Cousins Visit the Gaylord Texan at Christmas

With all of Michelle's family in town, we decided to take the kids to the Gaylord Texan. They enjoyed inner tubing down the snow, having snowball fights, making gingerbread cookies, and being crazy boys together.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is here, and there is magic in the air! We took care of all the important business... Sprinkling reindeer food in the front yard, putting out milk and (texas-shaped) cookies for Santa, reading The Night before Christmas, and hanging the stockings. 

Ice Skating

Blake had been asking to go ice skating for awhile. So, we went for it on Christmas Eve. Eric did most of the work holding Blake up on the ice, but Blake had an awesome time!

Obligatory Santa Pic 2015

Here is the 2015 edition of the Santa and Blake Combo... I think it's our best yet!

Halloween

One holiday...Two costumes!

First Blake featured his Ironman costume at the POP Trunk or Treat, then he opted for Captain America for the big day. We enjoyed hosting a little Halloween get together at our house and trick or treating in our neighborhood. The kids all had a blast!

Soccer Season

Blake played in his first season of an organized sport this year. Blake told us that he really wanted to play soccer, so we signed him up in a program that does a "practice" and then game every Sunday. Blake really enjoyed it and was happy to play as much as he could every game, but never really picked up the concept of trying to score a goal. Instead he was happy to just run back and forth on the field with all the kids. He even earned the Sportsmanship award the very first week of the season!

First Day of Preschool

Blake's first day of preschool at Prince of Peace. He is very excited to be a part of Mrs. Scheck's class, the "furry friends." 

Happy 4th of July

Blake was very excited to take part in the Castle Hills Fourth of July Parade. We decked out his bike, and he rode it the whole way!

Happy Birthday Blakey!

Happy Birthday my sweet boy! I cant believe you are three. Where has the time gone?

You have become so independent and strong willed, but your heart remains soft and kind. You are the perfect balance of rough and tumble boy with the sweetest heart. 

You are an amazing climber and a bit of a dare-devil. You love to play and push the limits, which scares mommy often. But I'm also so proud of your adventurous spirit. 

We love you to the moon and back Blake. You are the best, and we can't wait to see what the next year brings.

Blake's 3rd Birthday Party

We took a trip back to California in May, which gave us the opportunity to celebrate Blake's birthday there with our California friends. Blake wanted a Octonauts theme, so we had an Octonauts pinata, "Pin the eye patch on Kwazii", and Captain Barnacles cupcakes.

Easter Egg Hunts!

Blake got to enjoy two Texas-sized Easter egg hunts this year. One in our neighborhood and one at Blake's school. 

Castle Hills Egg Hunt...

Prince of Peace Egg Hunt...