Thanksgiving Break

Brody wrote his full name on his work.  Brody Wynn (he spelled it Winn) Brower Bawser.  I laughed so hard.  His baseball coach calls him Bowser and he was trying to write it. 

We had baseball tryouts for Brody Saturday morning and then decided to go on and leave for Memphis right after that.  It was a cold, foggy morning so perfect for driving.  We got to Memphis late Saturday night, woke up the next morning, and they were begging to see their cousins.

Off to their house we went. 

Emma made herself right at home. 

I took the kids out to try and get a good Christmas card photo! 

I MUST schedule family pictures next year!

We got to see one of Reese's soccer games and one of Griff's!  Super fun. 

We were also able to squeeze in a Friendsgiving with all the gals and their hubbys.  

It was Pop's birthday on Wednesday. 

We showed the boys downtown Memphis. 

And had a yummy lunch. 

We took Pop's out for old fashioned ice cream shakes. 

And then walked around the Collierville Square.

We sang Happy Birthday. 

And Brody made sure Mason didn't blow out the candles. 

John and I were able to meet up with Robert and Becca for a fun night.  

We spent Thanksgiving Day at Ms. Peggys.

And since Sean was gone, Uncle Wayne was in charge of frying the turkey.

We ate and then slept. 

We squeezed in cousin time almost every single day.

Mason trying to photo bomb.

Friday night Thanksgiving dinner at the Brower's.

We were planning to go home Saturday but it looked like it was going to rain all day on the drive home.  The kids really wanted one more day.  We ended up staying and watching football with lots of friends and their kiddos at Robert and Becca's house.  So much fun.

Nothing like oreos and milk before bed.

We had to say goodbye Saturday night and it was sad.  The boys kept saying they wish all their family could live in Texas with them.  We had SUCH a fun week!

Thanksgiving Feast

Brody has been tagging along for Mason's hitting lessons to work on batting left handed.  The instructor only asks that you swing hard each time.  Mason has never had this issue but this  kid has to do pushups if he is lazy.  HAHA

Made them wear coats a few days last week.  It got cold! 

I also started putting up some decorations.  Not much time between the two holidays, especially since we are traveling!

I had a 12 hr laser certification course last Friday in McKinney.  The sun was coming up going over the bridge and it was gorgeous.

LONG day, but actually very interesting.

And I got to play with pig jaws.....

I know we said baseball was over, but the 10u Dirtbags team needed a couple of subs.  Mason and two of his teammates played for them last weekend.  They went 1-1 in pool play.  It was fun.  Mason got to play several positions.  Here he is playing SS.

I met a former coworker and my best friend at work Saturday night at the coolest restaurant.  Unfortunately, it was because my friend at work is leaving and moving back home.  So sad.

We had an early morning Sunday.  Had to be in McKinney at 7am (it is an hour away).  Weird day of weather too.  Started the morning in the 30's, ended at 80 degrees and sunny.  We got wind burned and then sunburned!

Bribery for the little brothers.

We won the first bracket play game.

And then lost the next one, but it was a great game.  Here is Mason playing short behind his good friend from school pitching. He has been dying to sub for them so he could play with his friend!

He actually made a great play here and got the third out of the inning.

Pretty sure he got hit by the next pitch here.  Ha

He also got to play some third. (he isn't so small playing 10u!)

We got home that afternoon and were all so EXHAUSTED.
We ordered in food, took showers, and watched a movie before a VERY early bedtime for everyone.

I put up some outdoor decor Monday.  Better to do it at 80 degrees than 30, but something doesn't feel right putting Christmas lights up when sweating.

Mason got to represent 4th grade and get their principal with ice cream sundae ingredients.

 I couldn't make the big Thanksgiving Feast at school since it was on a Thursday BUT John was able to go.  So thankful!  I asked him to take some pictures for me....especially since this is Mason's last year for it.  =(

Again, so thankful he was able to go but these pictures are just awful!  Lol

The kids love it because the parents all go through the line and eat the feast also.

I mean I really stressed that this was his last Thanksgiving Feast at school.  Haha
You can at least tell who is in the picture....

Poor Mason woke up this morning in the bathroom floor.....at least he took his pillow with him.  His sleep walking is really crazy.  He said his shoulder was a little sore when he woke up.  Well goodness, I bet it was!

Met the other room Moms at our local coffee shop this morning to plan the Christmas party.  Cant believe I haven't been before.  It was lovely!

TCU Football Game

We may be done with baseball but we still hit every Tuesday. 

Mason had a little run in with the neighbors dog.  Of course he didn't want to get in trouble or the dog to get in trouble so he said he got a wood chip stuck in his foot.  Well it got worse and worse and when I looked at it Tuesday night, it didn't quite look like a wood chip.  He confessed the neighbors dog bit him when he went to get a ball!  I threw him in the car and took him to the Urgent Care to make sure he didn't need an antibiotic.  I had done nothing to clean the dang thing. Nothing some antibiotic ointment couldn't take care of.  We were given an RX also but I didn't need to fill it. 

We woke up Saturday morning with nothing to do.  We realized TCU was playing Baylor at home that morning which was a big game.  Baylor was undefeated.  We grabbed some tickets online and headed to Ft. Worth. We parked at a nearby church and rode the shuttle over because parking is horrendous over there!

We walked around Frog Alley before heading into the game. 

The area around TCU is older.  They have the cutest, oldest, (and most expensive) houses over there with beautiful trees.  The leaves were changing and it reminded us of home!

It was chilly that morning but it was super sunny.  I don't care if it is 40 degrees out....the sun is warm and intense at any time of the year. 

It was an awesome game to go to.  It went into triple overtime!  

Baylor won in the end but it was a blast. 

We all got some sun to say the least. 

Baseball is over which means no Sunday morning bracket play games.  

The boys were happy to get back to church....especially because they had donuts! 

We FINALLY had time to pick out a bike for Mason (from Mickey Mouse and Pops) for his birthday that was a MONTH ago.  Ha. Busy busy. 

I bought a Christmas tree when they were on sale last year.  I never took it out of the box and I have been dying to see what it looks like!  I took it out Sunday and while it is a bit messy, I LOVE it.  To be honest, since we are traveling for Thanksgiving, we are going to need to decorate before then because there isn't as much time this year between the two holidays. 

They give 4th grade so many more responsibilities since they are the oldest in the school.  Mason has done morning announcements a few times, but one of the teachers sent me a picture this week.  

Looks like they all have the Moday blues.  Ha.