The Rehearsal

Friday night we attended the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner in Waco for the wedding of Kate and Russell.  

 The three ring bearers and flower girl at the rehearsal.

You know if there are chandeliers in tents, you are at a great party!

Amazing, that's all I can say!  The night was exquisite!

Ryan cannot resist blowing out candles.  Notice by the end of the night, the boys shed their coat and ties.  In fact, Ryan broke his tie (it happens) and was devastated. 

Russell, you are a super fun Uncle and the boys were honored to be a part of your wedding.  

 

December 1

 

Our elf is here!  We have a great time in the mornings leading up to Christmas trying to find him.

For the record, Ryan found Squeeky the squirrel on the tree this year.  He is a Christmas ornament I place on the tree and the boys try to be the first one to find him to carry the title for the year.  

Adam is going through the house looking at everything decorated and saying "Christmas!"

Put on Love

Brandon's youngest brother Russell is getting married this weekend in Waco.  I have been to Dillards what feels like a hundred times getting clothes for the the boys and myself for the weekend of festivities.  However my focus has been all wrong...it's not about the clothes. 

Kate, my sister-in-law (to be) asked that I read at their wedding Colossians 3:12-17.  When I read it today, I was convicted by the very first sentence.

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. ¹³

There it is, I need to clothe myself with these virtues.  I will never get dressed the same again.  And the last part is even better....

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. ¹⁴ And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 

So we are going to look our best this weekend by putting on love!!!
 

Lost Tooth

Ryan lost his first tooth last night.  The funny thing is, it's really lost.  It fell out and he didn't notice.  David had to tell him it was gone.  We searched all over and couldn't find it.  Thank goodness, the tooth fairy is very understanding about these things.

If you look close, you can see the permanent tooth next to the missing one has already poked through.  The baby tooth in front is barely hanging on. 

Adam thought he lost a tooth too! 

Mini Me

 

When I took this picture of Adam yesterday, I immediately thought of a picture of Brandon we have in his baby book.   Adam is Brandon's mini me!

Thanksgiving Day!

Happy Thanksgiving 2010!

 Ryan's feast at McKinney.

 David's feast at Tanglewood. 

In Santo

Last Saturday my aunt and uncle (dad's side) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and had a wonderful gathering of family in friends in Santo, Texas.  It was a glorious fall day and the small town of Santo was ever so quaint.   

I thought it was a brilliant idea to display my aunt's wedding dress for the party.

 And the best part...look who we found in Santo, Santa!