Thanksgiving @ Grandma's House

Our roadtrip continues as we go to Grandma's house to celebrate Thanksgiving together. All our aunts and uncles were there, it was the first time we were all together like that in a long time. Before we start, here is our group shot from Thanksgiving day.

We spent Thanksgiving watching the Macy's Day Parade and playing around the house. Everyone worked to make something for the feast and before we knew it, it was time to eat! Everything was wonderful (there is a reason you only do this once a year). Afterwards, we had to document the family being together with some pictures.

The kids loved it, all the attention and various playmates to choose from with two aunts, two uncles, and a grandma and grandpa to dote on them. Wow, it made them hyper to say the least, but we enjoyed seeing them so happy.

With so many babysitters around, we were able to go on a movie date alone (something that never happens), and we got to break out our pointy elbows and do some early Black Friday shopping. Granted, we barely woke up at 5am and we were home by 7am, but we did hit up at least three stores and found some deals. And it was more about the fun we had with Liz and Steve. Aunt Julie was kind enough to wake up to watch the kids, and it was her birthday no less! We made it up to her, with coffee, donuts and little treats throughout the day!

KK also got to see the much anticipated "Tangled" movie. It lived up to its rep, KK declared it her favorite movie just 20 minutes in, and she wanted to own it before it was over. I have to agree, best princess movie ever and I want to own it too! A special thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for hanging with AJ while he napped, it was nice to get away both times, so thank you! I only wish AJ wouldn't have slept so well so they would have had more play time while we were out.

Here are some shots of the kids with everyone!

We had several adventures to the parks nearby... one thing we know, when the siblings get together, we all act like kids and have so much fun together! Here are some pictures to document just a few of the funny moments (there wasn't enough room to bring them all on here or I would)!

Note Alex's face, he knew we were about to get crazy! Uncle Steve looks like he is trying to be hard, but really it was just cold and windy (sorry Steve hehe)! Great picture though!

We made sure regardless of our ages that we tried at least every thing at the playground... and while we might have looked odd, I will say it drew in kids of all ages (okay just young ones that were a little unique) that asked or play with us (or didn't ask and just started making us play with them). So we must be too school for cool!

Liz should be a fireman!

I love this one - Ju-Ju and KK holding on for dear life. Next, Mr. AJ stricking a pose on the top of the slide. My little supermodel!

My cute babies sharing a ride on the car... watch out kids. Aunt Ju-Ju is very serious about car races! And she is having a lot of fun!

Before we left, our aunts and uncle gave KK her birthday presents. After opening the gifts, they immediately all started playing them all together. It means so much that my kiddos have such loving and fun aunts and uncles in their lives! The joy in both KK and AJ's faces when they were with them and playing with them is always wonderful! We love you all!

Thanksgiving @ Oma's House

So we had this brilliant idea that we could roadtrip this Thanksgiving to share the holiday with both our families! With our car packed, we loaded our babies into the car to start our adventure at 5am. We had a breakfast pit stop at Chickfila to eat and play and release some energy before continuing on...




We arrived 12 hours later at Oma & Opa's house, ready to be out of the car and to start playing. KK and AJ love Oma's house, there is a special play room made just for kids that is attached to their bedroom, and filled with my old toys. KK was drawn to the dollhouse, and ever since has been asking Santa for one for Christmas. She loved playing with it and the Barbies. AJ joined in as well, no surprise there.

Our visit was very chill, just spending time playing and relaxing in the house. We took walks around the neighborhood, played at the playground (and the swing in the backyard), snuggled on Opa and baked German cookies with Oma. The basement, we discovered as we have none where we live, is a place of wonder for KK and AJ. From the train table to the gym equipment to the hula hoops, it was their favorite place to play.

We did have some adventures while we were there. We went to the Plaza to do some Christmas shopping. We lunched together at Cheesecake Factory and read stories at Barnes & Noble, trying to wait for darkness so KK and AJ could see it all lit up for Christmas. Sadly, we had to leave before we saw the lights, but we did get to drive through downtown and see it all lit up. It was fun. Daddy also took us to a must-try BBQ joint. While KK wasn't a fan, it was delicious.

And we have to show our little man, who demanded a pony tail after bathtime one night. He and KK were having a blast with it (and so were we). So much hair in the back, not much on top. He is bringing back the mullet!

We had so much fun getting to see our Oma & Opa! We love you!

TCU Football Season (Part III)

Let's start this post with GO FROGS! We are ROSE BOWL bound! #3 in the nation is a wonderful way to end our season, and we are very proud of our Frogs! Here are pictures of the last game at TCU for the season, as we will be watching the Rose Bowl from our cozy home...

November 13th - TCU vs. SDSU

As it was our last game, we made sure to get there early so KK & AJ could jump in the bounce houses and for KK to get her face painted in Frog Alley. As you can see, KK went all out for her last game and decided to be a kitty cat. So cute!

We had fun in the game, my old roomie from TCU days came to watch with us and it brought back memories. It was nice and cool out, we actually needed jackets which was a huge change from the other home games. The game itself was okay, a little disappointing as I think we are used to shutting our opponents out (we are spoiled I know), but we won the game and had a blast watching. It was the first game of the season in which I felt nerves and had to yell "get him" with Kelly (and AJ as he laughs and yells at the footballs)!

The night ended with the crowd rushing the field and a fireworks show as our staduim is getting a new look for next season! We are so proud of you TCU! GO FROGS!