Snow!!!

The kids were all watching a movie and as it ended the looked outside ot see snow coming down. 

Nate and Craig began running around screaming "it's snowing and it is not even Christmas".

My poor kids don't get to see much snow, living in South Texas.  Last year we spent Christmas in Midland and it snowed so Nate assumed that it snows every year on Christmas morning.  He was sorely disappointed Christmas Day; however, I think this made it worthwhile.

To-Tats and Nerds!

Uncle Anson's Tatoo Parlor was a big hit, especially with Marissa.  You know she must be excited to let him get this close to her!  She was pretty proud of her "to-tat" and has to show it to anyone who will look!

They had fun playing with the 3-D glasses....I love these little nerds!

Blasting Into 2013

We blasted off into the new year by building our own rocket!  It was a perfect rainy day activity.  The kids kept busy coloring and or letting their imaginations run wild with space adventure.

Everyone fought over who got to be the Captain

In the end, the kids travelled to 'Blue Mars' so we celebrated with blue popcorn and blue chocolate milk!

These kids really are out of this world!  I love their imaginations and they way they interact wtih one another.

Calf-Roping Cuties

Nothing Says TEXAS like big flags, calf -roping, and big hair!

Dec 30th we headed to my sister's for a week and had a ton of fun....(many blog posts to follow)

The cutest cowboy and side kick I have ever seen.

Our first day we met up with some old friends and watched their son participate in calf-roping.  The kids had a blast just playing on the stairs....go figure!

Next stop was our beloved Chick-fil-a

Then complete exhaustion hit.  She really did nap like this!

The other thing, I always seem to forget about coming back to West Texas is how crazy our hair gets.   There was no controlling Marissa's hair during this trip, we could not escape the static.

Superheroes

We decided to spend the New Year in Midland.  The cousins always have a blast together.  And mommy was happy to stop in San Antonio and spend some time with her best friend!

Super-Cousin, Superheroes!

The Hulk, a Mommy, IronMan, and Captain America....I think we all know who the real hero is here!

cuteness

You know, Daddy letting the kids stay up late to watch the Texans!

And Nate being very proud of finding the "biggest leaf ever".

It is moments like these that make my world right!

Christmas Day 2013

Christmas morning, Nate could not wait for Rissa to wake up!  We brought NiNi over, then opened gifts. 

The big gifts this year were bikes.  Marissa has been begging for a pink and purple bicycle...thankfully Santa delivered!

Then we went over to Great Uncle and Gram Aunt's house for further festivities with the family.

We are blessed....and spoiled!

Here's Nate writing out thank you notes.

And everyone showing off their stash.  It think Marissa's outfit topped it off...a dress handmade by Gram Aunt, a minnie outfit from Grandma and Grandpa, a flashlight from NiNi and slippers from the Alexanders!