Off to Sea World!

FORGET BLACK FRIDAY-off to Sea World we go........

It was a much busier then we are used too, but what a GREAT way to get into the mood for Christmas and be jolly! Starts off with a visit to Santa!

just being silly....

and ending the night with Shamu's Christmas......loved the songs they chose to sing-Silent Night, Joy to the World nice way to end the evening!

now time to go home and decorate=)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Austin called at 12:15 am first thing Thanksgiving morning. What an AWESOME way to start our day! He sounded great and had just finished his Thanksgiving meal and was getting ready to go out to Patrol. He appreciates the packages and letters that have been sent!

This is what happens to your husband after playing in a Turkey Bowl!! and if you didn't know its just Flag Football they do not use a REAL turkey to throw and play with (like some thought).

Pre-Dinner FUN=0) at Grammy's and Grampy's!

Momma carving................Jello cups for the kids=).......... and Yummy, yummy food!!
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After eating GLOW!!!!!

Aunt Katie and David stop by after dinner to say "Hi". David is home from Iraq for a few weeks and will be deploying again Dec. 6th.

This was Gunner's first Thanksgiving, so the kids were excited to come home and give Gunner his first piece of turkey.

It was a perfect day!

I am so THANKFUL to have Christ in my life!! The Lord has blessed me in so many ways. To name a few:

My loving parents.

My husband who adores me know matter what mood I maybe in.

My kids and their giggles and smiles, I love to hear and see.

My dear friends that I can always count on no matter what the circumstances.

The amazing neighbors we have that are like family!

Bishop Sleepover!

The Bishop kids came over for a sleepover on Wednesday! Dance party, cupcake decorating and tie dying and of course a movie and popcorn!!

Let the Tie Dying BEGIN............

Movie Time!!

Good Morning!! Finished T-Shirts!

This is Tyler's redo!

Now to get ready for Thanksgiving at my parents house!

Amandas 30th at Glen Ivy!

For Amanda's birthday and Caryn coming down we thought we would do something special just the sista's! Glen ivy here we come.....

REFRESHED MAMA'S at their FINEST after their 50 min. Swedish Massage!!!

Then off to Chevy's for Amanda's Birthday meal and song!

What a special day to hang out as sisters-we have never done this so it was so fun to chat laugh and be goofy=) Caryn especially!!!!! (the spa-hahahaha)

30 plus years of Friendship!!

I met these lovey ladies in kindergarten. A few of them knew each other before that! I love that we still get together. Three of the girls are missing. We try to get together at least 3 or 4 times a year!

We met at Lucille's at Victoria Gardens!

We had a great night of catching up and laughing!

Tie Dying with our Good Friend Sammi!!

We have been very blessed to have met Sammi through Austin! They have been friends since Middle School and we have stayed close with her. Austin and her were like brother and sister and that is how they refer to each other still today! I had to clarify with my kids the truth because they were asking questions=)

She loves to tie dye with her friends so I asked if she can come over and do it with the kids!

Sea World and time with Jenny!

Sea World !

Shark Encounter!

Bat Rays!

We had the BEST experience with the Dolphins!! They were spitting water at the kids and waving, it was GREAT!

Tide Pools-Star Fish!

Checking out Shamu before leaving for the day!!

Ruby's for dinner on the Pier and swimming for the kids!

The next morning we spent a little time at the beach before going home!