Daddy's Birthday Weekend!

Trey turned the Big 3-2 this weekend! We headed to Dallas after school on Friday for a little BDay celebration. We got to the hotel in just enough time Friday night so that Maj could swim for about 15 minutes. Saturday morning started with my favorite place...La Madeleine. Then we went to see Santa. This Santa was outside, and he had 2 of his reindeer with him. Maj got his picture made with him, and is hoping Santa comes through with the "Ground Force Drifter!" (It's an electric go cart!)

I thought we were going to get to pet the reindeer, but they stayed in the cages, and didn't come too close to the kids standing around. Of course, Maj wanted to know which of the 2 reindeer those were, and why didn't Santa bring Rudolph with him!?!
Oh Santa, PLEASE bring me the Ground Force Drifter!!!

In the middle of the shopping center, there was a HUGE tree with presents all around it. My child, the climber, had to get on top of them!
Daddy is soooooo funny!
Now, you know I don't leave Dallas without 2 things...La Madeleine, for one, and SPRINKLES, for two!

After the Santa visit, we headed to Grapevine to the Gaylord. I had no clue that ICE at the Gaylord was soooo big! and soooo busy! We got there around 4:30, and had to buy tickets for the 7:30 time slot. So what to do for 2 hours?!? Well, the hotel was packed!!! The hotel has 4 restaurants, but all 4 had an hour wait. So we ate at the deli- it was our only option! Not the nice steak dinner that Trey & I had in mind, but we apparently had not planned the ICE outing very well! Thankfully, we bought the "fast pass" option and didn't have to wait in the huge line to go through the exhibit. I really wonder how long those people had to wait in line?!? (If you ever go, buy the fast pass- well worth it!)

So, they give everyone these blue coats. It is really cold inside!

My silly boys!
They even have an ice slide.

After ICE, we went to SNOW. This was Major's favorite part. It's 6 slides of snow.

After a LONG day, we went back to the hotel. We had to get ready for some football!

Our trip ended with the Dallas Cowboys game! I have been dying to take Major to see the stadium. Bill & Sue got us tickets for our birthdays! (Thanks, Nano & Papaw!) We had great seats and cheered the Cowboys to a win!

We had a great weekend! I am really looking forward to the next 2 weeks off of school, and spending Christmas with my family & friends! Hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas!

Pre-K Christmas Party

Last Friday was the last day of school! YEA for Christmas Break!!! I got to Major's party a little late, but Nene & Nano were there to help out. The kids played bingo, made necklaces, got tattoos, and decorated cookies. They also exchanged books. Maj got a Spiderman book. He also brought home a goodie bag filled with candy!:)

The Maj is 6!

My little man turned 6 on the 14th! WOW! I still can't believe he is already 6!!! He wanted to have his party at Jump Zone again, and he decided on Scooby Doo as the theme. (I personally love having it at JZ- in & out in an hour & 45 min. & you don't have to clean up the mess!) We had 28 kiddos show up for the party! It's crazy how many kids you can invite when your child is in school & plays sports! Happy Birthday Major!!!

No cake this year...he wanted cupcakes, cookies, & cake bites.

The Sharp's, Riley's, and Houts's (you know...Major's future in-laws!)

Making a wish!

Maj & Abby
Some of the kiddos!

Moore's Christmas Party

The Moore's had their annual Christmas Party last Saturday. It is always a lot of fun! The Dirty Santa game can get a little heated at times! I scored some comfy flannel pants and shower gel (Thanks to my hubby! Poor thing got a girl gift!).

Shopped 'till we dropped!

Going to Dallas the first weekend in December has become a tradition! This year, Kristy, Carrie, & my MIL came along too! We started out at 9:00 on Saturday morning, and made it back to the hotel around 10:30 that night. Then got up Sunday morning for more!!! I had so much fun with my girls! Can't wait 'till next year! :)

Here is me, Kristy, & Carrie @Celebrity Bakery in Highland Park. Yes, I had me an iced Christmas cookie for breakfast!

My mom's BFF Sherri. She lives in Dallas, so she hung out with us!
Kristy & Sue, Trey's mom
Saturday night...eating at Kona Grill @Northpark

The snowman is up!

Uppercase Living has awesome Christmas stuff this year! Now, I know I am a HORRIBLE mother, but we don't decorate our Christmas tree. I have a lady that decorates it for me. I know this is sooooo not the way to really get in the Christmas spirit, but I just can't do it! I tried to do the tree one year, and swore that I would never do it again. It takes forever! I can't seem to get any of the ornaments in the right place! Oh, and the top of the tree...what a nightmare! So, I choose to have it done for me. BUT... I did find this snowman from UCL & knew Major would love it! And the best part??? I can use it again next year!

Library day is Wednesday!

Tomorrow is Library day for Major. This week, he got a "Steelers" book. He really thinks he wants to be a Steelers fan! Trey is usually the one that reads the library books to Maj...it's kinda their thing! I hope this little dude likes to read as much as I did. He really wants to learn to read! He tells us that he wants to know how to spell & read so he doesn't have to ask us anymore. One of my fellow teachers gave me a few things that 1st grade uses to teach Reading. Hopefully we can find a night & get started!