Happy Halloween!!

Kalyn and Sheldon woke up this morning excited to see what treats they had in their jack-o-laterns.  Each kiddo got a Halloween shirt to wear for the day, a cute stuffed animal in a costume, and a cute plate to put their breakfast on.  Of course, Ryder didn't care too much...ha! :o)  This evening Pat (my mother in law) and I took all three kids to Lexington for some trick-or-treating fun.  Ricky couldn't go with us because he had his tooth pulled this morning and was in quite a bit pain.  Anyway, as I have mentioned in previous posts over the years, Lexington had 2 streets closed for trick-or-treating only.  There were SO MANY people...I think we saw everyone!!  It was great fun and the kids enjoyed it!!

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Harvest Party

Last year's Halloween party was such a hit that we decided to do it again this year.  I had people tell me I was crazy for doing that right after having a baby, but I had lots of help thanks to my mother-in-law, Pat, and wonderful friend, Bonnie!  Another wonderful friend, Katy, was supposed to help but got stuck at home with a sick baby...bummer!!  We had a wonderful turnout and had fun seeing all the kids and some adults arrive in costume.  Pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, visiting, and eating was enjoyed by all!  Ricky led a short devotional for the kids and did a great job as always...so proud of my hubby!  Next year's party is already in the works...

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Red Ribbon Week

Lexington ISD kicked off their annual Red Ribbon Week with a pep rally last Friday at the football stadium.  Kalyn's squad did a cheer which was really cute and there were a few speeches given by the athletes to encourage all students to say NO to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, etc.  I was really impressed and proud of the football players when one of them told the crowd that he did not drink or do drugs...he was really passionate about it and made sure to tell everyone especially the little kids how cool it is NOT to do drugs or drink.  We need more teenagers like him who are not afraid to say that! 

This week started out with another small rally at the elementary school on Monday morning.  Kalyn and her squad did another cheer as well.  Like in past years, each day this week had a theme which allowed students to dress up for school...so fun!  Kalyn and Sheldon really enjoyed doing this and came up with their own outfits each morning.  They are really growing up SO fast!!!

Senior football player giving pep talk about NO drugs, drinking, etc

Little League cheerleaders doing their drug free cheer

Monday...wear RED! (Kalyn changed into her red shirt after the rally at school)

Kalyn's squad doing their cheer during Monday morning message time

Our cheerleader

Tuesday...wear CAMO

Wednesday...wear CRAZY SOCKS

Thursday...wear FAVORITE TEAM ATTIRE

Friday...wear SCHOOL COLORS (it was cold that morning...Sheldon's school shirt is under his sweatshirt!)

Pumpkin Carvin' Night

Kalyn and Sheldon were really eager to carve our pumpkin by themselves this year.  Ricky cut out the top then I helped the kids clean out the inside.  They really worked as a team in deciding what kind of face to draw on the pumpkin and took turns cutting the pieces out.  The end product was great and the kids were so proud of themselves.  Ryder even joined us at the table for a little while...I'm sure he will be getting right into all the mess next year!! :o)

All set...

Havin' fun

Funny how Sheldon makes this face EVERY YEAR!!

Cutie pie!

Sweet kiddos

Drawing the face

And cutting...

The finished product...all by themselves!!

Happy Halloween!!

Overdue visit to Llano

With Kalyn cheering every weekend since school started we were not able to go out of town until this weekend.  We decided to go to Llano to see my grandfather in the hospital and introduce Ryder to family members who hadn't seen him yet.  Kalyn and Sheldon were so excited when they found out that my sister and her kids would be there as well...yippee for some fun with cousins!!  Ryder did very well with his first road trip and met several people.  It was a very relaxing weekend for all...we are so blessed!

Precious picture of Ryder with his great-grandfather, Papa O

Big cousins playing on the hay bales

Aunt Carie and Uncle Caleb

Napping on Daddy during the Aggie game

Great- grandmother, Granny

Great Aunt Joni...and cousin Colten looking on

Cousin Kristi

Cousins Michael and Kyndel (Baby Maddex's parents)

Right before church...1st time!

Ryder says GIG'EM AGGIES!!!!

Let's CHEER some more!!!

Kalyn had her fifth game today in Elgin...it was a fun one! Kalyn's other set of grandparents from Schertz came to watch her as well as her aunt, uncle and cousin from Illinois! It was so good to see them all and we had a great time just visiting. Kalyn enjoyed having them watch her cheer and did a great job as usual...GO EAGLES!!!

Shooting practice

Ricky and Sheldon have been spending some time outside sighting in their guns and just doing target practice. Thank you Ricky for spending one-on-one time with Sheldon the way you do...he is so blessed to have you in his life!! I love you!

1 week old already!!

We are LOVING our new family of five!!Even though we have lost quite a bit of sleep, Ryder has brought so much more laughter and joy into our lives...so fun!! Kalyn and Sheldon love to hold their little brother and vice versa...Ryder really seems to "listen" to their voices when they are around. It has been so much fun to see Ricky experience fatherhood for the first time and he is doing an awesome job!! Thank you God for blessing our precious family!! Hope you enjoy just a few of the many pictures below that we took of Ryder's first week at home! :o)



My three boys




1st bath...and he is not happy!!




We made it...then he was nice enough to leave a mess in his towel for us! HA!




Wonder what he's dreaming about...or is it just gas???




Taking a nap with Daddy




Sweet baby boy




Enjoying the swing




Sibling love



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