Thanksgiving Break

We had a great Thanksgiving with lots of activities to keep us busy.  We spent Thanksgiving day at the Brandons, and Braylon loved playing with Luke and Tate.  The next day we took the boys to the Dallas Zoo, then while they napped, Emily, Dar and I got some Christmas shopping done.  Saturday we spent most of the day visiting my folks, my brother and his wife.

 

Braylon & Hoss

This week, we all were battling some type of ailment, except for Braylon (thank goodness).  I had the flu, then Brad got it.  Even Hoss was having issues.  He wasn't wanting to put any weight on his back leg.  Brad and Braylon took him to the vet Monday and found out he has hip dysplasia.  Poor thing!  There's nothing that can be done except to just keep him as comfortable as possible with medication.  I explained to Braylon that Hoss is hurt and that we must be gentle with him.  I must say that Braylon has been so sweet, and caring towards Hoss since then.  It is so special to see the bond between them.

This wasn't staged.  We were playing outside and Braylon just sat by him and was giving him hugs.  It was so sweet.

Trip to the Woodlands Mall

We started off the morning with donut holes (kolache for mom), then went to the gym.  From there, we headed straight to the mall with friends to shop, play, eat, and most importantly, take pictures with Santa(the BEST Santa by far).

 

This kid LOVES donut holes.  He stuffs his face like he hasn't eaten for days, as you can see here.

I wasn't sure how Braylon would do with Santa this year, but he loved him!

Braylon loved riding the carousel with his buddies, Maddie and London.

 

These are the moments...

...I wish I could capture more of.

Snuggles!!  I never get to capture moments like this because I'm usually the one taking the picture.  I have made it my goal to get in the photo with my little man more, because he is just growing up too fast!

We went to go see the cow, then all of a sudden, Braylon laid down and looked up between the trees and said "sky."  He laid there for a minute or two just looking up at the sky.  I loved that moment, because we rarely see Braylon this calm.

Last night we went to PF Chang's for Melissa's birthday.  It was a great night with some amazing women I have been so blessed to meet. 

Left to right- Angela, Melissa(the birthday girl), Hayley, Rachel, Erica, myself, Leigh Ann

Here's what our little stinker has been up to lately....

Making a mess with trash bags

Cruisin' with sippy cup in hand



Feeding Ribeye, the cow




Wearing Daddy's boots around the house

Halloween Party #2

On Halloween night, we went to London's Halloween party, then on to a trunk-or-treat.  Braylon had a great time at both!  The trunk-or-treat was at a local church, and they had games, a bounce house, putt-putt, hay ride, and of course, lots of treats! 


London and her buddy, Braylon



Making friends with Spider Man in the bounce house.



He loved this putt-putt game, because when the ball went in the hole, it would shoot back out.



Braylon got to see his favorite baby-sitters, Suzy & Tyler, who had their own fishing-themed trunk with treats!