Playing catch up

Sigh. I have neglected my "scrapbook" for WAY too long. How will my children know about the fun they had growing up, when all they see on the blog is posts about giveaways? It's time to get this thing updated so I don't end up posting about Christmas in July!!!

Let's go way back to October. I think I ended with pumpkin patches. We also had Halloween! The girls dressed up as butterflies this year. We got to use our costumes twice, at the Fall Festival and then trick or treating. Both were super fun!

Here are two cute pink butterflies. What? You didn't know there were pink butterflies? According to Mallory, everything can come in pink!

With our pumpkins...I've forgotten their names by now. Mallory requested a silly pumpkin and "girl" pumpkin.

Morgan got her first haircut! It was at home and quick. The mullet was getting out of control. Although I loved the curls, I did not love when the humidity straightened them and she looked a little boyish.

Before:


After:


The smile only a mother can love:)

In the midst of all of our fall fun, soccer happened, too! This was a fabulous year for Brad. His best yet, and UMHB's best yet! To say that we are proud of Brad is an understatement. He had a very successful season on and off the field. He would tell you that the best part of this year was seeing changes in the team dynamics. Lots of guys stepped up into leadership and there was a lot of teamwork this year. Both of those things were the reasons for their success (and a great coach, of course!).

Speaking of soccer, this little girl cannot wait until she turns four and can be a "soccer girl". Until then, striped socks and soccer shirts will have to do!

This year, UMHB placed first in conference and hosted the ASC tournament! First ever for UMHB. They also advanced past the first round of playoffs only to be beat by Hardin Simmons. It was also the first time ever (in ASC history) for an at large bid into the NCAA Division 3 playoffs. UMHB hosted the first game against, who else, HSU! We lost that game which ended the season for Brad. It was bittersweet, but we can't complain about the season....we just look forward to next year!

Right after he got doused with a huge jug of water!

Can you see the ice on the ground in the background? Brrrr!!!!

And, I can't leave out that Brad was named the American Southwest Conference Coach of the Year. So, so proud of him and his players!

Mallory had a Thanksgiving feast at school. I wasn't 100% I could make it up there to eat lunch with her, so I didn't mention anything about it. Well, I learned my lesson really quick. Mallory doesn't like surprises! The minute she saw me and Morgan, she started flipping out and throwing a fit. Finally, I was able to calm her down and tell her I was there to eat lunch...not to pick her up early. Turkey. She thought I was there to pick her up.

Once we all sat down (in the tiny chairs), she was all smiles, especially when Morgan got to eat with her!

Later at home in her turkey hat!

That afternoon, we left to go to Burkburnett. It was a fun filled, cousin filled, food filled 3 days there! BMom got to make a cake with all 4 grandchildren (and use the aprons we gave her last year!).

Matching cousins on their way to Chuck E. Cheese!


When we got to my parents the day after Thanksgiving, we went to the Gaylord Hotel to check out the lights. Obviously the girls enjoyed it....

You can check my sister's blog to see a really embarrassing video of us playing The Beatles Rockband. That was the highlight of Thanksgiving for us! Before all of the adults played, the kids got to practice, too.

We also enjoyed eating dinner with our long time family friends, the Barbarenas. No pictures, though!

Alrighty. That gets me caught up to December 1st!