Sea World!!!

Garrett went on his first trip to Sea World! The night before he was so excited about all of the animals. Not only was he just floored by the size of Shamu, he got to touch a dolphin! Garrett also went on his first rollercoaster ride. It was such a great day, beautiful weather and lots of fun.

Christmas at Granny & Dad-dads

Garrett had a great Christmas this year. His first Christmas stop was at Granny and Dad-dads. He was very excited all day long about going to see Granny and Dad-dad. He did not know we were going there to open Chirstmas presents. However, once we started passing out presents he insisted on helping. He really enjoyed delivering the presents. He also got really excited in helping people opening their presents.

After everyone got a present and started opening we finally got Garrett to sit down and open his presents. One of his favorite presents was a remote control firetruck that Dad-dad gave him.

Christmas Eve

After a big day of celebrating Christmas in San Antonio, we came home to get ready for Santa Claus.

First we left Reindeer Treats on the front lawn. Garrett made his at school. Unfortunately our own hooved beast decided that Reindeer treats were yummy. (I hope glitter doesnt hurt horses.)

Then we had to get Santa's treats together. Garrett picked his favorite cookies out and we filled a glass with milk.

Finally, Daddy and Garrett read a new Christmas book by the tree.

Merry Christmas.....

Santa Cookies

Tonight we made cookies for Santa! Garrett helped to roll out the dough, cut out the shapes, and then add the sprinkles. Needless to say our cookies are pretty wild looking, but I think Santa will still like them. Oh, and we have to take some to Daddads tomorrow because apparently he likes cookies too.

Little Mechanic

Garrett loves his "monster trucks" and he loves his Home Depot tool box. I just had to take a picture when I saw him, in his Handy Manny hard hat, using all of his tools on the truck. He is just too much sometimes.

It's a ....... Duck?

We went to the doctor on Monday and its a GIRL! Well, they are 95% sure its a girl anyways. In an effort to get Garrett excited about his new little sister we asked him what her name would be. After a few minutes of deep concentration Garrett responded, "Duck!". Thus far he has not agreed to any other names, but I will work on it. "Duck Long" sounds like the guy from Sixteen Candles. ha!

SNOW!!!

It all started with some serious sleet at around 7pm. By 8pm it had turned into a wintery mix. And now at 9pm its big fluffy snow-flakes. The snow isnt sticking to the ground, but our deck and fence (and vehicles) are coated in ice now. I'm not holding out much hope for a snow day tomorrow (Harper will probably be out) but its still neat.

Keeping up with the neighbors

Ok.. so I finally got the front gate decorated. Many of you are probably saying its only Dec 5th and its not that big of a deal, but I usually have mine done before Thanksgiving! So today I forced the boys to come help me get it all together and I have to say that I think it turned out pretty-darned cute. I really love the new solar icicle lights I got from QVC during Christmas in July. They look pretty even during the day. Then when we came home tonight they were just glowing an icy blue.