Thanksgiving 2010

Early November my wonderful husband (after being gone to India for 10 days, having visitors and then one hectic week) allowed the little boys and I to go to Texas (early for Thanksgiving)! We stopped off first in Paris, then on to Neil's then a swing by Arlington and finally ended up in Paris again! It was a wonderful trip...short of seeing a few people.

It was Mom's birthday, so we stopped by her house and stayed for a long weekend. It was GREAT! We hadn't seen mom and dad since July and our visit was WAY over due.

Amy came and stayed the weekend with us and Kaden loved being around Amy. He loves his aunts...and we have some good ones! Amy brought a cake for Mom's birthday and we had a blast singing (about 20 times most days).

Our Rock(s)

Da and Leland chilling before we went to church on Wednesday evening.

Amy and Kaden getting some yummy food ready for Sunday lunch @ Mom's!

After the boys and I rested up from an 11.5 hour car ride, we headed west! Kaden was ready to see Bractn, Brazas and Brayson. They greeted up with fast legs and HUGE smiles. The boys (for the most part) traveled well. On the way to Paris, Leland made it about 10 hours but the last 1.5 was hard. On the way to west Texas the last two hours were not so much fun. Kaden did fantastic. He has his movies and he was set!

Brayson - Leland - Andrea - Kaden

We were able to eat lunch at Super Kids with Brayson...we were his family....awww! Loved being their with these boys...and Neil!!!! WHOOP!

Thursday night we went over to Pa Dale's and brought a lot of energy and fast boys to eat with him. Leland just loved on Pa Dale. They were pretty good buddies. While we were there, Braxton found an implement magazine. He asked Pa Dale 15-20 times what different implements were (what kind they are and who makes them....poor Pa Dale's eye site just went with it.)

Leland getting in some Neil time! Have I told you how much we love our aunts!!!!

This picture is priceless! Braxton is exerting energy, Kaden is sleep deprived and Brazos is contemplating what he should do next. The day before we left for Arlington, we were able to eat Thanksgiving lunch with Braxton and Brazos at New Home. It is fun to see where the boys went to school!

Kaden is Captain Random Man....They were being cowboys. Kaden grabbed two hand towels and they put them on their heads...

Leland chilling in his chair at Neil's

After a little over a week at Neil's we headed to Arlington to see Murr's. Murr's had never seen Leland (8 months old)...We were in a serious need to see her. Murr's is one of Karl's grandmother's. Took the boys to Marty and Murr's and had supper, put the boys to sleep and headed to the airport with my father-in-law to get my good lookin' hunny! WOOHOO! Highlight of the trip!

Four generations: Kaden - Robert - Karl - Murrs - Leland

We were only there one night. Robert had to work Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. So, we headed to Paris. We spent Thanksgiving Day with some of the Zant's at Amy and Jorge's Casa. It was great and the AGGIES WON!!!!!

Mom and Amy getting on the first round of grub!

Leland asking for more cranberries!

Three super women...Sue - Mom - Amy

We had a blast at Thanksgiving! Thanks Perez for loving on our kids and letting us crash at yo place!

Kaden bringin Da and Leland toys....after he took something away from Leland (for the umth time)

Kaden enjoyed going outside every day with Da to check the cows and goats...he asked every morning before breakfast if Da was ready! Every day, Da found enough patience to take him out and sometimes to town! Kaden was in his own perfect world. Saturday Da took him to the sale barn (by himself) and they purchased two nanny goats...(Z was so proud...lol)

Da entertaining Leland while I finished up Kaden in the bath.

Leland found a friend in Paris. He watched this guy for a while and finally decided he was a nice reindeer!

The Sunday we traveled back home we helped celebrate Eli's 5th Birthday! Kaden loves being around all of his cousins...who doesn't?

Papa and Leland

We enjoyed our time in Texas.

Could have seen more family, but we made the best of what had!

Ready to get our Christmas on!