Texas Stix

Spring baseball is already a topic of discussion in this house. I know, winter isn't even half-way done. Michael has been invited to play this Spring for the Texas Stix. We're very excited. If you'd like to learn more about the Stix visit www.texasstix.com. More to come.... Go Stix!

Christmas in Tennessee

We made our annual trip to Tennessee for Christmas. It was very peaceful and secluded, exactly what we wanted. We all had a great time spending equal amounts of down time and go time. This year we took the drive over to Asheville and visited the Biltmore. It was beautiful and Michael was very interested in everything, unlike our last visit. Asheville had been getting a beating with snow and there were drifts as deep as two feet in some places.



We also went to the Dixie Stampede for the Christmas show and our favorite church for the Christmas Eve Candelight Service. In all we figured there were 4 rounds of mini-golf, 7 rounds of laser tag, and 11 rounds of go-karts. Our cabin this year was very secluded but still close to the "action". There were no other cabins in sight and we had a beautiful view of the mountains.

Chair Lift in Gatlinburg


BB Gun Practice


Cabin


View from Cabin

Christmas Baseball

Yep - you read that right, baseball at Christmas. Michael was invited to play in the FMYSA Toy Tournament this year. It's a baseball tournament but the fees from the teams go to local families in need. Each player has to bring a toy as his individual entry fee and that is also donated to local families. It was a lot of fun and the boys played great.

Snow!!

This morning, to the amazement and surprise of all, North Texas got snow. Big fluffy flakes that covered everything, except the street. Michael played in it a little before school and had a great time. He hoped it would stick around until after school but no such luck.

Legos

Michael's obsession is Legos - specifically, Star Wars Legos. For his birthday he got several large sets. He finally finished the last one recently, here's a pic of the final product.

Fall Ball - Red Sox

Once again, I'm woefully behind on the blog. So, to start, here's a couple of pics of Michael's baseball team from the fall - the Red Sox. The season ended with a blow-out on November 14. Michael had a great time!

October

Hard to believe October is already behind us. Next stop - Thanksgiving and Christmas... uggghhh and oh boy! October was a very busy and exciting month at our house. The State Fair, baseball, soccer, Halloween and the arrival of baby Grace. We're excited to welcome Grace to the family and can't wait to watch her grow up and give her parents fits!





We spent our day at the fair with Jennifer, Zachary and Gaby.
It was cold and wet but everyone had a great time.



Baby Grace arrived October 28. She's a cutie!!





After a while, looking at a baby isn't all that much fun. So, Michael decided to try on her hat. We were all surprised when it actually fit. He did a little dance and gave us his "elf" face.


Team Ivory Coast placed 3rd in the Intramural League at TCA. Everyone got a medal, Michael is still wearing it around the house.


This year's costume choice - Shadow Trooper. I never knew I would learn so much about Star Wars, I never knew I wanted to know so much about Star Wars - oh yeah, I didn't....