Dear Santa ... We Want a Wii ... Please!

Faith and Amy made us Wii fans this weekend ... We hope Santa brings us one!

A few of these videos are average, one is entertaining, but the last is HILARIOUS!

Amy dodging pandas and cleats.

Tom bowling.

Me bowling with Evan on my hip ... And just so you know, this one was a strike!

Tony on the ski slope.

And the best for last. Faith and the hula hoop. She's got moves!

Surprise Dallas Thanksgiving!

We traveled to Dallas this weekend to surprise Tony's Grandparents with an unexpected visit. With the help of his Aunt Cindy, Uncle Tom, and cousin Christine from California, we put on a fabulous impromptu Thanksgiving dinner.

Oh yes! And thanks to the greatest help of all ... Amy and Faith.

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We got to Dallas late Friday evening ... so Tony, Evan, and I went out for our own little family treat.

Evan dressed in his warm gear. It was pretty cold there, but warmed up on Sunday.


Can I please take this off now, Mom?



Waking up Saturday morning and eating Cheerios.


Evan with Christine. The Alley's hadn't seen Evan since he was a month old!


Playing shy with Uncle Tom.

Hey! He's wearing my hat!

Out to lunch. Aunt Cindy, Uncle Tom, Great Grandmother Meier, Great Grandfather Meier, Christine, Me, Evan, and Tony.

Evan playing with his Great Grandfather.

He is fun, Mom!

Introducing Faith. She and Amy live next door to the Great's and they are such wonderful people. We really enjoyed getting to know them and spending time with them.

This is their dog, Cooper Hoover. Of course, I believe he was the highlight of Evan's weekend.

Faith and Cooper looking for the tormenting cat.

Aunt Cindy helping Evan walk. He is so close to doing it all on his own!

Evan and Christine.

Fun in the leaves with Daddy. No smiles though!

Evan and Cooper trying to get some Cheerios.

Cooper was crazy for Evan's pacifier. He would snoop all around in my bag until he found it.

I think we know what he needs for Christmas!

Two cute boys.

Hanging out with Great Grandpa.

Evan and Uncle Tom.

Meier generations.

Saying goodbye was really hard for everyone.

We had a great trip and can't wait to see everyone again!

Sadly it is over ... High School Football that is!

Thursday Night - Morgan & The JV Boys

Good entertainment while we watch the game.

Already going for the cheerleaders!
Hanging out with Morgan & Melissa.



After the game, we went and had dinner with The Morell's.
Evan really enjoyed playing fetch with Diamond & Darla ...



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Friday Night - Taylor & The Varsity Boys

Unfortunately, Evan and I didn't get to make it because he was sick. So, we have two things to apologize to Taylor for:

1) For missing her very last high school game :(

2) For giving her the bug. Probably from Evan sitting on her lap most of the time Thursday night. Advice for our Super Fab Senior - Maybe you should let your Mother hold him sometimes!!! Kidding ... We Love You, Get Well Soon.

Daddy took these pictures and videos for us ...

This year was very special for Tony because a few moons back he coached what I am going to call 'Little League Football' because I don't know what they call it. Anyway, this year most of his boys were on Varsity and he really enjoyed watching them play.


For the last halftime of the season, the Starlettes performed a great Father Daughter routine.
I love this picture ... except for those band feathers in the way!

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The rest of it:

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Until Next Year ...

Say Cheese!

Evan's new sweater. He looks SO cute in it!

Our little beggar. He can smell and see food from across the room and it takes him no time to get there!

Cheese.
(I have no idea what he was eating, but there were leftovers around his mouth!)

Splish, Splash ... I LOVE the bath!

Evan's First Halloween!

Mommy and her Dragon.

Trick or Treat!

Ms. Barbara knows what Evan likes!

Hello?

I see you in there Maggie!


I said, trick or treat!

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Moving along.

Thanks, Ms. Barbara and Mr. Jim!

I LOVE puffs.

Trick or Treat, Nana.

Look what Nana and Steve Pa got me!

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Halloween night we went to the Spring football game and the Starlette's did an awesome dance to thriller, however, I can't get it to load. This explains Taylor's scary ensemble below.

At least someone can make me him smile!

Evan and his Aunt Torri.