Party Party and MORE Parties...

There isnt lots to say, but Lots show you!! we have had a busy few days...

Tanner had his School party Thrusday along with his program, his class was Penguins...

Isn't he the CUTEST Penguin!!

Then McKinlee had her Brownie Party -

And the Brownies from a few weeks ago, when we went to Madelines Christmas :) this is with Madeline...

Then today was McKinlees class party - We don't have as much help in this class - lots of working moms or moms with siblings, but we still have fun!! Krispy Kreme Donuts, hot choc, friends, crafts - how can you NOT have fun!

Love in the Heart

I don't have much to add -we have been so busy...and well I seem to be slacking this year on Christmas Activites...we really haven't done much at all - I feel bad but it is nice not to run run run...but don't think we HAVEN"T been busy! McKinlee has had lots of Girl Scout Activites! We have seen Madelines Christmas at the Dallas Children's Theater - and just this last weekend we went to our Cookie Rally *yes watch out, its ALMOST GS Cookie Time!!* and then the troop did Caroling for Cans and they collected almost 100 cans for the Rockwall Helping Hands!

I attended a Christmas Party with the best group of girls on Friday!! I was having thoughts of not going, but I knew I would regret it!! So I went and so glad I did!! I have the best girls in the world!! Everyone brings their own to the group and compliments each other! We had a secret santa exchange and my santa total went over the top - she did a Twilight Theme...because well I love Edward :D - Nothing was "twilight" but each had a note relating it to Twilight!! LOVE IT!! I feel so low to follow that, I wasn't near that creative! But we had a blast! and That was the point!!

Tanner is still going to school and "Pre K - aka my work" He is loving it and playing with friends is much better then mommy! We have his Christmas performance this Thursday - then Friday McKinlee is out of school - Then about 2 1/2 weeks of them home...PLEASE let them get a long!! Although I am looking forward to some time with them!! I feel so pulled in every direction!

Overall we are well -Happy and Excited for all the Family time coming up with the Holidays! Hope each of you are finding this Holiday Season Healthy, Happy and Stress-Free!! Love to you all!

Im Thankful...

Yes, its not Thanksgiving - but Im finally posting pics, so bare with me! I am very Thankful for all my family and friends - what would I do without each and everyone of you! Everyone has a special place in my heart and make me, my kids and Chris who we are today! I know I don't say it enough - but I am very happy to have you in our lives!!

My family had a fabulous Thanksgiving - Plans changed a bit with some sicknesses - but maybe it was for the better - the original plan - Drive to the 'ranch' - well the ranch is in henderson and well the 2.5 hr drive there AND back didn't really appeal to me! but it was my moms turn this year...so that was the plan- Well Uncle Mike and Joy were both sick - so everyone started opting out! So we decided to head over to "Two Sister Ranch" aka Mamaw/Papaw and Rhondas Houses! All the Halpains were there ready with open arms to some last minute tag alongs...the kids had fun with all the cousins, we ate WAY to much and got to visit some!

While we were finishing up lunch, Papaw took all the kids on a Kabota Ride

Chris and Mamaw - getting some grub ;)

Pops, Nana and Jordyn *love*

Mom and family had gone to Terry's house (Terry Fator as my kids call him) Poor Sky Had to work, the down fall of working at the movie theater! Well about 3:30 we decided maybe this would be our last Thanksgiving with Terry and Melinda - they are very popular people these days, so it won't be long before the smallish ones (us) are forgotten **hahaha** so we decided to crash their Thanksgiving too!! It has been a while since we've seen them and they are about to move to Sunny Las Vegas! Despite the fact that Terry has been family much longer then my kids have been alive - they are both incredible star struck and excited to have him as a cousin! I asked him about his book and if i could order some Winston Jr Puppets on his website - and *voila* Terry whips some out - signs and gives them to us!! *THank you again Terry!!

I dont know why my pics don't rotate? sorry!!!!!

Tanner bugged the crap outta Terry - he wanted a performance..Terry did a few things and the kids were just in AWE! they are amazed by his talents every time!!

They both still speak of when we he performed at McKinlees Birthday Party almost 2 yrs ago!! Terry tried to get McKinlee and Tanner to perform - Tanner got embarrassed - McKinlee tried - she FINALLY sang Jingle bells as "Winstonetta" with "Winston Jr" performed by Terry himself! I read on Terrys Blog that he and Melinda were in Rockafeller Center for the tree lighting - I am soooo incredible jealous - I would LOVE to be in NY for the holiday season! I hope they get pics!

Just for fun, Me and Melinda!! Melinda taught me that if you put a net all over your ceiling you can collect a LOT of stuffed animals!! and she taught me ALL about the Monkeys...."Here we come, walking down the street...We get the funniest looks from...Everyone we meet...Hey, Hey we're the Monkey's" :)

After a bit, we decided to leave Terry, Melinda and their guests in peace - and we made the short journey home - were we all sat around watching TV before I went to bed to get ready for Black Friday shopping!! *yes, Im one of THoSE Crazy people!* We all loved seeing so many members of our family in one day!! I love Thanksgiving the MOST for that reason!! Food is second to me!! the Family is far far more important to me!