I feel like I have had a lot of fun with Kaitlyn the past few weeks. I was able to go with her and her Kindergarten class on a field trip to May Farm.. the sweetest little place ever. Kaitlyn has been talking about this field trip since the summer. I don't know what she was more excited about, the actual farm - or riding a school bus. She absolutely could not wait. And, it did not disappoint! We had a great morning! She loved the bus ride, and had a blast seeing, feeding and holding lots of animals. We even got to take a hay ride and have a picnic lunch out there.
Kaitlyn and I also took a trip to one of my very favorite places - the HEB retreat. The Highland Family retreat is twice a year. We usually all go, but this time James had to work, so I sent Cora and Claire for a fun weekend in Lubbock with my parents, and Kaitlyn and I headed out. It was so fun, and very relaxing! It's just such a pretty place, especially in the Fall when the leaves are changing. We went canoeing, hiking, wading in the Frio river (BURRRR). This year it fell on Halloween weekend, so all the kids had a costume parade and then got to go Trick or Treating to all of the cabins. I already can't wait to go again in the Spring.
Cora and Claire have been doing great too! Claire is just growing so fast. She is 10 months old already! She has taken a few steps - which I am completely not ready for. She only says a few "words." She says da-da, uh-oh, and Boo! She's finally become a pretty good eater, and she always sleeps good! Cora can get the best smiles and laughs out of her.
Cora is at the most precious stage/age right now. She is talking ALL of the time, and most of the time I can actually understand her. It's crazy that she will be 2 next month! She is still my girly-girl. She loves having her fingernails painted, walk around in my shoes, carry my purses, wear lip gloss, put bows on, etc. I love it!
I have started teaching again at the Mothers Day out at our church. It's the same 2 year old class I taught last year. I am really enjoying it! Cora and Claire love their classes -so that makes it even better.
James is still doing his thing at work.. enjoying it and coming up with new ideas for the ARN. We are so proud of how hard he works to support our family! We got to go on a date on Friday night, and had so much fun!
Well, that's that for my update. Enjoy the pictures - out of order. I've become pretty lazy in blogging. I hope everyone has a great week!
Playing in the leaves... Claire is NOT a big fan.
Silly girls with their empty fruit cups!
HEB Retreat. Seriously one of my favorite places on earth.
Kaitlyn had a blast wading in the Frio River. Not me though. They call it the Frio for a reason!
Digging for treasures with Taylor...
Kaitlyn and I hiked to top.. this is the view.
Big girl! I was so proud of her! It was about a 2 hour hike!
View from half-way up.
I seriously hope she didn't smile like this for picture day at school. She's still cute though... :)
Having a little early morning heart to heart with Preacher Mike.
May Farm field trip... holding the baby chick.
First time on a school bus... she was SO excited!
crazy claire...
me and brenna (who is in Egypt) just hanging out...
kaitlyn and daddy breaking the wishbone. that girl always wins!!
turkey trot. it was freezing!!
neil and brittany... they finished MUCH faster than me and dad!
she was NOT too happy about this. but she looks so much better with out the mullet.
kaitlyn was so excited that she saw "The REAL SANTA" enjoying his lunch with Mrs. Clause at McAlisters.
kaitlyn's fancy photography at the bowling alley..
