Hank is done with the helmet!

He's a totally different kid without it, he almost seems more serious, but it didn't take long to get used to not wearing it, and he's still our normal, smiley guy. 

The Bishops visit us!

We had a great afternoon at the park with them. Hank just adored big kid Anderson. 

Charley always adores him, and can sometimes be a bit clingy, but they played really well with lots of pretend road trips and playing "Restaurant". 

Photos with Santa 2016

A friend of ours hosts a party every December and Santa is there, so we feel pretty lucky we have the opportunity for photos without the chaos and line at the mall. He even hands out presents! If only Charley and Hank wanted anything to do with him...

Hank at least quit crying, but Charley was not getting one step closer. 

Cousin Sawyer's 3rd birthday party

We made a day trip to Houston for the "Rapunzel" party, and it was a lot of fun! Charley and Sawyer always play together very well. 

Hank loved the bounce house, but he wasn't too sure about the party favors.

And the weather cooperated to play outside. The girls were worn out, and Charley and Hank napped almost the entire way home. 

Dave's birthday and the Trail of Lights

 We baked birthday cupcakes for Daddy, and my little helper always likes to test them. She iced and decorated this one all by herself!

 It was a really cold night- in the 30's!- so Charley was in no mood to say cheese. (Although she insisted on riding on Dave's shoulders!)

Hank really loved the lights, especially from his cozy spot. 

What we've been up to this Fall...

 We made it out to our second tailgate of the season over Thanksgiving. The Gages were in town so we were able to visit with them at the tailgate before they went to the Texas/TCU game. 

Playing games in the man cave is always an enjoyable afternoon, especially when we can put the garage door up and watch the rain. 

 We do a fair amount of hanging around the house. 

Going to Grandma and PopPop Rowland's house always includes a trip to their awesome neighborhood parks! 

 Baking goodies with this excellent, little helper. 

Bundled up for church

We had a cold snap finally and actually had to put sweaters on. I knew I better snap a photo before it's 70 degrees again!