Port O'Connor

What a weekend we had!  We had the opportunity to get away for the weekend with my Sis Mendy and Bro-in-law Chris in Port O'Connor, TX for some Bay fishing.  This was the first time in 4 years we had been able to all go together.  So, as much as I hated leaving my babies behind, we were blessed with time with Mendy/Chris, sleep, relaxation, watching sunrise/sunsets, and some good food.  THANK YOU to Gamee/Grampee again for loving on our babies so that we could get away!  It has been a long time since I have laughed this hard and had no worries.  No worries of what laundry needed to be done, getting kids in bed, planning meals, locating froggy, and keeping everyone happy.  Just the four of us.  It was so nice.  Since the weather decided to be cold and WINDY, it wasn't the best conditions (a cold front came through which meant it felt like we were on "the Deadliest Catch" with huge swells & 30 mph winds).  By the time we got to our fishing spot, we were pretty much drenched on the outside (thank goodness we bought rain suits!) and freezing cold.  But nonetheless, that didn't stop the good fishing from happening!  Here is a run down of everyone's loot that was worth mentioning.  The best part of the trip was taking in our fresh catches Saturday night and getting it cooked up for us!  We also had enough fish to bring home and share!  It was a great trip and we are so blessed for all the memories.  

Charles:

- 38" bull red

- 26" black drum

- 12" Flounder

- a needle fish that was dropped on the boat by a bird flying overhead while Charles was reeling in his red fish!

Stacy

- 29" bull red

- 31" bull red

Chris

- 2 Pelicans (yes, you read that right)

- 20" slot red

- 28" slot red

Mendy

- 14.5" flounder

- 21" slot red fish 

- 16" speckled trout

CFBC Trunk or Treat

Every year our church does a "Trunk or Treat" free to the public.  We love our community and this is one of the many ways we give back.  There are carnival rides, games, bounce houses, music, and of course trunk loads of candy!  Everyone weaves around the parking lot going to all the cars, and when you have had enough...you just go on some carnival rides!  It is always a blast and we enjoy the live music and family fun.  Caelin loved looking around and dancing to the music.  She was most entertained when her first "trunk or treat" was a lollipop, her favorite!  So, she got a little stick, but it was worth it!  Cade loved the bounce houses and the carnival ride.  This was also the first year I think he got excited about trick or treating.  He is growing up too fast!  Uhh....

Pre-Halloween Fun

After church/naps, we decided to have a little Pre-Halloween fun.  The kids got to wear their costumes around and carve the pumpkin with Daddy.  Cade loved using the "tools" to carve the pumpkin, and INSISTED on a pumpkin with triangles like "the others" (referring to all the decorative pumpkins around the house).  Charles was ALL on board with that as he knew that would be MUCH easier!  Caelin on the other hand was not phased by the pumpkin.  In fact she thought it was gross and grunted when we held the "guts" near her (pic below).
After our pumpkin carving, I thought we would try out the costumes and play a bit.  They both loved this and Cade continued to show us how he transforms as Megatron (the costume is actually Optimus Prime from the Transformers, but Cade insists it is Megatron).  He also continues to let us know Caelin wants to be a Dinosaur for Halloween.  I think this is his way of getting the best of both worlds.  Smart boy.
Caelin will be a little lady bug for Halloween and doesn't seem to mind the costume too much.  She refused to put her black tights on...so we have a few diaper shots for now.  Once she got her costume on, she was very proud and kept running up and down the sidewalk.  She is the cutest "bug" I have ever seen!

What does one do on a Saturday with amazing weather?

Sleep in, make breakfast together as a family, go shopping, take Chick-fil-A to the park for a picnic, play at the park, come home and make ice cream sundaes, and play some more in the background

THEN, once the kids are worn out and in bed...the adults turn on the TV to watch the Baylor Bears play the Longhorns.  :)

KISD Hayride

Each year, KISD hosts a Hayride for Developmental high school students and alumni.  It is always a blast and fun to get the families involved.  It is complete with cooking hot dogs by campfire, animals, dancing with a DJ (Caelin's favorite), roasting smores, and a hayride (Cade's favorite).  Caelin did NOT like the cow at all!  Everytime Charles would get close, she would squeeze with her legs and start crying.  Cade had a great time and spent the entire evening running around everywhere.  Caelin enjoyed the DJ and dancing to the music.  We always leave with not only full belly's...but full hearts as well.  I am so proud of my students and teaching staff and truly believe there is not a better district out there!