Friday, January 14, 2011

Last fall was a blur.

In the midst of the busiest time of year for our family (September - Christmas), I changed jobs. Not really just changed jobs...like I was just learning a new job. Our company re-organized my department. So I was learning my new job, teaching people their new jobs, and working with the company to work out all of the kinks in between. Work. Work. Work.

Somehow, my fabulous family still managed to have a super fun fall. It always starts with Labor Day weekend, which includes back-to-school, Ezra J's birthday, and Creek Fever. We then move into our new school schedule & fall sports. We decided to skip fall sports this year...well, most of us did. So Addison ended up back in soccer. We had 3-Day fundraisers, Addison's 11th birthday, Wine Tasting, Halloween. The SGK 3-Day Walk, working at Walker West, Thanksgiving. Eric's birthday party, Christmas parties, more Christmas parties, and lots of holiday fun with friends & family.
Now its January, and I'm about to enjoy my first Saturday in months with nothing to do. (Except the reinvention of the Sister Breakfast). It's maddening that I have no plans. What have I been putting off for 5 months that I can get around to??
Eric's new Smoker
Creek Fever
Megan's baby shower
Red Dirt Roads concert with the Powers
Ray Wylie Hubbard concert at Levitt Pavilion, with the Powers
Shana & Randall's Wedding
Wine Tasting in the Hill Country
Annual Pumpkin Carving
Alice & the Mad Scientist
Super Stepmom & her sidekick
Thanksgiving at the Ranch
Addi's 5th Grade Program

Sunday, January 02, 2011

Eric's Birthday Party

Well, I tried to plan a surprise birthday party for Eric. It almost worked out, until a friend dropped the bomb the day of! Oh well - we still had a great time with some great friends.
We're so glad everyone came out & celebrated the greatness that is Eric!
The Birthday Boy (a.k.a. Vonda's bartender)
Birthday Cake

Birthday Gifts

Lots of Fun with Friends!!
Vonda & Francie

Uncle Eric & Ezra J.
Amy, Patrick, Robert, Vonda, Eric

Addison, Reagan, Amy


It was so cold out! We spent some time indoors.
Nell, Francie, Dad

Sonja, Nell, Francie

Ezra James doing some building.
But we spent alot of time out in the cold!

Ezra & Grandad
Patrick & Ezra, roping the cow.
Addison
Fortunately, we had a Great fire going.
Logan & Robert
Addi & Rea
Vonda, Carolyn, and Ric
And, finally....
The Birthday Boy! (in heaven)
Until next time...

Sunday, December 26, 2010

We always have fun on our outings with the Powers! Ice Skating & Lunch on a cold winter day.

Amy & Reagan

Preston & Jackson

Where's PatPat??
Come on Jackson!


Saturday, December 25, 2010

Friday, December 24, 2010

Catching up with Cousins

We love it when all of our cousins are together! We only wish it was more often.

Benny, Topher, Preston, Addison, Ezra