So we finally got to go camping here in Texas and we had such a great time. It was a little chilly last night but nothing that mounds of sleeping bags couldn't handle. I was really sad...I went to take a picture of the kids playing while Jer and I "set-up camp" when I realized that I'd left the picture card in our computer!!! We still had such a great time and the kids were in heaven collecting beautiful rocks, leaves and sticks! Maybe Texas has a little outdoor enjoyment to offer!!!!

Miaja's "BIG" Week!

Miaja came home from school yesterday, sat down next to me on the couch and said, "Mom, I've had a really big week!" I thought that was pretty cute, and she actually has had a fun (BIG) week! Miaja's kindergarten class performed in a Veterans Day celebration which was really neat. Since we have been "full-blown" military I have definitely grown in my appreciation for those who serve in the armed forces and their families. Especially those men and women who leave their families for months, even years, at a time. It takes real team work for a family to do that successfully and a respect the dedication and devotion I see in so many who serve. Miaja also had a bike rodeo, (I forgot my camera), and had a blast! True Miaja form, she did all the obstacles without a moments hesitation and completely focused. She's got some real drive in her that I admire. The best part for her was that she and her three little friends all happened to have the same princess bike just like a little girl!) This week, Ott Elementary is celebrating books and to top the week of the kids got to dress-up as their favorite book character. I knew before she said a word who she would want to be...FANCY NANCY! Boy, was she fancy this morning! It's great to see her get so involved and really have fun at the same time. She's really becoming quite the big girl!

We had such a great Halloween this year! It seemed to be extra long with a trunk-or-treat at church the Saturday before, school parties and then the grand finale...trick-or-treating! The greatest part about trick-or-treating here in San Antonio (at least in our neighborhood) it is definitely a family affair. We're talking music, everyone in their front yards sitting on lawn chairs and visiting. It was great! The kids had a blast playing in the front yard with some of their neighborhood friends. I just kept a look-out for our little FIVE-LEGGED friend..the creepy geko! Hope you all had a Happy Halloween as well!

Just few more pictures from our visit with grandma & grandpa Coombs!

It has been a fun month here at our house! Grandma Coombs on my birthday and stayed for a week-and-a-half and brought so much joy to the kids! They are still talking about grandma's "giggle hugs"! A few days after she came grandpa Coombs came for a few days and we got to show-off what we love about San Antonio. We went downtown to the Alamo then boated down the riverwalk and ate just off the river at a great resturant. The next day we spent some time at Seaworld, of course, and we had a blast! Normally we can to the crazy rides because typically it's just me but even if Jaron comes it's still hard so we had a blast! Chase even ventured onto one of the "scary rides". That night we went our wards annual chili cook-off and runk-or-treat and the kids had a great time dancing and playing with friends! We sure loved having you guys come! Thanks for letting us share Texas with ya!