Granny's in Lubbock

Bailey, Teagen and I went Sunday after Sunday School.

Harts

The Harts came to Happy. We had a great day!! Chinese Christmas and wishes for a new baby.

Christmas Day--Jesus's Birthday Celebration

The kids woke up at 7 oclock. They opened presents after looking at what Santa brought. We had breakfast sort of and then played computer games, Leapster, DS games, carpet skated, and then looked to see what Jerry Sims brought. They played and played with the truck and pickup and trailer all morning. Bailey worked on magic tricks--came up with about 12. Bailey did a magic show and the boys favorite was pulling Rambo (the rabbit) out of the hat. She had them going that he really disappeared. She prepared a show and did it for Mom, Dad, Grandaddy and Louese. We had traditional cinnamon rolls, sausage balls, egg casserole, etc. Clint didn't get to go with us. We missed him. Each person at Mom's opened one gift since we already did at Thanksgiving.

Christmas Eve

We had a great day of preparation and then went to the Christmas Eve service at church. At Jody and Lisa's we had great soup and the fixings. We had a mass opening of gifts and then the big boys played with my kids as much as they could stand. We tried to get home so Santa could come. Clint went right to bed not feeling well at all.

School Program

Teagen sang three songs VERY WELL. And then Bailey played the part of Dancer in "Broadway Santa". Bailey also played a solo in the Christmas concert.

Church program

Kyton got to ring an orange bell--his favorite color. Teagen rang a bell and played Jesus in their part of the program. He read "J" and "K" for the alphabet of Christmas. Kyton could tell you the "K" part, "K is for kindness shown without reason." He even said it Christmas morning. Bailey was Mary in their part of the program. It was a sweet program for a packed church... and then Santa came.

Gingerbread house

The kids had a great time putting it together one night.

Make a Smilebox greeting

Draw closer to God during this advent season

I have scripture to read each day of advent. I got it from my junior high Sunday school book!! If you would like one, just let me know.

Traditional Christmas card pictures

We went to the studio for the picture this year!! We had a great time. I honor my mom for being so dilligent. It was great. I can't wait for you to see them!

Grandaddy turned 90!!

Grandaddy lives so wonderfully!! He lives life to the fullest I feel like each day. He got as good a report today as he could. He does seem to have some evidence of Cancer reoccurring in his prostate, but will do hormone therapy that should take care of it. He chose not to biopsy it. He cannot see or hear very well and still drives but only on his side of town. He had shrimp, steak and birthday cake--what more could he ask. His vest boasts original 1918 and the number of days on the back. I love him just the way that he is. He loves so many and accepts us all just the way we are. I would like to model my behavior after him!!

Pavlova for Thanksgiving!!

Jana and Layton had pavlova in New Zealand and loved it. Of course, Willa Jane knew she could do it. She surprised Jana with it Thursday!! It is heavenly for sure. The world traveling has benefited us all!

Thanksgiving

First we started with a celebration of Teagen's birthday and Thanksgiving with MawMaw and PawPaw, Jody and Lisa and the boys. Jana and Layton showed up on Monday and we enjoyed them each and every day!! We did Christmas and Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving day. The boys played football and we had excellent traditional food. Grandaddy's birthday was Friday. We also went to Amarillo and had a studio portrait made for the Christmas card and Grandaddy's birthday. We all dressed in black and white. We had a great weekend. We had a big party at the community center on Friday night. We have soooooooooooo many things to be thankful for. Jana and Layton will head back to Dallas tomorrow morning!!

Teagen turned 7!!

Teagen got to go to the Ranch Rodeo with MeeMaw and Haw Jim. We had a great time. On his birthday, we went to Mr. Gattis for pizza and run. Teagen considered his real birthday when Jody and Lisa, boys and MawMaw and PawPaw came for supper. He had a great time.

Kansas City

Clint and I left Friday to head to Kansas City. Clint had the Western Seed Trade Meeting at the Westin Crown Center there in Kansas City. We had BBQ, dinner in a rotating restaurant, went through the Hallmark Museum and shopped at Crown Center. We also enjoyed the WWI Museum and Union Station. We even paid 5 bucks each for a ride on the Segway. We met Teresa on our flight from Dallas to KC. We went to pick up Bud and ate at a restaurant called Streetcar Named Desire. We had a great time. We had ice cream both afternoons. It was great to spend time with Clint, plus we watched the Texas Tech win over the number one team in the nation. It was great. I came home today and Clint will be with us tomorrow night.

Halloween activities

Last Sunday we popped fireworks that we hadn't done since July, we painted/carved our pumpkins and roasted the seeds. The Halloween Carnival was last Saturday right after the Super Bowl. The kids went trick or treating with friends and family while we were in Kansas City, MO.

Kyton helped Jody

Kyton helped Jody pull out names for the lunchroom prizes at the pep rally!!

The last 9 seconds...

Teagen got a flag...Teagen got a flag!! It was the last play of the first game of the day. Teagen was lined up on the east far side. I of course did not see the whole play because I didn't expect this whatsoever!! Jeana let me see the film. Teagen took off right in a beeline for the flag on the opposite side of the quarterback. HE PULLED A FLAG!! It was soooooooooooooooooooo exciting! Happy Black played Nazareth in the Super Bowl and lost in overtime. Teagen watched intently from the sideline. He got the flag at the very last second he played for the year.

They got a trophy. Chad and Mace had pizza, film and played football on Tuesday. He learned so much!!

Just a few more!!

Jana and Layton back not only on American soil, but Happy soil too!

Jana and Layton flew in on Sunday. We had a great week going about our regular activities with great food from Mom. I took off Wednesday and Thursday. Kyton had a check up and shots, I did needed bloodwork and Bailey had a dentist appointment plus we walked with the kids during PE--all in a day!! Thursday, Mom, Jana and I ran errands and shopped. We laughed about what did we want for Thanksgiving. Jana and Layton will spend Thanksgiving with us again this year because we are also celebrating Grandaddy's 90th birthday on the 28th! We tye died t-shirts, cut hair, welcomed Journey the dragon to the Webkinz family and sat through the rain for a flag football game! We had an awesome time for sure.