DEC 26: The boys left for their 2 day hunting trip and the girls took all the kids to the aquarium and out for lunch. We touched a sting ray and Caitlin held a starfish and Nolan loved getting to dip his hands in the water.

DEC 27: Took the kids to the park and played at home. My kids loved playing with all their cousins. Having them all so close in age makes for some pretty intense moments but it makes me so happy to see their little friendships grow and excited for their futures. The moms found time to hang out, talk and watch movies.

DEC 28: We went to the movie "Frozen" during the day. My kids loved it for their second time. We brought Nolan's booster seat and strapped him in and kept a steady stream of snack going and he did great! Caitlin and Madison came out of the movie hand in hand singing "Let it Go" at the top of their lungs. That night we went to Chuy's for dinner and Nolan ate an entire bowl of creamy-jalapeno dip by himself. At one point he even picked up the bowl to try to drink it. I don't blame him-- the stuff is delicious although his tummy paid for it later. After dinner we went to the Gourdough's restaurant downtown and got delicious donuts for dinner.

DEC 29: Went to church then had dinner and aunt Christine gave us haircuts. That night the girls left for our sleepover in the hotel. We played games and ate lots of treats.

DEC 30: Our girls day! We got to sleep in (hallelujah!) and then went to a (very) late breakfast at Kerbey Lane. I had an omelette and pumpkin cinnamon roll pancakes that I will literally be dreaming about and craving for a very long time. Then we went to a ceramics place and we all got to paint something. Afterward we went to see a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse, where you have dinner as you watch the show. It was a very fun day and the guys did great with the kids while we were all away. I'm so blessed to have such fun women to call my in-laws.