Rob and Lincoln

Lincoln thought Rob was the funniest guy around. And here is the rest of it.

Christmas at the Gulf

We celebrated our Childress Christmas this year. Aunt Cheryl and Uncle Steve brought us to tears with their distain for their Dirty Santa gifts. Aunt Cheryl got an Alabama wind chime, while Uncle Steve got an Auburn one.

Thanksgiving at Aunt Lisa's

We had over 40 family members at Aunt Lisa's for Thanksgiving this year!

What a treat that was getting to visit with everyone. It made up somewhat for missing the reunion. This was the first time we got to see Brooke's baby Lincoln. What a cutie! Rob was his favorite! The oranges you see them eating came from the neighbors tree. They ate every single orange. I think we'll all pitch in and send him a really great fruit basket.

Off to the Gulf

We left Nov. 16 th for Alabama. The eleven hour trip took us 15. I-10 had been shut down in La Fayette. And I know I've said this the last time I drove to Alabama, but I'm not gonna drive that trip again. We'll definitely have to fly! Mom did! And Robert is flying down, too. The kids love the beach, Jade's favorite part is playing in the sand. T's favorite is the heated indoor pool, he enjoys doing flips off the side of the pool. I'm trying not to die of a heart attack, while I try to act calm when I tell him- "feet first please!". How do any of us survive childhood? We arrived after midnight and spent the night at Paw Paw and Gamies. The next morning we helped Paw Paw check the crab traps. Neither of the kids liked the crabs, but they were amazed by them just the same. Neither wanted to pet the fish. What sissy's! We had a huge blowfish in one of the traps and they really liked watching it puff up! After breakfast Gamie and Paw Paw took us to the condo. Jade and T rode with them. Ahh, quiet! Jade picked out the "Minnie Mouse" room for herself and the "Crab" room for T. She loved having her own room here. She made herself a desk and spent lots of time in her room.

Happy Birthday to You

This year T had a Transformer party and Jade had another princess party.

We were one princess short this year. It wasn't quite the same without Aunt Kylene. And I don't just mean we were lite on decorations, though we were that too!