Callender and Hooper Family Pictures

On black Friday we all got up early, not to go shopping, but to go get family pictures! My kids are always in such a great mood in the morning that this worked out very well. All three little ones did so well. Calleigh was so happy to take pictures. The only problem was the monkey that they used to get her to smile. Well she decided the monkey was "hers". She did not want it out of her sight, we had to take it away and she was not happy. She later found a monkey at Barnes and Noble that she wanted it too. Looks like she will be getting a monkey for Christmas.

Inaugural Arlington Turkey Trot

Last year my brother and I did the Fort Worth Turkey Trot. We want to do a turkey trot every year, at least I do, so we decided to do Arlington this year. It was only a 5K when we did a 10K last year. It was so cold and even rained for a minute. It was a good course and we might have to do this one again next year. Hopefully it won't be so cold so the whole family can come.

We are thankful...

Both kids had Thanksgiving parties at school that I was able to attend. Just excuse Calleigh's non-matching clothes since she had an accident and had to change, of course on the day I needed her not to. Oh well, all part of the potty training experience. She was funny and was so excited to have me in her classroom. It was a great bonding time for us. There wasn't as much going on for her party so there are not as many pictures. Cameron's class had a play and lunch. He was really cute. He gave me a flower after the play and told me "thank you for being my mommy." Yeah, I am such a sap I almost cried right there in front of everyone. More to come, I am trying to catch up since I have been non-existent in the blogging world. Also would like to throw out there the things I am thankful for this season. Family and opportunities, that simple. Without my family I would not have the opportunity to make anything in my life possible. They have given me everything. When I say family I mean my parents, husband, children, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. I would not have a great education, faith in the lord, or the moral values that I hold so high without this family. I love you all and hope you know how much I appreciate you even when it is hard or embarrassing for me to say so.