Mac's Birthday and Baton Rouge fun!

Mac's pirate birthday party was very fun and Taylor was thrilled to be reunited with his best buddy!

We got to hang out with Drew on Monday and saw Santa at the Mall of LA!

Airport Birthday Party

Our neighbor friend George had his 6th birthday at the airport. Taylor, a fellow aviation obsessee, was beyond excited. So excited he decided to wear his pilot costume!

Christmas is Coming!

Elfie showed up on Thanksgiving morning with a box full of Christmas goodies...new books, new movie and new jammies. Taylor was VERY curious as to how Elfie was able to carry the box with him while flying from the North Pole.

We created several countdown tools also. We can't wait!

Beignets with Santa!

Taylor loved it...Sister, not so much.

She recovered back at home, but the girl wants nothing to do with Santa!

Poise N Ivy Thanksgiving Feast!

Taylor had a Thanksgiving Feast at his school. It was super cute!

First Shower

Taylor took his first shower the other night "like a real man" he said. Towel wrap and all.

Taylor's 4th Birthday Party

Most of the kids remained inside for the fireworks but loved them!!!

Sparklers and silly string wars...lots of fun!

Taylor's 4th Birthday!

The celebration started on his birthday, November 2nd, and continued through the week. We went to the bowling alley for the first time and he loved it. Not sure who loved it more though...Taylor or Kevin!

Buzz Lightyear to the rescue!!!

We had a great Halloween weekend! Here's some pics of our adventures!

Sister's latest trick! Atop the table all the time!

Taylor's last soccer game! And also last game for the 2ft. cheerleader who is constantly trying to join the game!

Buzz and Ham head to Gray for the Boo Bash! Ham's not sure about her boots...a little snug on her bulging calves.

Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue!

Buzz and Ham take on Bayouwood Dr.

Big Catch

Kevin and Taylor's big catch last night in the yard. A redfish about 19"!

Pumpkin Patch

We went to the pumpkin patch while BB was in town!

Buddies!

It took a while but we finally feel like we have some great buddies here in Lake Charles!

Grayson...who Taylor refers to as 'School Grayson' since they go to school together and to distinguish him from another buddy named Grayson.

The Trappey's moved in across the street from us in August and George and Charlie were an answer to Taylor's prayers...neighborhood buddies!

Alligator

We had our first gator siting in our backyard a few weeks ago. He was about 7 ft. and hung out across the bayou from our yard for about 5 days.

Fall First's Week

We've had lots of first's in the last week! Tennis clinic, soccer practice and best of all...school!!!

He loves tennis clinic and is doing great!

We're playing on the Tigers! Still not sure he understands the concept of this one...

Sister was DETERMINED to join everyone's soccer practice.

First Day of School! He's in Pre-K 3 at Poise 'N Ivy and in Ms. Dena's class. He was super excited to get to school and meet some buddies. He's going Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30-11:30.

Also, Mommy's first day of crazy carpool lines (what BB always referred to as 'the idiot circle'). Taylor is holding our carpool tag for the dash.

And definitely a first, we had two baby raccoons seeking refuge from...Sassy, I guess...on one of the window sills outside the living room. They played in front of the window all day...it was like having a zoo exhibit in our living room. The wildlife adventures never cease here on the bayou...

Cousin Steven's Wedding

Taylor was a ring bearer in my cousin Steven's wedding last weekend. He looked super handsome in his tux and did an awesome job. It was fun to spend time with family and friends in Dallas!

Taylor and Aunt Sister

Taylor and his Panamanian partner, Daniel.

Taylor and Mom <3

Taylor and Paw Paw