DC Trip

Last week I was able to go out and visit one of my best friends who lives in DC. Kelley & I were college roommates and have stayed close ever since. I hadn't seen her in over a year and had her 2nd child in September, so it was great catching up and spending time with everyone. We never remember to take pictures, partly because most of the time we are just shopping & there really isn't much to take pictures of, but did manage to take a few this time.

The first day we did some Christmas shopping at the Tyson's corner mall. Up in the food court there was a train ride for kids. We tried to distract Landon but failed and he of course wanted to ride. So he & Kelley rode the train. Landon had a blast and was so excited!

Another college friend of ours lives in DC and we were able to meet up with her for dinner. Shannon is doing so well and it was great to see her and catch up on everything that is going on in her life. She was actually over in England for a couple weeks this summer & we met up there too. It was great to see her again in DC! Thanks Shannon for meeting up with us!
Kelley & I had to get a picture in before I left. We snapped a few pictures of her family but just not on my camera. Thanks Kelley for a great trip and great girl time!!

That is it for now, I think I'm all caught up. We are hosting Christmas her for Jay's family who all arrive next week! We are excite to spend some quality time with them as well as hosting our first Christmas in our new home so there will be more to post then!

Thanksgiving 2009

Jay and I were able to go to North Carolina for Thanksgiving with my family. We didn't think we were going to be able to but it ended up working out. The whole family was there which was great since we hadn't seen Eric since being back in the states. The boys did some hiking and the girls did what we do best: hitting the shops! It was a great trip, even if it was a little quick. We can't wait until we can get back, plus we have some good friends who are not too far away and it will be great to have some get gatherings there!!

Lauren and I swinging on the porch swing downstairs...

Some deer in the back yard. It was great to watch them, they are so peaceful and beautiful.
The whole family! It took a couple attempts but this is the best one despite mom's eyes being a closed slightly
Wrestling fun! I love Evan's legs just hanging out and that is all you can see...
The boys cleaning up after dinner.

New House!!

So after visiting all the family we finally made it back to Wichita Falls. We had been looking (online mostly) and saw a few houses the day we flew in from England. It didn't take too long for us to decide on our great house that we finally choose. We are so excited and have a few other projects to do but we are settled for the most part. We have plenty of room for visitors so please give us a call anytime!

The dining room. We have both commented on how much bigger the rooms are here compared to our England house. You could barely walk around the table in the England house it is so nice to actually have room here! All the fixtures are great too and really go well with all our stuff.

Entry Way w/ the hallway to the right of the front door that leads to 2 bedrooms.
That is it for now but will have more to come later...

Disney Sept 2009

After we left England we went to Disney with my family w/ the Military Discount that Disney was offering. It was a lot of fun... I have always loved Disney and it is even better through the eyes of kids. Evan & Lauren had a blast. Evan loved having Jay there and wanted to go on all the rides with him... the race cars & Buzz Light Year were his favorite. Eric wasn't able to get time off of work so we will definitely have to go back when he is able to go as well.

Dad & I going into Disney... we were all so excited!!!

Dad & Mom shooting aliens on Buzz Lightyear's ride! I love how focused Dad is...
Buzz was waiting for us when we got out... Evan was pumped!
Jay & Evan driving the race cars. Evan was so excited. Jay was a little sad that the car they got was a Right had drive car... he thought we had left those in England!
Sally, Lauren, & Evan riding the train.

Sally & Lauren driving the race cars.

Saying hello to Goofy... turns out that Goofy is a Gator fan too! I had on a Gator shirt that he noticed and started doing the Chomp with me. Sally got a picture of it... it was great!
Lauren and I eating mexican at Epcot waiting for the firework & laser show.
Jay & I at Magic Kingdom. I'm such a kid at heart because I really get so excited walking into Disney, it just makes me happy!
Jay & Evan flying on Dumbo! Evan & Lauren both love wearing sun glasses and it just cracks me up for some reason... they look so cute! Jay isn't too shabby
It was a great trip, a little hot but oh well could have been worse!