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25

It’s my birthday. The 25th year. All at once it doesn’t seem that long but my old soul is saying only 25? That’s a good thing right? ;) Last night Zack took me on a date to The Plant Shoppe {cactus are my love language} and dinner at once of our favorite spots, Cattlemans. We got to just be us for the night, jam out in the car like we used to, and laughed a little too hard at the restaurant. Love him so much and had a great time on our date. He is on shift today but these girls sure made their mom feel loved. A special Strawberry cake made for my birthday topped with as many candles they could find 😂with a home cooked lunch (from Moemoe) handmade cards that were the sweetest, wrapped presents (a coloring book and trophy) and Paisley even went to the trouble of blowing up balloons for me. After lunch we went fishing and finished her Valentine box project for school.I don’t know how I got so lucky but I’m so thankful God blessed me with these thoughtful, precious girls. It really is the little things that mean the most. Can’t wait to frame my card and hang it up. I love you both beyond measure! What a blessed birthday and memories I’ll cherish forever. I think 25 will be the best yet and I’m so thankful for another year. 

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Anniversary Weekend

We spent our 5 year anniversary tucked away in the woods. It was the most relaxing get away we’ve ever had and definitely our favorite anniversary trip thus far. We booked this gorgeous cabin for a two night stay in Broken Bow.It was absolutely gorgeous and cozy. They literally thought of everything from cooking utensils, board games, extra blankets, soap, laundry detergent, etc. I loved that they decorate the cabins for Christmas too. They had a journal in the living room area where guests would sign and talk about their stay. So neat to see where everyone came from. We grabbed groceries on our way down and brought steaks to grill for our Anniversary dinner. For lunch, we went to The Grateful Head Pizza and it was amazing and such a unique atmosphere. We toured Hochatown and I really wanted to bring this guy back with us for a front porch greeter. We spent most of our time watching movies by the fire, in the hot tub when it was 15 degrees outside, and just enjoying each others company. Zack made us a fire on our first night so we could have smores.I can’t wait to go back. It was nice to get a way  from everything and just get back to us. We talked about how much life we’ve gone through over the last 5 years and where we wanted to be or try to accomplish over the next 5-10-and 20. I’m so thankful for my husband and best friend. He makes this life so sweet and blesses me more than I can say. Thank you for this trip, babe. You love me so well and I’m constantly amazed at how God has written this love story. Love you to Heaven.

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North Pole Express, PJs + Our Weekend

12140746_10153972309230685_5448329686607711444_nThis weekend we took the girls for our now annual North Pole Express trip with our good friends Aubrey and Jess and their husbands and kiddos. Our hubbys get along so well and the kids just adore one another. We met up in Grapevine to ride the train and per tradition, were running a little late. Not as late as last year’s home alone in the airport re-run but still late. It’s our style. #kids15319112_10153973463955685_1141065933344532590_nAubrey and Jess booked the tickets this year and thank goodness they did because we had to get them in September! So, if you are in the area and have been wanting to go, be sure to check in ahead of time because they sell out fast. We also bought all of the kids pjs to match their siblings. Everest didn’t make the trip but has jammies to match big brother Creed! We all scored them on a sale that Hanna Anderson was having this fall. They are super soft and have such cute prints! Be sure to size up one. I plan to make these our Valentine jams too. :) 15356542_10153973463755685_2577027617155171397_nWe boarded our train in time and the kids were so excited. We got really good seats up towards the front of the car so the kids had plenty of room and a great view. The conductor punched their tickets as well. Paisley wondered why hers didn’t spell anything. HA!15350515_10153973465675685_3800555720621094192_n15401044_10153973464175685_192909725417248510_nSanta’s helpers passed out Christmas letters for them to fill out and Santa will send a reply to their house. So cute!15095616_10153973463795685_758744824702724215_n 15327378_10153973464345685_152639525147161324_n15380410_10153973464645685_3498186890399744583_n15439902_10153973464840685_8627018638248648043_n15380518_10153973465410685_1092578506409230888_n15400983_10153973463745685_2933616341959245518_nThen, Mrs. Clause made her appearnce and passed out the magical silver bells to all of the kids. She was super sweet and talked to all of the kids.15349660_10153973465095685_2405400878183067629_n15338623_10153973465300685_3244273016024738622_n15326482_10153973463995685_2712867258827691242_nGroup #selfie! Thank goodness Aubrey took photos because I didn’t get many.
15420786_10153973465265685_963529497470098330_n15439848_10153973464095685_6817044801431033968_nAfter we got off, they take you through the “snow” and tree lot which is super cute. Hubby and I don’t jump in front of the camera much so he got a few shots of us.15400379_10153973463910685_5181099279985719717_nThen we went to the small Christmas program where Santa comes to see all of the kids. I SO wish I would have gotten a picture of Paisley’s face after Santa walked by and touched her on the shoulder. She tried to play it all cool but her eyes were as big as silver dollars. SO STINKING CUTE. I love our girl and that this is so magical for her and soon to be Scout. 15400573_10153973465895685_5245332759722997334_n15420815_10153973465960685_2785933704178675306_nOn our way to pictures with Santa that we waited in line an hour for, they gave us cups of magic snow milk. Scout hated every second of stranger Santa. The photo is amazing. After pictures our kids the adults were getting hangry so we headed over to Southlake for some Mexican food, coffee, and shopping. Zack bought me the most amazing cup of snicker doodle hot chocolate with extra cinnamon that was out of this world. The girls and I found Anthro and I picked up a couple of gifts for the girls and their ornaments for this year. I could spend a small fortune in that place.15400419_10153973465780685_2650128870390132662_nOur husbands were really great at finding the couches and keeping them warm. And I must say, super sweet and patient while we got some girl time in. I wish we did this more often.  15420994_10153973465795685_6691084366526493156_nWe had some really tuckered out babies so we got back on the road. The whole drive made me super thankful for the blessed friendships we have. God has been so good to us.

15400402_10153976433270685_1874091407243695004_nSunday, we made another trip to Texas for Paisley’s friend, Stran’s, 7th birthday party. She adores these sweet boys and got to roller skate for the first time. She’s been asking for skates this Christmas so it was really nice that she was able to try them out. :) It was a fast and busy weekend but a wonderful one. I love this life and being a momma. Just wishing this childhood stage lasted longer. I’m convinced these are the best parts of a person’s life. Praying our girls always know how much joy they bring us, how much fun we have, and how much we love them. I hope you all are having a wonderful Christmas season.

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