Scofield Christmas Program

On Dec. 20th Cadie's school had a Christmas program and Cadie sang three songs with her class. She did a great job despite the fact that she missed all the practices because of us taking her to school late or getting her out early the week of the program. My mom and dad were planning to be in town, but were not able to come because a snow storm in Kansas grounded their flight. But we were surprised by a visit from Aunt CJ and Uncle Rhino! Uncle Rhino was there for Cadie's songs, but then spent the rest of the time in the hallway with Jack Ranger during the "Angel Alert" play by the first through sixth graders. Thanks Uncle Rhino!

The kids were supposed to wear "Christmas festive" outfits. Cadie was the only one in purple :), but she looked adorable. She thought CJ and Rhino's dogs should dress up for the program as well.

After the program we had a great time snuggle on the sofa outside under the new heater.

Holiday in the Park

We made our annual trip to holiday in the park at 6 Flags the week before Christmas and had a blast. It was busy, but the kids rides weren't as bad and we rode the train around the park three times. We went last year with Avery and Shauna and we missed them this year! We have season passes and it is nice to be able to go to the park for a few hours and not feel pressure to stay a long time and fit it all in. When the kids started to get tired around 8 we headed home and riding the carousel one last time.

Santa Yes, Baby Jesus Not so Sure

When DD and Mary took Cadie and Jack Ranger to see Santa at the SMU Pi Phi House, they reported that Jack Ranger ran right up to Santa like they were best friends! However, at Sunday School Jack Ranger did not want his picture taken with the baby Jesus. Not even when they bribed him with Lovey Dog AND a cracker!

Never Too Young for Star Wars

May the force be with you! Thursday night after the Thanksgiving feast wrapped up, we had Star Wars night. Mary had gotten us Darth Vader masks and blow-up light sabers earlier in the week and Thursday night we ran around having saber fights and then watched Star Wars Episode 1. Jack Ranger especially likes his mask and has been wearing it for the last 24 hours. Not sure what the folks at Outback Steak House thought tonight of the mini-Vader, but he thought it was great.

Happy Thanksgiving

We hosted Thanksgiving at our house this year and it was a wonderful day. We basically just provided the venue and drinks (and also brownies made by Mary) and everyone else came with delicious food. The weather was perfect - sunny and in the 70s - and most of the event was outside while the kids played and the adults ate and talked. We still have constructions projects going on at our house, but it wasn't too disruptive to the party.

We ended up with 23 adults and 4 kids, but there was way more than enough food and everyone went home with loaded leftover containers. It was a treat to be able to host and it made it so much easier so the JR could nap when he got tired and I could sit and talk and didn't have to worry about the kids breaking anything or hurting themselves in an unfamiliar environment.

After dinner the boys walked up to Hillcrest High School and played football. We all mingled, watched football and let the kids run around.

Cadie and Jack Ranger helped decorate with craft make at school and also with Mary.

Playing outside with new friends Thomas and Petey.

Aunt Winky was in town from California! We were so happy to see her.

Cadie colored bricks as party favors for our guests.

Uncle Ace told Cadie that Uncle Stew knew the way to Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory. She followed him around quite a lot trying to get him to tell her the way.

Our first family picture in a LONG time.

Just as everyone was leaving it started to sprinkle and then we got a beautiful full rainbow. An awesome reminder on Thanksgiving of God's promises.

Lake with the Coffman Family

Cadie, Jack Ranger and I headed down to the Coffman's Lake House on Saturday morning for a little fun and catching up with friends. The lake is near Thornton, TX on the way to Houston and it took just over 2 hours to get there. It was a really easy drive and I was excited to catch up with Lindsey. She and I have been very close friends since college and we were overdue a visit!

The lake was down which was great for us because that left a sandy beach with lots of shells, sticks, rocks and interesting things to explore. It was too cold to swim, but that didn't stop the kids. We mostly played outside, then ate delicious pork chops made by Sally, the kids watched Toy Story 3 and then crashed. Sunday morning we played more outside and then hit the rode to come back home. It was so nice of Jim and Sally to open up their home to us and we plan to invite ourselves back :)

The kids and the dogs loved playing together on the beach.

Cadie and Nut teaming up to dig a hole.

After the kids were soaked they thought it was a fun game to give Christopher, Sally and Lindsey wet, sandy hugs. 

Jim was great with Ranger and they had a good time exploring the beach, playing ball and pushing around buses.

Happy Halloween

We had a fun time starting out the evening at the HPPC Fall Festival. We played a few games, but mostly the kids liked the bounce houses. Jack Ranger wanted me to carry him to the top of the slides and my legs are sore today! After the festival we did trick or treating at a few houses on the walk back to DD and Big John's house (they live only a few houses down from the church). When we got to their house the kids were having fun passing out candy, but it felt like they were eating just as much candy as they were passing out. So we left and dropped by a Sunday School party at the house of some friends. We stayed a few minutes and then came back home and tried to wrangle the kids into bed, which was difficult with all the sugar and excitement.

Cutest railroad conductor ever! Of course, Lovey Dog enjoyed the evening as well.

Cadie and Callie were playing dress up at our house recently and Callie didn't want to take off her dress when it was time to go home. So Cadie said she could have it - so sweet. And Callie wore it for Halloween too!

JR, Callie, Cadie and Little Josh (LJ)

The sugar rush begins...

A girl can only take so much sugar and bouncing before she needs some Daddy cuddles.