November

Dearest Boys,

November is a time to give thanks.  I am thankful for grandparents that will let you stay with them for a few nights and friends that you can share a schoolhouse with.

Our group went back to New Braunfels and made sure to stop at The Grove in Austin first.

Us girls started our trip a little earlier than the others by visiting the Dry Bar first thing.

 That Bucee beaver is the mascot of every solid road trip through Texas. 

Dinner at the Gristmill was the perfect way to end the day!

We were ready to divide and conquer the next day.  Men were off to Wurstfest while us women were off to shop!

 

While we were away, Grandma was sending me pictures of your adventures in fishing!

Lacrosse continued and I realized that it's a super fun sport to watch!

Your school held its annual Bronco Bash.

We volunteered at church and packed thousands of meals for those in need.

Grandma joined us to help too!

Fifth graders participated in the long-standing tradition of Colonial Day and I thought you looked adorable in your costume!

We did an escape room with a group from church.

We trotted for turkey on Thanksgiving morning.

And then winter threatened to join us.  However, our winter coats were still in the closet so we improvised hilariously. 

You two are always at the top of my thankful list.  Thank you for being the best!!

October

Dearest Elvis & T-Rex Tamer, 

October is always busy and this year was no different.  

There was batting practice.

And a neighborhood block party.

And baseball games with Dad as a coach.

And soccer games where you kick right through the defender's legs : )

And a surprise lunch date at school because I took a half-day for an appointment.

And a trip to the State Fair with Grandma.

And a fun musical hosted by 3rd graders.

And some dancing in the rain.

And yummy treats.

And turtle sitting for your science teacher.

And silliness in the dugout.

And Halloween costumes for Gracie.

 

And the Monster Mile as Elvis.

And a phenomenal play that garnered high fives from every coach.

And a team lunch.

And a runner up finish.

And sweet baseball moments captured thanks to Laura.

And Grandpa's birthday.

And pumpkin carving.

And trick-or-treating with friends.

Whew!  I'm tired just remembering it all!

September

Dear Jax & Colt,

I can tell that getting back our regular schedule kicked my behind because I took very few pictures this month.

The month started with the Marauder run.  This is a fun event where our high school lets all the 5th graders from our feeder pattern take the field with the football players.  Bridlewood had a great turn out.  Here is just a small section of your group.

We stayed to watch the game but you and your friends spent most of the night running around socializing and you seemed way too old that night.

Soccer games went back to being an every weekend occurrence. 

But we still squeezed in time for Family Game Night!

Colt, sometime over the summer you got the idea that you wanted to try lacrosse.  We showed up to the first practice knowing literally nothing about this sport!

And one night a rainbow greeted us when I dropped you off at soccer practice.

On top of lacrosse and scouts, you also had baseball games, Colt.  The small from you earning the game ball melts my heart!!!

I think soccer photographers should get special stipends.

Your first lacrosse game was in an arena on concrete!  Since we didn't know anything, we thought this was normal - and were honestly a little concerned.  Seemed like a recipe for pain but you made it!

So we celebrated with italian ice!

Hard to tell but we were all rocking the soccer gear for the last game in September.

Here comes fall, y'all!