Snow

We went the Galleria yesterday to look for some new shoes for both kiddos. While there we went to check out a "snow day" that the shopping center was having.

We went last year  to the Snow Day and the weather was cooler and everyone was bundled up. This year it was 70 and very humid. The "snow" was melting fast and it was way crowded this time. The boys-I mean Nicho went to feel the snow for a little bit but Noah wasn't interested in it at all.

We continued our venture on to look at shoes but did enjoy the atmosphere, we love Christmas at the Galleria!

 

Girls Night

My friend Brianne and I have been trying to connect with each other since the beginning of school but we both have been so busy.

Finally, we just did it. I saw that there would be free Carriage rides offered downtown in exchange for a new unwrapped toy. 

We thought that would be fun, we would enjoy a fun ride and give to this wonderful cause for children.

 

Haircut

I was long overdue for a haircut. My last cut was in early June. I recently registered to run the half Marathon in February so I have started my training. Having to deal with long hair has been hard during this because of all the washing and styling in the mornings before school, etc. I just decided to chop it off.

I'm very excited about running in the half this time around because one of my good friends from HS will be running it with me! She is a runner, always has been since HS. She ran CC etc. 

Last time I didn't really have a big goal, just finish before 3 hours and not get kicked off the course for being slow :) This time I have a much more challenging goal. My goal however until the half is to not get hurt! I will probably just cry if I do.

 

Before

(hair is always up)

After

(hair has been down all week!) 

 

Breakfast with Santa

Last weekend we took the kids to Breakfast with Santa near our area in South Austin. The kids had waffles with bacon and sausage, decorated a cookie and then met Santa. It was a very warm Saturday morning so we went outside and let the kids play at the Park for a few minutes.

We had a great morning then went over the the Grandparent's house to celebrate Grandpa's (John's dad) recent retirement.

  We love days like today :)

 

Parents Gone Wild

John and I were up one evening last week wrapping gifts. Before bedtime we were trying to find a spot for Scotty, Nicho's Elf.

Notice I said "Nicho's Elf."

 The Elf does not apply to Noah, according to Noah....hmmmm.  John suggested Scotty make some copies of himself. John and I were laughing so hard and agreed that life would be so boring for us without kids. We didn't leave him like that,of course.

 It was just a good laugh for us Parents, lol. We must have some fun with this too :)

 

Meeting Santa

We took the boys to the Mall to see Santa after John's Grandma's birthday celebration a few weeks ago.  We have been to the Galleria the past two years for Santa pictures but for some reason I wanted to go to the Mall this year.  We used to go to the Mall for Santa photos all the time with Nicho prior to Noah being born. All of a sudden I missed making that trip and then letting him ride the train afterwards. So, we did just that!

 

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to one of the most important ladies in my life growing up.

I will always remember my wonderful Grandmother and her special day.