Cowgirl Up!

Following the Christmas Eve candlelight service, Mommy read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.






I thought I was a good girl all year long, but until I saw proof that Santa came I just couldn't be sure.






I love my new bike Santa brought me.











This bike ridin' thing is pretty easy. Outta my way Mommy. Here I go.
















Can't catch me!!!

It's a Princess Christmas

Snow White and Aiden at the wishing well. Prince Phillip and Princess Aurora are Aiden's new best friends!

Ariel and Aiden: Notice the excitement about being "Under the Sea."

After a hug and a kiss, Aiden had trouble letting go of her role model Cinderella. By far the highlight of the day. Unfortunately we saw her after being in the park only 30 minutes.

I thought I would show you all a picture of my ship. I officially am the Officer in Charge of the ship and will be taking her out to sea sometime in the month of March when we get the weapons systems installed.

I'm not sure I would be able fair well in these heavy seas. As we say in the fleet, "Stand-by to take heavy rolls." Conditions like this mean lots of rack-time, right Dad! Luckily we will never see sea states like this.

Aiden told Santa Claus today that she wanted a "bike, a Cinderella bike" for Christmas. Jolly ol' Saint Nick was nice and gave Aiden a candy cane.















How could Santa resist a cute face like that? All part of Aiden's master plan.

They were not happy that we were disturbing their naptime. Look at those pitiful faces.

Mommy and Aiden enjoying the desert wildlife.

Don't look now, but there is a snake behind you!

Daddy and Aiden enjoying a brief rest before our drive back to Phoenix.

The views were definitely worth the wait.

Who knew there was going to be 2 miles of bumper to bumper traffic to see the Grand Canyon. Looks like everyone is having fun though.

Happy Thanksgiving from Scottsdale, Arizona. We had a wonderful trip everyone.

The mother load of goodies. Now that's a haul. 

Trick or treat!!! 

Cinderella is ready for the ball. 

Top down view. I don't know much more to say about this one. 

Here is a cross section where you can see Brady's spine and head pretty clearly. 

HAPPY HALLOWEENIE!!! Today we found out we are having a baby boy. Colin Brady will be here before we know it. Pretty clear we won't be decorating in Pink!

One pumpkin for Daddy, Mommy, and Aiden.
The tiny pumpkin is for Patch and the baby.

 

No mess in this household. Not when your house is for sale. Thanks to the genius who invented the "Mr. Pumpkin Head" attachments. No clean-up required and the supplies may be re-used at a later date. How's that for an ROI. 

Thank you Uncle Grant, Aunt Meredith and cousin Oliver for my puppy dog. He likes to lick my Mommy and Daddy's face. He also sleeps next to me and keeps me safe. I love you, Aiden. 

Wednesday before Hurricane Rita! Stay tuned to the same bat channel to find out how the story unfolds. Will we sell to humans? Or will Rita stake its claim on the property? How will Farmers Insurance come thru to settle? We're outta here tomorrow morning and heading to San Antonio. 

Before the Hurricane entered the Gulf. 

Oliver's new technique to keep a close eye on "his" apple

Ahh shade. 

Soaked!