Cold is Painful. Warmth is GOOD!
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Thanksgiving 2014
I can't believe I am "current" for this post. We are still on the same day as the photos taken? Unbelievable. :)
We had lunch at Oldham Lane Church, with family and friends, and friends of family and friends.
The meal was scrumptious, quality time was spent with kin, and we got to see some who we don't get to see very often.
I don't know what it was.. perhaps I was tired from many hours of cooking, starting from the night before.. or something, but I was not in the mood to take many photos, so I ended up with only what could be seen from where I sat. I know, not too good. BUT OH WELL!
Later that evening, we and Charles and Joy brought leftovers over to Walter's and had dinner together. Jaxon had quite the time entertaining the babies and playing with them. :)
The Wiggins Boys and their Babies
We had lunch at Oldham Lane Church, with family and friends, and friends of family and friends.
The meal was scrumptious, quality time was spent with kin, and we got to see some who we don't get to see very often.
I don't know what it was.. perhaps I was tired from many hours of cooking, starting from the night before.. or something, but I was not in the mood to take many photos, so I ended up with only what could be seen from where I sat. I know, not too good. BUT OH WELL!
Later that evening, we and Charles and Joy brought leftovers over to Walter's and had dinner together. Jaxon had quite the time entertaining the babies and playing with them. :)
The Wiggins Boys and their Babies
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving
This year, I'm in charge of cooking 2 turkeys for about 40 people who will be at Oldham Lane Church for Thanksgiving. I am a little bit stressed, to tell the truth. It has always been Cindy who has roasted the turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but this year she is still in Africa, and won't be home till January, I believe.
Anyway, the little boy helped me prepare the cranberry relish yesterday, and so we have THAT out of the way :)
The little boy and I also made a lesson out of it, as part of our FIAR study :)
Anyway, the little boy helped me prepare the cranberry relish yesterday, and so we have THAT out of the way :)
The little boy and I also made a lesson out of it, as part of our FIAR study :)
Pumpkin Patch
Fall is such a beautiful and special time, I am almost reluctant for winter to be here...
A little over 3 weeks ago, we went by the Disability Resources Inc. for our annual "romp" in the Pumpkin Patch and photo op session.
The little boy is so much stronger this year, and was able to haul a couple of pumpkins a few steps!
Of course, he had to see if he could make a bridge out of pumpkins..
the whole time being besieged by the "Papa"razzi :)
We got ourselves a pumpkin and explored the back part of the grounds, where the lake is.
Of course, there was no lack of hamming it up for the camera :)
The little boy was NOT fooled for one moment when we came across the upside down legs in the lake trick :)
Till next year, Pumpkin Patch.
A little over 3 weeks ago, we went by the Disability Resources Inc. for our annual "romp" in the Pumpkin Patch and photo op session.
The little boy is so much stronger this year, and was able to haul a couple of pumpkins a few steps!
Of course, he had to see if he could make a bridge out of pumpkins..
the whole time being besieged by the "Papa"razzi :)
We got ourselves a pumpkin and explored the back part of the grounds, where the lake is.
Of course, there was no lack of hamming it up for the camera :)
The little boy was NOT fooled for one moment when we came across the upside down legs in the lake trick :)
Till next year, Pumpkin Patch.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
First Snow of The Season
Almost the whole country was affected by the Arctic Vortex, and we here in Texas, were not spared either. Granted, we were extremely fortunate not to have been buried in snow like Buffalo, but we did get a bunch of sleet and some snow, which pretty much melted away by the next day.
Halloween Part 5
Last but not least,
on Halloween Night, after dinner, the little boy got dressed up once again as Captain America and we went out with the rest of Abilene to go trick or treating in the neighborhoods.
It turned out to be chillier than anticipated, so at some point, I let the little boy have my vest, and then we went to get his jacket from the car.
We held his hand when walking on the streets/sidewalks/lawns, but when it came to ringing the doorbell, we stood a little ways back.
We rounded up the night by stopping by Mamo's house for a short visit to "show off" his Halloween costume. The little boy was sorry to see the Halloween/Fall festivities come to an end, but secretly, the hubs and I were ready for a breather!
on Halloween Night, after dinner, the little boy got dressed up once again as Captain America and we went out with the rest of Abilene to go trick or treating in the neighborhoods.
THE END FOR THIS YEAR!
Halloween Part 4
I promise, I am ALMOST done with the Halloween posts. This one would be the next to last. *sigh*
If reading all about it is making you tired, imagine LIVING it.
This would be the evening BEFORE Halloween, actually. The main event, as it were, was Trunk or Treat at Hillcrest. I remember the days when this was the ONLY event we went to.
Read HERE,and HERE
On this occasion, the little boy wanted to be a KNIGHT. Oh yeah, back to the old trusty stash of dress-up odds and ends from Dollar Tree.
As usual, there were fun and games inside the Multi Purpose Room
and we even won a couple of cupcakes from the Cake Walk event.
I had never seen them pile the haystacks up so high for the photo op area before, but the little boy shimmied right up there while I had my heart in my throat.
Afterwards, we went back outside and got on a hayride around the church compound.
We then went on to Baker Heights Church for THEIR trunk or treat.
to be continued ....
If reading all about it is making you tired, imagine LIVING it.
This would be the evening BEFORE Halloween, actually. The main event, as it were, was Trunk or Treat at Hillcrest. I remember the days when this was the ONLY event we went to.
Read HERE,and HERE
On this occasion, the little boy wanted to be a KNIGHT. Oh yeah, back to the old trusty stash of dress-up odds and ends from Dollar Tree.
As usual, there were fun and games inside the Multi Purpose Room
and we even won a couple of cupcakes from the Cake Walk event.
I had never seen them pile the haystacks up so high for the photo op area before, but the little boy shimmied right up there while I had my heart in my throat.
Afterwards, we went back outside and got on a hayride around the church compound.
We then went on to Baker Heights Church for THEIR trunk or treat.
to be continued ....
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Halloween Part 3
This would be the day when it was finally cool enough for the little boy to get into his Captain America costume. Phew.
We started off in full gear, and of course it wasn't long before the mask was off :)
The First Baptist Church downtown had a grand extravaganza in their parking lot, as with last year,
and the little boy had lots of fun at the different stations,
and yes, bouncy castles.
We caught sight of Xia Yu and stopped to talk to her for a few minutes, but she was busy volunteering, and so we didn't keep her for very long.
They even had a miniature pony on the grounds for petting. I can't look at miniature horses these days without thinking of L'il Seabastian :)
We then stopped by Belmont Baptist
and then on to Highland Church of Christ
There was a super long line there, but the little boy took the time to make some friends while waiting,
and took a romp in their playground as well.
The last stop for that extremely long day was Trinity Baptist Church, where we managed to get on a "tractor-pulled train ride" and enjoy more bouncy castles!
We started off in full gear, and of course it wasn't long before the mask was off :)
The First Baptist Church downtown had a grand extravaganza in their parking lot, as with last year,
and the little boy had lots of fun at the different stations,
and yes, bouncy castles.
We caught sight of Xia Yu and stopped to talk to her for a few minutes, but she was busy volunteering, and so we didn't keep her for very long.
They even had a miniature pony on the grounds for petting. I can't look at miniature horses these days without thinking of L'il Seabastian :)
We then stopped by Belmont Baptist
and then on to Highland Church of Christ
There was a super long line there, but the little boy took the time to make some friends while waiting,
and took a romp in their playground as well.
The last stop for that extremely long day was Trinity Baptist Church, where we managed to get on a "tractor-pulled train ride" and enjoy more bouncy castles!
To be continued.....
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