Christmas!

We had a great Christmas in Austin and Waco! We spent the three days before Christmas in Austin and headed to Waco on Christmas Eve. One of Katelyn's favorite gifts she received (along with a baby doll from my parents) was a bright, shiny Red Rider tricycle from Dave's mom.

During our time in Austin, we hung out with my dad on his days off and went to play at the Arboretum. They have (since I was a little girl) had these cows made out of marble that you can sit on. Katelyn loved it!



Also, a special tradition our family enjoyed again this year was putting symbols on and reading corresponding devotionals for our Advent Tree. Katelyn looked forward to it each night, and it was compact enough to pack and take with us out-of-town.

Big Girl Bed!

We (read: Dave) set up Katelyn's "big girl bed" yesterday so the room is now officially arranged to accommodate baby sister (still in the market for a name). I love being able to lay down and cuddle with Katelyn in her very own bed now. She is making the transition nicely, and we love seeing her so excited about it! She got to open two of her Christmas presents early--a fitted sheet and a flat sheet!! :)

Katelyn's Preschool Christmas Program

This past Tuesday evening was Katelyn's preschool Christmas program, and she did a fantastic job (along with the other kiddos, of course!). Here are a few pictures and a little video snippit!

Katelyn is on the front row, second from the right


Katelyn in her classroom after the performance

Katelyn with her teacher, Mrs. Andrea

Katelyn with her best buddy, Reese

Enjoying ice cream at Braum's with her friends after the performance

....and enjoying her daddy!

Click on the play arrow to view the video! Don't worry grandparents, we ordered a copy of the full performance on DVD for you to watch when we come visit over the holidays!

Run Dave Run!

I am so proud of Dave for completing his first half marathon! He trained hard for the White Rock Half Marathon which took place this past Sunday. Katelyn, Brittany, and I went out to support him along with our good friends the Hills! Way to go Dave!

Dave and his good friend Brian after their run

Dave and our good friends James and Dangela Hill (who braved the traffic and cold weather with all three of their kids to come support Dave--we love you Hills!)

Dave and Katelyn after the race

Katelyn and Brittany waiting at mile 13 (the home stretch!) of the race route. Sadly, we somehow missed Dave as he was running, but thankfully, we were able to reunite with him after the race!

Thanksgiving!

We had a really fun Thanksgiving in Austin! See for yourself....

Katelyn found Mamaw's sun glasses and reading glasses

Katelyn and Aunt Jessie (Katelyn modeling the apron my mom bought for her. Thanks mom!)

Katelyn learning how to play Candy Land

Katelyn reading with her great grandmother

Watching lots of football

Group picture (from left to right): My grandparents, my uncle, my cousin and her fiance, my sisters, my parents, and us (minus Katelyn who was taking a nap!)

Me and my grandfather

Our Blessing Tree

I saw this idea in a magazine and thought it was so cute! We found the perfect branch, sat down as a family and took turns saying what we were thankful for, and wrote them on "leaves" to tape on the tree! Simple, fun, and free! Now that's something to be thankful for...

29 Weeks!

February 10 is right around the corner!!