Random Thursday

My posts are mostly about holidays lately so I thought I would throw in a random thoughts post.

• Lola has decided to go back to her infant sleeping schedule, waking up multiple times a night. I know this normal for babies but not normal for my babies. I know some parents will read this and think I am being whiny and I probably am. Lincoln was (and is) a fabulous sleeper. That was our perk with him and he certainly has his downfalls, like being sick ALL.THE.TIME but sleep was something we never had to deal with. Lola on the other hand is not a great sleeper. She wakes up 2- 3 times a night. I would be ok if I didn't have to wake up at 5:15 and function all day. I am thinking the kids need a night at Nena and Grandaddy's soon. :)
• I started running this past June to lose my baby weight. I have not only succeeded at that goal but I know enjoy running. It is my "me time" where I am not changing diapers, getting snacks, or keeping a certain someone from pulling the tree over. I have to make myself go some days but once I am running I love it. I am not the fastest but I am doing it and it's not torture anymore.
• December is so busy! We have Shane's bday, our anniversary and Christmas with 2 families all in one month. Even with the craziness, I still love it!
• I turn 29 in February and I am making my 30 before 30 list. It should be interesting to see what all I can actually accomplish in a year!

A post is not complete without a cute picture of one of my kids.



Thanksgiving 2012

It seems as though I am only going to post for holidays. I am behind on Lola's 8 moth post but that will come this weekend.

 

We stayed in RO this Thanksgiving and spent the holiday with my family. Lincoln loves his cousins and had a blast with them for 4 days straight. I am sure he was a little bored with us when they left.

 

We have so much to be thankful for and family is one of the most important.

 

 

Matching holiday outfits is a must, at least while I can get away with it! 

 Can you tell Lincoln was not thrilled to be taking a picture away from his cousins?!

 The 3 girl cousins all matching. Phoebe has been waiting for this day so she would have someone to match.

 Nena and Grandaddy and their rowdy crew.

The 6 cousins, ranging from 9 years to 5 months. I am shocked the picture turned out this decent. 

 Lola and Abby

My grandparents in Abilene came to visit over the holiday as well. I am thankful we had this holiday with them since we don't get the change much any more. Lincoln was loving his attention from Mimi or he was loving that she was doing whatever he asked. 

 

 LOTS of wrestling, sword fighting, running, yelling and laughing happened this week. Lincoln is head over heels for his cousin, Eli.

Thanksgiving would not be complete if it didn't end in Christmas clothes on Black Friday.

 Christmas cousin picture

 All the cousins with Santa. Not a great Santa or a fabulous picture but they were together.

The week went by too fast. We had 24 people, including 4 generations, at my parents and only ended up with one sick kid and one injury. I love my family and thankful for each one!

Our Halloween Festivities

A quick recap of what we have done this month for fall/ Halloween

 Many Halloween outfits by both kiddos. One can never have too many holiday shirts.

 

 One set of Halloween jammies

 A pumpkin patch visit

 A (shirtless) pumpkin painting party but Lincoln was the only attendee

 A quick visit to ACU for Homecoming

 Some afternoon play time

 Digging through their Halloween buckets a couple of days early

A pumpkin carved

 One sweet girl who loves to be part of the action

Ghosts of Halloween Past

A walk done memory lane of our past Halloween nights....

2009-Superman

(Please excuse my tired looking self. Lincoln was just at a month old and had been home from the NICU for 3 days. I was just we were all together.)

 

2010- Our Cowboy

 

 2011- Puppy dog

 2012-Pirate and Mermaid

 

I am already thinking about next year's theme.