Thanksgiving 2013

This year we had grand Thanksgiving plans to travel around and visit all of our family but our sweet little Ev was sick, so we decided to stay put so she could rest as much as possible.  We waited until the very last minute to decide if we were going or not, so we had to do our meal planning/shopping on actual Thanksgiving day.  I always feel bad for the people that have to work on holidays but I was SO thankful that HEB was open for the morning.  Having such a slow, quiet day at home made me so thankful for my precious little family.

She loves to help in the kitchen! 

Cora and friends

M made the best turkey ever!! 

poor little Evy

She just wanted to eat cheese all day

Spontaneous Beach Trip

I am so grateful that we had a chance to get away as a family back in November.  We got to completely enjoy each other with no distractions and it was glorious.  Port Aransas is our favorite go-to vacation spot and, as usual, it did not disappoint.  We had slow (early) mornings with coffee, hours of play, naps, good food and the beach all to ourselves.  My heart is so full of love for our family and our precious time together.

Madeleine Casey

Back in August we had the privilege of meeting our beautiful little niece, Miss Madeleine Casey.  We got to be at the hospital for her birthday and it was so special.  Joe and Casey are the sweetest parents and it was an honor to be there at the very beginning. Cora was soooo excited and could not wait to meet her cousin.  She was blowing her kisses through the nursery glass and kept saying, "she's soooo cute."  Evelyn is pretty smitten as well.  Every time she sees her she gives her a big ole kiss.

 A few weeks ago Madeleine was baptized and Michael was thrilled to be her godfather.  It was a beautiful baptism and first step in her faith life.

We love you little Madeleine, we cannot wait to watch you grow, sweet girl!