Paaaarrtay!

The party started out with a few dance moves while the kids watched themselves on TV,

then pin the tail on the donkey, and a "Melmo" pinata.

Hit it harder Kaitlyn!

Go Ally!

The party stayed indoors since it was raining, but that didn't stop everyone from having a good time.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

RANCEY!

The BIG 2

Two years old!
One year old

20 minutes old.

Ornaments

Each year, the kids get a new ornament to hang on the tree. I try to pick one that represents something important to the kids from some point in the year.

I picked this pretty cross for Bri because of her growing faith in Christ.

Colton has a baseball frame for his great season.

Rance got a "Melmo" for his new found interest in Sesame Street.

This is a silver charm with the July birthstone in it. I bought it soon after losing Landon and each year I hang it at the top of the tree. This is his only earthly ornament but I can just imagine the ornaments he has in heaven.

Merry Christmas

From the Booth Family!

Elfin fun

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

"Do you want to see Santa?"

"Noooooooo!"

The parka

In the previous post, there is a pic of the ice tunnel which is one of the first things you see as you enter. We got to the end and Rance leans over and tries to lick the wall of ice! I yelled "NO" and reached to grab him just in time. Whew.

Kinda funny thinking back on it. But glad he missed that chance. ;)

Thanksgiving Holiday Fun

We spent Black Friday at the Gaylord Texan's ICE exhibit.

Colton in front of one of the coffee shops.

A sports fans' dream: 52 foot screen in the sports bar.
Colton and the in-laws waiting on lunch.
Bri not aware I was taking her picture.

Checking out the decorations while waiting in line.
Heavy parkas required for the 9 degree temps.

The smallest size they had for Rance was the same as Colton's.

Old man winter blowing snow.

The ice tunnel.

Coca cola polar bears.

Bri walking through the candy cane house.

An ice elf.

Ice angel.

Ice nativity.

Ginger Bread House.

All of this makes me cold just looking at it.

Brrrrr!!!!

Fun Fall Foto

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23 months...

and counting.At 11 months.

Just for fun!

Be sure and pause the playlist on the right side first.

Now, let's hear it for "Sonseed!"

A Happy Birthday and...

100th post!

Bri is 14 years old today!

You can visit her on her blog at Briana Rachel and wish her a great birthday. I know she will love it.

Born at 12:38 PM

7 lb. 8.6 oz.

19.5 inches

Briana Rachel Booth

Portrait at one month old.

Wow, talk about time flying by. Now I am really feeling old. I was 21, almost 22, when I had Bri. She was an unexpected, but wonderful surprise. She changed my life forever and for the better.

And Bri, when you read this, I may not always say how much I love you, but I do love you baby doll.

Happy Birthday!

A blah and a "b"

Pretty much every morning Rance has a blah (banana) for breakfast while holding his favorite "b" (blanket).

Bri called bananas bla blahs when she was little.

October 31 update

Yes, this is really late posting. So much going on though. The Fall Festival was a hit. Rance had a blast in his Curious George outfit. Or as Rance calls him "Geor." When we first got it a few weeks ago, he didn't want anything to do with it. But after Bri got him dressed he was dancing all over the place. He really lived up to his costume.

Woo hoo, he likes to fish too!


I wish I could get him to do more picking up and putting away at home. Maybe he needs a big bucket.

Kaitlyn sure was eyeing that sucker.

Colton was a clone trooper, from Star Wars of course. I thought he should be called a bobble head with that huge helmet.

Limbo? What limbo?


And my favorite: "No Daddy, I want to pay (play)."

And most of you know, we had 1400 come through our little neck of the woods. Many seeds planted! Allison and everyone who volunteered did such a great job!

Oh! And one more. My back still is sore but worth it.

Are you kidding ME?!

This book came out today. Here is an editorial review from Amazon:

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8 Years

On 11/2

Colton Scott Booth

Colton at 1 month old.
Happy Birthday buddy!

Mom, this was the best birthday ever!

That is what Colton told me at the end of the day.

The bounce house was set up while he was in the back bedroom watching cartoons. I got this shot of him walking out the door to see everything for the first time.

He wanted a hunting party so I thought "OK, I'll get a hunting cake and do camouflage and such." No, he wanted to go hunting for his party! But I think the bounce house was just as good.
Having some fun shootin' hoops.



Buddies, Kyler and Brendon.
Austin and Ally checking out the gifts.
(sorry Austin)
He had a really great party thanks to all of his friends!