this year because of the play we went to.

Here are lots of pictures from the past few weeks!