Daddy Daughter Time

After a rough loss by the Seahawks on Sunday my hubby could have easily just sulked on the couch for the rest of the afternoon...but he didn't!

Instead he did this!!

Him and Taylor built this funny looking snowman...and she was pretty darn happy about it!!

Bundled Up

Where to start??

It took me 20 minutes to get Tatum all bundled up...

It took Tatum 1 minute to kick it all off and throw it at my head in the car!

Yay for winter!!

Thomas wanted to wear shorts to school...I didn't let him of course.

He went outside to take this picture and came right back inside for a beanie because his head was cold...go figure!

Taylor whined the entire 5 minute car ride to school that she was itchy and hot!!

Yup...YAY FOR WINTER!!

It's going to be a long winter!!  Good thing I love them so much!!

Only 10 Days Late

The intention was there all last week, but things came to a screeching halt when not 1, not 2, but ALL 3 of my kids got sick.  And when I say sick I mean..."the number 1 reason why I will never replace this carpet with NEW carpet" sick!!  I guess the only good thing was that they kept it contained to MY bedroom, so guests will never be privy to the hot mess that is the carpet in my bedroom. 

Anyway...I digress!!

Halloween was just as fun this year as all the years past, but I will admit I was pretty excited for my Dallas trip, so I was anxious for the night to be over.  Is that bad?! 

This year was not much different than the years past...I picked the girls' costumes and it took ZERO convincing because they, and when I say they I mean Taylor...Tatum would have done anything I asked...loved the idea.  I thought it would be much simpler to find this costume, but it was not...SO I channeled my inner Terri Dodd and created the costumes myself.  I sewed them both...with no pattern!!  I was pretty proud of myself!!

Thomas on the other hand...picked his own costume.  My rule for costumes is that they need to be creative and original.  He protested at first and then after a little Pinterest perusing he landed on his choice.  The original plan was for Nana to make his costume, but it just didn't work.  Totally OK though, the party stores costume was actually pretty decent.

There they are...Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas and my two Devil/Angels!!  This year everyone walked.  Tatum was all about it!!  She knew exactly what to say and said it!!  Although she did stick around at EVERY house for double the candy!!  I guess when you are cute people don't mind giving you two pieces!!

 

Man I love these kids!!  And can you believe I have already given a little thought to next year?  Just a little I promise!!

Jerry's World

I don't even know where to start...my sister and I just spent 3 amazing days in Dallas.  So, if I haven't told you...my sister has this bucket list of sorts to see EVERY football stadium.  And although I would LOVE to see them all with her I know that is never going to happen.  BUT my wonderful hubby has agreed (reluctantly) to let me tag along on a few.  Last summer she came to Denver to see Sports Authority at Mile High...easy because I live here.  This year though we planned to travel somewhere we had never been.  We combed through the schedules and our calendars and finally decided on DALLAS!!

We woke up crazy early on Saturday morning to catch a flight out and hit the ground running.  The food was great, the people were nice, the roads SUCKED and Jerry's world was well worth the money!!!

Our first stop...some delicious Texas BBQ.  It did not disappoint! 

We thought we were going to hit Six Flags Over Texas, but decided touring AT&T Stadium sounded a little more fun...AND IT WAS!! 

If I really were a Cowboys fan I would have bought this, but I still had to try it on! 

On the field!!! 

Heading into the Cowboys locker room...or as my sis referred to it...Romo's walk of shame! 

Speaking of... 

I will never look at that podium the same when I see it on TV...and can I just tell you how BRIGHT the lights are.   

I made her do it! 

The players walk through this fan-filled hallway when they take the field and of course there is this amazing star on the ceiling. 

Just havin' a beer! 

 That star is a lot bigger in person...and we couldn't resist partaking in the cheesy photo op.

 We saw some pretty cool buildings while driving through Dallas...on our way to get pedicures.  Mine was relaxing and wonderful...my sisters...not so much.  She thought the guy was trying to murder her feet.

Uncle Julio's....BEST MARGARITA I have ever had!!!!  Yup...that's a fresh grapefruit slice on top. 

 My delicious meal!!!!!!

 Another gem we found...the diner for breakfast. 

 Traditional stadium jump!!

So excited for the game!

Just in case you wondered what the stadium looks like from the 400 level!! 

Can you tell we were having a good time?! 

Sunday started the month of honoring the military during NFL games and after the National anthem was played...these guys repelled down from that RIDICULOUSLY HUGE screen and as if that wasn't cool enough...so did that German Shepard...and yes I got tears in my eyes.  It was pretty cool!! 

Because it was SO good...we went back our last morning for some more breakfast.  That is our bill...$15.63...for two full meals and drinks...and an extra biscuit.  See...good food and great service doesn't always cost a fortune.  

Loved the back of the building!! 

Couldn't resist the urge to see where JFK was killed...Sixth floor Museum at Dealey Plaza...we just drove by, but now we know!  

More beautiful, old buildings in downtown Dallas. 

We spent our last hours doing what we do best...shopping...then a quick stop at Starbucks and off to the airport where we parted ways.  It was awesome and I am so grateful to have the relationship that I do with my sister. 





I can't wait to find out where we are headed next year!!