Thanksgiving in Kerrville

Our family headed to Kerrville for Thanksgiving this year. We had a great time fishing, playing, spending time with my Grandma and eating a great Thanksgiving feast. We caught 60 perch while fishing in the koi ponds and relocated them to a pond where visitors to the park fish. While Grandpa Key took care of baiting, casting and removing all the fish off of Camden's line, I baited and removed all the fish off of Casen's line while dad casted out the line. Can I just throw this out there and say that Shane will not remove fish off of the hook. Good thing this mom doesn't mind getting her hands dirty and playing with fish!

Fish on!

Casen playing with his guys on a beautiful day

Before heading to the Thanksgiving feast, Shane, the boys and myself headed to my grandma's to visit with her. She is 98 and aside from her dementia, she is still doing fabulous. Unfortunately, due to her dementia, she was not able to come and eat Thanksgiving dinner with us because with all of the people that would be there and the different surroundings, it would end up confusing her even more. We visited with her awhile and then walked her down to the lunch room, where she was going to have dinner with some of her friends. We arrived a little early, so we sat with her until lunch was served and then left. It amazes me that regardless of my age, I still cry when I leave her. I remember crying when I was a little kid after either we left her house or she and my grandpa left our house. I guess some things just never change. I hope she knows just how much I always have and still do adore her!

Grandma Key, the boys and me

We enjoyed our Thanksgiving feast down at the barn (where my parents live). They serve turkey, dressing and mashed potatoes and then everyone brings a side dish or dessert. So much good food and good company. This year, our table got to go first out of twenty some odd tables because my Dad was chosen to say grace for everyone. Bless his heart, he was not prepared and speaking from someone who does not like to pray out loud in front of other people, I felt for him. He did an awesome job though and it allowed our table to go first! Thanks for taking one for the team Dad!!!!

Thankful for this family of mine!

Thanksgiving Festivities

Camden and Casen both had Thanksgiving activities at their school today. Casen had a Thanksgiving feast which parents were invited to. Luckily, I have an awesome principal who fully believes in family and has no problem allowing staff to do activities with their children during the school day.

Some cute little Pilgrims and Indians

My little Indian.

Casen and Mrs. Caroline 

Casen and Caroline

Casen and Chelsea

This evening we attended Camden's first grade Thanksgiving program which they have been working hard on during music at school for the past several months. They sang some really cute songs and Camden had a fun time. 

This is the majority of Camden's class

Camden and Cole F. (one of his best buds)

Zoo Fun With Friends

Today we took a trip to the zoo with one of Camden's best friends, Casen, and his mom and sister. We are so fortunate that his best friends at school have really awesome families!!! We had a great time visiting all the animals and enjoying a beautiful day! The only difficulty we had was trying to get the right 'Casen's' attention. They both had a hard time knowing who we were calling since they both not only have the same first name, but also the same middle name! Great minds think alike!!! :)

Kaylee, Casen, Camden and Casen

The Motley Crew

Hook Em' Horns

Fall Soccer Comes to an End

Yet another soccer season is in the books. Casen and Camden were both on great teams with great records (although we don't keep score, right?).

Casen about to score a goal

Coach Hayden and the Blue Skyraiders

Casen with his trophy

Camden handling the ball well

Coach Antonio and team Madrid

Camden and Coach Antonio