Tyler Turkey Trot

the fam and the strollers :)

BB (mom) and the boys

Mom and Landon ringing the Cancer Bell in honor of Daddy

Thanksgiving morning we ran the 5K Turkey Trot in Tyler.  Unfortunately, Ben got really sick during the night and was unable to join us.  It was supposed to be really cold and so that was what I had packed for.  The forecast changed and Turkey day ended up being hot and HUMID!!  No matter the weather, the kids still had a great time.  Mom was so sweet to help out with pushing the stroller up and down hills and even carrying Landon on her back. :)

Part of the run was on the Rose Rudmand trail which is so pretty.  There was a bridge over a creek, beautiful trees covered in fall colors and even a gazebo with a bell inside of it.  Beside the gazebo was a plaque telling all about the Tyler Cancer Bell.  In honor of a loved on who has/had cancer you are supposed to ring it. With tears in our eyes, Landon and mom rang it in honor of Daddy.

Veritas Family Day

Hudson's class performing in chapel

his class with their Native American projects around the room (tepees, pinch pots, villages, and totem poles)

His 2 Kindergarten teachers - Mrs. Leonard and Mrs. Gallegos

Undercover Turkey

Hudson had a school project where he needed to disguise a turkey so it wasn't eaten for Thanksgiving.  The funny thing is that I did this same project when I taught school.  Hudson chose to disguise his turkey as a knight.  He and Ben worked on forming the armor, shield, sword and mask out of foil.  If you'll notice the blue, where the feathers are supposed to be, is supposed to be the sky with the sun peeking out.

War!!!

target practice with their new Nerf gun

Some days I literally live in a war zone!  With 3 active boys, there is never a dull moment.  The boys got a Nerf gun to add to their collection of "war memorabilia."  Hudson used to call Army guys - men that protect our country.  They also have a dart gun that they love to shoot.  One night, Ben had the big Nerf gun and hid behind one of the columns in the living room and was shooting the boys.  You gotta love their passion for life!!

My 3 Chipmunks

Hudson and Landon loved the 1st Chipmunks movie and they enjoy the old cartoon episodes.  We have checked out Alvin and the Chipmunks episodes from the library.  I thought it would be so cute, since I have 3 sons, if they were the Chipmunks for Halloween.  Hudson was Simon, Landon was Alvin, and Colson was Theodore.  Their "costumes" were so cute and cheap.

Landon is still obsessed with being Alvin.  Here lately, he will tell us that his name is Alvin and unless we call him that he won't answer us. :)  My mom even found the cutest Chipmunk ornaments that they got for Christmas.

Family Totem Pole Project

Hudson's totem pole - don't you love his hat :)

Hudson was studying about the different types of Native Americans.  His teacher gave the kids a totem pole project.  They had to create a totem pole that represented their family.  He separated his pole into 4 sections: family, camping, music, horses.  At the top of the pole, he made a cross out of sticks and then he hung feathers on the side.  We were really proud of how he thought everything out and worked hard to make it look nice.

Landon's 3rd Bday - RODEO!!

Landon's birthday breakfast!!

party favors - cowboy boot mugs, bandanas, horses and cookies

Rodeo cake with the boys

Landon has fallen in the footsteps of Hudson when it comes to cowboys.   He loves everything cowboys and rodeo!  He practices his calf roping skills daily and loves to watch rodeos on YouTube.  A typical scene at our house is Landon with his cowboy hat and chaps on while using his rocking horse to be his calf to rope.  I have to really watch out, because sometimes he pretends Colson is the calf and ropes his feet. :)

Naturally, I decided that he should have a rodeo party.  We had a great time with all the little cowboys.  The kids decorated paper sack vests with cowboy vests, had stick horse races, and ate yummy cowboy food and cake.  To see more pics just go to our Picasa site