Birthday Parties, Turkey & Christmas Photos

Well Troy and I can check off on our to-do list making Turkey & Gravy for Thanksgiving . I was so nervous, but we followed Food Network Chief, Alton Brown's, turkey brining instructions and it really came out well. We hosted Troy's family for Thanksgiving so we had a large crowd at our house for the holiday. It was really fun. And I am happy to report that I didn't completely gorge myself that day; small personal victory!


The whole gang at Thanksgiving

Proof that I helped with the meal...making the gravy!

Turkey man...Troy and this bird became really close

Kendall with her festive holiday attire (Outfit 1)


Kendall with her festive holiday attire (Outfit 2)


The week before Thanksgiving we had Troy's Grandparents stay with us for two days and then Troy's cousin, Nick and his wife and their baby. They were all in town for my brother-in-laws surprise 40th Birthday Party. Kendall loved Nick...his just a big kid at heart so I'm not surprised she took to him as she did. Plus she liked the baby (Baby Nick who is only 3 months younger than K). Jack's party was really fun. Friends and family came from far and wide to celebrate this big milestone...40...only 9 measly little years till I see that number. Anyway their was yummy mexican food and even an Elvis Impersonator sporting a blue rhinestone jumpsuit with an silver chained owl belt....his outfit was awesome.









Over the extended weekend, we took our family Christmas photo. My husband with his trusty tripod does a great job of taking our photos, however this year was a bit more difficult than the last. Though Kendall was really awesome and patient with us...she was over the whole thing pretty quickly. I'm not going to show the picture we choose for the card...it will be arriving in your mailbox shortly....but I thought I would give you a little glimpse into our adventure. We didn't get a picture with K looking directly at the camera as you can see she is busy with other things.








Now that Kendall is walking she is a "walking time bomb". She bonks her head or chin at least once a day and has obtained several facial bruises and cuts from it...But she couldn't be happier with her new found FREEDOM!

Last night Troy feed and put K to bed so I could go out with the girls from my play group. I've mentioned before that K and I are a part of a play group with seven other mom's and toddlers Kendall's age; they all were born from August to November of 2009. I love our group. It's so nice to have people you can talk to who are going through the exact same thing you are. Plus the kids will get to grow up together and eventually become friends once they stop stealing each others toys.

Griffis-Lapachet Family Photo Shoot

Back when we visited my family in Septmeber-October, we took some photos with my whole family. Here are some of our favorites!

Lots Been Going On

It has been a few weeks since I have had time to make a blog post...so here goes. We have had a lot going on with us lately.

A month ago Kendall got her first pair of shoes. Baby shoes are ridiculously expensive. K's shoes cost more than mine. Bling or no bling, all the shoes cost the same so of course we went with the sparkle. Plus I am told you need to buy them every 2-3 months. Say What?!?! K is not walking on her own though I know she can. She refuses to take a step unless you give her a finger to hold on to. She took 2 steps fell and now doesn't want to do it. I broke down and got my child shoes because she loves to go outside. Every morning, throughout the afternoon and even before bed K is pointing at the door to let her out. She loves to walk the neighborhood, try to convince me to let her go into the street, point at the birds, play at the school playground, touch the trees and tour the flowerbeds. For our playgroup today, we are all meeting at the park. Kendall will be delighted!




A two months ago, Troy and I went on a double date with our lovely friends, Rolando & Shandra. We went and saw Maroon 5 in concert. It was a blast! They sure put on a great concert. The best part was we got the tickets on groupon for a steal.



The playgroup we are a part of has 9 little kiddos all the same age as Kendall. We hosted the group at our house a few weeks ago. I made brownies for the moms, but the kids wanted some too of course.




Though we loved the church we have attended since I moved to Dallas, Troy and I decided we needed to find a church closer to our current home. We are really excited about a church we found just 4 minutes from the house. After we got home from church on Sunday, we took a few photos of the family since I've been slacking on my photo snapping opportunities.





This past weekend I hosted a lady's jewelry party. It was so much fun to play dress up and catch up with my girlfriends. It was much needed. My wonderful husband helped me clean the house to prepare for the party. The man shined my sink and cook top. They look amazingly clean! He then took Kendall to the mall for some father-daughter time. When they came home, they brought me lots of gifts. It was so nice. Thanks Troy and K! You guys are the best.