So behind on here...BIG news!

Well, the first BIG news is that my parents just closed on their brand spanking new home in Bastrop. Joy is not even a strong enough word to describe what we are all feeling! They will keep their home in Brenham for a little while until we get everything moved over slowly. It is the cutest and most precious little house. Their builder blessed them in so many ways and I know that he came from heaven to build their house for then in 2013. We look forward to spending time with them on the porch(es), in the yard, in the house, and most of all in Bastrop! H

Baby Jackson Reveal Party

On Thursday, December 22nd we had our 20 week ultrasound. We had decided to not find out, but wait until that night to find out with all of our family. Our ultrasound went great and the baby was healthy and happy. The baby did however have her legs crossed sitting criss cross apple sauce and would NOT reveal her parts. Well, that would not work...so we waited. The computer rebooted and while we waited we found out that the lady doing our ultrasound was from Smithville and she coached girls basketball with a private school that played against Michael's team years ago. We was still in shock that we won that game over 11 years ago and remembered the coaches of our team. So, after we became friends we waited until this baby girl moved her legs and revealed herself. When they did the profile picture of the baby I told Mike that this baby looks like a girl and if it was a boy he was REALLY "pretty". The picture reminded me of Camille. I was shocked, but happy! I just figured that after 3 girls and years later and a boy would show up. Boy, Is God funny! 

We had lunch and then I ran home to take the envelope to our friend Traci who made the cake. She opened the envelope while driving home. :) 

 We told everyone to wear either blue or pink, but some could not do just ONE color. :)

 All of the girls picked blue, but said that they would be happy with a girl too.

 Team Blue

 Team Girl

 Oh, what a fun moment!!!

 We kept yelling, "Come ON!"

 Finally the BIG reveal!!!

 Our world just changed forever....now that we know! :)

 YES, we are HAPPY!!

 Pretty little GIRL!!!

Red River Ski Trip

All Mike wanted for Christmas was for the girls to ski and play in REAL snow. We rented a 3 bedroom condo in Red River and ended up having a blast. While there we received over 24 inches of snow. It was a WINTER WONDERLAND. 

 Our condo had double porches and a loft playhouse for the girls.

 When we arrived there was some snow on the ground and on the mountain tops, but the roads and parks were clear. The next morning we woke up to 8 inches of snow! Talk about a beautiful site. It snowed the rest of the time we stayed.

 Baby Jackson came with us!!! 

 For Uncle Randy! 

 Our breakfast hangout! Yummy green chili breakfast tacos! 

We enrolled the girls in ski school. I was SO proud of them. I cried! I rarely  ever have them go to another "school" without me. I was so proud to watch them be so brave, obedient, and excellent students. Of course, Momma did not leave them. I watched from the distant! Cami moved up 3 classes in the first half of the class. Amaris was nice and steady. By the time we left we was turning and stopping great! Ryen was super fast. I was proud of her for facing MANY fears and conquering them all with no issues. She LOVED skiing and even wore the boots....That is a BIG deal!

My tears froze as I watched them walk to class. :)

 Last night Pizza Party!