Zoo

While this summer was hot and dry, the winter hasn't been that bad. We have used these sunny dry days to as much outdoors as we can. We have enjoyed a couple of visits to the zoo, knowing the animals would be out and not hidden away in the shade while the weather is so nice.

I am pretty sure that somewhere there is a picture of me taking a drink from this same water fountain as a kid. Our boys are hilarious though!!

I love these kids!

My little monkeys, watching the monkeys!

What a fantastic big brother, and a priceless camera shot.

HA HA!!

Aggie Game

We left Colton with the Grandparents and took the boys to an Aggie Game. It was so fun, and they loved the band. The Ags were winning pretty significantly by the end of the 3rd quarter, so we left to walk around the campus. Sadly, when we got back to the car, the Ags had lost. Those second halves really seemed to get them this year.

Outside the MSC.

Maybe we can take a picture of them like this grown up one day. I would love it if they went to ATM, but as long as they go to college, I will be happy.

By the clock tower...

And crossing the tracks to west campus.

Of course before we left, we saw this beautiful butterfly who followed us for a bit. I had to snag a picture.

Halloween

Star Wars was the theme this year, and the boys loved their costumes. Braeden was Jango Fett (Bobo Fett's clone/father), Colton was R2D2, and Austin was Captain Rex.

I took them to Lindsay again for a mini session with a good cause. It was a canned food drive and mini session. They were super cute, and I love the way she captured them in this shot!

Just before going to school for Halloween parties, I took my own little photo sessions. They are the cutest Star Wars characters I ever saw!

Austin had a blast at his costume parade.

Austin's kindergarten class

Our family of pumpkins

Octoberfest

The Lutheran church in Galveston has an amazing Octoberfest every year, and we couldn't wait to go. It has tons of stuff for the kids, lots of yummy food, German bands, and lots of dancing. It's our tradition (the boys and I) to get out there and do the Chicken Dance. Embarrassing, yes.....worth it to have a blast with my boys, absolutely!

This year they had these motorized animals the kids could ride, and we must have ridden them at least 3 times.

Mari and Lisa came with us this year. Here are Mari and Braeden displaying the prizes they won at the carnival.

My little meat eater, having his favorite....sausage!

LOVE the hats we got for them this year. Braeden looks so German here. :)

Pumpkin Patch

In Houston, you just never know what kind of weather you will have around Halloween. We visited the pumpkin patch on a gorgeous sunny, hot day. I couldn't get them to sit still very long to take a picture together, but here's what I got.

Sliding...notice the hat doesn't come off. Such a little cowboy.

Holding hands and going down together.

Weeeeeeee!

My littlest pumpkin waiting to ride the train.

Love these pumpkins!

The only time the cowboy hat left his head, was for a picture with the ghosts. Can you spot who is wearing it now? Hee hee.

Renaissance Festival

Another beautiful warm day to visit the Renaissance Festival. Of course a picture with the giant is necessary. He even makes Andy look short.

Swinging with Daddy. Priceless facial expressions!

Watching the joust...cheering for Germany of course.

The boys had dragons painted on their faces.

Sir Braeden

Sir Austin

And the best part for Austin and Braeden was jumping on these trampolines being flung up in the sky. They did this over and over throughout the day. So much fun!

Can you see his face?

Colton loves his Daddy so much!

And Colton's favorite part of the day, riding horses. This boy LOVES horses!!