Neighborhood Fun

Grace got to enjoy her first fall festival this weekend. Our sweet friends, BT and Ashley, live in the largest community of our happy little suburb and invited us to partake in its big bash. It was quite extensive, I have to say! Pony rides, face painting, petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, games and bounce houses galore (including human foosball - hilarious), prizes, and more. We even got to check out some of our police department's nifty vehicles and take a picture with McGruff the Crime Dog. Grace's highlight of the day was playing with Aunt Ashley at the bottom of the huge inflatable slide (in between the big kids coming down, of course). She's way more fun than a sick mom!

Field Trip

Yesterday our playgroup had a picnic lunch at Owens Spring Creek Farm. I'd never even heard of it before, but what a find! For six bucks we got a pumpkin, feed for the farm animals, and unlimited access to the grounds (which included hay rides). It was a pretty day and the kids enjoyed it...and I finally got pumpkin patch pics. It's feeling like fall.











What a difference a year makes...

Another Goodbye

On a sad note. :(

David's lovely grandmother, Lillie Ann Benefield, passed away while we were gone. She lived out of town/state for most of the eight years Dave and I've been together, so unfortunately I never got to know her very well. However, I found her to be one of the most well put together women I've had the pleasure of being around. She always looked super classy and immaculate…even her obituary referenced "a passion for shopping of all kinds". She just really seemed to enjoy and appreciate nice things.

Even more notable, though, was her strength...and I don't necessarily mean physical, although I know she kept ticking despite various health problems. No, I'm talking about the kind of strength that helps you survive the loss of three husbands, a son-in-law, and two children. I can't even imagine how difficult that must've been, but can guess that it was her faith in the Lord that got her through it. It had to have been a very happy reunion up there on October 8th...

(at our wedding reception)

(with Grace last fall)

Canada, eh?

Okay, I have to admit I'm totally out of my element on this one. However, our blog does have David's name in the title, so it's only fair that he be represented...and let's face it, I'll never get him on here to do it himself. So, here are the pics from his big duck hunting trip with buddies Jason and BT. From what I can tell, this was a little slice of heaven for these guys. Aside from the almost 24 hour drive made twice, they got to hunt/eat/sleep/hunt/eat/sleep for five days straight...and hopefully threw in a shower here and there. They enjoyed a little duck feast with "the farmer" and his family one night, but for the most part laid low in their swanky digs (which included the only restaurant in town). As expected, they came home with some stories...my personal favorite includes a near-snuggling incident for the two that shared a bed. I'll give you one guess who that involved. :) A big thanks to BT for getting pictures and sending them to us girls throughout the week, otherwise I'd surely have none!






*Dave's highlight of the week…a banded duck

A Week In The 'Ville

While David went duck hunting in Canada, Grace and I headed to Huntsville to spend the week with GramB (who was a lifesaver being that I wasn't feeling so great). We also got some good time in with Papa John, Grandpa & Granzie, and even GiGi. Unfortunately I got very few pictures - weird, I know - and most of them were of our big excursion to Spring to visit my Gram. She's just so cute. She is having the most fun at her swanky little seniors community…in large part due to her "man friend", Bob. It makes me happy to see.




Grace also got to play with GramB (and Mrs. Davis, a pleasant surprise) at the little playground by the lake. The weather was beautiful, so I tagged along. I still love where they live...you don't find many places like it in the metroplex.



And lastly, can't resist including this little pic of Grace after church. I know I'm biased, but there's just nothing cuter - or sweeter - to me. Love her.

Puppy Love

Grace and her buddy, Reed, have gotten pretty cute together. The way he says her name melts my heart and the way she laughs at him cracks me up. It's so fun watching them grow up together, although I think we may be in for a bit of trouble! Here are some pics we snuck before bedtime while the Blakelys were over this weekend. Nothing sweeter than freshly bathed kiddos in their pj's…

Gig 'em, Aggies!

Last night we got to watch our team play for the first time this season. Grace channeled her inner cheerleader (I know, she's pretty much always cheery, whatever) although the game ultimately ended up being a heartbreaker. It's okay, though, we've got faith in our Ags. Can't wait to take her to Kyle Field for a real game one day!