Give Thanks. Walk!

As you may already know my nephew, Tyler was diagnosed with a brain tumor in March 2010. He recently returned home after 6 months of successful treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Thanks to the amazing support from the St. Jude staff, Tyler received the best possible treatment and care during this critical time in his life. I had the opportunity to visit the hospital and must say it was an experience I will treasure forever.

On Saturday, November 20, I am participating in the Give thanks. Walk., benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. As I walk, I have challenged myself to raise money to support the lifesaving work done at St. Jude -- and I am asking for your support to help me reach my goal. This is our way of giving thanks for all St. Jude has done for not only Tyler, but for the other children and their families that have been touched by the incredible works of this facility.

https://waystohelp.stjude.org/sjVPortal/public/displayUserPage.do?eventId=110423&programId=601&userId=542764

Good Friends

What a fun-filled weekend! My dear friend, Kathryn came to visit this weekend with her daughter, Emily. We all went to Mia's birthday party on Saturday and had such a good time catching up with our friends, Dave, Jennifer, Kathleen and Keith. Jennifer B. went all out on Mia's party - bounce house, food galore, great music, cutest cupcakes ever and my personal fave...COTTON CANDY! So cute!

Kathryn with Mia, Evan and Anne

That night we took the kids to Joe's Crab Shack for the outdoor play area (super idea, Kathryn)! Sunday we went to the mall so Emily could play on the indoor playground. Naturally, I forgot the stroller at home so we borrowed one from the concierge desk. This thing was called "the turtle" and was gigantic. How you're supposed to manuver through the stores & aisles with that is beyond me, but I'm just happy I didn't have to carry my 20 lb. baby in his 20 lb. carrier! Whew!

On another note, since we had to "fall back" with the time on Saturday night I completely forgot about Evan being confused on his bedtime Sunday....oops! Since I didn't plan accordingly he was exhausted at 6and went down for the night without his usual bath and bedtime routine. Needless to say he was wide-eyed and bushy tailed at 6:15 a.m. Monday. Oh yeah...he held his own bottle for the first time! Go Ebo (his nickname for those of you don't know: EBO = initials)!!! My little boy is growing so fast. :(

Boo! Evan's First Halloween!

We had such a great time with cousins and friends at the Hamilton's Halloween block party in Fort Worth on Saturday. Evan was supposed to be a monkey, but I've decided some costumes were intended for kids in North Dakota. That sucker was about 3 inches thick and hot as can be! Needless to say Evan was not a fan. He started fussing after 60 seconds in it...long enough to shoot a few pictures. Unfortunately, those pics are on Aunt Jenn's camera and we're still waiting to see them. Tick tock....tick tock....

Tyler was Boba Fett; Grant was Yoda; Carter was Darth Vadar; Blake was Chewbacca (Chewy), and Colton was a Storm Trooper....yes, the full Star Wars cast! Meme and Evan trying out Grant's Yoda hat!

Uncle Hunter & Evan Me and my sweet boy
Nonna (my Mom), Hunter, Colton (storm trooper), and Chewy (Blake)

Tyler bouncing with Karsyn & Sydney


Colton and Hunter were in town that weekend as well, and we were able to celebrate their birthdays! Hunter's was Oct. 24th and Colton's is Nov. 13th so it worked out perfectly.

Tyler and Colton having some birthday fun!

Colton's new Cowboys Jersey

Sunday we handed out candy at our house and visited our neighbors. Evan and Dad wore their Rangers gear while they watched the game, so it worked out well for an easy Halloween costume (they were Rangers Fans).