I KNow IT's Almost Thanksgiving........................

But...........I had to post these adorable Halloween pics before it was too late@ Where does the time go?????????????????????

Oh I know............
1. Cleaning messes
2. Cleaning and stopping mud from coming into the house.........Griffin sneaks outside and turns on the water hose..........loves mud............
3. Helping Preston sort out the "mishaps" of trying to create the perfect college schedule
4. Finding a time when the drivers license office is open for Bryce to take the test.......
5. Tutoring at school, which I enjoy.........
6. Cooking, caring, and doing laundry for my family...............it's never ending...........
7. Sneaking in a quick dinner date with my hubby
8. Putting up a new Christmas tree with half of the LIGHTS OUT!!!!!!!!!!!
9. Driving back to Sam's to get a second New Christmas tree with the lights working!
10. Cleaning my house spotless for Bunco....thank goodness I only have it once a year......
11. Trying to organize closets, as if this will really happen...................
12. Enough already............
13. I'm the happiest wife, mother and "whatever" there could ever be!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE!

Okay, Mom, Thomas Train "ductor" is ready.............

Let's practice..........trick or treat......................

My little green eyed boy...................

Happy as usual..........................

It's Official......................................

Preston received his letter of acceptance into Texas Tech Univ. today, November 16, 2010. He has worked very hard to earn college credits since his Junior year in High school and continues to carry a full load this semester (17) hours and play on the soccer team.............amazing kid!

We are very proud of him and excited for him to unfold this next chapter in life.....stay focused...continue your journey and be successful and happy!

He plans to get a general English degree and then apply to Med. School.........I know he can do it! And on the pace he is on he will be a distinguished professional in no time!

Love ya Pres! Mark, Mom, Bryce and Griffin are all so proud of you! And we promise to cook you lots of good food and come and take you out often to eat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Red Raiders!

Way to go Preston.........all of your
hard work has paid off................ you did it!
Preston's acceptance letter into Texas Tech University!
It's true............read and weep Mom, I'm off to the big University!

Birthday Memories!

So maybe I've been watching too many of these "Housewives" shows..........but an elaborate birthday party was in the planning long before October! What can we do?????????? We planted a pumpkin patch in hopes that the kids could pick their own pumpkins............didn't work......so we went to the pumpkin farm near Lubbock.......perfect! We tried and tried to reach the lady that made out wedding cake, not only delicious, but different.........just what I needed............didn't reach her in time! But found someone new who makes yummies and boy are they outstanding and cute!

Grandma ordered the Thomas Train table from Building Blocks in Lubbock.......out of stock.............but happened to get one in just in time for the big day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whew.............why I worry so much and fret.......everything always balances out.......why can't I get that through my thick head.................

The birthday party was a blast, thanks to all friends and family that came over to celebrate! Fun to be had by all!

Mission accomplished..............once again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Griffin's 3rd Birthday Bash..............................

Cake........isn't it great? I can't wait for him to see it.........
I love the pumpkins in the #3 car..........how clever!!!!!!!!!

Cake and dinner table............set..............go...................
Gift table..................loading up................fast....................

Party favors....................lining the railing of the deck............thanks to our friend Tim and Vickie for some awesome goodies to celebrate Griffin's b-day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, showtime! Mark and I are scratching out heads, do we have everything in place???????

Here comes the birthday boy after a 3 hour nap...........thank God for this little hidden blessing...................he is in for a very busy and fun afternoon...........happy birthday baby!

We had a craft table............................
Little sticky cutouts to make a Halloween card............

We had a pumpkin pinata..............look out! This was a hoot!

Chinese Dragon, yeah baby! Griffin scores...................
Thomas Happy Birthday Train....................fun!
What next! My little friends Stash and Keegan..............

Thanks Mammie and Gran for the cool basketball goal!

I can do it! 2 points for Griffin!!!!!!

It's cake time..............sweet birthday boy!

Funny, he was kind of shy and embarrassed as we all sang happy b-day to you Griffin!

Finally...........I can put my lips on this cake.............yummy!
My own little slice of heaven......................

Griffin's 3rd Birthday Bash...........More to come........

We had this pumpkin painted for the birthday party! What a day it was...................