Sunday, November 30, 2008

15 point buck???

Well- the family has finally all gone.  Most of the ham and turkey gumbo is gone too.  But oh the memories . . . What a great week!  And if you haven't heard (you must be living under a rock somewhere)- Ryan killed a 220 pound, 15 point buck this a.m.  It was his last hunt with my nephew Brady before everyone was returning to G-town.  We were hoping for Brady to get one but never expected anyone to kill one like this.  When Ryan called @ 7:45 am, he woke me and Aidan up asking me to bring his camera to the farm b/c he had killed a 14 pt buck.  I said, "Whatever, they don't even make those."  He said, " No, I am not kidding."  So I of course rounded up Aidan, Grammy and Pops and we headed north.  Sure enough- they do make 'em.  Actually they make 15 point ones b/c that's what he actually was- amazing.  I don't care much about hunting but I knew this was a big deal.  I am happy for my husband and will post his bragging pics soon.

Last night was a fun night- Me, Brady, Ryan and Grammy played Spades while Pops read every book in Aidan's book rack to him.   No joke.  I can't believe he did that.  Pops scored some major Aidan points last night!!  

My friend got to bring 2 of her triplets home today from the hospital!  What a blessing!  We are all so excited for the real fun to begin!  

So to sum up my Thanksgiving- I am thankful for:

-cooking gumbo with my Dad
-cooking and hanging with my sister
-Baby Colt's smiles
-watching Australia with my parents
-watching Aidan strengthen his bond with all of my family
-spending time with Ryan's family
-being able to share in Ryan's awesome kill
-my husband
-my sweet friends
-spending time with my lil bro and T
-this little miracle growing inside of me
-God's unconditional love

Pics to come soon!

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Turkey Day!

We had Thanksgiving lunch at our house today!  It was a lot of work but so nice to spend meaningful time with family.  Family from Texas, family from Gonzales and even family from here in Shreveport.  These times are so special to me and I am so thankful that I have family who love me enough to actually want to spend time with us!

I got to hold Baby Colt today who is 5 months- I actually had to steal him (mainly from Mrs. Betsy).  He is such a sweet sweet baby and it made me want Andrew to be here asap.  Andrew is the name we have chosen for Baby K just in case you are reading this and wondering who the hell is Andrew?  Baby K will be Andrew Christopher Kirby and we just can't wait to meet him!

Tomorrow my dad will teach me how to cook his turkey and sausage gumbo for the LSU vs. Arkansas game.  I am mainly looking forward to it for the opportunity to make great memories with my daddy.  I love him so much!  Okay- more to come soon, hopefully . . .