COUSIN FUN

The kids cousins Elena and Andrea were able to spend almost a week with us during the Christmas break. They had a great time playing, but we also tried to keep them entertained. We took them roller skating, Target, Fudruckers and the big trip was Moody Gardens for the Festival of Lights.
It was a cold day, but it was fun. We did the Aquarium before we walked the lights. Along the way we stopped and warmed up with some hot chocolate. On the way back we stopped for dinner at a Mexican restaurant. I know the kids can't wait till they can visit again.

CHRISTMAS

Christmas came extremely fast this year. It was extra special because my parents were able to be here and celebrate with us. On Christmas Eve we had our traditional Czech dinner. Which was fried catfish and potato salad. Unfortunately my sister and her family were not able to make it. With her having to work it just didn't fit into their time schedule. After dinner we went to church. My mom came with us. Pastor Kevin gave a great message. He is so easy to listen to. It was a wonderful candlelight service. After church we headed to Humble to participate in my sisters in laws family Christmas tradition. I had a horrible headache so I was miserable. The kids had a great time. They are a great loving family and I'm blessed that they include mine into theirs.

The next morning the kids woke up to Santa presents. Ricky got his karaoke machine that he wanted from Santa. Other stuff were tennis shoes, shirts, books, games, gravity car. Hana received zoomer, clothes, darn yarn, trendy glasses, legos. Vincent lawn mower, fort, Elmo, bath puppies, cars, ........ 

I definitely made Santa's nice list this year. I received black boots, Uggs and gift cards. 

It was a great Christmas. My favorite part was spending quality family time together. Especially since my parents were here. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!!

My chocolate ornaments from Czech. So good!

Hana's ornament 

New family ornament

HALLOWEEN FUN

This Halloween the we went trick or treating with our neighbors, Stacy, Charles, Caelin, Cade and Mikayla. Not planned. It just happened that we stepped outside at the same time. I'm so glad that we did. We had such a fun time trick or treating with them. There was no shortage of candy in our neighborhood. I was very surprised at how some houses went all out. Hana decided she was going to be a mermaid. She has been watching a mermaid TV series. Lil Ricky wanted to be a merman, but thankfully he changed his mind and was a vampire instead. Vincent was a puppy. Which was very fitting for him, since he is obsessed with puppies. He did not do much other than sit in the wagon and eat candy. 

It's also a very special day because it's big Ricky's birthday.

The haunted house