Thanksgiving 2012

This holiday was a bit different then what we have done in the past.  We headed up to Dallas on Wednesday and had a day at The Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine before going to Byron and Megan's house on Thursday.  The girls loved the wolf den, or as Adelyn called it- her house.  

We made a stop at the craft station where we did the only free thing, color!

Don't worry though, they loved the coloring!

And here is Jared... Don't know what he is doing?!?

Here is the only family picture we got at the Lodge.

We also made a stop at the arcade.  One of our prizes were the stick-on mustaches.  I thought they were hilarious and wanted the kids to wear them longer, but Colson was eating his and the girls didn't care for them.  Although Katelyn did get the giggles at one point and then said, "Adelyn looks just like Bubba!"

The water park was the best part!  The wave pool was a favorite for Katelyn and Adelyn.  Colson was happy just being held.  Katelyn was the only one big enough for any of the slides, so we took her on those a few times.  We will for sure go back to the Great Wolf Lodge, but not until Colson is at least 2 or 3, maybe even more like 5 or 6.  It is hard when he has to be held the whole time, plus keeping up with Katelyn and Adelyn.  

On Thursday afternoon we headed over to Byron and Megan's house for our family Thanksgiving.  

The girls loved the back yard and being able to run free!

Joshua, Katelyn and Adelyn loved playing chase.  I'm not sure what it is that makes it so fun, but it makes for easy entertainment, and bonus- it wears them out!

Adelyn also loved the leaves, again- easy entertainment!

Here is the best grandkid picture with Bubba and JoJo.  Taking these pictures is one of my favorite things to do.  It is so fun to see all the kids piled on Bubba and JoJo and I think the kids are getting better at cooperating :)

Love Colson's expression!

And of course here is a grandkid picture with all the kids in their Christmas pj's.  

What a blessing it is to spend time with family.  It may be crazy with all the things going on, but I am thankful for family, kids, water parks, and love.  Especially God's love this thanksgiving holiday!

Colson- 9 months old

  Today is Colson's 9 month birthday.  We had his well check today and he is weighing in at 21 lbs (90%) and is 29.5 inches (90%).  He is overall very healthy and doing great.  His eczema has flared up the last few days.  The doctor said that as soon as you start using your heater in the house, you can expect it to flare.  This past month was lots of fun for Colson.  He is one lucky boy to have 2 sweet big sisters, but we will talk about them a little later! 

Colson is still sleeping ok.  Wakes up a little earlier than I would like, but most nights he does ok.  He takes 2 naps a day and is generally happy.  He is most certainly attached to his momma.  If I walk by when someone else is holding him and don't pick him up, he will let us know he isn't happy.  Most of the time this isn't a big deal, but if I'm trying to accomplish a task then it can be frustrating.

Colson eats whatever puree's are given as well as some table food.  Puffs, cheerios, banana, bread, waffles, and raspberries are what we have given him so far.  He enjoys being able to feed himself.

Colson's favorite thing to do is stand these days.  He is crawling like crazy.  Actually, I had to put the gate at the bottom of the stairs because he was just getting too fast.  

The 3 kids play so well together.  I'm loving watching the sibling dynamics start to play out.  The day I snapped this picture they all were playing around this table for at least 10 minutes straight.  They were each in their own world, but they were playing side-by-side nicely and it was lovely to watch.  

Colson was a dragon for Halloween.  He enjoyed the costume because it had over-sized claws on the hands that made great teethers!

Little man's hair is growing around the back and sides (yup, another mullet-ish hairdo for the Hughes').  I'm thinking we may get the sheers out soon!

I just love this picture.  Katelyn was my 'helper' that afternoon when I was taking pictures.  She was supposed to get him to smile (because she is the BEST at getting a grin or laugh out of Colson).  Well, all he cared about was looking at the grass, so she took matters into her own hands- literally.  Colson so far doesn't mind Katelyn's 'helping- hand'.  I'm sure that will one day change, but for now he loves her dearly and she can do almost no wrong!

Adelyn is more and more enjoying playing with him.  She is more of his partner in crime (in the picture she is getting him more grass to eat).  The more mobile he becomes, the more she enjoys him.  Today he was 'chasing' her around the living room.  She takes over as being in charge when Katelyn is at school.  She will see him with a toy and run across the room saying, "No, No, Colsy..." Although most of the time the toy is fine for him to have...

Happy 9 month birthday little Colsy-Wolsy-Underpants.  You are a blessing!

Just because...

Megan's baby shower

Sunday was Megan's baby shower in Arlington.  We were so excited to come celebrate the big day with her.  We can't wait to meet Brooklynn Jo!

The food and punch was all yummy.  I don't know who made the chocolate chip scones, but yum! 

Since this is Byron and Megan's first baby they need all the essentials, I think it is fair to say this shower was a good start!

This picture doesn't do justice to how much wonderful stuff she received   You can tell already how much Brooklynn is loved!

Colson was a trooper the whole day.  He was great the 6+ hrs in the car, and he took a little nap during the shower.  The hostess offered a crib upstairs for him, but I declined- I don't get undivided attention often with him and I was quite enjoying holding him!

Halloween 2012

Round 1: Here we have Minnie Mouse and Snow White.  Katelyn had a fall party at school and got to wear her costume.  She decided to go with the princess theme.  Adelyn thought Minnie Mouse would be a great choice...

Round 2: Pumpkin painting and carving

Round 3: Super Hero's to the rescue.  Here is Secret Spy Girl and Super Adelyn.

"Super Adelyn.... TO THE RESCUE!"

"Let's zoom into action!"

Dragon Colson

Maybe the super hero's are making sure he isn't going to blow any fire???

Round 4: HHS trick-or-treating... Batman was there!

Round 5: GHBC fall festival. 

We finished off the night trick-or-treating in the neighborhood, although I didn't get any pictures of that.  Lots of fun, lots of candy, and lots of energy!