Trip to Iowa!

We decided to surprise my mom for her 60th birthday. We hopped on a plane and headed to town! The long weekend was great! A party, lots of family and friends - a great time. Here are a few pictures from the weekend.

He was so excited for the plane ride!

And she did great!

This kid LOVED the snow!

And getting pulled around on a sled by Grandma

And eating icicles

Mom's party

Matt & Linnea drove over from Chicago! I've missed this woman!!!

Even the kids had fun!

Charlie got to use my old highchair!

Joey loved playing with all of the toys at Grandma's house!

Grandparents & Grandkids

New Year's in East Texas

We headed to East Texas for several days over New Year's. Family, fun and Joe's last chance to hunt this season. 

These goof balls!

Nana got her to nap - on her belly

They just want to go outside!

Ashlee came to hang out!

Sweet girls

They finally got a fire!

4 cousins hanging out

Joe finally got a deer - FINALLY!

Of course, the boys wanted to check it out

Merry Christmas from the Priest's!

Shopping in Mineola

We headed out to East Texas again this weekend and were able to pull Joe away from the deer blind long enough for a trip into Mineola for a little lunch and shopping.

A train car near the shops

Christmas setup - rocking with Papa

Our intention was to get a visit with Santa in, how cool would this setup have been? It wasn't there, but poor Charlie got an upset tummy and got sick before we could get there.

Charlotte's Baptism

Charlotte was baptized today at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Allen, TX.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are very fortunate to spend this Thanksgiving with family. My parents and grandmother came to town and Joe's family came as well for Charlotte's baptism. We got to spend the long weekend with so many family and friends. We are so blessed! Here are several photos from the weekend.

Smoked turkey - YUM!

The spread

Obligatory family photo

Charlie & Great Grandma

Making Christmas cookies with Grandma