It's the day after Thanksgiving and we are headed south to Conroe to see Mom, Mike and Dolores. The very first time we visited, Dolores made us feel at home and like family, which we (sort of) are. We love staying at her pretty house on the golf course, hot tubbing and visiting by the fire. The twins think MeMaw is the coolest, and she really is.
We kicked off the holiday week seeing the movie Star with Mom and Tracy. It was fantiastic! The story of Jesus' birth told through the donkey that she road to Bethlehem on. The morning of they had Christmas photos taken in their jammies so they were cute as can be at the movies with their Christmas jams on!
Wednesday was another big day. Mom took us to Rudolph at Bass Hall. Mom felt good, the production was perfect and the kiddos loved it. Grayson didn't move he was so fixated on the stage. Last year, we also went, but they weren't as excited by it. We plan to make it an annual trip as long as they are into it. It was a magical day. Grayson picked out a nutcracker ornament and a set of Rudolph figurines with all of the characters. He has toted them with him everywhere. He loves the Abominable Snowman this year. Last year he was a little scared of him. Hallie picked out a ballerina ornamanet and a stuffed animal from Rudolph. G is convinced the snowman narrator is Mrs. Clause. Cracks us up.
Later, we celebrated Karlos' birthday. The twins picked out gifts for her. Grayson chose a Batrman ornament (surprise, surprise!) and Hallie picked out a small snow globe. I hope they enjoy giving as much as receiving! We had a nice time with the family, the kiddos played in Grammy and Big Daddy's room until everyone was wiped out.
Thanksgiving morning was sweet and relaxed. The twins played with their new toys while I cooked and cleaned, listening to Christmas tunes, of course. Aaron watched football and we headed to the Thomas' around 11:30 for an early feast. Dinner was outstanding, maybe the best Thanksgiving meal of my life. That sound a dramatic, but it was that good! Sadly, Ali, Jayce and Samuel weren't able to come, because, Samuel was up all night sick. Grammy had to work, boo! It was a great day. Livy and the twins played hide and seek, played Grandma's piano and chased each other around until they were wiped out. I felt very blessed leaving their house, she makes every holiday so special.
At home, Aaron turned on the Cowboy game after putting the tree up. I slowly decorated and the twins napped and played. Hallie woke up late and wanted to help me put ornaments on the tree. She made little ornaments out of green pipe cleaner and proudly put them all over the bottom of the tree. She loved hearing about each ornament, especially, our wedding ornament and her and Grayson's first Christmas lockets. They are both having a hard time following the no touch rule and we've had a few casualties, but they are just so excited by it all, it's hard to be upset. If they take after me at all, we will be a house full of Christmas lovers! Our outside lights went up earlier this week so we are fully festive at the Clark household!
Next week we see Santa, my fingers are crossed Grayson will be excited without any tears!
The kiddos are currently reading and being as good as can be and we are halfway to destination MewMaws house! I just asked them what they are thankful for. Grayson sai Batmand and Hallie said,
Mommy and Daddy.
Our week has been super special, and I am thankful for so much.
I can't forget that the newest baby will be here in less than a I think. He deist have a name just yet. Baby fever has started to st in, I think a new nephew will be the pe fof Ctre.
