BYE Week Lubbock Style

Steve, Macie and I went to Lubbock again this weekend to see the Carrell's. Steve hasn't had a weekend off in months, so what better way to celebrate than with our best buds!!! And because our family just can't go a weekend without a football game, we went to the Tech game on Saturday. We tailgated for a few hours before the game. It was super fun!!
Matt, Stace, Steve and I getting ready to watch tech beat Colorado.
At halftime when we realized that this probably was not going to happen, we went back out to the truck for more tailgating.

Stace and I got a little camera happy... I have about 18 pictures like this on my camera.

Lubbock

Macie & I went to Lubbock for the weekend to visit the Carrell's. We were so excited because Staci's sister Erika and her family also came down for the weekend. We had so much fun!! Saturday we all went to the Corn Maze (Lubbock's version of a pumpkin patch). We saw lots of animals, went on a hayride and went through a huge corn maze (which we were led through by my super smart friend Stace). I have to admit that I liked the Corn Maze in Lubbock better than the Pumpkin Patch here in Flower Mound. We will definately be going back next fall!

Macie & Makynli in Papa's lap on the hayride.
Makynli & Cade

Erika, Will, Gracie, Nolan & Lane

Macie driving the tractor on the hayride.

Keaton's Birthday Party

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY KEATON!!

Our friend Keaton had a super fun birthday party today! It was a farm theme, complete with a petting zoo and hayride! Macie loved all the animals, especially the pony.

Pumpkin Patch Trip #2

Mace was much happier this go around....

Pumpkin Patch with Lydia

Our first trip to the Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch was a wet one...

Lydia and April drove from Frisco, and when they left, it wasn't raining. By the time they got to Flower Mound, it was drizzling. Lydia and Macie were less than impressed... luckily they did not melt.

Cupcakes for Cowboys!

After each Cowboys win, Macie and I make cupcakes for the guys.

We have been making LOTS of cupcakes this season!!!

Macie & Addison

Macie & Addison had fun hanging out this afternoon!! Macie even helped Christi give Addison her bottle, brought her a blanket and gave her a paci.

Happy Birthday Great Grandma!

We celebrated Macie's Great-Grandma's 90th birthday over the weekend!! Saturday we had a big party for her - family and friends from near and far were there to help celebrate.
Macie watching out the window as guests arrive

Mimi, Great Grandma & Aunt Lana

Macie really enjoyed the cake!

We decorated the tables with fall flowers & themes from her life: childhood, early years, marriage, gardening, cattle, courthouse, children, grandchildren & great grandchildren

Macie & Chase flirting at the party...

Tricycle

Macie loves the tricycle she got for her birthday!

Sandbox

Sugar Plum Fairy

Macie's Birthday Party

Macie's 2nd Birthday Party was today!! We celebrated with our friends and family at Kids Kastle Park. We had hot dogs and purple cupcakes. It was super fun!! Happy Birthday Macie!

Addison Grace Clay

Welcome Addison! We are so excited you are here!

Addison was born September 6 at 2:54 pm, weighing 7 lbs, 8oz, and 19.5" long. Congratulations Kevin and Christi!!!

Happy Birthday Macie!!

Happy 2nd Birthday sweet girl!!

We love you!!

Butterfly School

Macie's first day of Butterfly School was today. She had so much fun!!! She loves her teachers, Ms Heather & Ms Carrie. They had fun learning about the color red, apples, and circles. Their Bible Verse was "God created all things" John 1:3. They also made a cute flower in craft time and in chapel they learned about obeying your parents.

Happy Birthday Jace!!

Happy 1st Birthday Jace!

Our sweet nephew Jace is one! His super fun party was today. Aunt Heather made a super cute cake that looked just like a tractor! Happy birthday buddy - We love you!

Happy Birthday Kaden!!

Happy 1st Birthday Kaden!!

Kaden had a super fun birthday party today. It was a football theme!! Kaden loved his football field cake, complete with goal posts and players.

Stairs

Kaden, Macie and Gabe:

Who needs toys when you have stairs?

Grandma

Brenda Gail Mangus

January 15, 1946-August 4, 2007

Macie's Grandma, Brenda, passed away on Saturday, August 4. She was diagnosed with Crutzfeldt Jacobs Disease a week and a half earlier. CJD is a rare and fatal brain disorder. Brenda was one of the most caring, energetic, selfless women I have ever known... and I am so lucky to have had her for a mother-in-law. We will miss her everyday.

Happy Birthday Taylor!

Happy 3rd Birthday Taylor!!!

Taylor's birthday party was today! We had such a great time - Macie loved eating hot dogs, cake and playing with all of her friends at Castle Park.

Happy Birthday Makynli!

Happy Birthday Makynli!

Happy birthday to our sweet friend Makynli - we love you and miss you! We are so sorry we couldn't get to Lubbock for your birthday party!!

Christi's Baby Shower

Tiffany, Laura and I hosted a baby shower today for our dear friend Christi. Kevin and Christi are having a little girl in September.

We can't wait to meet baby Addison!

Happy 4th of July!

Macie and Jace celebrated the 4th a little early at the beach!

Midevil Times

The Carrell's stopped in Dallas on the way home from a family vacation today! We met up with them at Midevil Times. The kids loved it!

Galveston 2007

Mimi & PawPaw treated us to another super fun vacation in Galveston!