Be All You Can Be!

Riley's birthday party was yesterday and I think it was a huge hit! We did an army party and all the kiddos came prepared in their camo. The party was so much fun, but I could not have pulled it off without the help of several great friends! I don't have many pictures because I was busy and my camera was acting goofy! Kyra got some good ones and they are on her blog. The kids came in and "signed up" to be in the army. They were given face paint and a helmet and we were off to target practice. (Pin the tail on the donkey except it was place the tank on the target) Then we headed off to the obstacle coarse. I broke them into two teams and they competed against each other. Here is Riley waiting for his turn.


More friends waiting to go.


Then, a good friend came with a camo parachute. He played a few games with the kids and they had a blast.


Riley in the middle of the parachute. Fun, fun, fun!!!


We cut the cake and broke the pinata. It was a fun day.


Here is Kyle with a new friend. She sure is cute and he sure was curious.

Brave Hunter

Yesterday was the Thanksgiving meal at Riley's school. The Kindergarten class always dresses up like little Indians for the meal and they were adorable! They all worked hard on their costumes and the kids loved showing them off for the mom and dads. My little munchkin was given the name Brave Hunter. After some turkey and dressing, I brought Riley and his good friend, Tobin, home for the rest of the day.

R with his pilgrim teacher and best bud, Tobin


R with friends Addyson and Tobin


Brave Hunter with Strong Eagle


I don't remember the boy indians carrying the babies?!?!?



Today we get to share turkey and dressing with Jacob at his school. By next week, we should be good and tired of turkey!!

Coming next week.... Riley birthday party pictures and possibly a victory celebration for our Red Raiders and Mules.

A New Bike

Jacob got a new bike for his birthday. He is very proud and I could hardly get him to sit still for a picture. Sorry his face is in a shadow... that was the best I could do before he rode off.

A Meme

By Deborah

My sweet friend, Kristi, tagged me! Kristi just started a new business designing blogs, Christmas cards, birth announcements, etc. She is very talented and you can check out her business here! Thanks Kristi for the tag... sure miss you!

TYPE ONLY ONE WORD FOR EACH ANSWER. IT'S HARDER THAN YOU THINK!!!
1. Where is your cell phone? car
2. Your significant other? snoring
3. Your hair? messy
4. Your mother? caring
5. Your father? helpful
6. Your favorite thing? family
7. Your dream last night? boring
8. Your favorite drink? tea
9. Your dream/goal? heaven
10. The room you're in? sunroom
11. Your fear? loss
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years?
13. Where were you last night? Lubbock
14. What you're not? lonely
15. Muffins/donuts? donuts
16. One of your wish list items? maid
17. Where you grew up? Houston
18. The last thing you did? bills
19. What are you wearing? pjs
20. Your TV? off
21. Your pet? Blue
22. Your computer? slow
23. Your life? full
24. Your mood? calm
25. Missing someone? yes
26. Favorite pastime? reading
27. Something you're not wearing? jacket
28. Favorite Store? Harolds
29. Your summer? short
30. Your favorite color? red
31. When is the last time you laughed? today
32. Last time you cried? today
33. Who will/would re-post this? Kyra
34. Four places I go over and over? Church, United, school, farm
35. Four people who e-mail me? Dad, Joan, CS, Ronda
36. Four of my favorite foods? pizza, queso, cookies, lasagna
37. Four places I would like to be right now? Florida, California, Colorado, NewYork
38. Four people I tag? Kyra, Annie, Faith, Koti

Time to Party

Jacob and Triston have been best friends since they met at age 3. Their birthdays are one day apart, so we decided to do a joint party this year. On Friday after school, we loaded up and headed to Lubbock. The party was at Main Event and they got to bowl, laser tag, arcade games and eat. It was a blast and Riley was already asking if we could have his party there.

Happy 9th Birthday

It seems like yesterday that you were playing on the kangaroo climber. Thank you for 9 wonderful, funfilled years! We love you Big Brother and hope you have a fantastic day!!

May the Force Be With You

Trick or Treating around here ranks up there with birthdays and Christmas. Friday we dressed up and headed out to close friends and a few neighbors houses to fill our candy bags and then headed home to hand out tattoos and spider rings. I think the boys enjoy handing out as much or more than dressing up. It is fun having Halloween on a Friday and not having to worry about bedtimes or sugar hangovers.