Texas Blizzard

We got a record breaking foot of snow yesterday in Texas! Woke up to a couple of inches and the kids were so excited till they found out school was not canceled! I'm not sure how the teachers kept the kids focused as it snowed all day. As soon as we got home from school they went straight to the backyard. Catherine and I watched them from the kitchen window as they built a fort using the lawn furniture. Then they filled it with 100 snowballs! I was instructed to send daddy out back as soon as he got home from work. Poor Eric...he is such a good daddy "trying" to get away as they hit him with all their snowballs. I've never heard so many little giggles! School was canceled today. They were up bright and early ready to build Mr. Snowman and now they are off "sledding" with Papa.

Valentine Dance

Before the big dance.
Elizabeth and Zach.

Hot Shots

Elizabeth is in the middle of her 4th year with the Hot Shots. They won this afternoon 20 to 4. Way to go Hot Shots!
Elizabeth's cheering section.

Tool Man

William has been learning how to build things this week with Papa Green. Above picture at the Home Depot Kids Workshop.

Basketball Game

We took Catherine to her 1st basketball game this evening. Hooray for daddy's team...Rah..Rah..Rah!!!
The gym was packed and it was so loud. Somehow she slept through all the noise!

Tired Girl

Ask Elizabeth what she was doing last night till 6am this morning! Needless to say, Eric did not start her in today's game. She was barely functioning this evening!

Sunday Morning

We are slowly getting back into a routine. The kids were excited to take Catherine to church for the 1st time. It was nice to go to church as a family this morning.

Catherine sleeping during the sermon just like Papa Gammon!

First Outing

Beautiful weather in Texas this past weekend. We took Catherine on her first stroll. The kids took turns pushing the stroller.
Catherine slept through the entire walk.

Catherine

Catherine is 3 weeks old today!

More Flour?

Merry Christmas

Christmas Eve cookies and milk for Santa. They also put carrots outside for the reindeer. Rudolph made a mess in our backyard.
Catherine on Christmas Eve. She slept through her 1st Christmas too.

Christmas with the Greens. Catherine meeting Great Nana and Great Papa Green for the 1st time. She is their 11th great grandchild.

Christmas at Nana and Papa Gammon's house.

William is going to be a protective big brother. He was so excited when Eric came into the waiting room at the hospital to tell everyone about Catherine's arrival. William couldn't wait to tell mommy! :-)

It's A Girl

Catherine Abigail arrived December 21st at 12:24p.m. She is 6lbs 13oz and 19 1/2 inches long.

Above picture of Dr. Sheryl. She is the baby's doctor and a good family friend. We were honored to have her in the delivery room with us. She did a great job cutting the umbilical cord!

The kids are so excited but hard to tell from this picture because they stayed up till 3a.m. at Nana and Papa's house the night before!!

Enjoying our last hospital meal.

2nd Grade Music Program

Sarah had fun this evening singing all her songs from music class. She has been singing them to us everyday after school for the past few weeks!
We borrowed a robe from our church for her to be the gospel preacher in her class performance. Her beautiful smile lit up the room.

4th Grade Christmas Concert

Elizabeth performed this evening in her school choir. They did an awesome job!
She was excited to have her nanas and papas in the audience. Above picture of Elizabeth and Nana Gammon after the concert.

Let It Snow!

We were a little late to school this morning. Way too much excitement in Texas!!

Hanging Of The Greens

Thanksgiving Day

We spent Thanksgiving Day at my brother's new home. It is beautiful. William had so much fun playing with his cousin, Gary. They are a few months apart in age....double trouble! While playing upstairs they found lots of Santa toys hidden in a closet....Oops!! It was a good day except for the A&M loss to t.u.

Basketball Tip Off

Tonight was the annual basketball Tip Off dinner for Eric's basketball program. Above picture of the kids with Nancy Lieberman! She was the keynote speaker and did a phenomenal job!
Eric introducing his varsity basketball team. They won their home opener last night. He is off to a great start with a 1-0 record! :-)

"L" Day

William has been working hard on the letter L. He has to bring a snack to school that starts with L. We had fun making Lemon jello shapes. It's the littlest things that make the biggest smiles!

Surprise!

My mom planned a family get together this weekend. I had no idea that they also had been planning a surprise baby shower! The kids have also known about it all week and didn't say a word. Even William kept it a secret!!
We got so many wonderful gifts. The girls are so excited about all the little girly things. They are going to be great helpers. We are blessed to have close family and friends to do this for us.

My cousin Lorrin brought some funny games. Above picture is my girlfriend Denise tasting the poopy diaper. She was determined to win!

All of my close friends were able to make it this afternoon. It was nice to visit with everyone. My stomach is sore from laughing so much. (or maybe I ate too much!!) Thank you for a great and memorable day.