Christmas in Round Rock

We had a busy weekend celebrating with the Parks family and enjoying life. We alternate holidays between families, so this year was Thanksgiving with the Parks’ and Christmas with the Hall’s.  Thus, we celebrated Christmas early by heading to Round Rock for 4 days of holiday cheer!  We started with a shrimp boil and gift exchange Saturday night.  On Sunday, we ate brunch at a farm to table restaurant called “Greenhouse” and then the girls/boys parted ways.  The girls enjoyed pedicures and Starbucks while the boys went to see the new Star Wars movie “Rogue One” in 3D.  The afternoon was made complete with cookie decorating (yes, we had the annual BYOB cookie), painting window ornaments, and pizza with holiday shows on TV.  Unfortunately, Aunt Mendy and Uncle Chris still had to work on Monday…so Nana, Kennybug, and Jax joined us for a special day filled with breakfast tacos, lunch out, seeing Moana at the Theatre, frozen yogurt, and Rosa’s Café for our last dinner together.  It was a quick, but fun filled trip.  We did a great job of making sure that we maximized every second we can with family.  This time of year is just a great reminder that celebrating Our Lord and family are the most important things.  Unfortunately, we have learned that this life does not last forever…so being strong in your faith and living life to the fullest should be a priority.  We are blessed beyond belief.