Monday, November 30, 2009

What a Great Trip, Part V


Abilene!


We love Wade!


Harper, Kyle, Erica, Madison and Me


Me and my girls



One last photo to remember our trip by!

So our first trip back to Texas was filled with family, friends and memories. It was hard to leave, but also so good to be Home again.

Friends, Texas Trip Part IV


Me and my gals


Madison and her gal


Our incredible kids!

Friday was very specifically set aside for friends. I was able to spend a lovely, laugh filled day and night with Jill and Sarah, two of my best friends. Their presence made my trip and it was such a special time. Luckily we were able to see Megan the night before so I didn't miss out on any of my gals!
Madison was able to be with one of her best friends, too. I loved watching all the kids play together in such creative and rambunctious ways! It was such a fun, fast and furious 24 hours.

Abilene, Texas Trip Part III


Upon our return to Abilene we enjoyed the familiarity of home. We had a whole crew over to visit and play on Thursday and it was so lovely to see all of our friends and family.

Visiting with Uncle Matt, Lily and Grandma Jilly


Lily and Harper


Madison and the kids

Loving on some Uncle Dee Dee

Lucy Jane, Texas Trip Part II


The proud grandparents!



Harper loves Lucy, but really, really loves her bow


Madison and Lucy


One of my favorite pics of the whole trip!


Kickin' it with Uncle Kyle


What a crew

A day at the Falls

After the big D we next traveled to Wichita Falls to visit Cody, Emily and ta daaaa Lucy Jane. She is so precious and tiny and beautiful! Harper looked like a beast sitting next to her. I can't wait to see the two of them grow up together.
We took a trip to "the falls" of Wichita and walked around with the fam. Kyle and the folks, and Mamaw came up to visit us too and we had such a wonderful visit. It felt amazing to be with my family again!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Texas Trip, Part I of Many


Giving Some Sugars


Delicious!

Last week the girls and I went home to Texas for the first time since the move. It was glorious!

Harper was pretty spectacular on her first plane ride much to the delight of our fellow dubious passengers, who had probably seen the same article I had about the baby and her mama who were kicked off the Southwest flight the week before. Success with no tears or tantrums!

Lauren picked us up from the airport and it felt great to be back in the Lone Star State! Madison was able to stay with Grandma Jilly and Papa Ben while we spent the night with the Devenys and Harper and Nolan got to know each other a bit. He was a doll to her, so gentle and sweet. They shared baby food and his puzzles. Mason came over to visit and have dinner with us and by the end of the night the Thorntons were pooped. I think I was out by 8:45!

The next day we were off to Lauren's baby shower for sweet Clara. It was a great time to see some more folks and catch up. Mason was incredible enough to take us to Witchita Falls for the next part of the adventure!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Here's to Fall Ya'll


Enjoying one of the last sunny days



Patterson Fruit Farm doing some pumpkin hunting