Law, Medicine, and Child Psychology

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Bryan's Birthday

Bryan celebrated his 35th bithday in December! Even though it's his birthday, the most fun part about it is watching the kids help him with his presents, and be so excited about their gifts to him! Macie enjoyed exploring the bags and wrapping. One of his neat gifts is a baseball pinball game--Jack is VERY in to that!

The Nutcracker

Callie and I have started a new tradition of seeing the Nutcracker every year. We go to the show put on by the Bay Area theater--they are excellent! Last year we went in the evening, and Callie got her picture with most of the performers; we went during the day this time, and there weren't as many photo opportunities, so Callie made up her own poses!

Monday, January 11, 2010

Life Group Christmas Party

Our life group celebrated Christmas with a get-together at the Jones'...yummy food, funny gifts, and lots of laughter! We are so blessed to be surrounded by our friends that we have come to love so much from Southeast..we thank God for putting them in our lives!

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Breakfast With Santa

Every year our church has Breakfast with Santa--pancakes, fellowship, and photo op with Santa Claus. It's one of my favorite things because I love to see our kids and their cousins and friends be so excited about Santa, and do the crafts, and eat breakfast together--they are so cute! It was particularly fun this year for Macie's first christmas. At least this year, she is not afraid of the big man in the red suit--just sat and played with his beard!

Fun in the Snow?!

We had snow here...again...in December! In all the years Houston has gone without ever seeing any, and now it has come 2 years in a row. At least this year Jack actually enjoyed it--last year he would have nothing to do with the cold, wet stuff!

Sister to Sister

Top is Callie, bottom is Macie...comparisons?!

Fun With Daddy

The "big" kids love to play with Daddy, and this time got him on to the trampoline!

Thanksgiving at Caldwell

Since the A&M vs. tu game was on Thanksgiving Day this year, we decided to go a day early and spend some time at Bill and Jane's land in Caldwell. It was a bit cool, but sunny and beautiful, and the kids absolutely love it there, especially Jack. While the quarters get a little cramped in the rv they have there, it is nice to get some fresh air and let the kids mix with nature! Jane had pre-prepared Thanksgiving fare, and we had the works--turkey, dressing, sweet potato casserole, green beans, pie...yummy! Unfortunately, our time there ended with us losing to tu...but we played hard! Gig 'em Aggies!

Bryan

Bryan graduated from law school in May 2009. He took his Bar Exam ...and passed!!! He has finally started putting all of that studying into practice, and is really enjoying where he works. True to his usual ways, he has succeeded in finding a workplace full of other sports fanatic guys, and is already plugging in to all sorts of fantasy teams, etc...However, I am also very happy to report that there is also a mens' Bible study conducted by his collegues every other week...isn't that incredible?! We are so proud of him and his accomplishments!

Callie

Callie is 8. She is smart, funny, stubborn, and VERY in love with stuffed animals, horses, art, and jokes. She is very meticulous--a definite perfectionist--must have got that from her dad! She likes to play outside, play softball, and collect rocks. She has already had a lot of orthodontic work, and has been very brave through it all, sporting her "Aggie colored" rubber banded braces with pride. She is a good big sister, though Jack doesn't take to her "mothering" very well! She has done super in school, and we are very proud of our firstborn!

Jack

Jack turned 6 in November. He is so adorable--funny, crazy, sweet, lovable, and quite possibly one of the most stubborn, competitive kiddos I've ever met! He is all boy--loves baseball, monster trucks, cars, super hero stuff, and trains. He runs super fast, but often falls, usually hitting his head in yet another place. He is a rule-follower, to a fault, and loves his structured routine. He is also loving, kind, and thoughtful. He loves attention from Callie, but usually goes about getting it by being the typical "pill" little brother. He is so sweet to Macie, and she adores him, and we do, too!

Macie

Macie is such a blessing. She is an odd combination of a fireball, extrememly stubborn, yet sweet, and almost always happy. She is constantly smiling and loves to cuddle. She definitely has Daddy (and Mommy!) wrapped around her sweet little finger. She is friendly to anyone she meets, and so far seems fearless--sometimes a scary combination! She insists on being a "big girl" and the very old age of 3. She loves baby dolls, Jack's cars, running everywhere, and being the center of attention. She runs the show with Callie and Jack--and she knows it! She is so fun, and we love her!