I Survived

I made it through my first week back to work. Talk about the longest week ever.....

First Pair of Jeans

The girls got to wear their first pair of blue jeans. Nana got them the outfits and they are the cutest!

Back To Work

Monday was my first day back to work.... :(.

I've missed the girls terribly but I have such peace knowing my mom (Nana) is taking care of them. Having her do this means so much to me and I am so thankful that they do not have to go to day care. Leaving Monday morning for work was so much easier knowing that I didn't have to worry about them. I feel so lucky to have her here in Austin with me now.

We took the above picture on Sunday night. My Mom got the girls the outfits they are wearing and they looked so cute.

Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving at Danyelle & Terry's house. Danyelle's dad, mom and stepdad were there along with Joe's mom and sisters. We had a very nice dinner and it was great spending time with everyone.

Aunt Angela, Grandma Katie & Aunt Susan with the girls

Danyelle & Terry with Sarah

3 month photos

The girls turned 3 months old on November 15. It's going so incredibly fast and they are growing out of so many clothes already. They both are so happy and smile all of the time.....the feeling you get when your baby smiles back at you is one of the greatest ever. I love them so much.

We took the girls with us to Charlie's funeral and despite spending two nights in a hotel without swings or bouncer chairs they were very good and cooperated very well. Charlie's service was special and extremely touching. We loved him very much and miss him a great deal. I look forward to telling the girls all about him.

Remembering Charlie

On Tuesday my Stepfather, Charlie, passed away. Charlie was truly an exceptional man who will be greatly missed. Joe and I both loved him so very much.



Charlie was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother and friend. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Taylor. Charlie often told people that everything good he was able to accomplish was due to the unconditional love and guidance of wonderful parents. He graduated from Texas Tech and went on to serve in the United States Marines. He enjoyed a 31 year career in the Marines and retired as a Colonel. He was a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam war and was a proud "Ugly Angel" pilot on MediVac missions. Charlie also enjoyed his civilian career as a Hospital Chief Financial Officer. He has worked for various hospitals over the last 25 years. Charlie was a man of great integrity. He loved his family and was a loyal friend.

Pictures

I haven't posted many pictures lately so I thought I would share a few taken within the last couple of weeks.