Thanksgiving with Erika, Terry, and Family

Aedin's and Dylin's turkeys greeted us as we entered their home

Dylin overthanked God for family and Grandmas and Grandpas and Olsin added "and thank you for Burke"

Top left: Aedin's version of Martha Stewart's Cranberry Steamed Pudding, right: Gavin's Blackberry Cobbler
Bottom left: more desserts in background - Pumpkin Pies by Aedin and Pecan Pies by Dylin, right: Dylin and Olsin help themselves as Gavin looks on

We finished the day with a Scrabble Game. Erika beat Terry and me handily.

2011-12 School Photos

AEDIN - 4th Grade

DYLIN - 2nd Grade

OLSIN - 1st Grade

A Sneak Peek of Where and What we'll be doing on 26 November

Cypress was our steed of choice today

Fanthorp Inn has quite a history. We were afforded a private tour...just the two of us and Tom, the Parks person.

A replica of the Fanthorp stagecoach....some Riders' Rules

Celebrating Danny's 35th Anniversary with Shell Oil Company

Danny invited Phil (former boss) and Pam, Nathan (current boss) and Kimberly, and us to his celebration of 35 years with Shell Oil Company. Has it really been that long? The nice part about the entire evening is that Shell picked up the tab. We had dinner at Brennan's, one of Houston's most notable dining establishments. A great time was had by all.

Danny with his celebratory plate of pralines

Danny and Karen in front of Brennan's as we were leaving

Tournament Time

The other team boasted, "In order to be the best, you have to beat the best." Well,they did. The Super Bees are now the BEST!!! 


Dylin in action



Dylin and Aedin at play between games - neat new playground equipment. LOL at the little girl holding her head.

Dylin scores

American Girl Doll Fashion Show

This year is the 25th Anniversary of the American Girl Doll. It doesn't seem that long ago when Taylor got Kirsten with some accessories for Christmas. Last year, Aedin was in the American Girl Fashion Show. This year Dylin joined her on the runway. Erika, once again, was a stage mom. Terry and Olsin came too.


Taken before the show - Love this photo of Erika and Olsin

 

Aedin and Dylin were both in the "Just Like You Wear" part of the show

The festive table at which we were sitting. During a slight intermission, door prize ticket numbers were called. Ticket 8-1-8-3-3-6 - woohoo, that was ours. Olsin started to go up to get the prize but then thought better of it. The little girl at our table became the lucky recipient of some Bitty baby bibs and paraphernalia.



Dylin left and center photos and Aedin on the right.

Dylin on the runway

The Finale

It's Apple Pie time

We jointly made an Apple Pie. Sneed peels and slices the apples, I do the rest. However, this time he vented the pie crust. Voila! here's the result of our efforts. We had some tonight and it was yummy.