thanksgiving in lubbock, texas

We went to Lubbock to celebrate Thanksgiving with David's family. On the way we made a quick stop-over in Mangum, OK to visit his grandma & family. Our time was full of food & games. Nonny & Papa were so generous & gave David & me a night-off as parents. We got to sleep all night & all the way until 9:00 am!!! Drew took his first steps on the Sunday of his dedication & has been working on it since. He loved showing off his new skills to his grandparents, aunts, & cousins. I'll post a video soon.

drew's dedication

"And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
may have power, together with all the saints,
to grasp how wide and long and high and deep
is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge --
that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."

Ephesians 3:17b-19

david talking during the ceremony






doug & viola (david's folks)
david, drew, & i
janette & donald (my folks)
grandma jackie





church friends praying for us

the knutsons visit

My brother, sister-in-law, & nephew came up for a visit from Houston this past weekend. I had been waiting to tour the famous Wal-Mart museum until my sister-in-law, Christine, came to see us. She's a big fan of "Wally-World" so we checked out the old 5 & 10 store on Saturday. Wal-Mart is such a monsterous corporation these days so it was neat to see its humble beginnings as a "mom & pop" family business. Sunday we ate at AQ Chicken & took a quick driving tour of Fayetteville. It was a relaxing visit. I guess 4th time's a charm! (This was their 4th attempt at coming to see us. Other attempts were foiled by sickness or other bad luck.)

fall foto shoot

We went on our 2nd Annual Fall Foto Shoot with the Henry's this past weekend at the University of Arkansas.

halloween

Drew was Superman for Halloween. He wasn't feeling well - was diagnosed with his first ear infection. But, after lots of rest & some medicine he was feeling up to a little trick or treating.


His friend Austin the lion came over to play before we left for our community group's fall festival.


Here's Drew chillin' with friends Superman Little Grant, Chicken-stein Big Grant, Spiderman Max, Jack as Jack Jack, & Stinker Parker.


David dressed up as a "Cereal Killer" for work. I was busy being Drew's nurse all day & didn't get to dress up. Maybe next year!