Thursday, December 8, 2022

Our Month of Thanks...

Happy November!
(Don't forget to click on the blue links to see videos...)
Enjoy!



Maddie found these glasses. They almost look like a Snapchat filter!




Our little fashionista wanted to wear her tank top off one shoulder! 😆


That same day, she enjoyed a visit from Grandma and Auntie Sarah!




Hooray!  Evan's home from school!




Book break Bubba?



Maddie has really enjoyed going to Ryan's games!


So proud of The Stars boys!




Ryan bought Maddie this sweater before she was born,
and now she can finally wear it! 




On Veteran's Day, we brought flags to celebrate!


We also brought Grandma!


Ryguy was happy to see his littlest, but biggest fan!


Even Evan came out to watch after school!


Thank you to all who serve (or have served)! 






The following day,
Maddie continued collecting rocks from the day before...


But her favorite part of the day was seeing Bubba after the game.
She said "Yay! Now we can go to the playground!" Ha ha!




That evening, Evan and Drue saw Elton John in concert!


They had floor seats...


And said the show was AMAZING!    






On Sunday we braved the cold (said the Arizonian)
and rooted on The Stars for the last game of the season.
While they didn't take home the Championship that weekend,
going 4-1, scoring 35 and only allowing 5 while playing boys almost 3 years older is super impressive!




On the 14th,
Freddy and I got an adult night out!
It was our first visit to Dominick's & it was very enjoyable! 

"It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas!"




The next day, Ryan and Freddy took Maddie to Kids Empire.
They had a good time together!

Ladybug Slide!




After nap one day,
Maddie wanted to be a princess!
Evan said she looked like she should be in the cast of Hamilton.


Then it was a quick change to root on USC!




That weekend Evan and Drue went with another couple to her Grandpa's cabin in Pine Top!


They enjoyed their trip,
as well as stopping in picturesque places on the way there and back.



Baa Baa Black Sheep!


Not sure who enjoyed the cuddles more here. 😉 




Before we knew it,
it was Thanksgiving Day!




We were happy the Caz Clan could join us for dinner!


It was wonderful...and delicious!



"If You're Happy and You Know It..."





She calls this "Being Tarzan Lady". 🐵


Most nights Maddie enjoys a show on the couch before bed.
The princess dress and her Baby Yoda pajamas have gotten a lot of love lately.




November 30th means it's time to break out the Elf on the Shelf book!

Secret! LOL!


Our first gift under the tree happened to be the best gift we could receive!

Dancey Dance!


We hope your November was filled with love too... just like this!












Tuesday, November 22, 2022

It's Spooky Season!


This girl loves all things Spooky!


She was so excited to see all of our Halloween decorations go up!
















Ryan was happy to have his #1 fan at the 1st Tourney of the month...


She even borrowed a cute little seat for a short bit to watch! 😉 



 The Stars had 2 wins on the day...outscoring their opponents 15-2!



The following day, the Stars went 2-0 again...taking home the Championship!




Dress up has always been a fun activity in our house!


Work Hard Bubba!


Guess who was on the big screen for the first time!?


You Evan? Why yes Maddie, it was me!!

Colors & Shapes




On the 6th we took a trip to Schnepf Farms!


Ryan finally topped out the size chart at 6'1"!


He was so sweet to wait in line with her...


Then Maddie went on her first ride all by herself!


We met up with Evan and Drue...


Then they rode the Hyper Loop while Ryan and Maddie watched on.


We stopped for for a quick photo opp...


Then hopped on the train!



Evan and Drue took some cute pictures in the sunflower field...


Then for the last ride of the day, our 3 babies jumped on the carousel!


Before we left, we saw this Power Wheel decked out
like the Mutts Cutts Van from Dumb and Dumber!
Evan had said for years that the first car he ever got would be a 1984 Ford Econoline Van! LOL! 


The trip to the farm wore someone out!




The following evening, we Boo'd 3 neighbors with gifts like these...


Ryan played the part quite well!



Mommy Finger...How Do You Do?


On the 13th, Tiff, William and Summer came for a visit!



They chose that specific weekend so they could support Evan by attending his play...


And so they could support Ryan by attending his games!



Waiting out a rain delay...
& then the game was called shortly after.

OH BOY!!!




Before Evan's Saturday performance,
Tiff and I grabbed a drink and dinner!


This was the poster I created for Evan to be displayed with the other Senior's
posters on closing night.


Evan was very fun to watch as Peter Pan!


It actually took place before the story of Peter Pan.



This kids all did an amazing job!


Bravo Peter!



Above is a link to watch the condensed version of the show!


Thanks for a great visit Paul Fam!







Evan decided to surprise Drue while asking her to Homecoming!
He had Ryan and I meet them with the sign he created at Fear Farm in the Corn Maze!
We recruited one of the scarers to help us!


She had no idea...and of course said yes!

Be Afraid!!!




A few of my scary little monsters. 




We took a trip one evening to our local pumpkin patch...




Then after selecting pumpkins,
we went to dinner! It was such a fun night!







The Saturday before Halloween it was Homecoming!







Evan's Shoes...




I thought it was cute that Ryan laid down with Freddy to watch the SC game!


Maddie was a little more interested in her book.

Evan recreated the photo he has taken since Freshman Year.
He chose Black, then Grey, and then White. 😎




Pumpkin Carving Time!


Boo!


Poor Little Guy!


Freddy's favorite part of carving is roasting the pumpkin seeds! 




On Halloween, we became Fred and Wilma...


A Modern Stone Age Family!


Pebbles wore her first ponytail!

Maddie's 1st Trick o' Treat House!



Ok, headed back home to walk through the boys Haunted House throughout our backyard...


And out front, Freddy watched the Monday Night Football Game
on his tailgating trailer!


Stranger Things Haunted House!

The Haunted House is a lot of work,
but so much fun!  Watch and enjoy!


She's a lollipop girl for SURE!


The last part of the evening, Evan and Maddie posed for their annual
Brother/Sister themed costume.
This particular one for you Bo Burnam fans is Bo and Socko!