Halloween 2011

October 31, 2011

Ethan still didn't quite understand this year when we asked him what he wanted to be for Halloween. He is a BIG fan of Toy Story and Woody, so when we asked if might want to dress up like Woody and he was all for it!!




We had fun taking Ethan to the Trunk or Treat at our church on Sunday evening.

Ethan and his friend Lauren liked the games and treats.

By Monday when we went Trick or Treating Ethan had it down. He would knock and say Trick or Treat and then walk on in the house. We had to remind him that he just needed to stand on the porch. He got it down and was all about the candy that he was getting.

Ethan (Woody) and Collin (Lil Monkey)

We got to go to some of our friends houses and Ethan like to see how his buddies were dressed up too.

Pumpkin Patch

October 29, 2011

Fall is a favorite time of the year. Pumpkins and cooler weather and holidays are right around the corner.
We went to a local pumpkin patch this year in Granbury.


Ethan loved climbing around and checking out all the different sizes of pumpkins.





Nana and Opa were in town and got to enjoy the Pumpkin Patch with us too.

Cowboy Gathering

October 21, 2011

It is an annual tradition for our family to addition the yearly Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering in the Ft Worth Stockyards.

This event includes a Ranch Rodeo, a Chuck Wagon Camp and Cook off Competition, and Western Swing music.

Our Cowboy was decked out with hats, boots, AND spurs for the event!


Our good friend Homer Robertson competes annually in the Chuck Wagon Cook off. He is a connoisseur of chuck wagon cuisine and has won this competition (among others) numerous times and again took first place in the competition this year.


We enjoyed a little music and entertainment around the wagons.

The Ranch Rodeo is also a major part of the weekend and for the past two years we have enjoyed watching and supporting the Blue Stem Cattle Ranch that Zack works for.


Ethan LOVED seeing all the horses and cowboys. His favorite event was the Ranch Bronc Riding!

Wedding Bliss

So I know that I am WAY behind on blogging!! The fall was crazy busy so I'm gonna play catch up and fill ya'll in on what we've been up to in the last 3 months!

October 1, 2011- Landon + Emily


We were very excited to celebrate with my cousin Emily and Landon.


They had a beautiful outdoor wedding in Seguin and a very fun reception at the Coliseum including a candy bar and a photo booth.


Ethan enjoyed dancing with Mom & Dad



October 15, 2011 - Scott + Meredith


We enjoyed another wedding celebration for my cousin Scott a couple weeks later. He and Meredith got married in Brenham and had an awesome reception at La Bahia, a dance hall built in 1902 in Burton TX.


Traditional Grand March


Fun Times!


We are so happy for these two couples and for the new additions to our family!

Howdy, Whoop, & Gig'em

On September 24 we headed to Aggieland for the A&M vs OSU game. Although our Aggies didn't win we still enjoyed tailgating and catching up with friends. Ethan loved all the game day fun that was to be had.

He perfected his Gig'em.


And had a blast with the tackling dummies on the practice field.


We got to hangout with Uncle Clay & Aunt Marcy


And a bunch of our favorite Aggie friends!!


We cheered on the Aggies at Kyle Field


and Ethan loved running full speed down the ramps as we left Kyle Field


Our Aggie Family 2011


Aggie Family 2009


We are really looking forward to the years to come and sharing ALL of the amazing Aggie Traditions and Spirit with Ethan.....hoping that one day he will be part of the
Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of '31!

2nd Annual R.E.D neck Holiday

So if something happens two years in a row does it become an "annual" event? We decided it does! On Labor Day we gathered again with our friends the Donahoos and the Robertsons and had ourselves the 2nd annual R.E.D neck (Robertson, Erwin, & Donahoo) holiday!

Labor Day weekend kicks of Dove Season in Texas however like last year there were no birds to be had. We of course didn't want those guns that had been taken out to sit unused so we shot other stuff....primarily skeet and marshmallows (see last years post First Friday, First Monday, Shootin' & Pickin' for details)

I had a great time shooting skeet and was pretty accurate with the 12 gauge!


Ethan was accurate with his Pop gun!


Zack had some help loading the skeet thrower


Ty & Zack playing a little game of "clean up"


Homer sighting in on some marshmallows


A True Texas Woman even shoots with her leg crossed!


Good Times, Good Times!! Looking forward to the 3rd Annual R.E.D neck Holiday!!

Lubbock LOVE

A couple of weekends ago our friends Sarah and Brody came to visit us from Lubbock. We had seen them a couple weeks before when we headed to Lubbock but we were so excited to have them hang out with us in Granbury! Ethan and Brody are about 9 months apart but they look like they could be twins!

Friday night they played for several hours outside with all of the ride on toys.


In true "Boy" spirit they went non stop!!

Tractor sounds and laughs filled the air and was so great to see these two together.

Saturday we decided to let the boys go ride the horses.
This was Brody's first up close and personal experience with a horse and he did GREAT!


Ethan is infatuated with horses!! So he was ready to saddle up and show Brody how it's done.


Brody laughed as Ethan rode along and he was READY for his turn. He got right up on Chief and rode along all smiles!!


Ethan had to "help" lead Chief as Brody rode.


Both boys had a blast and we enjoyed watching them experience such a fun time!
We had such a great visit and really look forward to the next time that Sarah and Brody come visit.
Here is a picture from last year's visit, so hard to believe how much they can change in just one year!